THE STATESMAN WWW.UMDSTATESMAN.WORDPRESS.COM UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEBER 9, 2011 El Día de los Muertos: Champ’s Day of the Dead or “the celebration of life” Choice offers students healthier eating options

BY NIKI CUSTER [email protected]

Raise your hand if you’ve heard of Champ’s Choice! “It’s like a healthy food stand or something,” senior finance and accounting major Aaron Pillsbury tells me. Well, not quite. While some students at UMD may not know exactly what Champ’s Choice is, its effects are noticeable everywhere, from the plates full of salads on the tables all around me in the Dining Center to the lists of new “wise sides” offered in the Food Court. Champ’s Choice is a new healthy eating program at UMD, encour- aging people to make smart choices in side dishes and offering students a “veggie of the day,” tips on how to eat healthy, calorie comparisons and gluten-free options. Pillsbury, after being filled in on the changes happening, has this to say: “It’s nice to see that UMD is trying to help students eat health- ier… because I feel that college stu- Located in the Multicultural Center, numerous skulls are decorated to celebrate deceased family members RACHEL KRAFT/STATESMAN dents are a group of people who are who are said to return to their families during the holiday. most prone to making poor food choices because of busy schedules BY MADIHA MIRZA traditionally celebrated in Mexico. the exhibition started at UMD. was moved to the new location. and a lack of money.” [email protected] Not only is it dedicated to remem- “We started the exhibition The Día de los Muertos display Champ’s Choice kicked off last bering and honoring those that in 1997 and partnered with the stations consist of catrina pup- month during UMD’s first annual With colorful paper flowers, dec- have passed before us, but it also Tweed Museum of Art,” Wood- pets (hand-painted wooden pup- Food Week, held Oct. 17 through orated skeletons, cloth dolls, hand- focuses on the artistic expression ward said. “Every time we did the pets reminding that eventually all Oct. 25. The posters advertising made crafts, pictures of Frida Kah- of the living through the recreation exhibition, we had a family day become skeletons), papel picado all the benefits of Champ’s Choice lo and other deceased, the UMD of altars. with activities for children and the (paper flowers) and a Día de los have been decorating the walls Multicultural Center honored life Susana Pelayo-Woodward, the community was invited to come Muertos puzzle table, including of the Food Court since then, but after death through the Día de los director of the Office of Cultural and celebrate.” coloring books and educational will be taken down soon. However, Muertos exhibition. Diversity, has been supervising the After the Multicultural Center videos. El Día de los Muertos is a holiday Día de los Muertos displays since was opened in 2004, the exhibition see Day of the Dead, A3 see Champ’s Choice, A4 Mayor Ness speaks at UMD Community housing study could take students out of rental houses, into apartments

Don Ness held an open forum in the Kirby Lounge Nov. 2, 2011, where RACHEL KRAFT/STATESMAN students were prompted to ask questions. RACHEL KRAFT/ BY JAMES STITT Mayor Ness talked about the gested that there should be more [email protected] need for a Duluth Dinkytown and competition in the rental housing how letting it happen organically market. Mayor Don Ness held an open on Fourth Street might be a better “Let’s get rid of the 300-foot forum in the Kirby Student Lounge option than forcing it on Wood- rule. That way supply will meet STATESMAN last Wednesday, answering ques- land. demand,” said Mayor Ness. “It tions on topics ranging from land- “There should be some higher- should reduce the costs in our lord accountability to possibilities density student housing and some neighborhoods.” of a Duluth Dinkytown. retail,” said Mayor Ness. “There are The 300-foot rule prevents rental Boulder Ridge, located off of Rice Lake Road, offers high-density stu- “It’s a chance to have a dialogue some cool things happening organ- houses from being within 300 feet dent living. Duluth could see an increase in complexes such as this as with students and to express to ically on Fourth Street.” of each other. Eliminating this a result of the Higher Education Small Area Plan. students that they are a part of this Some students brought up con- would allow more opportunities city and I am accountable to them,” cerns about sub-par living condi- for off-campus housing. With a BY SHANNON KINLEY Area Plan, which seeks to under- said Mayor Ness. tions in rental housing. Mayor higher supply of housing options, [email protected] stand and balance the needs of the Members of the Student Asso- Ness said that the accountability prices of off-campus housing could students with the needs of the resi- ciation (SA) and the Student Leg- lies with the landlords and not the be reduced. dents in the community. islation Coalition (SLC) set up tenants. Mayor Ness talked about how In the near future, the option for “The plan is designed to balance the forum in hopes of establishing “You can’t just put six kids in a important the students are to the students to rent houses may disap- both sides of the equation (stu- more communication between stu- house and manage from afar,” said community and how the increased pear, leaving students with the pos- dents and community residents),” dents and the city of Duluth. Mayor Ness. “We need to have enrollment helps the city. sibility of living in high-density, said senior Jason Reid, Economics “With this (forum) we can get high standards for landlords.” “That’s a good thing. Not only close-proximity student housing and German studies double major a better idea of the relationship Affordable housing was another does that mean more jobs on cam- similar to Campus Park and Boul- and a member of the Student Sub- of Duluth and UMD,” said Jason concern students brought to the pus, but it brings energy and vital- der Ridge. Committee for the plan. Reid, the director of the SLC. mayor’s attention. The mayor sug- ity.” This is one possible outcome of Duluth’s Higher Education Small see Community Housing, A4

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEBER 9 A2 : Day of the Dead International students share ethnic food at Taste of UMD BY MADIHA MIRZA Nov. 13 to Nov. 21. The UMD is making Kiwiburgers in salad [email protected] International Club and UMD form: patties, beetroot, egg, toma- International Student Services are to, lettuce, croutons. “Don’t be shy, give it a try!” said sponsoring the event. It is free and “Kiwis (New Zealanders) tradi- Fizz Forsey, an Environmental open to the public and draws both tionally like to have their burgers Education graduate student from American students and Duluth with sweetened beetroot and egg,” the United Kingdom. community members who want Chen said. “It actually tastes pretty Forsey is one of the 40 interna- to experience a variety of ethnic good, so come with open minds tional students from 25 different foods. and open mouths.” countries who are cooking for the Anna Naughten, who works in The only international student Taste of UMD, held this Saturday, International Student Services, from the Czech Republic, Jana Nov. 12, at Hope United Method- said that the International Taste Hurkova, is a graduate teaching ist Church. of UMD is an easy way to meet assistant in the Department of Forsey decided to take part in a variety of people from diverse Mathematics. Taste of UMD because she loves backgrounds and gives people “I’ll bake a kind of cake, it’s to cook and wanted to be included the opportunity to speak with the impossible to give it some exact in an event that promotes multicul- chefs while enjoying their food. name, because this kind of cake turalism. Naughten also said that there doesn’t exist here. Let’s call it just “Taste of UMD combines both are usually around 300 people who ‘Czech cakes,’” Hurkova said. “It’s of these things,” Forsey said. come to the event. a very old recipe that every grand- Forsey is going to be cooking “This time, we are planning for mother knows.” bubble and squeak — a traditional 300 to 500 people,” she said. Trisha O’Keefe, international British dish usually served on Box- The Korean Student Association student adviser, said that Taste of ing Day (Dec. 26), which uses up will be preparing four to five tradi- UMD contributes to the diversity extra veggies and potatoes left over tional Korean dishes to share with in Duluth by highlighting the rich RACHEL KRAFT/ from Christmas dinner. the Duluth community. community of students and coun- “It’s made from potato, cab- Minyoung Lee, a sophomore tries we have represented right here Jordan Dixon bage, carrots, brussels sprouts and Communication major, is cooking at UMD. Outdoors Editor Senior Staff Reporter peas and is usually served with for the Taste of UMD for the first “The public loves this event,” [email protected] cold meats (like leftover turkey time. O’Keefe said. “We always have a

