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Statesman Opinion Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Words matter: the THEUMDSTATESMAN.COM UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH stigma of mental health on page A5 UMD Dance heads to Nationals BY APRILL EMIG the same title the previous year. Senior Cap- The UMD Dance tain Lexi Crowell hopes Team (UMDDT) is off to bring that back. to nationals for the sev- “Hopefully we’ll get enth year in a row. another natty champ,” After months of Crowell said, crossing rehearsing, choreo- her fingers. “But just graphing and perform- being there is so much ing, the UMDDT is fun and I can’t wait.” ready to hit the stage in The team hosted the Daytona Beach, Flori- 2016 Dance Show at da, in April. UMD on Saturday, “I’m so excited to be as both a fundrais- dancing in front of that ing opportunity and huge crowd and feeling a chance to showcase that rush,” sophomore local dancers. Ileana Howe said. Local studios such as The UMDDT is a Elite Dance Productions club sport that has been and Dreamdance Acad- competing as an NDA The UMD Dance Team has been going to the national competition since 2003. APRILL EMIG/STATESMAN emy performed at the Division II Team since event. the team relies heavily out the year. DT brought home a tro- national champions in 2003. With little fund- see DANCE A3 ing provided by UMD, on fundraising through- The last time UMD- phy was in 2014 as the their division. They won Petting away a ruff week UMD’s Pet Away Worry and Stress with UMD PAWS $4.6

BY EMILY NESS environment. The animals million in It has been said time truly brighten and time again that people’s day,” dogs are a man’s best Rachel M. Gil- friend. bertson, lifestyle debt For many young health coach adults, entering college said. and being away from Seniors Ali Chancellor Black addresses home often means say- Mueller and ing goodbye to their Morgan Inman the school’s debt, future pet(s). This can be just are interns at as devastating, if not the Employ- more devastating, than ee Health and expansion and decreasing saying goodbye to their Wellness Cen- family and friends. ter. The University “People light number of colleges of Minnesota Dulu- up in the hall- th hopes to ease this way when they transition through see that PAWS ‘Pet Away Worry and is on campus. Stress,’ or PAWS. For many who Sponsored by UMD are away from Health Services, the their pet, it pro- Katherine A. Martin vides comfort,” Library, KUMD Radio Ali Mueller, and Animal Allies, the public health university brings ani- education and mals to campus once a promotion One of the many pets you’ll find at PAWS among other month for students to major said. dogs, cats and hedgehogs every 3rd Thursday of the play with and relieve This motivates month. HANNAH BROADBENT/SUBMITTED stress. those involved. “There is this unique “We have done a hedgehog and even a “Over the years, we thing that happens surveys in the past to miniature horse,” Gilb- have had anywhere during (PAWS) … see what types of ani- ertson said. from 500-1200 peo- Looking around, I often mals students would PAWS is open to stu- ple participate in the see people smiling and like to attend. So far dents, staff and the pub- event,” Gilbertson said. laughing. It is a positive we have had dogs, cats, lic. see PETS A4 Chancellor Black addresses faculty and staff about the $4.6 million dollar deficit, the $10 million CHEM building and the future plan to go from 5 colleges to 3 at a town hall-style meeting According to USA Today, here are the latest Democratic and on Tuesday, Feb. 23 BRAD EISCHENS/STATESMAN Republican National Standings as of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, the BY NICOLE BRODZIK proposal was simply that, a proposal, and The University of nothing has been set day of the Minnesota Caucus. Minnesota is currently for the future. He also spending $4.3 million informed the crowd that dollars more than it is the University of Min- bringing in every year. nesota system has allo- Check out what States each candidate has won so far on A3 With $4.6 million dol- cated $1 million a year lars in debt already, the for the next two years University of Minnesota to help UMD deal with system has mandated the structural deficit. that UMD find a solu- As for the current state tion to restructure their of UMD’s monetary emocrats epublicans budget. woes, Vice Chancellor To tackle the prob- of Finance and Oper- lem, Chancellor Lynn ations, Stephen Keto, R Black and UMD’s vice made it clear that the D chancellors created the restructure is at the top “Compact Budget Pro- of administration’s pri- Clinton: 49.6% Trump: 35.6% posed Plan for Resolu- ority list. tion” that they presented “It’s an untenable sit- at a town hall meeting uation that we need to Cruz:19.8% in the Kirby Ballroom fix as quickly as possi- Sanders: 40.0% on Tuesday afternoon. ble,” Keto said. The chancellor The current proposal Rubio: 17.4% reminded the crowd multiple times that this see CHANCELLOR A4 Index: This Week: A2 Opinion:A5 News: A3-A4 Sports: B1-B2 Arts&Entertainment: B3-B5 A2 The Statesman Newsroom Art Department Phone: 218 726 7133 Art Coordinator Email: [email protected] Sarah Stauner www.umdstatesman.com [email protected] This Week Business&Advertising Graphic Designer Phone: 218 726 7133 Will Madison Fax: 218 726 8246 [email protected] FRI Email: [email protected] 4 Photographer Brad Eischens Canoeing the Ozarks: Editorial Staff [email protected] Editor-in-Chief Spring Break Trip! 4 p.m. | 153 SpHC Nicole Brodzik Spring break in the [email protected] Photographer Alex Ganeev Ozarks of Arkansas is [email protected] warm and beautiful! 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/UMDSTATESMAN @THEUMDSTATESMAN News Editor / Hannah Broadbent / [email protected] Wednesday, March 2, 2015 A3 WHERE WE STAND Caucus results by state as of March 1, 2016 Key: CANDIDATE (delegates won) NEW IOWA HAMPSHIRE NEVADA CRUZ (8) CLINTON (23) TRUMP (11) SANDERS (15) TRUMP (14) SANDERS (15)

TRUMP (7) SANDERS (21) KASICH (3) CLINTON (9) RUBIO (7) SANDERS (15) RUBIO (7) CRUZ (3) CRUZ (6) CARSON (3) RUBIO(2) CARSON(1) KASICH (1) CARSON (0) KASICH (1)

SOUTH CAROLINA ...Now what? TRUMP (50) CLINTON (39) Results from Super Tuesday (March 1) are pend- ing and the Minnesota caucus is over. The next RUBIO (0) SANDERS (14) CRUZ (0) big events will be the national conventions: Re- CARSON(0) publicans host theirs in Cleveland July 18-21 and KASICH (0) Democrats will be in Philadelphia July 25-28. Get ready to vote for president on November 8.

