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ecurity Denver protesters deface cop the suspects’ plan after receiving its own investigators in the S memorial tips on the Crime Stoppers line. probe. pdate Protesters marching against Police then surrounded the home U 2.6-2.12 police brutality dumped red of the 19-year-old male suspect, Terror threat cancels German paint and plastered stickers who shot himself. A 23-year-old carnival 2.10: on a memorial to fallen police American woman was arrested The German city of 2.7: • Medical outside Wellness Center, officers in Denver, Colorado. at the airport in Halifax and Braunschweig cancelled its • Alcohol University Policy one transported to local hospital The procession of 150 people confessed to her role in the plot. annual carnival on Sunday violation in Holmquist, one 2.11: were trying to bring attention According to police, two other over fear that there would be referred to OSCAR • Medical outside Dahl, one to the cases of a 17-year-old men in Nova Scotia were also a terror attack. According to transported to local hospital girl and 23-year-old man, both involved. the police, “a concrete danger • Disorderly conduct in G-1 lot shot by police last month. Police existed from an attack with an say two people were arrested Bomber kills 10 in Nigeria Islamist background.” Around Safety Tip of the Week after the protest, and firefighters A female suicide bomber 250,000 people typically attend To report a problem, contact Public Safety at 218-477-2449. cleaned the memorial. killed 10 people and wounded the carnival. According to the 30 after detonating at a bus German government, they “do Walking safely in slippery conditions Fighting threatens Ukraine station in northern Nigeria on not have any concrete indications • Take short steps or shuffle for stability. ceasefire Sunday. Though the attack of attack plans in Germany.” • Avoid boots or shoes with smooth soles and heels. Battles in Ukraine escalated wasn’t claimed, Boko Haram • Keep your hands out of your pockets. on Saturday despite Ukrainian has increasingly used women Obama asks execs to help • Walk in designated walkways as much as possible. President Petro Poroshenko’s as suicide bombers in the past evade hacks • In cold temperatures, approach with caution and assume all wet, warning that the fights are year. The group had attempted During a speech at Stanford dark areas on pavements are slippery and icy. putting a ceasefire deal with to overrun a nearby city on University on Friday, President Russia in “big danger.” The Saturday, but was pushed back. Obama appealed to the U.S. and Ukraine both accused The instability brought by executives of U.S. companies to Minnesota State University Moorhead The Box 130 Moorhead, MN 56563 Russia of ramping up its insurgents postponed the Feb. 14 share more information with each Comstock Memorial Union Room 110 Advertising: 218-477-2365 offensive in a grab for territory national elections for six weeks. other and with the government [email protected] Advocate www.msumadvocate.com just hours before the ceasefire in order to help prevent high- was supposed to take effect at Palestine: Chapel Hill was a profile cyber attacks like the The Advocate is published weekly during The Advocate is prepared for publication midnight. Seven soldiers have terrorist act one Sony experienced last year. the academic year, except during final by Minnesota State University Moorhead examination and vacation periods. It serves students and is printed by Davon Press, West been killed and 23 wounded Though U.S. police are still “Government cannot do this as a voice for students and an outlet for Fargo, N.D. in the past day, according to a investigating whether Chapel alone. But the fact is that the information important to them. Copyright 2015, The Advocate. Opinions expressed in The Advocate The Advocate is always looking for Ukrainian security spokesman. Hill shooting suspect Craig private sector can’t do it alone are not necessarily those of the college talented writers, photographers, columnists Stephen Hicks was motivated either because it’s government administration, faculty or student body. and illustrators. The Advocate encourages letters to the Contact the editor for more information or Canadian police foil mall by hatred toward Muslims, that often has the latest editor. They should be typed and must attend staff meetings on Sunday evenings. attack plot the Palestinian government information on new threats,” include the writer’s name, signature, address, phone number, year in school or occupation Josie Gereszek, editor-in-cheif Two people allegedly planned went ahead and condemned the Obama said to an audience of and any affiliations. Letters are due by 5 p.m. Marie Veillette, assistant editor to spend Valentine’s Day killings as “terrorism.” Three CEOs. Obama also signed an Friday and can be sent to MSUM Box 130, Ethan DeGree, photo editor Kristin Miller, opinion editor dropped off at The Advocate office in CMU killing customers at a mall in young Palestinian-Americans executive order while on campus Samantha Stark, features editor Room 110 or emailed to us at advocate@ Ellen Rossow, A&E editor Halifax, Nova Scotia, then kill were killed on Tuesday, to promote information sharing mnstate.edu. The Advocate reserves the Thor Thompson, sports editor themselves—until Canadian apparently over a parking spot between companies and with right to edit letters and refuse publication Zana Pommier, copy editor of letters omitting requested information. It Carrie Thayer, copy editor police found out and put a stop dispute. Palestine has asked the Department of Homeland does not guarantee the publication of any Cameron Seibold, online editor letter. Robert Plemel, business manager to it. Police were tipped off to American authorities to include Security. World and MSUM briefs from dailybeast.com, Dragon Digest and submissions to [email protected]. The Advocate | Tuesday, February 17, 2015 | Page 3 Opinion Chipotle hurts family farms “True beauty” not

But following to recent smaller family farms reflected in media news, I’m willing to bet are being forced out of Chipotle has very little necessity and competition, magazines because we’re interested respect for them. to use practices that in what else is deemed terrible. In January Chipotle Chipotle would turn their The article next to the actress you announced nearly one- nose up to. thought was beautiful mentions how third of its restaurants My father has farmed she should really count her calories would not be serving pork. hogs for almost 20 years. the correct way and practice portion The decision came after a He knows how the animals control. The article a few pages routine audit of one of the behave; he knows how to ahead shows how the new thing chain’s pork suppliers. This raise and care for them. is having surgery to morph your issue, Chipotle spokesman Do the hogs he raises have natural body type into something Chris Arnold explains, is access to the outdoors? more appealing and desired. The related to the housing of No. In a climate where the next one is how men can get bigger pigs. Chipotle requires the majority of the year is easily muscles, be seen as “The Boss” animals they purchase to classified as “winter,” and become more appealing by have access to the outdoors it’s inefficient to create using these tips and tricks. Because BY KJERSTI MADAY instead of tight pens. As buildings with features that everyone should have the ability to [email protected] part of Chipotle’s program, would rarely be used. be “perfect.” all their