STATESMAN and ham) and is delicious!” Fors- “I am cooking tuna fish rice balls great turnout. Come early so you ey said. “Bubble and squeak is so and the Korean name is Ju-Muk- don’t miss out on the tasty food!” called because of the bubbling and Bab,” Lee said. “I took part in this The 38th annual Taste of UMD squeaking that happens when you event to meet new people and show is free and open to everyone from Emily Haavik cook it.” food from our Korean culture.” 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12 Head Copy Editor Paper cutouts, hand painted figurines and other handcrafted objects William Ching-Hsuan Chen, an at the Hope United Methodist [email protected] decorate the multicultural center. The Taste of UMD is part of the nationally celebrated International Integrated Biosciences Ph.D. stu- Church. Education Week, which runs from dent from Auckland, New Zealand, Continued from A1 Art Education professor Alison Chris Davila, coordinator of Aune’s students help in putting Latino Chicano Student Pro- together the big display and chil- grams, said that families visit the Holiday charities arrive, dren from the community come to cemeteries and decorate the graves UMD to learn about the celebra- of their relatives. tion and help in the decorations. “The cemeteries are very elabo- urging students to get El Día de los Muertos is an rate and decorated with mari- ancient festivity that has been golds,” Davila said. “The departed much transformed through the souls are honored by their friends involved years, but which was intended in and family members by cooking BY CHRIS TEPPEN of the Salvation Army’s annual prehistoric Mexico to celebrate their favorite meals and by pray- [email protected] charity drive. Proceeds will be sent the dead. The best way to describe ing.” to the Salvation Army building in this holiday is to say that it is a time El Día de los Muertos is cele- The Salvation Army is teaming downtown Duluth, where they will when Mexican families remember brated outside UMD in the Duluth up with UMD Air Force ROTC be given away to local families in their dead, and celebrate the con- community as well. The Duluth students to kick off the holiday sea- need. tinuity of life. It is a time to honor Depot has been celebrating the son, hoping to spread good cheer to This year marks the first time and remember the departed with holiday for three years and invites families in need. the Toyland Express has hosted an joyous celebrations rather than people to build altars, wear cos- The 148th Fighter Wing will be event at a UMD sporting event. sadness, which, at least in Ameri- tumes, dance, sing and light can- taking donations at AMSOIL Are- “I noticed that they were hav- can culture, is usually associated dles. na, as a part of the Salvation Army’s ing these kinds of charity events in with death. “Toyland Express” charity drive, the twin cities,” Dieryck said, “so I before UMD’s hockey game ver- wanted to make them a part of our sus Alaska-Anchorage this Friday, community too.” Nov. 11. The drive will be hosted The Toyland Express, formerly as a part of Military Appreciation known as “Toys for Tots,” is a Sal- Night. vation Army program that collects “This is our way of giving back to gift donations for children ages 16 the community,” said Col. Penny and under from various drop-off

if e J. Dieryck, who’s facilitating the locations, and distributes them tudent L event. throughout the greater Duluth S Three members of UMD’s Air area. Force ROTC will staff dona- Last year, the Duluth Salvation tion tables at the arena entrance Army served 3,011 children and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Toy- collected over 24,000 items, total- land Express will take cash and ing $185,000 in proceeds. unwrapped toy donations as part

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BY TRAVIS DILL tion citations and one underage [email protected] drinking and driving citation. On Saturday night a party dis- On Friday at approximately turbance in Griggs L led to under- 8:30 p.m. there was an altercation age consumption citations for a between two fans attending a high juvenile female and a male stu- school football game in Malosky dent. The juvenile’s mother was Stadium. A male juvenile, excited called and arrangements were that his team was winning, ran up made for her to stay with a friend and down the stands with a ban- that attends St. Scholastica. As ner. A male UMD student cheer- officers were responding to this ing for the opposing team “pant- disturbance another male student sed” the juvenile fan in an attempt stumbled into a nearby bathroom. to quiet his celebration. On this The officers checked on him as occasion the juvenile had the mis- he came out of the bathroom and fortune of his underwear falling found him to be intoxicated. He down with his pants, and soon his was also given an underage con- parents were involved in the situ- sumption citation. ation. Early Sunday morning officers UMD Police were called over to checked on a suspicious vehicle investigate and spoke to all parties in Lot V. The officers found two involved. The juvenile’s parents people in the vehicle, a male driver did not file charges against the and a female passenger. The female UMD student; however officers student was sober, but the non- did document the incident and the student driver had a blood alcohol report has been sent to the Office level of .07. Because the driver was of Student Conduct for possible under the legal limit he received sanctions against the UMD stu- an underage drinking and driv- dent. ing citation rather than a DWI and Over the weekend UMDPD was released at the scene. issued three underage consump- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEBER 9 A4

Continued: Champ’s from A1 Choice while not all aspects of Champ’s only offer healthy choices in some make healthy choices during meal Choice are year-round, the “wise areas though. The meats in the times. sides,” or healthy alternative side sandwiches sold in the Grab-N- Freshman criminology major dishes, are. Go are the only meats approved by Valenti Cordero agrees, saying, “(I) don’t want people to rely on the American Heart Association “It’s up to the other students to the signs,” says Food Court man- for their lowered sodium content, decide if they are actually going to Letters ager Liz Abrahamson. and the sauce used for the pizzas in eat healthy.” Her excitement for the wise sides Taste of Italia is preservative-free For those worried about calories, initiative is clear when talking and made locally in Minnesota. the information can be obtained about the new food choices, which “We’d like to stay as local as we easily by just asking Kurt Lun- include steamed vegetables, fruit, can,” Abrahamson explains. dquist (in the main production cottage cheese and carrots or salad, This also includes the selling kitchen) or Engelmeier for them. in addition to the normal chips or of baked goods from Positively A few calorie comparisons could fries. 3rd Street bakery in the Northern be found on signs around the As the supervisor buyer for Shores Coffee House, and using Food Court and because of them, to the UMD, Claudia Engelmeier says, fresh produce from UMD’s own I learned the taco salad from Som- “In Food Services, we are all about gardens whenever possible. This brero’s Mexican Fiesta contains choices.” year was the first year for the gar- 860 calories. Switch that to a She says they want students to dens here on campus, and over taco salad with the new baked (as feel responsible for the healthy 4,400 pounds of vegetables were opposed to fried) shell, and you food they choose to eat, rather produced. save 140 calories. Eliminate the than feel forced to eat foods they Both Abrahamson and Engel- shell bowl all together, and save wouldn’t normally. meier hope the students use the 250 calories. Editor That doesn’t mean they won’t resources now offered to them to