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Also known as the Emeralds Dance Team, the team has won nationals two times. APRILL EMIG/STATESMAN

The Emeralds line from The UMDDT were the skills and teach non-dancers “It's all team-driven and we landed Brittney Schubert and Duluth Dance Center gave final performers of Satur- something new. all feed off each other's ener- Annie Lindberg, former Uni- a shout-out to their coach day’s event, but they also This isn’t the only instance gy,” Crowell said. “Every- versity of St. Thomas danc- and senior captain Rebecca performed a guy-girl rou- of UMDDT taking charge. one’s input matters. It’s a real- ers. Sammons before the perfor- tine, with the guys invited by With no coaches and only ly close group of girls.” “We’re really lucky to have mance, holding up a sign that dance team members. “Bring three senior captains, the Choreography of past them,” Crowell said. said “Thanks for being an ‘Em Out” was an opportuni- team relies on every member, shows was created by dancers awesome coach!” ty for the team to show their creating a close-knit group. on the team, but this year they

UMD ranks in peace BY ELLIE GERST peace and friendship. as we tried to provide sustainable increased interest in Peace Corps at “I think it’s great that UMD assistance in the community where we UMD, and I’m really happy to see For the first time ever, UMD has made the list,” Stephanie Bartsch, lived, there was“ an equal amount of that so many students are having the landed on Peace Corps’ annual list a returned Peace Corps volunteer learning and reflection about myself, opportunity to serve,” McInerney of top volunteer-producing mid- and now-UMD employee, said. “It’s my own culture and our place in this said. “Peace Corps really is a life- sized colleges and universities in exciting to know that people from this world, which is something that will changing leadership experience, so the country. UMD ranks No. 20 on area are interested in becoming Peace stay with me for the rest of my life,” it’s fun to reconnect with people when the list, with 14 alumni currently Corps volunteers all over Bartsch said. they return home too.” volunteering overseas with Peace the globe.” Janice McInerney, UMD senior Lexi King isn’t Corps. Bartsch, who works ... We tried a regional recruiter surprised by the number of UMD In total, UMD has had 299 students from Peace Corps, students who have volunteered their in UMD’s study abroad to provide volunteer for Peace Corps. office, volunteered for advises UMD time in Peace Corps. “I think it shows that we have a the Peace Corps in sustainable students who are “I’ve thought about doing the Peace lot of really great students here that Cambodia from 2008- interested in the Peace Corps. I feel like UMD students are are willing to set aside time to do 2010. Bartsch served life-changing Corps. McInerney really involved in their community, so volunteer work and give time to the as a high school English leadership visits UMD a few it makes sense,” King said. community and the world,” junior teacher and youth times a year to let McInerney will be returning to Lauryn Aanerud said. development leader and experience students know about UMD sometime in the Spring to meet Peace Corps is an agency that has is very passionate about the opportunities with students and help those interested been working in over 140 countries for the experience she had in Peace Corps in volunteering. the past 50 years on climate change, overseas. and supports them “I’m genuinely honored every pandemic disease, food security and “A valuable take-away throughout the day to work with students who are gender equality and empowerment. was the realization that as much application process. passionate about making a difference Their mission is to promote world “ “I’ve been thrilled to see the after graduation,” McInerney said. News Editor / Hannah Broadbent / [email protected] Wednesday, March 2, 2015 A4

• On Thursday, February 18 at • The next day, Saturday Feb- their third student of the week- dents were gone on arrival. 2:19 p.m. an officer responded ruary 20, officers assisted with end for underage drinking at • Twenty-seven minutes later at to reports of shoplifting at 1220 replacing a parking sign (a dif- 513 Niagara Court. 11:39 p.m. officers once again Kirby Drive. ferent sign from Thursday) at • At 10:28 a.m. on Monday, Feb- responded to reports of a drug • Later that night, at 11:56 p.m. 10:22 a.m. on the 1000 block ruary 22 officers assisted with incident at 506 Niagara Court. officers responded to reports of Junction Avenue. stop light that was out on W. They were gone on arrival. of a student in need of medical • Sunday on February 20, 2016 St. Marie Street and Carver Avenue. • On Thursday, February 25 at care at 1216 Ordean Court. officers arrested a student 4:15 p.m. officers went off cam- • On Friday, February 19, at for underage consumption at • Right away at 12:51 a.m. on pus and attempted to locate 10:25 a.m. officers assisted a 1:02 a.m. at 1220 Maplewood Tuesday, February 23 officers one party on the 20 Block of student with a jump start for Court. assisted a student that was in E Winona St. that was arrest- their vehicle at 705 Oakland • This continued to 5:00 a.m. need of medical attention. The ed for fourth degree assault on Circle. when officers again arrested student was then transported an officer, a third degree DWI, in an ambulance from 1220 • The excitement continued into a student for underage con- child endangerment, speeding sumption at 1225 Maplewood Maplewood Court to a hospi- and no proof of insurance. He the afternoon when at 11:37 tal. a.m. officers noticed a parking Court. was taken to jail at 5:54 p.m. sign was down at 705 Oakland • At 7:28 p.m. that night officers • At 4:46 p.m. the same day a stu- • At 11:59 p.m. on Friday to 3:18 Circle. assisted with a gas leak, or a dent needed a door unlocked at a.m. on Saturday, February 1216 Ordean Court. • At 5:18 p.m. the same day noticeable gas odor at 1120 27 a party was arrested for a officers assisted a student in Kirby Dr. • On Wednesday, February 24 fourth degree DWI. The party unlocking their vehicle door at • On Sunday, February 21, 2016 officers responded to a report was transported to a hospital 120 W. Elizabeth St. at 2:12 a.m. officers arrested of a drug incident at 11:12 p.m. from the 2100 block of London at 508 Niagara Court. Stu- Road. Pets FBI shares shooting Continued from A1 survival tips BY COLE WHITE tics on active shooters aid or and emphasized that offering