meat products must Chipotle also bans the BY REMINGTON LAYNE Once the food that we have To the joy of many, be raised without antibiotics use of antibiotics, but how [email protected] regrettably paid for is at home in Chipotle officially opened and fed a vegetarian diet. can they expect a farmer our kitchens, we stare at it with one a restaurant in Fargo on Chipotle has admitted to make a living when half Weight has never been a more hand moving consciously across Feb. 9. Who doesn’t love they can’t purchase products of their livestock dies of prevalent issue in our society than our stomachs and in the other, a Mexican food? Fargo has from the farmer down the disease? Without the use of it is right now. We can’t even go calculator to count all those calories been home to many of road, and they sometimes antibiotics, even animals in to the grocery store without seeing we hesitate to put into our systems. the nation’s great chain have to work with large less confined areas are more a plethora of magazines promising Unfortunately, that hesitation restaurants: McDonalds, farms and food distributors. prone to illness and have us a new “healthy” body and sometimes turns into permanent Arby’s and another recent But do they realize just how difficulty raising weight. enticing us with flashy language abstaining from regular eating over addition, Sonic. few and far between family Farmers are invested like “melting,” “watching” and the course of what was supposed While the entire fast farms are? in their animals; it’s a “shedding” the weight off. to be only a few days. Those days food business is known to According to the United no-brainer to keep your We can’t stand with our delicious have turned into a few weeks, and be unhealthy, it has a few States Environmental animals healthy by giving food moving up the line without for some of us, those days go on for companies that try to brand Protection Agency, about them antibiotics. seeing at least one “hard hitting” months. themselves as a healthy 3,000 acres of productive My father owns a family- photograph of a healthy celebrity For months some starve option. On its face this farmland is lost to run business, but he doesn’t with some kind of caption stating themselves; for months some avoid is a complete oxymoron, development every day. work with Chipotle because how they are gaining weight, or are mirrors because they can’t stand but Chipotle is one that While small farms still he clearly doesn’t meet too “fat.” looking at themselves; for months claims to have “food with dominate in numbers, they their standard of suitable Sometimes, however, there’s the some avoid going out in public integrity.” own the least amount of living quarters for animals. reverse: a healthy, slim celebrity or being seen by their friends, all Their website states they land. Economic pressures However, if Chipotle deemed “anorexic” or possibly because they are afraid they aren’t use food that was raised are leading to a more claims to want to keep small “bulimic” all because of their body society’s idea of beautiful. with care to provide “great machine-driven farm. This family farms in business, type. All this in the name of “real These individuals could have taste, great nutrition and has given many the negative shouldn’t they realize how photojournalism.” been or can be the happiest, most great value.” The Chipotle impression that the “factory unrealistic it is for many of As we stand there waiting in kind, genuine people in your website also claims to have farm” is common. them to raise hogs the way the checkout line for our food, we community. They could be your respect for farmers. I argue that even those it deems acceptable? subconsciously move our hands friends who, to you, are the most across our waistline as we read beautiful souls you have ever come those bright yellow captions. We see across. Yet, they could be hurting so the opinions people have in those much because they don’t think they captions, and with each issue we see fit what “beautiful” is as defined by Valentine’s not only day those opinions more solidified into those supermarket magazines. facts. True beauty is not a number. It is We see those unflattering pictures not dictated by what those flashy, to show love, appreciation broadcast to the entire public, and bright, yellow captions say. Beauty the more we look the more they is not how you look. Beauty is what Here’s why this holiday is Even though I don’t believe begin to morph into something you bless the world with everyday stupid. Why is it just one day in this holiday, I know it’s not disgusting and vile. you wake up simply because you a year that you should expect supposed to be one-sided. To All the while our food, which are yourself. Never deprive the your significant other to those out there who expected doesn’t look so good anymore, is world of such a genuinely beautiful appreciate you? I’m not talking to get loads of flowers and being totaled up. gift because you’re the only one about always being showered chocolates, what did you plan We continue to flip through these who can bestow it. with gifts, but simply being on getting your significant appreciated. Isn’t that what other, if anything? this holiday is supposed to be The last reason this about? Or is it solely about the particular day is stupid Interested in being a columnist or cartoonist? gifts? is because it gives single What happened to telling people the impression they The Advocate wants you! someone you care about them should be sad they’re not in a every day of the year, not relationship. The expectations just on holidays or special are so high, it causes people occasions? It doesn’t have to who are not coupled to feel be grand gestures of romance, useless. What is so wrong BY KELSEY KETTERLING just small acts of kindness to with being single? [email protected] be thankful for. For the most part, holidays Partners should constantly should be about bringing “He better get me flowers be showing each other they people closer together, like and chocolates.” care. It’s a wonder what the Christmas, Thanksgiving, the “I’m expecting jewelry — simple words “I appreciate Fourth of July and Easter. It expensive jewelry.” you did that,” can do. shouldn’t be about separating “I don’t care what I get, but I Now, if you and your the country into two groups: should get something.” significant other have never couples and singles. Why, if Ever since I can remember, said that before, he or she you are in one group rather Valentine’s Day has been my might look at you like you’re than another, should you be most hated holiday — if you from outer space, but telling made to feel badly on this can even call it a holiday. It’s or showing someone that you “holiday?” the one day a year when people appreciate them is really what If you celebrate Valentine’s everywhere become crazed this “holiday” is supposed to Day, you should make it about with the idea that they should be about. each other. It should be about be given expensive gifts and It drives me nuts hearing “I appreciation, not gifts. pounds of chocolate, and when better get,” “I expect to get,” And that appreciation can be Contact Kristin at [email protected]. their expectations of the day and “He better take me to so- shown to your loved ones any itself are almost never met. and-so.” day of the year. Page 4 | Tuesday, February 17, 2015 | The Advocate A&E Prof’s work featured in Bakken exhibit

SUBMITTED The Plains Art Museum features nearly 30 of photography professor Wayne Gudmundson’s images of North Dakota’s oil boom, including the one featured above.