centralized campus community as well as provide up-to-date build- : Community Housing ings. Continued from A1 The Woodland Middle School property and the Fourth Street This is the third Small Area Plan corridor are both being looked Due to the 30 percent growth of to be implemented in Duluth. The into as potential locations for more the student population in the past study area covers six square miles high-density student housing. 10 years, there is more of a demand including the UMD and College of “In order for students to have for student housing and, as a result, St. Scholastica campuses. an impact (on the outcome of the students are spreading into resi- This plan also aims not just to issue), they need to attend the pub- dential areas. build student housing, but also lic meetings, and make sure their Some residents of the residen- shops and cafes that are closer to voices are heard,” Peterson said. tial neighborhoods in Duluth feel the university community, similar There have been two public that the students are invading their to the Dinkytown community at meetings to inform the commu- neighborhoods. the U of M Twin Cities campus. nity of this plan, one in August “Students are perceived as a “This plan will make everything and another in October, and both problem,” landlord John had very low student atten- Peterson said. dance. By implementing this “I’d say about 10 percent plan the city hopes to lower of students know about this the problems caused by stu- plan, if that,” Reid said. dents in residential areas If students are interested and better understand the RACHEL KRAFT/ in having their opinions student and community heard about this plan, they relationship. should contact city council However, the other side members or Kemper and feels that the majority of Reid, who are both UMD

students do not cause prob- STATESMAN students on the plan’s Stu- lems. dent Sub-Committee. “I have about 75 student “Having a more central- renters and I typically only ized campus will attract have one issue a year,” The Fourth Street corridor, home to Burrito more students to the cam- Peterson said. Union, is one of the possible locations for stu- pus and make it a more live- On Wednesday, Nov. 2, dent housing and business consolidation. ly campus,” said Kemper. Mayor Don Ness was in Students are also wel- Kirby Lounge to answer more accessible for students, and come to voice their opin- questions students had regarding allow students without cars to still ions about what types of shops and the plan as well as other pressing be able to get places,” said junior cafes they would like to see built issues in the Duluth community. Kelly Kemper, a Political Science near the university. “The plan is designed to figure and Communication double major The market study for this plan out current needs and the future and a member of the Student Sub- started in August of this year and demands in neighborhoods,” May- Committee. finished up in October. or Ness said. Although this plan may raise “Students that are currently One of the plan’s main goals is to the prices of student housing and freshmen can expect to see prog- create more high-density student make it harder for students to rent ress of this plan by their junior or housing near campus so students houses, it can also allow for a more senior year,” Reid said. do not take over residential areas.