FBI agent Joseph 69 percent of these sit- com- Malhoit gave two lec- uations last less than f o r t , ” tures on Active Shooter five minutes before first Malhoit situations to a packed responders arrive and said. Kirby Ballroom on the attacker is subdued T h e Thursday, Feb. 25. or killed. rea- “Unfortunately we The three options“ in s o n i n g live in a time where we this situation, according b e i n g need to talk about this,” to Malhoit, are “Run/ t h a t Sean Huls, UMD’s Hide/Fight.” t h e r e chief of police, said in “It’s a menu of options w o u l d his intro- t o be two duction. choose t a r g e t s Mal- Unfortunately from to s i t t i n g hoit, an su r v ive for the 18 - y e a r we live in a time for five attacker. veteran of where we need to min- “ A n d the FBI, u t e s , ” d o n ’ t Joseph Malhoit with the FBI talks to s p o k e talk about this Malhoit s t o p UMD about mass shooting safety. ALEX seriously said. because GANEEV/STATESMAN -Sean Huls “I don’t want you about the T h e somebody says so,” fighting fair,” Malhoit problem g o a l Malhoit said. “If you said. “Are they being of mass would be ascertain that running fair?” Champ chillin’ with his ‘dawgs. SUBMITTED shootings to evalu- is your best chance of After the presen- in his pre- ate your survival, by all means tation, Malhoit and In addition to this, Inman said. “We feel sentation. situation do so.” Huls fielded questions surveys also show that like it would be cool for “Don’t be paranoid, and choose the best If hiding is the best from the audience. In those who attend PAWS people to read about but be prepared,” Mal- course of action to help option, “you want to response to one ques- feel better afterwards. the animals’ histories hoit said. you survive. be as unappealing and tion, Huls assured the “A survey as of Jan- because many of them The main“ focus of “If you can run, I hard to get to as pos- crowd that “hide in uary 2016 showed that do have histories.” Malhoit’s speech was for want you running,” sible,” Malhoit said. place” is not the stan- students and faculty Many of the animals individuals to be aware Malhoit said. “I want Lights out, cell phone dard rule for UMD and were rescued. All of the of their surroundings. you out of the way and on silent and barricad- have on average rat- agreed with Malhoit’s animals, however, are “Not every active safe.” ed doors are the best ed themselves to be platforms. certified therapy ani- shooter is 22-years-old If you should find routes, according to 38% less stressed after Both men empha- mals. with bad acne and a yourself running and Malhoit. hanging out with their sized that while these Sometimes when a trenchcoat,” Malhoit meet law enforcement Following that, Mal- furry friends,” Morgan mass shootings are rare, person is down, all it said. officers, Malhoit sug- hoit moved on to fight- Inman, communication they are still important takes is a lick to the face Part of identifying a gested to meet them ing. “We’re going to major and healthcare to think about. or a sweet cuddle from problem is to look for with hands up and fin- turn the tables on this management minor “We call it ‘when a furry friend to lift early warning signs, gers out so the officers bad guy.” Malhoit sug- said. lightning strikes,’ their spirits. including fascination can identify you as gested improvisation- The event has been a because that’s how rare For more information with previous shooters, non-threat. Afterwards, al weapons, such as success. these things do hap- visit the UMD Health interest in explosives Malhoit recommended fire extinguishers and “One of the things pen,” Huls said. “But Services website, in and a sudden amassing to run “as far as you chairs, that could be that we are working you never know. We which a schedule con- of weapons. need to to feel safe.” used to ambush the on is writing biogra- want to be prepared and taining a variety of fur- Malhoit’s slides “I don’t want you attacker if they entered phies for the animals have our community as ry friends is posted for showed the FBI’s statis- stopping and doing first the room. that routinely come,” prepared as possible.” the 2016 school year. Chancellor Continued from A1

has six major focuses. turing and Academic tion,” Keto said. “The he does not think this Minnesota system. said they would be The first is being called Program and Course thinking is, let’s use this is the case. He believes “We’ll continue to convening both staff “Required Savings.” Offering Optimization as an opportunity to creating a solid plan object,” Black said. and faculty task forces. This plan will be imple- sections of the proposal. look at our structure, moving forward is the “We’ll continue to These task forces mented on July 1, 2016 In short, this means the operate more efficiently first step in getting the protest.” will lead much of the and will require a one university will look at and think about ‘what executives in the Twin Other concerns from discussion and decision percent budget cut from consolidating the num- are the connections?’” Cities to recommit to the crowd included the making about possible all departments campus ber of colleges from five Many questions tar- UMD. new Chemistry and college consolidation wide. There are a few to three and potential- geted the lack of fund- “I think the Advanced Materials and deficit reduction. exceptions to this cut, ly restructuring those ing UMD has been get- allocations we received Science Building and He said they plan to including utilities, stu- institutions. Keto said ting. Staff and faculty this year were a step where the $10 million present the framework dent financial aid and that the idea of com- were concerned that the forward,” Black said. UMD has to come up created to the University the police department, pletely restructuring deficit would not exist if “We have seen more with for it’s creation will of Minnesota system in but areas such as the the academic layout of UMD were given more money coming our way, come from. March and have a final Chancellor’s Office and UMD was not the goal money and that if the but it’s not enough. Our Black said he was plan in place in a little the athletic department of this proposal, but that campus does solve its base budget is lower actively working on over a year. Black also will not be exempt. he sees consolidating as deficit problem, that it than what it should be.” fundraising and does noted that he has been The areas within the a viable and potentially would deter the U of Black said that he, as not see this adding to in communication with proposal that drew the helpful option. M system from allocat- well as administration, the deficit. Student Association and most questions from “We can’t just ing money to its north- are committed to In order to create Student Congress and meeting attendees were respond to budget ini- ernmost campus in the getting UMD the a more concrete plan will continue to do so regarding the Academic tiative with a complete future. money it deserves and involve the campus throughout the decision Administrative Restruc- academic reorganiza- Chancellor Black said from the University of community, Black making process. A4 A5