BY ELLEN ROSSOW living here?’” developed a strong opinion [email protected] Gudmundson’s photographs about the activity to the west. were originally captured as “I care about North Dakota,” In recent years, Western part of a collaboration with he said. “Frankly, I am North Dakota has been the Prairie Public Broadcasting as saddened to see what has been stage for economic, political they shot their documentary done to that corner of the state. and environmental change, “Faces of the Oil Patch.” Like many North Dakotans, all of which has proved Gudmundson’s images were his feelings about the oil controversial. used throughout the film. boom stem from the change in Feast your ears: For the next few months, The documentary was not environment. the Plains Art Museum has the sole reason Gudmundson “I used to enjoy being out dedicated its facility to the has an interest in the oil patch, there, seeing the stars, listening tracks to eat this week exploration of what has become however. In fact, his interest in to the wind, the birds, the of that corner of the Peace documenting the area began in coyote barking, cows munching BY CAMERON SEIBOLD ideas reminiscent of the way a DJ Garden State. the early ‘80s, having shot for or simply nothing,” he said. “It [email protected] transitions from track to track in According to the museum’s several books about the state, was a grand, majestic, peaceful a mix, but with more ambience in website, the show not only covering the oil boom back place. All of that is gone. I’m UK electronic artist Burial between. Roughly four minutes invites viewers to glance at then as well. happy I have those memories, has once again pulled off a into this new release, one of the “new realities” in the west, “In 1981, I worked with but I feel a poignant sense of surprise release, straying from these trademark Burial switches but to consider the “profound two other photographers and loss.” his home label Hyperdub and in style is executed, transitioning impact of the energy boom on a writer to produce a traveling Gudmundson’s work is releasing a single track on UK the track from trance to lives and the land.” exhibit and book documenting just a fraction of the artistic label Keysound Recordings breakbeat. The gallery explores this the second oil boom,” interpretations of the oil rush with virtually no warning or The high energy break, vocal change through various media Gudmundson explained. shown in the gallery at this promotion. samples (“COME ON!”), from paintings and sculptures Western North Dakota has time. The surprise release is par for and plucky bass lines are all to photography and film. seen an oil boom of this nature “Bakken Boom!” is currently the course as the underground reminiscent of the 1999 film Photography professor every 30 years since 1951, on display at the Plains Art artist (real name Will Bevan) “The Matrix” (specifically Wayne Gudmundson is one Gudmundson said. Museum in downtown Fargo. stays entirely out of the spotlight, the bank raid scene). This is of the wide array of artists According to the museum’s The exhibit will be open with no social media presence appropriate considering Burial featured in the exhibit. The website, “the show is composed until mid August. For more and very few interviews or has included ambient samples gallery displays around 30 of of an exciting mix of national, information about the exhibit photos. “Temple Sleeper” is from the dystopian flick in his his photographs. regional and Fargo-Moorhead or the museum itself, visit stylistically as much a surprise as compositions in the past. “The people photographed area artists.” plainsart.org. Gudmundson’s the release of the track itself. I’ve always gotten a Matrix were intended to be a cross Being a native to the state larger collection of works, It seems as though Bevan vibe from Burial’s music in section of the people living and having a background as well as the documentary, is playing more into the rave general due to the rainy, isolated, and working out there,” he in photography of the ever- “Faces of the Oil Patch,” is culture nostalgia he is known for, late night feeling the film and his said. “The question we asked changing area, Gudmundson available on his website at although this time it’s set in an music share; it’s interesting to everyone is, ‘What is it like has special ties and has waynegudmundson.com. entirely different, more upbeat hear the influence in a completely arena of rave music. different and energized way. It takes only 20 seconds Unfortunately, the section only for the track to reveal what lasts roughly a minute before Artist spotlight: Gantz direction Burial is taking his breaking into yet another musical sound this time around. An up- concept. BY CAMERON SEIBOLD market cornered on the most at the enigmatic producer’s tempo garage beat accompanied The third and final section of [email protected] original sounding bass music unfinished products. by rising, melancholic trance the track is similar to the first, at 140 beats per minute and Each one sounds fit for a arpeggios blasts the listener again utilizing an uptempo Hailing from Istanbul, Gantz is fairly active with his online proper release, leaving listeners into an almost over-the-top, garage beat and ‘90s rave is easily one of the most well presence, bringing forth new chomping at the bit for more. uplifting loop with all of Burial’s elements like arpeggiated synth regarded and creative dubstep mixes for various publications, The rhythmic complexity of trademark pitched vocal cuts, lines and pitched-up vocals that producers in the underground. as well as exclusive track each track will leaves the static bursts and ambient noise border on corny. He’s been releasing tracks previews and rough cuts on listener wondering how a mere building the quiet narrative of As a long-time fan of on prestigious labels like Deep SoundCloud (not to mention mortal built