Opinion Page Editor______ETHAN WALKER Editor-in-Chief______MANDA LILLIE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEBER 9 A4 OPINION Opinion Page Editor Ethan Walker [email protected] WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEBER 9 A5 #Socialprocrastination BY RACHAEL ELLIS and blogging opportunities. each person falls victim to hurtful [email protected] However, the idea of a social net- criticism, including hateful views work seems to have its disadvan- on race, gender, and other stereo- Over the years, social network- tages as well. Take the procrasti- typical lifestyles. Not too long ago, Letters ing has changed drastically, and nation issue, for example. Students our school witnessed a spectacle all for the same purpose: keeping (including myself) tend to go to of racial discrimination over Face- in contact with friends and family. Facebook or Twitter out of pure book posts. This is only a small First, we had MySpace, and then boredom in lecture, or to avoid the example of the discrimination and came Facebook. Now, Twitter, an homework that is due. Not only do rumors that social networking can online blogging site where people these sites help promote procras- provide. can inform the world what they are tination for almost every student The last drawback (or perhaps up to at all times, is replacing even who happens to use one of them, annoyance) that I can see is the Facebook. but they can become quite addic- openness that people have on these to the Is social networking going too tive. Even if students get bored sites. I feel that sites like Facebook far? enough with Facebook or Twit- and Twitter, though fun when In my opinion, there are some ter to close out the site, eventually bored, are a waste of time. Per- benefits to sites like these, but I they will come back to that same sonally, I am one of those people tend to find more pros than cons. site, usually within a very short that think that updating your sta- In some ways, social networks amount of time. tus every five minutes is not only like Facebook and Twitter are great Another drawback to social net- unnecessary but simply annoy- resources. They allow people to working is the amount of criticism ing. I think I speak for everyone Editorgic to peanuts while were at it we stay in touch with those that they from other people. Using Twitter when I say no one wants to know School should stop should ban them as well. love, and friends that they haven’t and Facebook allows room not what you’re doing every few min- the ‘protectionist The university should designate seen in years. They also have great only for gossip but also for a variety utes. People should be more pri- areas for smokers far enough away entertainment value if you are of crushed feelings from photos, vate; there is a time and a place to society’ attitude to prevent secondhand smoke bored. Facebook offers games and opinions, and conversations that post private information in public. but not so far as to inconvenience quizzes, as well as features like pic- were not meant to be seen. To each Besides, there are simply better those who smoke. This isn’t unrea- ture uploading and group chats, their own; everyone has their own things to do with your time. The sanctions that UMD is sonable and would be fair to smok- whereas Twitter offers discussions opinion, but by using these sites, attempting to enforce in regards ers and non-smokers alike. People to UMD are simply ludicrous. need to stop over-stepping their The smoking ban does not work bounds in the name of “protect- because it is enforced by such a ing the health of themselves and small group of people and smok- others.” If the university truly ers know this so many don’t even felt that way they would issue hel- Is the ‘Occupy Wall Street’ try to hide their habit on campus. mets to anyone who longboards, I know that when “a friend” lights sun screen to anyone who tans, up on campus he doesn’t even con- bulletproof vests to anyone who cern himself with the possibility of hunts or owns a firearm. The idea protesting going too far? being caught because no one has of a protectionist society is absurd and we need to stop encouraging BY SAMANTHA LEPAK about the police brutality with the Later in our conversation I asked been reprimanded in regards to [email protected] the ban. the creation of one. Life is a jour- Occupy Wall Street protestors? Is it again if she still thought it was Also, justifying the ban because ney filled with risks; sometimes we worth it? worth it. some people have respiratory need a few cuts, scrapes, and bruis- When I heard about the police Her answer was really eye-open- “This is a social movement. This issues is asinine, I have a severe es to remind us we’re only human. brutality against the Occupy Wall ing. is a revolution,” she said. “If some- allergy to penicillin, maybe we Street protestors, I really was not She told me, “We just want one wants to shoot me for exercis- should ban all use and possession -Jacques Beaulier surprised. This is what appears to accountability. Occupy started as ing my rights, they can shoot me. of penicillin on campus. I know [email protected] happen every time there is some a rally against the unjust actions I’m willing to get pepper sprayed many people who are deathly aller- kind of protesting going on in of Wall Street, but really, anything for freedom.” this country. When people in the you have problems with, you can After this conversation, I went bring to the table and your voice home and did some research, and for smokers! Sure, some people are 1960s were challenging the Viet- will be heard. But, we want the big I understood what she was say- Smokers should be sensitive to smoke, but that’s why nam War, the police felt they had ing. The police want to avoid smokers simply need to be aware of to subdue the protestors with riots, and I like to think a pro- mindful of non- how they are smoking. Obviously brute force. When Martin “I’m willing to get pepper test becomes a riot once vio- they should avoid doors and win- Luther King, Jr. held peaceful lence breaks out. The police smokers, school dows, they shouldn’t blow smoke marches for civil rights, the sprayed for freedom.” obviously want to avoid riots, in someone’s face, and so on. police harassed the marchers. companies to say, ‘Hey, we screwed so they are subduing people before should A zero-tolerance policy on cam- Actually, this kind of brutality hap- this up. We’re going to fix it.’” anything can escalate. pus is hardly necessary. The ending pened throughout the civil rights In last week’s copy of the States- “The news doesn’t tell you that Again, I am not personally to the article this week, however, movement. man, we are told of the dangers of the Occupy people are feeding involved in this group. But, do I is the most disturbing part - the I am not a member of Occupy smoking - namely, the danger to homeless people and helping com- think it has gone too far? idea that Breathe Free doesn’t want Duluth, but my interest in this top- a student suffering from asthma. munities. They just show you that Maybe in some circumstances. people to quit, they just want them ic peaked when I saw a man stand- If he accidentally inhales second- we’re getting beat up. They want to I like to advocate for peace- to not smoke on campus. Isn’t ing in downtown Duluth holding a hand smoke, he might have to be keep us afraid. But, the fact is that ful protest, so throwing a brick that the exact opposite attitude sign high above his head that said, taken to the hospital. This is ter- the police brutality is getting us through a window is not my style. we should be taking? Not to men- “They hate us for our FREEDOM.” rible! I would hate to have to live attention, and that is kinda a good But, overall, I think it is not the tion that for people who spend I realized then that this is a bigger with that fear. thing. It’s bad that veterans are get- protestors who are making this a 8+ hours per day on campus, not issue than I had thought. However, I share an office with ting beat up, but it brings attention big deal. And, after some thought, smoking at school is essentially I have a friend, Heather Hinkel, a person that has a citrus allergy - to what police are doing. We can’t I, too, am willing to be pepper going cold turkey. If smoking is who is involved with the Occupy even peeling an orange with your trust our police officers? What’s up sprayed for freedom. such a problem, we should work group, and I decided to ask a few hands can release enough allergen with that? They’re supposed to pro- to help smokers break their addic- questions to help me gain my own to send him in to anaphylactic opinion. I asked what she thought tect us.” shock. Should we ban oranges and tion, not tell them that they need clementines on campus for this to stop cold turkey or face fines. reason? Not at all. - Kyle Krueger I simply need to be conscious Graduate Student/Teaching of how I am ingesting oranges - I Assistant - University of Minne- have to make sure not to eat them sota, Duluth around him. The same holds true [email protected]

The students and faculty of UMD Cina Hall vandal- spent their time creating these Winter brings new opportunities symbols for the university to be a ism show immatu- better place, free of prejudice. You to conserve energy defaced our positive symbols with rity hate-filled messages. We respond BY ALI NAQVI prices of fuel rise, you get the point cold. Engines are most efficient at To whomever vandalized to the immature actions with even [email protected] right? around 200 degrees Fahrenheit Cina Hall: United We Stand greater pride of equality. Your So let’s see what you can do. and in winter it takes a while for As a group of students attend- actions were not only heard but also Is it November already? From You can start by making sure them to attain that temperature. ing UMD who helped create the show what we are trying to elimi- lazy summers we are plunged into that as the weather gets cold you In most cars, it is the temperature “wall of response” we feel the nate. We will not stand for injustice the chaos of the fall semester. Trees keep the windows closed, keep the when your temperature gage is need to address the vandaliz- and will continue to be persistent decorated with fall colors ironically thermostat low and dress warm. halfway. If you have a garage and ing that occurred in Cina Hall. in the fight against inequality. remind us of the colorless weather Make sure the storm windows it’s full of junk, it is time to make The people cutouts represent the to come. Yes, winter is right around are shut too, as they provide extra space for your car. If you are out peace, respect, and liberty that -Summer Lichliter, Harrison the corner and I sometimes wonder insulation. If you have problems driving, try to get more jobs done UMD stands for. The vandalizing Olk, Kaitlyn Leininger, Joe Pike whether the word “winter” really with old drafty windows, you can to reduce your trips. Get your oil was hurtful and inappropriate. does justice to what is to come. use some plastic sheets to block changes at the recommended times Freezing temperatures, ice, snow, off leaks. If done right, it is almost and mileages to get better mileage runny noses, etc. are all part of the invisible, you can browse the web and the next time you are getting ordeal. There is one more thing to learn how to do it. You don’t your oil changed, ask your service that winter brings along: high utili- always need to wash your clothes in station if they recommend thin- ty bills. Heating our homes, classes hot water either, especially if they ner oil for the winter for your car. TALKING NERDY and offices requires a huge amount are not heavily soiled. Dishwashers Check your tire pressure weekly, of energy considering the ultra low use up extra water and energy too, most gas stations usually have a temperatures that we get in Minne- wash your dishes as you use them pressure gauge. As the temperature sota and if we are not careful it also rather than piling them up for later. drops, so does the pressure in tires results in energy losses. Therefore, While you may have free minutes and underinflated tires cause more it is important that we do what we on your cell phone over the week- drag and thus lower efficiency of can to save resources and money. end, using a cellphone drains the your vehicle. You can avoid all the Who doesn’t like to save money? battery charge, which leads to more hassle and cost of driving in the You can start with where you electricity use from the power out- winter by simply riding the bus, it live. If you live on campus, you let, you probably don’t realize that is free too. might not see immediate savings transmitting your call also requires The list of things you can do to by changing your lifestyle and electricity. If you have a landline, save energy might seem long and with joe haeg attitudes but do keep in mind that try using it more often. not everybody can be expected to a lot of resources we currently use Another source of increased do everything. However, each one are not sustainable and a neglectful cost is your vehicle. Your gas bill of us can make some mindful deci- attitude now would cost us later as goes up in winter because engines sions that keep our future genera- ... is away sampling cake consume more gas when they are tions in mind.