Opinion Editor: Cole White/[email protected] COLUMN COLUMN The reality of mental health ILLUSTRATION BY WILL MADISON hat it means BY AMBER BEATTIE nobody to play fetch therapy than anybody lated incident. You Guest Contributor with him. would care to count. and I both know that As for other mental Yes, it is my person- it’s not, though. Walk- to be reek You might have illnesses like bipolar al experience, but I ing the halls, I hear heard about the Zika disorder or schizophre- can’t imagine that it it every day: “You’re virus wreaking hav- nia, it’s probably a very is unique. These are so bipolar!” “What a oc in South America. different, much more widespread misjudge- schizo…” “Somebody Maybe you remember violent story. These ments and fears, along needs to take her pills, the days of the Swine are the dangerous with a stigma that is jeez!” Flu or Ebola whipping ones, according to al- growing ever more We should know bet- the media into a frenzy. most every media out- widespread despite the ter than to joke about ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH STAUNER let ever. These are the efforts of many people groups of people like But there’s an epidem- BY ASHLEY SCHAFER back. We all do service— criminals, the killers, to stop it. this. We should know ic that you might not Guest Contributor it’s a huge part of who we the “Criminal Minds” My negative experi- better than to stereo- have heard about, one are. episodes just waiting to ence started small, with type. But we’re doing that rarely gets men- What’s the first thing Don’t get me wrong, happen. an offhand comment it anyway, every time tioned on the news or that comes to your mind service isn’t all that we do. Except, they’re not. made during class. we call our emotional anywhere for that mat- when you hear the words, Most of us are full-time They, we, are people, We were discussing friend bipolar. Every ter. “Greek Life?” Sketchy students, have jobs and are human beings with a neurotransmitters, the time we make a joke, This epidemic is the fraternities, stereotypical involved in other organiza- very particular kind of chemicals released in in front of class, about third leading cause of sorority girls and partying tions or activities. We are war inside us. One that your brain when you taking our happy pills. death for 10 to 24-year- 24/7? all busy and sometimes we we can’t talk about, experience a positive It’s okay, right? Be- olds, and second most That is not the case. like to cut loose and have because society does emotion, or when as cause it’s not like we’re deadly among college These are just the stereo- fun. There is absolutely not often lend its ear my professor put it, out-and-out saying it. students, according to types that people choose to nothing wrong with that. to struggle. Struggle “When you take your “It’s all in good fun!” the CDC. But the stig- believe. Now don’t get me None of us are bad doesn’t sell. happy pills.” We might think. ma surrounding--you wrong, I believed in all of people, and we aren’t Now, before I get up When you make I wonder, though, guessed it--suicide and those until I came to UMD partying our lives or on my soapbox, let me a comment like this, what these conversa- mental illness cuts so and joined Gamma Sigma money away. We’re here reassure you that I was when you joke about tions would sound like deep that many of us Sigma. to get an education, make once a “normal” per- any serious topic, for if we said what we real- are dangerously un- I still had plenty of res- connections and have a son, too. I hadn’t expe- that matter, you are ly meant: aware of the actual ervations with all of ru- little fun along the way. rienced mental illness, discounting the expe- “Depression is fun- problem. mors and stories floating Many people that have so I didn’t know how rience of every person ny to me, even though When I say “depres- around campus, but I been involved in Greek to react to it. All I had who has gone through suicide kills thousands sion,” you might think quickly learned that none Life go on to be extremely seen were the James it. What’s more, you and thousands of peo- of the commercials for of it was true. Fraternity successful individuals. Holmes’s of the world, are creating an excuse ple each year!” antidepressants that houses aren’t scary places We all gain tremendous so of course I was for the people around “Everybody with bi- were so popular a few filled with creepy guys and experience and skills while afraid. I didn’t know you to do it, too. polar disorder is a rav- years ago. They always sorority girls aren’t a bunch being involved in these any better. It might seem like a ing maniac!” seem to include a wom- of airheads just looking for different organizations. But now I do. Every- small comment. You “Schizophrenia an in a large sweater a good time. The young And we can apply them to thing I learned came might even say that it’s makes you a psycho holding a cup of cof- men and women within all areas of life. the hard way, through innocent. And it would killer!” fee, looking longingly these organizations are We’re not paying for fake personal experience be, if it happened Doesn’t seem so fun- out the window where people dedicating them- friendships. We’re building and more hours of once. It if was an iso- ny now, does it? her dog sits sadly with selves to bettering their everlasting relationships schools, communities and and bonds. We can use COLUMN the world. these connections all The organization I am throughout our lives. part of is a national service Greeks are everywhere. sorority. We devote our Don’t make assumptions. Apple’s new iControversy time to service and partner If you have questions, with several external orga- just ask. Anyone would be nizations such as March of more than willing to help BY COLE WHITE Software that doesn’t, The FBI isn’t alone; can’t always be both Dimes, Special Olympics you become more familiar Opinion Editor and shouldn’t, exist. law enforcement agen- safe and free. and several local groups. with UMD Greek Life. Apple CEO Tim cies across the country Freedom and privacy We partner with the broth- We’re all human and we Apple’s defiance of Cook is right to refuse, are drooling over what are intertwined. One ers of Alpha Delta to run all make mistakes. None the FBI has drawn and it’s nice to see a they could do with this can’t exist without the our campus Safewalk of us are perfect, but that’s quite a bit of attention tech company that has software if Apple caves. other. program. The gentlemen ok. We learn from our over the past week, and actual concerns over This is exactly what Yes, terrorism is of Tau Kappa Epsilon mistakes, grow and move for good reason. its customers privacy. Cook warned about frightening and people and GSS hold an annual forward. It’s a part of life. The FBI wants ac- Apple has refused to do in his letter last Friday. can get hurt. That’s Walk-A-Thon and choose It’s important to keep in cess to the locked iP- this very thing 12 pre- Technology has made how terrorism works. a cause to donate to--this mind that we’re not here to hone of one of the San vious times. surveillance incredibly By disregarding our year it’s Amberwing. hurt or offend anyone. We Bernardino shooters, A phone isn’t just a easy if we don’t care future through rash The ladies of Phi Sigma accept all people and want which they insist has phone anymore, it’s enough to stop it. decisions, we’re allow- Sigma host Princess for to be friends with anyone evidence to further the owner’s entire life. But we don’t really ing terrorism to work. a Day and Phi Set Spike. and everyone. their investigation. Bank accounts, medi- seem to care. We should fight against Beta Lambda Psi has the We’re not bad people, so They’re probably right, cal information, con- People like to com- terrorism, but not at annual “Kiss a Pig” fund- please stop judging us. but Apple, of course, tacts, “private” pho- pare our world to the expense of what we raiser for Animal Allies. We’re just Greek. And has refused to release tos—everything about George Orwell’s believe in. Other Greek organizations that is what it means to be information. you is stored in the “1984,” but they would The problem with do just as much giving Greek. Why would they device in your hand. be wrong. There are no the software the FBI refuse furthering an All of our technology is shadowy government is demanding is this: Do you have an message investigation into a interconnected. institutions that are once it’s created it can’t known terrorist? Be- How many things stealing freedoms and be uncreated. It will the UMD community needs cause this isn’t about in our homes have the turning the world into become a reality in life to hear? the privacy of a terror- ability to record, track a surveillance state, it’s from that day forward. Submit a guest piece or ist, this is about the fu- or watch? If Apple the citizens that are do- Over 70 years ago, become a Statesman ture of digital privacy gives in they set the ing that. the Atomic Bomb columnist by sending your for everyone. precedent for every Our problem is that seemed like a great work to the opinion editor at The FBI isn’t ask- other tech company to over half of Americans idea to ending a long, [email protected] ing Apple to open this bow to federal whims. don’t see the risk here. bloody war. And it one particular phone Suddenly your X-Box All of our shortsight- did. But afterwards we Have a reaction to for them, they’re ask- could be used to record ed panic leads us to spent every subsequent ing that Apple design you with a simple flip act without thinking. day terrified of what something in this week’s software that will al- of the switch. The FBI demands this we created. paper? low them to get into it It isn’t just one ter- level of access largely We need to take Submit a letter to the editor themselves—software rorist. The future of because we as a people some time and think at [email protected] or that would undercut all digital privacy is at demand it of them. We about the future we [email protected]. of the phone’s security. stake. want to be safe, but you want to live in.