these ideas from raves long past. The stylistic shift Burial, “Temple Sleeper” is an Medi, Innamind and System in amazing pictures of his cats on the ground up. occurring in “Temple Sleeper” unexpected and welcome change only the past few years. Instagram). As writing about music lies in the faster tempo, brighter of pace. It’s exciting to hear Known for his abilities in His release “Sounds of often relies on comparison, atmosphere and more blatant Bevan exploring other realms sculpting sub frequencies Istanbul” showcases the sounds it’s difficult to put into words recycling of ‘90s rave motifs. of the underground while still and off-the-wall percussion, of producers that hail from his just how interesting and unique Post “Untrue” (Burial’s retaining his voice and the core he uses samples of organic native land. Conveniently, the Gantz’ sound is because he sophomore LP released in elements that make him unique stringed instruments and tracks come as free downloads doesn’t sound like anyone else. 2007), Burial’s format changed and innovative. creates rhythmically complex on his SoundCloud page. So, if seeking something new from completely individual I personally can’t wait to beats that take influence from His mini-mix of unreleased and fresh to listen to, check out tracks contained within an see where these new ideas are oldschool instrumental hip hop. tracks, clocking in at only Gantz at soundcloud.com/gantz album to longer format tracks leading the enigmatic electronic Gantz currently has the seven minutes, gives a peek and listen for yourself. containing multiple musical artist. The Advocate | Tuesday, February 17, 2015 | Page 5 A&E Young artist’s new album disappoints BY LOUIS JOHNSON the label Cinematic Music Group. production, but rather than adding [email protected] The album debuted at number to the atmosphere, Scotts delivery five on the Billboard 200s, an is dwarfed and boring. As good as What were you doing when you impressive feat for a young rapper the production is, it simply does not were 17? You’d reached the tail end on an independent label. complement Badass’ talent. The of puberty, and maybe just started The production is the strongest album has no highs or lows and making rational decisions. You aspect of this album. The songs becomes a challenging listen when were probably starting to get along have rich, layered beats that all 15 tracks sound relatively the with your parents, finishing up high draw heavy influence from jazz, same. I got bored halfway through school, looking for a college or providing the entire album with a most of the tracks and had to fight maybe even getting a job. But how moody and laid-back atmosphere. the urge to skip to the next one. many can say they‘d been dubbed The production, although Joey’s new sound is reminiscent the savior of hip hop? Well, Jo- great on its own, is completely of fellow alternative rappers Vic Vaughn Scott can, better known by mismatched with Joey’s MC Mensa or Chance the Rapper, his stage name Joey Badass. abilities. He’s established himself who have been paving the way for A rapper from Brooklyn, Scott in the past as a strong spitter, young rappers of the past few years gained international recognition but with the exception of maybe who are breaking the mold of what in 2012, at the age of 17, when he two tracks, Scott’s delivery is hip hop is with unconventional released his debut mix tape “1999.” incredibly mellow and understated, beats and flows. But where Mensa The project was a huge critical completely out of character with and Chance excel in this sub genre, success, landing the young rapper his older work. Joey falls flat. on multiple best of hip hop lists. While I understand an artist’s Badass’ lyrical talent is still Critics and fans proclaimed Joey need to evolve musically, “B4. present, but when it sounds like WIKIPEDIA was revitalizing hip hop as a young Da.$$” doesn’t see Scott moving you’re falling asleep for 53 minutes Joey Badass’ latest album doesn’t live up to the hype, as far as this reviewer is rapper with an affinity for older, forward as an artist. He drops his the lyrics become forgettable. In concerned. golden age hip hop, as opposed to previous style and tries his hand “1999” Joey dropped an impressive Selektah, Kirk Knight and Chuck gives underground hip hop proof much of the trap and club music at something that’s just different, amount of memorable lines, but Strangers, all who have previously there still are serious fans out younger rappers tend to make. rather than something that’s a with this new monotonous rapping worked with Scott, deliver some there. Unlike rappers in the vein However others criticized him natural progression of his talents. style, I really can’t remember any really fantastic beats. If this album of Rae Sremmurd, Chief Keef and as riding a wave of nostalgia and The style shift simply does not of the lyrics in this album. was just instrumental, I’d be all for 2Chainz, Joey Badass’ “B4.Da.$$” being derivative of ‘90s hip hop, work for him and ruins the album But Scott’s delivery doesn’t it. isn’t a celebration of mediocrity bringing nothing new to the table. for me. make the album unlistenable. It’s Still, in the lamentable world and cheap thrills. Scott is a serious Now in 2015, Joey releases his His hooks, bars and choruses simply a mismatch of bad ideas on of mainstream hip hop, Scott artist. Unfortunately, his new work commercial debut “B4.Da.$$” are all delivered in a monotone his behalf (as I stated earlier, the manages to be a glimmer of hope. just isn’t up to par with the work he (pronounced Before the Money) on inflection that melt into the hazy production is really great). Statik The album’s commercial success has done in the past. “Fifty Shades” a softcore bore

Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan star in the film adaptation of the novel by the same name. VOGUE.COM