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you have no idea what know what you’re applying I mean, you are not for and aren’t just randomly sub- Cover your bases alone. Cover letters mitting an application/resume for tend to be the hard the job. part. What is a cover I’ve only started chipping away with a letter letter, anyways? The at the tip of the iceberg when it BY ASHLEE HARTWIG important thing is to comes to cover letters, but there is BY TAYLOR GLYNN [email protected] not be afraid of it. a place you can go for further infor- email from one Student Associa- What is a cover letter used for, mation and assistance in crafting a [email protected] tion member. The email will intro- duce who they are and a few ways It might seem premature, but especially if I already have the best cover letter of your own. Let’s start with the exciting that you will be able to get ahold I’ve already started my search for résumé an employer could ask for? Stop in at the Career Services news- money! All student groups of them. By doing so, we hope to next summer’s big adventure. You There are several reasons why cov- Office at SCC 22 and pick up our that received funding through answer any questions that groups should see my planner. Every week er letters are asked for: Career Handbook (or find it online the Fund Allocation Committee, may have about tabling, reserv- is filled with due dates, scratched- 1.) A cover letter can serve as a at www.d.umn.edu/careers), which checks are in! You may pick them ing conference rooms, etc. Also, if out items, and newly written-in sample of your writing and com- is a great resource when writing a up anytime from Laura Young. Her there are questions out there that reminders. I never miss a deadline. munication skills. Is it written viv- cover letter for the first time. Have desk is located to the right of the we aren’t able to answer ourselves, Plus, many of these due dates are idly and written well? Are there one already written, and now need Student Association Office. we can let you know who can. job deadlines. typos, misspellings, or g r a m - someone to take a look and give On Saturday, the first ever Fall This week is students’ oppor- Internships look great on a matical errors? you pointers? Make an appoint- Clean-Up took place. Forty-five tunity to “Yell-Like-Hell.” Let us resume, and the experience is 2.) Think of a cover letter as a ment with one of our counselors. individuals showed up ready to know what is going on at UMD invaluable. But this time around, personal ad for you, and only you. They’ll meet with you one-on-one, spruce up campus and the sur- that you would like to see changed. I’m not simply applying for some- It can give the employer a glance and give you a thorough critique of rounding streets. By the end of the Student Association members will thing fun to do over the summer. at what type of person you are. your cover letter. three hours they spent tidying up, be tabling all week with slips that Like many others here at UMD, Are you fun? Pompous? Negative? We’ll take another look at cover 70 total garbage bags of trash had are yours to fill out and express any this upcoming spring will be my Smart? letters next week. Until then, stop been collected. It was very success- concerns that you may have. This is last. What I do next summer may 3.) A cover letter can highlight by SCC 22, pick up a Career Hand- ful for a first time event. a great opportunity to make sure determine my first real-time job things you would like to talk about book, and try crafting a cover letter. Student Association has decided that our initiatives are on track, after college. How scary is that? within an interview. It is a road map Who knows? It might even be fun. to continue the mentor program and is a great chance for us to get What can be even scarier are the of sorts for an eventual interview, From the color of your resume this year. Last year was the first new ideas as well. We hope you’ll things needed for the hunt. A résu- and filled with experiences you’d paper to proper interview attire, year doing so, and from requests stop by! mé is pretty much a given. Every love to share with the employer. Ashlee has tips for you. If you have sought at Leadership Assembly job application is going to request 4.) A great cover letter is tailored a question you’d like to ask, shoot we thought another year was a -Taylor Glynn, Director of Cam- one. Along with the résumé, most to the particular job to which you her an email at [email protected]. good idea. All registered student pus Outreach will also ask for a cover letter. are applying. It shouldn’t be in a edu organizations will be receiving an If I am saying “cover letter” and cookie cutter format. It shows you WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEBER 9 A6

SPORTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEBER 9 B1 Sports Editor Matt Busch [email protected] Cross Country runners compete in Denver with strong regional finish Men place 10th, women advance to NCAA II meet in Spokane, Wash.

BY MATT BUSCH “I’ve been trying not to think ning at higher altitudes. [email protected] about it being your last year until “I found myself getting to my you’re done. I just don’t want to red line area a whole lot quicker The women’s cross country get anxious or excited for the race than I was used to and had a bit team qualified for the NCAA like I did this weekend.” slower pace as well,” said senior Division II Championships after The men also competed in their captain Nick Nygaard. placing fifth out of 21 in the regional tournament Saturday, Five of the six men’s teams who NCAA Central Region Tourna- but their season came to an end qualified for nationals were based ment Saturday in Denver. following a 10th place finish. in altitude. The team was paced once again “As a whole the guys ran very Nygaard, whose final collegiate by the three-time All-American, solid,” said head coach Paul cross country race was Saturday, Morgan Place, who finished 13th Nisius. “I’m extremely pleased realized the finality of this even overall with a time of 23:31. with the efforts they gave because before finishing the race. “We knew it was going to be when they got done they were “My dad flew out to Denver really competitive,” Place said. pretty much as exhausted as they kind of on a whim,” Nygaard “It was really surprising to even could be.” said. “He was supposed to be deer be going to nationals as a team, The men’s region was loaded hunting here … he didn’t tell me so we’re all really excited about with some of the top ranked he was coming. When he showed that.” teams in the nation, including up it kind of sank in that this The squad isn’t happy just to seven of the top 16, and three of could be the last day. He probably show up in the national tourna- the top four. Two teams ranked in wouldn’t fly out to Denver if he ment. They want to make their the top 15 in the nation also failed thought he had another meet to mark. to qualify for the national tourna- watch … that was the first time “We still have goals in mind for ment due to the heavy regional that it sunk in that really this is it.” nationals,” Place said. “I think our competition. Nygaard plans to run indoor goal would be to finish in the top “I’m proud of how they ran and outdoor track and field dur- 10 or top 12.” despite a 10th place finish,” ing the remainder of his time at HUGHES/ SARA For Morgan, this is her fourth Nisius said. “It’s odd to say but UMD as well as run competitive- straight appearance at nationals, I’m very satisfied with the results, ly in local events, but realizes it which will be her final collegiate considering who we were run- won’t be the same as it was. cross country race. ning against.” “It’s a little hollow knowing “There’s always pressure to Running in Denver has its own that I’ll never come down the fin- STATESMAN want to finish your last year, to go unique challenges for runners ish chute of a cross country meet out with a good race,” Place said. due to the lighter air from run- again,” Nygaard said.