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Sports Editor: Jimmy Gilligan/[email protected] The weekly Women’s club hockey headed to nationals countdown BY RYAN DEPAUW National Tournament berth 153 Statesman Correspondent since 2013. UMD goalies for the The Bulldogs are scheduled The Women’s Club Hockey to face Buffalo University, men’s and women’s team is heading to nationals. Delaware University and West hockey teams com- A standout defensive group Division rival North Dakota bined to make a total enabled UMD to clinch the State in the round-robin por- No. 4 position in the final tion of the tournament. of 153 saves in four rankings of the season. The “Our goalie is amazing,” games this weekend. Bulldogs overtook Iowa State junior forward and captain Senior Kayla Black University and earned its first Laney Obregon said. “We American College Hockey have really strong defense that stopped 74 shots in The women’s club hockey team is heading to Kalamazoo, MI, Association Division II See WOMEN’S CLUB HOCKEY, B2 two playoff wins, and next week for the nationals. CARA THOMPSON/SUBMITTED Kasimir Kaskisuo made 74 saves for the men, including a career-high 49 saves Hot ‘Dogs fight for home ice Friday night. 100 After a two-win weekend UMD needs three more points to secure home ice for the first round of conference playoffs Junior forward Ashleigh Brykaliuk recorded her 100th career point on the game-tying goal in the women’s hockey team’s 2-1 overtime playoff victory over Bemidji State. 32 Senior guard Pierre Newton scored 32 points in his final collegiate basketball game, an opening round playoff loss to Sioux Falls last Wednesday. This season Newton led the Bulldogs in points per game (20.5) and rebounds per game (6.9). 5 Despite not winning an event in the competition, the men’s track & field team placed No. 5 in the Freshman defenseman Neal Pionk handles the puck during UMD’s 2-1 win over St. Cloud State last Saturday. Playing along- NSIC Indoor Track side captain Andy Welinski for much of the season, Pionk has 11 assists and a plus-nine rating. MADDIE GINSBERG/STATESMAN and Field Champi- onships. The highest BY JIMMY GILLIGAN to find words to describe the spot in the National Collegiate finish for UMD was Sports Editor Welinski will skate in his thought of playing in his last Hockey Conference. That 63rd and 64th career games at home game. would secure a home series for No. 2 in the distance Senior captain of the men’s Amsoil Arena this weekend. “It’s incredible, it’s tough to the opening round of playoffs, medley relay con- hockey team Andy Welinski And if he has any say in it, put into words,” Welinski said. giving two more games for sisting of Josh Peter- has been a symbol of persever- UMD’s regular season fina- “It’s obviously bittersweet, (but) Welinski to say his goodbye. son, Connor Behm, ance for UMD. In a four-year le against Miami Universi- it’s going to come to an end at The Bulldogs find themselves career of over 150 games in a ty won’t be his last games at some point.” in this position after upsetting Nathan Comer, and Bulldog uniform, Welinski has Amsoil. The Bulldogs need just three No. 3 St. Cloud State this past Grant Pulver. yet to miss a game. The Duluth native struggled points to lock up the No. 4 See MEN’S HOCKEY, B2 4 Both the men’s and COLUMN women’s hockey New practice time teams swept ranked opponents this weekend. The men’s builds chemistry Can “Wojo” go pro? hockey team topped No. 3 St. Cloud State BY JIMMY GILLIGAN and the women’s team for UMD tennis Sports Editor beat No. 7 Bemidji Do you know “Wojo?” State in the opening BY AUSTIN RUSH team is hitting silent He’s the baseball team’s star round of the WCHA Statesman Correspondent volleys back and forth, senior, who not only towers over playoffs. beginning yet another his peers (he’s six-foot-five) on the It’s 6 a.m. at the early morning practice field, but also in the stats column. 1 Arrowhead Tennis and after having just rolled If none of this rings a bell, his Athletic Center. The out of bed. name is Alex Wojciechowski--and Sophomore women’s UMD women’s Tennis See TENNIS, B2 you should get to know him. track & field runner The Northern Sun Intercolle- Emi Trost was the in- giate Conference Preseason Player of the Year and starting first base- dividual point leader man for the Bulldogs, Wojciech- at the NSIC Indoor owski couldn’t have had a better Track and Field start to the 2016 campaign. In his first four games he’s driven in 12 Championships this runs on five home runs and 17 hits. past weekend. The It’s his last year at UMD, but All-American won the Wojo doesn’t want it to be his last year in baseball. 1,000-meter and the The next level for Wojo could mile race. She also become a reality on June 9, when won the medley relay the 2016 Major League Baseball with teammates Brit- First-Year Player draft begins. Wojciechowski said he has tany Platt, Breanna received a few letters from MLB Colbenson and Taylor Head tennis coach Jessica Worden converses franchises. Amundson. with some of her players during a recent match. See WOJCIECHOWSKI, B2 BRAD EISCHENS/STATESMAN ILLUSTRATION BY WILL MADISON Sports Editors / Jimmy Gilligan / [email protected] Wednesday, March 2, 2015 B2 Men’s hockey Women’s club hockey Continued from B1 Continued from B1