BY ANDY WESTON follows Ana around incessantly These characters consist of: a there is a fair attempt made to try and though, for if I want to watch people [email protected] and is continually barging into her roommate whose only purpose is explain what the roles of dominant have sex, I have free range of the life to inform her that they will be to goad about her sheepish behavior and submissive are. Following this Internet anytime I want. On top of “Fifty Shades of Grey” hopes to having intercourse at some point in and put down her life choices, a however, all of that is thrown out the tameness of it all however, Ana dominate its audience, but in the the future. Everything is done on friend from school who appears to the window as the entire construct and Christian’s sex scenes look like end winds up submitting to romance his terms and the rest of the world be interested in her romantically and of what BDSM is about is almost something I could find on Cinemax movie clichés. can buzz off. I suppose this brash a mother whose purpose for being entirely disregarded. at midnight. Coincidentally, the plot Anastasia Steele (apparently attitude is meant to make him come in the film I honestly can’t even A submissive is a willing, dare and characters are about as dynamic Natascha Copper was taken) is off as a fierce man who knows what explain. It’s abundantly clear these I say eager, participant in BDSM as what I would find in those movies an English lit. major who agrees he wants, but in the end, it just makes characters are only present to prop activities. What the film offers as well. to interview Christian Grey, a him seem unpleasant. Actually, quite up the leads and help to move the instead is a woman who wants Bottom line, BDSM isn’t even debonair billionaire, for their college unpleasant. This may have made the plot forward, what little of one there nothing to do with these acts, but ever truly present in the film. Ana is newspaper after her roommate middle-aged women attending my is. instead goes along with them in put in leather cuffs at one point and feigns ill and can’t do it. The viewer screening hot and bothered, but I The worst offender of the bunch hopes that she can change who on another occasion is tied up with is then treated to a long, drawn- was hard pressed to find an ounce of is the fellow student who has a crush Christian is and what he’s into. rope, but this is done in a way that out scene that is meant to inform sympathy for the character. on Ana. He’s introduced early in I mean, clearly someone with a made me think of a young couple them of how mysterious, generous, If Grey is a demanding, the movie when he asks her how sexual fetish or kink must have been that decided to go to the local porn interesting and sexy Christian Grey demoralizing jerk then Ana is the things are going in an attempt to violated or abused at some point in shop to buy random novelties in is and how sheepish, quirky and perfect counterpart as a wishy- make plans to hang out later. He their life. It’s not as though it could a vain attempt to spice up their cute Ana is. This is the depth of washy introvert with no concept of appears to be there as a counterpoint just be an aspect of who they are and dying relationship. I’ve witnessed storytelling viewers have to look what human relationships consist of. to Christian, showing Ana a healthy where their interests lie. That would kinkier and more risqué things in forward to for the remainder of the Her character may have been a vain relationship she could have. This is make too much sense. a Madonna music video than what film. attempt to appeal to women who all taken away a few scenes later, There’s a scene late in the film was on display here. With a plot as weak as the one aren’t lucky in the love department, when the student turns into a date- where Ana decides to partake in If the BDSM angle were taken present here, you would hope that but she instead just comes off as rape monster for the sole purpose of Christian’s sexual offerings, and away from this movie, all that would its characters are strong enough to a sad sack with no clue of how having Christian Grey come in and I felt as though I was watching remain is a series of romantic-drama pull the audience through further reality works. She’s a classic case look like a white knight amongst someone being molested, due to the movie clichés. There is nothing proceedings, however that is not the of the gentle-hearted woman who serfs. fact that she was only doing these about the plot, characters, visuals case when it comes to the film’s two wants to fix the guy who’s broken. With a plot full of clichés and things to be close to Christian, not or dialogue presented for me to leads. There is a scene fairly early on It’s a groan-inducing concept done characters dreamt up by someone because she actually wanted to. Ana recommend anyone see this film. in which Ana wakes up after a hard countless times in other films, and who’s only experience with people came off as a victim of Stockholm Its only redeeming quality arose night of drinking to find herself in Mr. of course results in portraying the comes from a Netflix queue of syndrome who was seduced into in the last 30 seconds as the movie Grey’s hotel room. She asks if they female character as weak-willed and crummy rom-coms, the last saving this relationship rather than an equal ended. It was abrupt and went had sex the night before and Grey hapless. grace could perhaps be the BDSM love interest. against romantic film conventions; responds with a tasteless joke about With two leads as bland and sex scenes. Never fear though, the So, needless to say, as far as the however, 30 seconds of screen time not being a necrophiliac. Well, the grating as Ana and Christian, mediocrity continues. “actual” sex scenes go, they do can’t erase the hour and fifty minutes joke’s on you Mr. Grey, as because there’s little hope for any supporting When it comes