Morgan Place, pictured above finishing her race, placed 13th at the Regional Cross UMD cross country runner Ryan Eason battles it out with Halvard Lange from Augustana, at Country Championship, qualifying for nationals for the fourth straight time. /the 2011 NCAA Division II Central Region Cross Country Championships in Denver, Nov. 5, 2011.

Bulldogs keep conference title hopes alive with route of Crookston Quarterback Chase Vogler, No. 18, hands off the football to running back Zach Hulce, No. 25, at the Nov. 5, 2011 ALEX LEONE/STATESMAN game against University of Minnesota Crookston. BY BILL ZIEGLER them back in contention for the touchdown grab. ground. and I thought for the most part [email protected] Northern Sun Intercollegiate Con- “Our mentality coming into this The Bulldogs’ 241 rushing yards we responded against one of the ference (NSIC) title. game was that every game from were spread around to seven differ- better rushing teams in the coun- The Bulldogs (8-2 overall, 7-2 Thanks to a surprising victory here on out is like the playoffs, ent players. try,” Nielson said. “We were more conference) cruised past the visit- from the Bemidji State Beavers because if you lose, you are going Quarterback Chase Vogler com- efficient in our passing attack and ing Minnesota Crookston Golden over the St. Cloud State Huskies home,” Roth said. “As a younger pleted 11 of 13 passes for 156 yards, wanted to make some big plays in Eagles 49-7 Saturday afternoon at on Saturday, the Bulldogs are in guy I have to do my part and make while only playing for roughly the kicking game, and we did that Malosky Stadium. position to take home their fourth things happen out there.” three quarters. as well.” The Bulldogs displayed an consecutive NSIC title with a vic- The Bulldogs dominated the The Bulldogs did some good UMD hosts Mankato State (8-2 impressive performance on what tory next weekend, something that Golden Eagles in the lopsided vic- things that coach Bob Nielson was overall, 8-1 conference) this Satur- was a beautiful fall day in Duluth. It hasn’t been done in 33 years. tory in typical fashion. A produc- happy about. day in a must-win for both clubs at was a great turnaround for a squad Freshman wideout Aaron Roth tive offensive attack yielded the “We were disappointed with Malosky Stadium at 1 p.m. that suffered a devastating loss last had a career day, returning a punt Bulldogs 410 yards on offense, a our run defense against St. Cloud week in St. Cloud. The victory put for a score and hauling in a 24-yard large majority of which were on the and needed to respond to that,

“It was a game of whoever scored the first goal was going to win,” Lloyd said. UMD soccer season ends “They got their first goal and that was hard on us. They’re a good team and they capitalized on the chances they got.” after tournament defeat Cane said that the teams were closely BY TOM OLSEN Thursday. “We’ve came back a few times matched, but UMD was forced to play [email protected] before. It also helps being at home.” a different style of game after falling Wagner officially faced 11 shots on behind. An impressive UMD women’s soc- goal, while UMD’s Hanna Iaizzo faced “It’s hard to emotionally manage, cer season came to an end Friday as the only four. knowing you need two,” he said. “Before Bulldogs fell in the NSIC Tournament “There was a lot of posts and crossbars I could even make any changes for us to semifinals and failed to earn a bid for the in that game,” head coach Greg Cane respond, they had a third … You start NCAA Tournament. said. “It was a see-saw affair. We just had taking extreme risks that you normally The third-seeded Bulldogs defeated the last word.” wouldn’t.” Augustana College, 2-1, in the quarter- Although the Bulldogs were under- After the loss, the team remained finals Wednesday before falling to Min- dogs in the contest against second-seed- hopeful that it would still earn a spot in nesota State University-Mankato, 4-0, ed Mankato, they had good reason to be the NCAA Division II Tournament. The on Friday. optimistic, going into the game with a players gathered Monday night to watch Augustana forward Jessica Madson six-game winning streak, including a 1-0 the selection show, where they learned put the Auggies on the board first in defeat of the Mavericks five days earlier that they had fallen short of the tourna- Wednesday’s contest at Malosky Sta- in Duluth. ment. dium, scoring 2:30 into the second half. Instead, Mankato, with home field “I’m impressed with their perfor- However, their lead was short-lived. advantage, dominated the game, win- mance this year,” Cane said. “As difficult Three minutes later, UMD freshman ning 4-0 and out-shooting UMD, 10-3. as it may be, I really have to be because of midfielder Jennifer Smith took a pass After a scoreless first half, the Maver- the way we continually progressed dur- from fellow freshman Maureen Stor- icks fired up their offensive in the second, ing the season. Even in losing games, we mont and tied the game by rifling a scoring four goals in a 20-minute span. were progressing.” 15-yard shot past Augustana goalkeeper Forward Courtney Vallarelli scored at The young team will look for better Amanda Wagner. Stormont added the the 53:33 mark to start the scoring, with results next year. 15 of the 21 players game-winning goal at the 87:16 mark, an assist from midfielder Emily Moris. listed on the roster are freshmen or soph- chipping in a shot in front of the goal. Moris added her own goal five minutes omores. Lloyd, the lone senior on the “We had played Augustana a few later to put MSU up, 2-0. Forwards team, will be the only player not return- weeks before, and that was an emotional, Nicole Dooher and Brittany Henry ing. high-scoring game,” said senior captain quickly added goals to put a nail in the “We’re a good team,” Lloyd said. “No Reegan Lloyd, who was named All- coffin of UMD’s tournament champion- matter what the results are, we’re a good NSIC Defensive Player of the Year on ship hopes. team.” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEBER 9 B2 Men’s hockey escapes Denver tie, win BY TOM OLSEN Oleksuk, who was recently named UMD in Saturday night’s domi- second of the series and UMD of clicked this weekend and we got [email protected] assistant captain. “We’re a confi- nant victory. went on to win, 4-0. three points.” dent team. We can score goals. We After a scoreless first period, “That was huge,” Oleksuk said. UMD improves to 5-3-2 overall The UMD men’s hockey team just try not to get down.” UMD took the lead with a second “Once Kenny had that big save, and 3-2-1 against WCHA oppo- extended its undefeated streak to UMD got on the board with -period goal from Oleksuk. Denver that re-energized us and we got a nents. They remain unbeaten in six games after getting a tie and a senior defenseman Scott Kishel’s had an excellent opportunity to couple of goals.” their two road trips this season. victory on the road against Denver first collegiate goal late in the first tie the game when a penalty shot Reiter was again sharp in the net “You play an even amount of University this weekend. period. Denver regained their two- was awarded to Denver left winger for UMD, stopping all 29 shots he home games and away games,” The weekend didn’t get off to a goal edge with a goal by left winger Jason Zucker. But for the second faced and earning his second shut- Oleksuk said. “To be where we are good start for the Bulldogs, as they Daniel Doremus later in the period. Saturday in a row, UMD goalie out of the season and eighth of his now, we’re happy.” quickly fell behind the Pioneers, UMD fought back to earn a 3-3 Kenny Reiter made a crucial pen- career. The Bulldogs head back home 2-0, in Friday night’s game with tie with a second-period goal from alty shot save to preserve the shut- The coaching staff tinkered with to take on Alaska Anchorage this goals from left wingers Jarrod Mer- Oleksuk and a goal from defense- out. all of the lines in the series, and it weekend at AMSOIL Arena. mis and Chris Knowlton. man Brady Lamb with 4:05 to play Moments later, Oleksuk added paid off for UMD. “That’s not really how we saw in the third. this third goal of the series and “All the lines have got chemis- things going,” said senior Travis It was hard to find a negative for ninth of the year. Lamb added his try,” Oleksuk said. “Everyone kind