weekend in a momen- He’s played through a lot tous two-game sweep. of that stuff. He’s a tough Welinski has been an kid,” Sandelin said. “To invaluable player for be able to keep him in head coach Scott Sand- the lineup and play as elin to be able to use on much as he has over his a nightly basis. time here, it’s a tribute to him and how he trains and works.” He’s a role model and teacher for freshman defenseman Neal Pionk, who has been Welins- ki’s defensive partner for much of the season. “He taught me how to adapt from the junior game to the college game. Obviously you gotta grow up a little bit and you’re playing with stronger guys,” Pionk Andy Welinski said. Pionk puts Welinski among the likes of former “Number one, he’s Bulldogs and Duluthians valuable because he’s Jack Connolly and Rob our captain. He’s our Bordson as players who best defenseman. He’s have inspired him. Freshman Rachel Pawlak hustles up ice in the women’s club hockey team’s game against our leader,” Sandelin In what might be his the University of Minnesota last Saturday. The Bulldogs dropped both of their final regular said. “He’s certainly one last home games this season games to UMN—the first time they’ve been swept this season. CARA THOMPSON/SUB- guy I don’t want to miss. weekend, Welinski’s That’s his value to our desire is simple: to win. team.” “There’s eight of us always hustles back and Welinski has yet to seniors that have been makes sure we get stuff cleared Get to know the women’s club hockey team miss a game in his colle- here since the first day, out.” giate career, but it’s not and to go out with a Finding out that the team n Ranking: No. 4 in the ACHA West Division for lack of injures. win as a regular season ranked just high enough to “He’s dealt with his would be a fantastic fin- make Nationals was an excit- fair share of injuries. ish,” Welinski said. ing feeling for the Bulldogs. n Captain/President: Laney Obregon “Butterflies would be a bit of an understatement,” senior n goalie Colleen Jacoby said. Assistant Captains: Cady Walker and Amber Am- “We’ve played games with just mann 10 or 12 girls, so it was nice to know all the hard work and n Number of players: 14 (two seniors) Tennis dedication came through and payed off.” Continued from B1 After a hot start to the sea- n 2015/2016 regular season record: 13-7-3 son, the Bulldogs carried that momentum into the second Obregon said. “She’s killing it. With Nationals just around The only sounds in team woke up about 20 half. She definitely rallies our team the corner, the Bulldogs will the facility are rackets minutes into practice. “We really came together in and keeps us in games.” look to brush up on their spe- on balls and head coach “Usually in the the beginning,” Jacoby said. Most teams might struggle cial teams units and stay in Jessica Worden yelling mornings we listen to “We were pretty scattered, but with having a young team and shape. instructions to her tired either Fergie or Beyoncé we just worked really hard all a small roster, but the Bulldogs “We’re really going to get squad. on the speaker to get season.” embraced the challenge. deep in practice,” Obregon “We all sleep in our us going for a little bit; With only two seniors, many “We have girls of all ages, said. “We’ll work on pow- practice clothes to cut pretty much every other of the players on the team are but everyone does their part, er-plays and penalty kills. Just five minutes out of a very day there’s hard core rap freshmen and sophomores. and when everyone does their the fundamentals.” structured morning,” or Beyoncé blaring to get “Freshman Rachel Pawlak part, we’re pretty unstoppa- Nationals will be held in in sophomore Karly Weber us amped,” DeCorsey is leading our team in points,” ble,” Jacoby said. Kalamazoo, Michigan, March said, chuckling. said. It was junior co-captain Coach Worden had Drew DeCorsey’s idea to plenty of energy all bring the team together morning long; there every morning so early. wasn’t any shortage of The team practices vocals from the first-year from 6-7:30 a.m. coach. Wojciechowski Monday-Thursday and It was a bit different now in the seventh week for the rest of the team. Continued from B1 of practice the team is It wasn’t until about 6:30 beginning to adapt to a.m. that the team found such an early start to their smiles and intensity. He’s also had conversations skillset,” Rients said. like me they’ll take a chance their day. There was an almost with his head coach, Bob At this point, Wojo deflects on me, so I’m just focusing on “In the beginning I unanimous vote on Rients, about getting to the questions about becoming a winning games.” was kind of resenting it, who the best person to next level. professional baseball player. Wojo’s baseball future is but now it’s kind of nice be around at 6 a.m. is, But Rients knows first hand He’s focused on making the out of his hands to an extent, because practice gets and sophomore Rachel how difficult it is to get picked most of his last season at UMD. because it comes down to done then you go right to Menke took home that up by a pro team. In 16 years “I hope that I get a chance what each individual pro team class and then you have award. with the Bulldogs, he’s seen to play at the next level but wants. the rest of your day to “I just like to have a one player get drafted: Tim right now I’m just focusing “There’s some programs do whatever you want,” good time and try to Battaglia in 2004. He was the on getting as far as we can,” that want to have some of their sophomore Shelby make it positive and fun No. 1,476 pick of draft in the Wojciechowski said. low level minor league teams Benkofske said. because no one wants no-longer-existent 50th round. This comes as no surprise at the front end maybe win Strong chemistry is to be up at five in the “It’s a challenge, the percent- for Wojo, who Rients calls a at higher rate, so they may a key trait to a winning morning. I just want ages aren’t in anyone’s favor at “team-first player.” be looking for guys that have team. The UMD tennis to make it as fun as any level of baseball,” Rients more experience,” Rients said. team believes that being possible,” Menke said. said. “So versus your 16-17 year old able to practice together, Worden praises the Reints said he thinks Central American kid, they no matter the time of girls’ work ethic in the Wojciechowski has a chance at may be looking for college day, will help them come mornings. getting drafted. He did note, kids.” closer as a team and be According to the however, that the needs of each It’s also about how a player’s more successful on the first-year head coach, organization are a key factor in game would translate to the court. everyone shows up by 10 choosing players. next level, and Rients thinks this According to head minutes to six and there The majority of players taken a strength for Wojciechowski. coach Jessica Worden, has yet to be one person in the forty-round draft come “He’s got some bat speed before she arrived late to practice. from the college ranks, but in power. He’s shown that he can the team had mixed “They do a really good the past few years only around make adjustments and hit for practices throughout the job,” Worden said. 70 or 80 of these players came average,” Rients said. “He’s got from Division II programs. a short swing, and that helps in day and were never able In order to really Alex Wojciechowski to practice as a full team ensure her team has But to say that Wojo is the transition to higher velocity due to overlapping class a successful practice among the top 80 players at and breaking pitches that are schedules. she employs a little bit the D-II level wouldn’t be an He’s focused on making his sharper.” The early morning of tough love, but her outlandish argument to make. team better and reaching his On the mental side, Wojo practices bring a little bit players understand her Last year, he had the 31st best goal of winning a national said he’s developed a lot since of a lifestyle change for reasoning for using some batting average in the nation championship. But his goal he joined the program in 2012. the UMD tennis team. ferocity in the mornings. (.417) among D-II players. of helping his team could also “That’s been the biggest Many of the girls have “Coach is a sweetheart Generally, his offensive help his draft stock. The more thing to my success—just changed their bedtimes on and off the court. statistics hovered around the success the Bulldogs have, the forgetting about mistakes, and morning routines. During our practices, top 25 to top 50 in the nation. more exposure he, and the forgetting about errors and bad “I never thought my though, we need But statistics don’t hold much other seniors receive. at-bats,” Wojciechowski said. bedtime would be nine someone to be a leader weight in terms of draftability, “I think that if we have So to answer the question o’clock,” DeCorsey said. and make sure that even as impressive as success as a team that other that spurred this column, Without their usual we stay focused—that Wojciechowski’s 2014 numbers things are going to take care of Wojciechowski is certainly tunes over the loud- means she needs to get a were. themselves, me and coach have talented enough to be selected speaker, things were little intense sometimes,” “(Statistics aren’t a factor) as talked and he explained that in the upcoming MLB draft. fairly quiet until the DeCorsey said. much as we would like, or as we it’s kind of out of my hands,” It’s just a matter of where and would think, it’s really overall Wojciechowski said. “If people how the big man can fit in. B2 B3 Arts Editor: Adam Quandt/[email protected] &Entertainment UMD Theatre brings “Rhinoceros”

This week’s playlist to the stage is a little different. Instead of student recommendations, this week I’ve compiled a list of songs from Twin Ports-based bands/ musicians.

“Fire” by Paper Parlor (Indie Rock)

“Shake It Off” by NonFic (Hip-Hop)

“Alone” by Trampled By Turtles (Folk)

“Coming Home” by Tin Can Gin (Indie/ Folk)

“Plastic Axle” by Space Carpet (Rock)

“Big Voice” by Woodblind (Acoustic)