to the this aspect nothing to live up to the hype the that came before it. Even the ending of you, I watched two lifeless husks players to rise above mediocrity. of the movie, which has been its studio attempted to create for itself. loses its luster when you realize plod around and occasionally bang This becomes apparent early on, as major marketing point, it falls flat We see Ana’s breasts more times there are going to be two sequels to for nearly two hours of my life that I Ana’s life consists almost solely of on its face. There is a point in which than I can count, but there is no full- this “film” down the road. won’t ever get back. a smattering of distant friends and Grey has Ana go over a contract frontal nudity to speak of other than a Mr. Grey will see you now, but I Christian is reminiscent of a serial dingbats that are looking to use or about what she is or isn’t willing to quick flash of pubic hair or a fleeting recommend you run away as fast as stalker from a Lifetime movie. He abuse her. do sexually, and during this scene shot of half-shaft. It’s not all bad you can. Page 6 | Tuesday, February 17, 2015 | The Advocate Features Scholarship recipient shows perseverance BY ANDY WESTON Balsam Lake, Wis. where she took you don’t even realize know who [email protected] part in numerous organizations and you are and are supporting you.” activities like 4-H and volleyball. Her It seems her strength in those trying Resilient is a word to describe real passion however, came in the times helped lead her to receiving the Rebecca Garvey. form of music, specifically singing. Founders Scholarship. She’s one of the 12 students who It was this passion that lead to her “I was really happy that I’d gotten received the MSUM Founder’s enrollment at MSUM. the scholarship,” Garvey said. “I Scholarship this year, a prize awarded “I’m a music industry major,” she knew that I had put a lot of work to those who have persevered said. “It’s just something I’ve always into the scholarship and had done a through hardship and are continuing dreamed about.” lot of work prior, going through high on their path to higher education. Garvey applied for the Founders school, keeping my grades up.” I was tasked with interviewing Scholarship with an essay detailing Now at MSUM, Garvey continues Garvey for Campus News, and her battle with cancer. She was to put the same amount of work into it being my first real time putting diagnosed with Hodgkin’s her studies here. together a story, I found myself ill- Lymphoma in 2010, but decided “When I go and sit in a practice prepared. then that she wouldn’t let the news room, I sit in a practice room for like My photographer and I were dampen her resolve. two, two and a half hours,” she said. setting up outside a practice room “I was very adamant that cancer “I practice piano, I practice singing, in the basement of the Center wasn’t going to ever stop me,” going through choral music.” for the Arts, and I hadn’t had the she said. “We’re going to do She says the commitment to forethought to make sure there chemotherapy and radiation and I’m practicing doesn’t end when she would be access to the space. After going to hate every moment of it, but leaves the piano. texting Garvey to let her know I’m going to get through it.” “I sing constantly,” she said. “I I was locked out of our meeting She said when facing these tough don’t think I ever stop. I’ll be walking location, she was more than willing odds, she never lost her fighting down the street and just singing to trek to the library to get a key. spirit. whatever tune is stuck in my head.” We met for the first time outside “I never really thought about She answered all of my questions, the practice room, and I got the cancer beating me. It was never even all of which, I’m sure, she had impression she wasn’t prepared to a thought that crossed my mind,” answered in previous interactions be greeted by the likes of me. She’d she said. “I knew I was going to pull with the media. She played the same already had several interviews through and be stronger because of piano tune nearly a dozen times so we about the scholarship, and I’m it.” could shoot video for our news story. JERROD SCHUMACHER • [email protected] Music industry freshman Rebecca Garvey is one of a dozen students who guessing she wasn’t expecting to When going through Still, she managed to stay upbeat. received the Founder’s Scholarship this year. see some bearded thing in a T-shirt chemotherapy she had to remind the We left the classroom and parted and jeans. people around her not to view her so ways. My time talking with Garvey, Nevertheless, she managed to sympathetically, she added. although brief, was impactful. Her keep a smile and shake hands as it “You’re going through something willingness to help others and the was decided what to do about the that’s so terrible, but I never wanted resolve she had in the face of such size of the practice room being too to be treated differently than anyone hardship was humbling and certainly small for a shoot. Thankfully, she else,” she said. something I won’t soon forget. knew of a classroom that could be She was cleared of all cancer that The Founder’s Scholarship is used instead. same year, but is quick to give credit funded entirely through proceeds After doing some of my work for to those who helped her, including raised during the Founders me, Garvey sat down to talk about her family. She says her parents were Scholarship Gala, which takes place receiving the scholarship and the “instrumental in everything,” as well this Friday at 7 p.m. in the CMU Film sparks controversy hardships she faced on her way to as the people of her home town. ballroom. A social precedes the realizing her musical aspirations. “The community in Balsam Lake event at 5:30 p.m. The scholarship’s in sexual community She grew up in the small town of was just amazing. The people that recipients will attend.