Bulldog basketball strengthens ties to area youth with ‘Meet the Bulldogs’ event BY CALAHAN SKOGMAN lots of fun stuff,” Blaise said with a [email protected] shy smile on his face. As he waited in line for his turn UMD men’s basketball coach to shoot the basketball, his look of

Gary Holquist found himself in admiration for the older players on ALEX LEONE/ front of hundreds of wide-eyed the UMD Bulldog team was obvi- youngsters who were on the brink ous. of exploding with anticipation and “I have four books and maga- excitement. zines that they signed,” Blaise said. STATESMAN Deer and “Listen and learn,” he said. “I’ve played for three years, and I Romano Gym was packed with want to play better like them.” first through sixth grade children Dylan Rodriguez, the junior for- where you Saturday morning, as UMD’s first ward for the UMD men’s basketball “Meet the Bulldogs” basketball team and camp leader of the hoop UMD’s men’s and women’s basketball team host “Meet the Bulldogs,” a children’s clinic structured around camp was set to get underway. Blaise was shooting at, reflected on teaching the fundamentals of basketball to encourage youth involvement. won’t find Both UMD men’s and women’s the fact that the benefit of the camp basketball teams were in atten- was not only for the kids. was a great way to kick off the new Part of getting the kids to feel As the huge group of kids sat dance, helping run the camp that “Often times we get caught up in season. welcome is the new Bulldog Buddy down around coach Holquist at the them aimed to help strengthen a bond the competition,” Rodriguez said. Karen Stromme, assistant ath- program. The program is a great end of the basketball session, an between the surrounding commu- “Sometimes we forget how much letic director at UMD, was among way to keep the youth involved important step toward a closer bas- nities, youth, and UMD. fun this game is, and these little the staff orchestrating and helping with free admission to all basket- ketball community had been made. For 10-year-old Blaise Strom, guys do a great job of reminding with the day’s events. ball games, opportunities to be Holquist’s words paid testament to the camp was doing just that. us.” “What it’s all about is instituting involved in halftime activities, and the new UMD basketball vision. Sporting a bright yellow shirt, With the season opener for both an environment for these kids that birthday cards for all the members. “Thank you for being a part of black shorts, and what appeared the men, Nov. 12 at Michigan Tech, shows the importance of family The Bulldog Buddy program hopes the Bulldog family.” to be brand new Jordan basketball and women, Nov. 13 at Northern and community,” Stromme said. to encourage families and their shoes, Blaise was excited. Michigan, approaching soon, the “We’re trying to get the kids to feel children to fill the stands at Roma- “My favorite part is you get to do Meet the Bulldogs basketball camp welcome here.” no Gym. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEBER 9 B2 OUTDOORS Outdoors Editor Jordan Dixon [email protected] WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 B3 Letter from the Editor Outdoors Revamped: Get out, get active, and have fun BY JORDAN DIXON Throughout the year, the out- [email protected] doors section will be playing host to student or staff-written pieces Welcome to the great outdoors! that tell of the many great experi- Gone for so long but coming back ences of their own outdoor adven- in style, the Statesman will once tures. again have an outdoors section. Aptly named the “Perfect Shot,” In the upcoming weeks, readers I encourage hunters of previous can look for our section in between and current seasons to write 100 their weekly Sports and Student to 300-word pieces of their most Life sections, so be sure to make memorable shot or kill and send a pit stop between reading about them in to me so they can be fea- the Bulldog sports teams kicking tured in the following edition. All butt and reading an excellent play submitted pieces should also come review in Student Life. with a picture of the hunter with This section will be covering their deer. anything and everything outdoors Similarly, I encourage fishers, in Duluth, from RSOP events to bikers, campers, bird watchers and hunting seasons and much more. all other outdoor enthusiasts to Be prepared to see both informa- send in pieces of their experiences tive articles and stirring narratives so they too can be featured in the about the great outdoor opportuni- outdoor section. ties, happenings, and experiences This section is made through the going on around UMD. combined efforts of its writers and Although this section has a great readers. So pick up a paper every staff of writers behind it, it would Wednesday and look for the Out- remain incomplete without the doors section. I guarantee it will be help of its readers and the avid out- worth your while. doorsmen of UMD.

Deer and where you won’t find them BY JORDAN DIXON [email protected]