“Rhinoceros” is a play designed to make the audience think about real-life problems they might be facing. The play opens on March 3 in the Dudley Experimental Theater. BRETT GROEHLER/SUBMITTED “Come On Death” Venus De Mars BY LAURA GRUHLKE bring things into per- istic problems. Theater. With the the- mentality that you don’t (Acoustic Rock) Arts & Entertainment spective and leave the The cast describes ater’s cozy atmosphere have to be one way or Reporter audience asking ques- the term “rhinoceritis” the goal is to make the another, which is some- “Influenza” by The tions. as losing your individ- audience feel as if they thing more college stu- People Say Fox On Thursday March “We hope the audi- ualism and turning to are part of the show. dents will hopefully be 3, the newest play will ence leaves not con- conformity. They used The set is designed to inspired by. (Indie Rock) premiere in the Dudley fused, but with the this term to help them embrace expressionism. “This is the age where question of ‘what would grasp the concept of the The cast also praises you make decisions of Experimental Theater. “Gun In Your “Rhinoceros” is a you do?’” cast member play and to embrace the costume designer Kelsie who you are,” Schulke story about a rhinocer- Reese Britts said. theme of the produc- Bias. said. Hand” by Sarah os that runs through a The play is based tion. “She has done just Rhinoceros opens the Krueger (Acoustic/ town, and as the play around the idea of rhi- With a larger cast of a phenomenal job. weekend before spring Indie) progresses more and noceros and their inter- 11 people, it can some- Everything that she has break and then contin- more rhinos start to action with people from times be hard to find brought out that I’ve ues after break as well. appear. the town, who eventual- the right chemistry. seen, I’m like, ‘this is On Thursday, March 17 “Thinking Of You” Director Ann ly turn into rhinos them- Cast member Mitch literally the coolest cos- there will be a talk back selves. Newport said that they tume I’ve worn since where the audience can by Actual Wolf Bergeron said that this (Rock) play “is a comedy of The play sends a had an instant group being in this program,’” ask questions of the cast. bigger message. Cast dynamic and a cool cast member Lauren sorts.” Show times: The first act is enter- member Phil Hoelscher spark between them. Schulke said. “Broken Oars” by described it as a ridicu- This production is Newport hopes that March 3-5 & 15-19 | taining and wildly fun- 7:30 p.m. Pushing Chain (Folk) ny. The second act will lous example that will being put on in the people will see the show make you think of real- Dudley Experimental and walk away with the March 20 | 2 p.m.

ILLUSTRATION BY WILL MADISON Extract Director: Mike Judge | Genre: Comedy | Length: 92 minutes Netflix rating: 3.5 out of 5 | My rating: 1.5 out of 5

BY ADAM QUANDT scrolling. And scrolling. Town) and many more, rather large thief. lems. teresting, I often found Arts & Entertainment I finally came across this movie held some While attempting to The movie is listed as Editor the 2009 comedy from potential to be enter- deal with the problems a comedy and though I myself drifting off and director Mike Judge, taining. he faces, Joel often goes did find myself laugh- missing them. Don’t let the star- While perusing “Extract.” “Extract” tells the to a local bar to confide ing at times, with a cast packed cast of “Extract” through Netflix to find With a star-studded story of Joel, a factory in his bartender friend like this movie had, I the perfect movie to cast featuring Jason owner who’s unhappy Dean. definitely expected a lot fool you. This is another review this week, I came Bateman (Horrible with where his life is, Dean attempts to offer more from it. movie on Netflix that across a problem I find Bosses, Identity Thief), which only gets worse a few solutions (and a The film featured you can probably skip, myself facing all too Mila Kunis (That 70’s as he begins to face both few drugs) to help Joel a decent amount of unless you find your- often on Netflix—I had Show, Forgetting Sarah a lawsuit following an in his situation with his semi-funny one-liners, self like I did this time no idea what I wanted to Marshall), Kristen Wiig accident at the factory marriage, which leads but because I found the around with absolutely (SNL, Bridesmaids), and a new temp worker to a number of connec- watch. plot line rather unin- nothing else to watch. I began scrolling. And Ben Affleck (Argo, The who turns out to be a tions to his other prob- ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR: Adam Quandt/[email protected] Wednesday, March 2, 2015 B4 THIS WEEK Kanye West tells life Arts & Entertainment story through the WED release of new album 2 What: Internet Cat Video Film Festival 2016 Where: Zinema 2, 222 E. Superior St., Duluth Time: 7 and 9 p.m. “The Life of Pablo” Cost: $6.50 to $9 What: Barrel Room Karaoke Where: The Barrel Room at Fitger’s Brewhouse, BY ERIC HILDESTAD 600 E. Superior St., Duluth Statesman Correspondent Time: 9 p.m. Cost: Free; 21+

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What: Live music – Jimi Cooper Where: Thirsty Pagan Brewing, 1623 Broadway St., Superior Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Free

What: Student recital: Thomas Stark (Bassoon) Where: Weber Music Hall, 1151 University Drive, Duluth Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free

FRI 4

What: Live music – Portrait of a Drowned Man, Southpaw and Ovrfrwrd Where: Beaner’s Central, 324 N. Central Ave., Duluth Time: 10 p.m. Cost: $5

What: Comedy Open Mic Showcase Where: Dubh Linns Irish Pub, 109 W. Superior St., Duluth Time: 10 p.m. Cost: Free; 21+ SAT 5