BY SAMANTHA STARK renders concern that those less participants. and don’t necessarily suffer and what didn’t afterwards,” [email protected] familiar with this type of sexual “There are those who prefer from previous childhood abuse. Palmer said. “It’s also incredibly play aren’t getting an accurate the domination and submission His study surveyed 902 important to respect the limits of Overnight, the movie “Fifty picture of what it is. aspect, those who are more into individuals who practiced your partner. Safe words must Shades of Grey,” directed “I honestly didn’t know much S&M; some are merely into BDSM and 434 individuals be established and respected.” by Sam Taylor-Johnson and about BDSM before the books,” bondage, some enjoy discipline who preferred “vanilla” BDSM can be dangerous if based on E. L. James’ novel, said social work senior Alexa and some don’t, and for others (non-BDSM) sex. The result participants don’t understand has intensified fascination and Dixson. “I think the book, as it’s a combination of all or some specified that people who were the social dynamics and sexual spiked interest in BDSM — a whole, made that idea less of those,” she added. involved in BDSM scored better equipment at play. acronym for bondage, discipline, foreign to society.” She said the misconceptions on certain indicators of mental Adult toys associated with domination, submission, sadism Whether critics hate or love about BDSM are not recent health than those who did not the practice have flown off and masochism. “Fifty Shades of Grey,” the developments, that its bring the practice into the shelves worldwide, particularly Critics attacked the eagerly- story changed the way media characterization as abnormal bedroom. following the reveal of a awaited film with an IMDB talks about BDSM. It’s brought dates as far back as 1886. Each individual filled out “Fifty Shades of Grey” sex rating of 3.9 stars out of 10 it out of the shadows, making Richard Freiherr von Krafft- questionnaires regarding their toy line affiliated with the and a Rotten Tomatoes rating the kinky culture mainstream. Ebing, the first psychiatrist to personalities, general well being, film adaptation of the novel. of 4.2 stars out of 10. Critics “Personally, I think it made undertake a major study of sexual sensitivity to rejection and style Even local businesses, like publicized their less-than- people want to try some kinkier perversity in its varied forms, of attachment in relationships; Enchantasy’s and Romantix, satisfying experiences and things if they haven’t done published one of the primary the participants were not aware sell the products and have disappointment in what they it,” said anthropology senior texts on sexual aberrations of the purpose of the study. Its expanded their bondage product say is an unrealistic depiction Rayesha Kennedy. called “Psychopathia Sexualis.” final results stated that BDSM- inventory. of BDSM that dangerously There are organizations, Early on in psychoanalysis, friendly participants were found “Everyone practices BDSM dramatizes sexual violence and like the National Coalition for psychologists attempted to to be less neurotic, more open, in different ways. For some, glamorizes domestic abuse. Sexual Freedom (NCSF), that theorize why people participated more aware of and sensitive to they like keeping it private and “In ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ it’s work to fight the stigmas and in BDSM. One of the most rejection, more secure in their in their homes only. Others like this misconception that’s used to misconceptions concerning popularized theories was that it relationships and had better being involved in communities.” explain Christian Grey’s interest BDSM. NCSF continues was result of childhood abuse or overall well-being. Palmer said. “You don’t find in BDSM,” said Clare Palmer, to battle the widespread trauma. “There are definitely aspects play parties, BDSM clubs or an MSUM alumna who studies misinterpretations in media due “There has never been hard of BDSM that can be incredibly large local communities in the BDSM community. “He was to the popularity of the novel scientific evidence to back up unsafe if you’re not sure or places like Fargo-Moorhead, physically abused, neglected and film. such claims, yet the idea of it don’t understand what you’re but you do find them in pretty and emotionally traumatized “The BDSM community, as has persisted,” Palmer said. “It’s doing,” Palmer said. much every major metropolitan during his formative years, a whole, is impossible to truly a pattern that exists throughout She added that communication city.” which he gives as the reason generalize,” Palmer said. “The many portrayals of BDSM in and respect are the two most In smaller and more he likes BDSM and the reason credo of BDSM as a whole popular culture.” important aspects of BDSM. conservative areas like Fargo- he chooses submissives who is safe, sane and consensual. A more recent scientific “You need to be able to Moorhead, there isn’t much look like his birth mother. His Beyond that, BDSM can be very study by psychologist Andreas communicate limits and the public involvement, but Palmer interest is depicted as something different for different people.” Wismeijer at Tilburg University dynamics of the relationship you says there could be a slight sick and wrong; an illness he Palmer said that there are found those who participate want prior to getting involved, increase now that “Fifty Shades needs to have treated.” different categories of BDSM in BDSM are generally and you need to be able to of Grey” has reached the number The BDSM community based on the preferences of psychologically well-adjusted communicate what went well one spot in the box office. The Advocate | Tuesday, February 17, 2015 | Page 7 Sports Football players take plunge for CCRI Sports briefs Dragon tennis off to 3-0 start Knight sets school record at SDSU MSUM women’s tennis team is Senior Tia Knight took second off to their best start under Head place with an MSUM record time of Coach Oliver Summers. 8.58 in the 60-meter hurdles at the The doubles teams went South Dakota State Indoor Classic undefeated on the weekend going this past weekend in Brookings, SD. 6-0, while singles players only The time was the fourth-fastest in dropped two matches. the nation and best in the NSIC this After defeating Minnesota Duluth season. and St. Cloud State, they will take on Augustana and Sioux Falls in Roehrich drops 31, MSUM Bismarck on Saturday. women dominate on Senior Night The Dragon women’s basketball MSUM wrestlers top SMSU 25-15 team got two wins in their last two The Dragons won their second- home games of the 2014-15 season. straight dual and sixth of the year Behind Roehrich’s 31 points on against Southwest Minnesota State Saturday, MSUM beat St. Cloud this past Saturday. State 89-56. Sophomore Blake Bosch and Posting a record of 14-10 for the junior Chris Bascon provided big year, this marks 15 winning seasons points with pins in both of their in a row for head coach Karla matches to lead MSUM to victory. Nelson and the Dragon women. Dragon wrestling takes on They will return to action on the FACEBOOK University of Mary in Bismarck road against Bemidji St. (2.20) and MSUM football players Adam Jiskra, Zayne Medhaug and Steve Schutz took the polar plunge this weekend to raise funds for Creative Care for Reaching Independence. The jumper’s pledges and other donations for Giving Hearts Day raised (2.20) and Northern State (2.21) at University of Minnesota, Crookston more than $20,000 for organization, which helps to enrich the lives of people living with disabilities. home leading up to Super Regionals. (2.21) to finish up the regular season. Dragon men clinch NSIC North BeBe awesome.awesome. DonateDonate plasma.plasma. ChangeChange lives.lives.

TAYLOR OBERT • [email protected] The Dragon men ran away from the competition this weekend, beating SCSU, UMD and locking up the NSIC North Division. BY TOMI THOMPSON forward Isaac Sevlie. In under was especially good to get the Meet Dena. [email protected] two minutes, the Dragons had momentum back after coming of There was no bad luck on a 7-0 lead over the Bulldogs. At a loss to Augustana, so if we can She wakes up. Friday the 13th for the Dragon halftime, the Dragons led by 20 keep that rolling into our last road Men’s basketball team as they points, 47-27. series too, that will give us a good defeated the University of The Bulldogs could not stop the momentum for the tournament.” She makes it to class. Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs 89- Dragons in the second half, as the Recent home series have 67 at the eighth Annual Go Pink Dragons quickly went on a 14-5 packed the fieldhouse at Nemzek, She donates plasma at Talecris night. UMD was one of MSUM’s run. and Kretchman said the team is two losses in the season. The Senior guard Prescott Williams grateful for the support. Plasma Resources. Bulldogs defeated MSUM 60-58 wowed the crowd with an “It is actually unbelievable,” at Duluth in December. outstanding dunk to give the he said. “People don’t think that She changes lives. This years Go Pink games Dragons a commanding 60-35 it makes a difference, but it really helped create awareness for the lead. He also led the team with does make a difference. We really importance of screening for breast nine rebounds and three steals notice it, and we really appreciate She’s awesome. and testicular cancer. It also raised and scored 10 points. it and hope fans continue to come funds for the Sanford Health Six men scored in double out.” Roger Maris Cancer Center and digits for the Dragons including For Williams, the victory is Find out how becoming a plasma donor can the Go Pink Scholarship. This Riewer and Williams. Sevlie another stepping stone on the path make a difference for patients and help you year’s Go Pink Scholarship and sophomore forward Matt to continued success. recipients were sophomore Emily Nelson both had 14 points. Junior “It’s great, especially coming earn extra money. O’Meara and freshman Mikayla guards Tyler Vaughan and Ngijol off a loss; it went really well,” Payne. Songolo each scored 10. Williams said. “Duluth gave us The men’s game marked Freshman guard Tanner our first loss of the season. We New donors earn up to $250 on milestones for the players and the Kretchman said the Dragons had were just ready to play Duluth your first 5 donations ($50 each).* team. some extra fire to come out and again.” The victory led to the Dragons defeat Duluth. Williams hopes the team can clinching the Northern Sun “It was kind of the way we lost have another chance to play Talecris Plasma Resources Intercollegiate Conference North at Duluth that we kind of had a Augustana—the only other team 800 Holiday Drive, Suite 140 Division title for the second year little something extra about this that defeated the Dragons this in a row. game,” Kretchman said. “We season. Moorhead, MN 56560 Senior Guard Jordan Riewer really wanted to come back and “Now it’s trying to win our led the team with 18 points. show them what we’re really tournament and trying to get 218-287-2700 Riewer also set a new school about as a team, and we did that.” back to play Augustana again,” located just off I-94 and 8th street behind Starbucks record in career three-pointers. Kretchman said the Dragons Williams said. “We want to get a He finished the game with 207, have been on a roll this season, rematch at them, then get to the Visit mdmnplasma.com *We accept all competitor’s beating the previous school and have no plans to slow down. national tournament.” to learn more. new donor coupons/offers. record of 205 Jake Driscoll set “We have had a great season The Dragons travel to Bemidji from 2008-2012. so far, and that’s why we and Crookston this weekend and In addition to meeting the donation criteria, you must provide a valid photo I.D., proof of your current address and your Social Security or immigration card to donate. The game began with back want to keep this momentum will host a home playoff game Must be 18 years of age or older to donate. (19 years of age or older in AL) to back dunks from junior going,” Kretchman said. “It Feb. 25. Page 8 | Tuesday, February 17, 2015 | The Advocate News

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MICROSOFT, FROM FRONT decided to go and see.” had gathered a few things they The tour began with a six- wouldn’t soon forget. minute introductory video “One of my biggest takeaways of Microsoft’s vision for the is when they said one thing that world. The group also had could break a person in the the chance to sit in on a Q&A future is their communication panel with some Microsoft skills,” Riley said. employees. Irabor also had a memorable “They told us about their moment. struggles, gave us some advice “One of the people who and encouraged us to take spoke to us at the panel told advantage of internships,” us his first boss had a degree Irabor said. in physical education,” Irabor Boadu shared similar said. “It made me realize you observations. can get a job anywhere as long “We got to ask questions as you know how to apply what about their college experiences you studied to any field.” and how they got their jobs,” he The Economic Society also said. has an ongoing service project When the panel was done, the with the Fargo-Moorhead Rape group finally had the chance to and Abuse Crisis Center. tour the campus. The group is collecting used “We toured the common area phones and phone accessories and another area where they in boxes around campus. Even had some developers,” said non-functioning phones are senior David Riley. “We saw accepted for donation, as the a few people in their cubicles parts are sold to purchase and also walked by some working ones. conference rooms in use.” Last year, 74 phones and SUBMITTED At the end of a day packed accessories were collected to Economic Society members pose for a photo outside the Microsoft building, which they toured Wednesday. with activities, the students aid the center’s clients.