What: Live theatre – Iolanthe Kanye West recently released his seventh studio album titled “The Life of Pablo.” The hip-hop artist Where: The Underground, 506 W. Michigan from Chicago used the album as a metanarrative to tell the story of his life. St., Duluth Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 to $18 After a media storm all other artists wonder- made a song about “Wolves” is the most that only Kanye West ing why it hadn’t been Kanye/Called ‘I miss emotionally chilling What: Live music – Bad Bad Hats could manufacture, done before. the old Kanye?’/Man track on “TLoP.” Where: Red Herring Lounge, 208 E. First St., the artist’s seventh stu- The next song begins that’d be so Kanye,” he “If your Mama knew Duluth dio album, “The Life with icy, robotic riffs humorously jabs at his how/ You turned out, Time: 8 p.m. of Pablo” (TLoP) was that appear to be critics and gives them a you too wild/You too Cost: $5 to $10; 18+ released on tidal.com straight out of the movie wink with this intermis- wild, you too wild/ You and the artist’s web- “The Close Encounters sion. too wild, and I need you site following his per- of the Third Kind.” “Waves” is the fol- now.” This song juggles SUN formance on Saturday The lyrics continue to lowing song that, in so many different emo- 6 Night Live. be centered on Kanye’s my opinion, was near tions including depres- It took several title internal and external perfection from a pro- sion, addiction, hope changes before “TLoP” self, mostly pumping up duction standpoint. The and love in a throwback What: Live music – Aaron Carter was released as a met- his ego. He even refers drumline is simple and to “My Dark Twisted Where: Red Herring Lounge, 208 E. First St., anarrative focusing on to himself as the “Ghet- catchy and the verses Fantasy.” Duluth Kanye’s life. Full of con- to Oprah.” “Feedback” The album contin- 8 p.m. with Kanye are pow- Time: trasts, West categorized is a typical ego trip that ues with a previously Cost: $15 to $65 erful, poignant, and in his latest work as a “gos- Kanye often sprinkles released single, “No into his albums. Ye’ fashion, insightful. More Parties in LA.” pel album” and includ- Chris Brown’s voice ed an aux cord aided The next two songs This track is another fashion reveal party at are polar opposites. unfortunately seems too example of the vulner- Madison Square Gar- “Low Lights” is loud and boisterous for able Kanye trading lyr- MON den—not bad. entirely performed by the soft tone that West ics with the egotistical 7 a female vocalist (Kel- “The Life of Pablo” utilizes. A good song, Ye’. Kendrick lends his ly Price, I believe) who preferably less Breezy. begins strong with a pleads for salvation. distinctive voice to this “FML” is the next track as an ode to his harmonious track titled “Highlights,” howev- song that engages in What: Open Mic “Ultralight Beam.” The er, is a stark contrast Los Angeles roots, com- Where: Studio 15, 15 N. Third Ave. W,, Duluth contrasting the previ- pleting the all-star fea- song is beautiful and and contains no nat- ous songs on the record. Time: 8 p.m. ural instrumentation. tures that only Mr. West Cost: Free Kanye invokes the sense The song includes lyrics could assemble. The vocals are auto- about Kanye giving up that his album truly is tune manipulated and “The Life of Pablo” gospel. A choir deliv- the bachelor life to set- is a great album full of instead of discussing the tle down and become ers slashes at Kanye struggle, the track talks contradictions and met- while fellow Chica- a family man. Kanye anarratives that give about the lavish lifestyle sounds contrite and The TUE go-based artist Chance West has accrued. the listener insight into the Rapper lends his Weeknd’s haunting fea- the entertaining life of The contrast of two ture on the track is what 8 smoky-smooth vocals songs is really the core Kanye West. to this track that ends makes it one of the best Kanye rarely dis- theme behind “The Life on the album. up sounding more like a of Pablo.” One moment appoints in either the What: Brian Freeman book launch sermon than a song. “Real Friends” is up Kanye can be beating next and arguably the creative or controver- Where: Bookstore at Fitger’s, 600 E. Superior As “Famous” begins his chest like the King sy departments and St., Duluth Rihanna’s vocals are best track since “Ultra- Kong of hip-hop and light Beam,” with its “TLoP” is absolutely no Time: 7 p.m. uplifting and a need- the following verse he different. Cost: Free ed change of pace. Her piano centered harmo- can be confessing his ny playing over Kanye Kanye’s willingness to voice is another exam- darkest secrets. blend classic instrumen- ple of a female presence questioning his relation- His vulnerability has ships. “Lookin’ for all tals with his ever-evolv- keeping Kanye in a never been more appar- ing riffs and synths, creative Zen. The song my real friends/ How ent while at the same many of us? How many while recruiting the big- TWITTER then begins a sample time more convoluted gest names in the music bonanza with no one off of us are real friends/ To than on “TLoP.” real friends, to the real industry, is why he can For more art, entertainment and limits. “Bam Bam” by A minute interlude be brash in his person- Sister Nancy, in partic- end.” “Real Friends” is occurs with Kanye per- a beautiful example of al life and still produce fun follow us @ArtStatesman. ular, filtrates seamlessly forming a critique of his music like no one’s busi- into this track leaving West reflecting on his We’d love to hear from you! critics. “What if Kanye inner demons. ness. B4 ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR: Adam Quandt/[email protected] Wednesday, March 2, 2015 B5 Deadpool is changing the comic book movie game

BY JONATHAN BORCHERT ers and a horribly disfigured he jokes around and fires just Statesman Corredspondent face. After adopting the alter as many quips at them as he ego Deadpool, the “merc with does bullets. The Comic book movie a mouth” seeks to hunt down To maintain the spirit of genre has been fairly tame the man responsible for ruin- the character, the Deadpool since its kickstart with 2008’s ing his life. movie has been given an “R” Iron Man. Deadpool is here to What separates Deadpool rating. Deadpool isn’t a comic change that. from the rest of the Marvel book movie for kids. Deadpool has been catch- characters is his unique way This has been the subject of ing the attention of many of breaking the fourth wall. much controversy. Superhero moviegoers since its opening From Deadpool’s very ori- movies are generally seen as on Valentine’s Day weekend. gins in the comics, he knows fun for the whole family, but The movie is an adaptation that he is in a comic book. Deadpool couldn’t be further of the fan favorite anti-hero Deadpool is able to break from that. This is a well done Deadpool, a.k.a. Wade Wil- the fourth wall and interact “R” rated comic book movie son, that was created by artist/ directly with the reader. The for adults. writer Rob Liefeld and writer same concept is applied to the The movie is making a very Fabian Nicieza. The char- movie. When Deadpool is on loud statement about the suc- acter first appeared in “The screen he knows that he is in cess of R-rated comic book New Mutants #98” comic in a movie and acts accordingly. movies. According to Forbes February 1991. This is the first time this has magazine, Deadpool has had Deadpool is about a mer- been done to such a degree. the biggest R-rated opening cenary named Wade Wilson Similar to the Punisher, weekend of all-time at $132.7 (played by Ryan Reynolds) Deadpool is vulgar, disturbed million dollars. who is diagnosed with can- and violent. With that, Dead- Deadpool is a dirty fun time cer. In order to save himself, pool’s humor is one of his that is a must see for fans and Wade is subjected to a rogue strongest selling points. It’s a new jump forward in the experiment that leaves him not just the fact that he kills comic book movie genre. with accelerated healing pow- thugs and criminals, but that

Beaner’s Central ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH STAUNER

Beaner’s Central is located at 324 N. Central Ave. in Duluth. Beaner’s offers patrons a wide variety of both beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and food. The coffeehouse is also a popular venue for local music acts to perform. APRILL EMIG/STATESMAN

BY APRILL EMIG Though I’ve lived in was on point. come for open mic. The There’s also food— of burritos (one veggie Managing Editor Duluth for three years “The foam was so event happens every breakfast and lunch option) and english (and love coffee), it was perfect, I had to use all Wednesday from 6 p.m. primarily, though one muffins. Aside from Beaner’s Central my first time visiting of it,” she said. It was to 10 p.m. and is open to could certainly order sandwiches and grilled Beaner’s. The exterior true—the foam almost all. a sandwich any time is perhaps one of the paninis, dinner can was promising with its flowed over the top The music is of the day. I got a half be a 16” pizza with most well-known coffee large sign and the small of the cup and it was something that sets sandwich of the “crazy shops in the Duluth tables outside. Entering delicious. The latte art Beaner’s apart from cucumber” which had super fresh ingredients. area. With its distance Beaner’s was even maintained it’s shape all other coffee shops. hummus, sprouts and Pastries are available at from campus (8.6 miles better; there was plenty for the duration of the One of their mottos is other vegetables with all times. away), it’s not a place of local art on the wall drink. Maybe that’s not “A Decade of Original a side of chips. I will Overall, I strongly one just stumbles upon, and a stage set up for relevant, but I enjoyed Music” and they make say the food was a bit recommend students but it’s definitely worth weekly open mic nights. it. CD compilations of expensive (about $7 for check out Beaner’s if checking out. Back to the coffee. Beaner’s also serves the artists they feature. a tiny sandwich), but it they haven’t yet. It’s a I ordered a small The barista who made wine and beer that’s This is often done in the was worth it. staple in the Duluth caramel soy latte when my drink took the time geared towards the studio space below the Breakfast food coffee scene and has one I visited on Thursday. to make sure the foam late night crowds that stage. includes three kinds of the best atmospheres. B6

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