Grouse season may be in full Chef Ron Bohnert prepares a dish during the cooking competition at the CHRIS J. BENSON/SUBMITTED swing but the only game hunters SARA HUGHES/STATESMAN have eyes for now are big bucks and Salute to Lake Superior’s Sustainable Fisheries competition at McNamara white-tailed does. Alumni Center on the Twin Cities campus. Deer Hunting Firearms season, areas northeast of Brimson, Minn., which opened on Nov. 5, is under- are low and may be a hunting dead way and has already got hunters zone this season. out to their stands and bagging “Deer densities run as low as 1 Salute to sustainable fisheries: bucks. to 2 per square mile in the east- Good food shows off the benefits of good fishing in Superior But some may not be even seeing ern part of the Arrowhead region. any deer. They increase to about 12 to 15 per “The hunting will be tougher square mile in the Ely area and get BY JORDAN DIXON tions coordinator of the event. “We state were competing in front of the farther north and east you go, as high as 21 or 22 per square mile [email protected] wanted to reflect Spilhaus’ ambi- four judges from around the coun- better the farther south and west in deer permit area 181 just north tion and personality through this try, three of whom are professional you hunt, Department of Natural of Duluth,” writes Cook. When one hears the word “her- event and I think we succeeded.” chefs and food experts as well as Resources wildlife officials say,” The Minnesota Deer Hunt- ring” they both picture a can of Since the creation of the North- part of the American Culinary writes Sam Cook of the Duluth ing Firearms season continues on oily fish and get a bad taste in their ern Sea Grant Act in 1966, Minne- Federation. News Tribune. through Nov. 20 in the Northeast mouth. So why would the come- sota and its universities have been “They got an hour to make the Attributed to tough winters, the 100 series. back of Superior’s lake herring receiving funding to take care of best herring dish they could come deer population densities in the population be such a big deal that coastal resources, develop pro- up with and would present it to the there was a celebration in honor of grams and products to take care of judges,” Moen said. “They would its return? the coast, and sustain lake ecosys- then clean up and present samples “They have no relationship to tems as well as safe and sustainable to the public whilst the judges were actual herring. They are in fact a seafood. scoring.” The “perfect moments:” relative of white fish and salmon,” Such a celebration focusing on In the end it was chef Ron Bonding with camping sisters said Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, Spilhaus is also timely in that there Bohnert of Danny’s Bar and Grill food critic for Minnesota Monthly, is a noticeable increase in the native in Stillwater who took home the in an interview on MPR news. lake herring population. grand prize with his award-win- BY AMANDA ANDERSON and exploring the newfound terri- Noting this mistake in naming “There was an invasion of rain- ning black pepper potato crusted [email protected] tory. One day, a group of us decid- by early Europeans settled on the bow smelt a while back and it had herring dish, which he will now be ed to drive over to a part of the Great Lakes, Moskowitz Grum- a negative effect on the native lake serving on his restaurant’s menu. It’s almost 5 o’clock in the morn- woods where there were supposed dahl makes this assertion in light of herring population, which in turn All the chefs were credited, how- ing; I feel the dense, cold fog to be beautiful hiking trails. Once the recent Salute to Superior’s Sus- had a negative effect on small com- ever, with their exciting and unique around me. I quietly unzip the tent we arrived, a couple of hunters tainable Fisheries event that took mercial fishers whose numbers takes on Lake Superior’s herring and walk to the bathroom. I can wearing bright orange vests asked place in McNamara Center located fell from 400 to about 25,” Moen and the event received rave reviews see my best friend’s breath beside us where we were going. “We heard on the U of M Twin Cities campus, said. “Recently, however, we have by the public, not only for the food me. I am shaking with a mix of about the beautiful scenery on where she acted as a guest judge. seen an increase in herring and a but for the music and entertain- chills and adrenaline. I walk over these trails and decided to check “The event was done in honor of decrease in smelt, a promising sign ment. to the small structure and open the it out,” I had thankfully told the Athelstan Spilhaus, the man who for sustainable fisheries.” “We are still in recovery mode,” door. It is pitch black out and I am hunters. We didn’t realize it was came up with the idea of the U.S. And so enters the Salute to Supe- Moen said. “And the scary thing too afraid to turn on the flashlight. hunting season and needed bright Sea Grant College and the reason rior’s Sustainable Fisheries event. is that these people were asking My partner waits for me outside gear in order to prevent other hunt- we have a Minnesota Sea Grant for The event itself was a day-long whether or not will be having this the bathroom door. ers from accidentally shooting us. the lakes,” said Sharon Moen, a sci- cooking event that took place on event again next year!” I am about to sit down and I turn We ended up hightailing it out of ence writer in the MN Sea Grant Nov. 2. The challenge was herring: on the flashlight and I see a giant there before anything unfortunate Program Office and communica- nine chefs from throughout the daddy long legs walking across the happened. Even though we didn’t floor. “EWWWW!” I scream as I get to see the trails, we had quite run out of the bathroom. My best the story to tell the others back at friend starts screaming along with camp. me all the way back to our tent, During the chilly nights, we not caring about any of the other bonded with hot dogs and s’mores hundred people in their own tents over an open campfire, telling sto- around us. ries about our lives. The three of us This was just one of the many stayed up until the wee hours in the dramatic experiences in my camp- morning confiding in one another ing adventure. My two best friends, and snuggling up like sardines in a Katie and Kelly, and I decided to go can. It became really cold at night on the school’s canoe camping trip. and we only had one air mattress, About thirty of us traveled four so we cuddled to keep each other hours away from home in order to warm. By the last day, we hadn’t go canoeing and hiking on a week- taken a shower all weekend and end trip. Once we had arrived, we felt sticky and gross, but the smiles BENSON/ J. CHRIS set up our tents and made it about never left our faces. as girly as possible. We had make- We bonded as camping sisters up, clothes, and shoes everywhere. and best friends. We were proud There weren’t any showers and the that the three of us survived a only bathroom close to us was just weekend of hardcore camping, a toilet in the middle of a disgust- even though everyone said we SUBMITTED ing room. To say the least, it was a would never survive that long. girl’s worst nightmare. However, I Camping has always been an inter- wouldn’t change that experience esting experience for me, but this for anything in the world. one weekend will always put a An award-winning dish prepared by chef Ron Bohnert, the executive chef of Danny’s Bar and Grill in Stillwa- We spent the days wandering smile on my face when I remember ter, Minn., features black pepper potato-crusted herring with Lake Superior caviar, crème fraiche, Sweet- around the different hiking trails it. Tango apple-cranberry salsa, sweet potatoroot vegetable hash and shaved fennel slaw. STUDENT LIFE Student Life Editor Laura Prosser [email protected] WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 B4 Technical difficulty of a concert kind BY BEN PIEPER Though The American North performance. Pierre was aided by [email protected] definitely seemed to have fun per- Allie Fox, who provided both lead forming and were able to deliver vocals and keyboard parts. Their At 9:08 p.m. The American one memorable cut with the pow- male-female vocal harmonies gave North, who were said to have been erful guitars and occasionally deci- a unique and pleasant touch to a running a little late for their open- pherable lyrics of “Crying Wolf,” sound not always heard at concerts. ing gig before Farewell Continen- the band ultimately left little or no There were moments during the tal, began their set inside of the impression on the listeners. songs in which the duo of vocalists Kirby Rafters last Tuesday night. The energy in the room reached started to evoke the music of The The band looked to be pretty a much higher level when Justin Pixies, minus the satanic savagery promising. The lead singer wore Pierre, the lead singer of not only of Francis Black. a classic black leather jacket, the the headlining Farewell Conti- One unique feature of Farewell guitarists appeared symmetrically nental band but also popular Min- Continental was their use of what on either side of him with red plaid neapolis pop-punk group Motion they called the “WTF” guitar ped- shirts and the drummer looked City Soundtrack, walked onto the al. This gave the guitars of the band sternly attentive in the back of the stage with the rest of the band. Just a very entertaining effect that con- stage. Having driven up in their his appearance, with his strange jured a sensational flurry of what van all the way from Minneapolis, Einstein-esque hair, was enough sounded like some sort of cosmic The American North was ready to to excite the concert guests. The transmission going through a rock. rise of energy continued when the decoder machine. Respectfully, Fortunately for 75 percent of the band invited the enticed viewers Pierre even introduced the pedal’s band and unfortunately for their to get out of their chairs instead of inventor to the audience. lead singer and the mid-sized audi- sitting down in a non-rock-and-roll Farewell Continental was a sure-

ALEX LEONE/ ence of students, there was a lack fashion. fire improvement over the ama- of sound quality that seriously dis- The upbeat power-pop songs teurish technical backing of The torted the sounds of the band. Dur- that really struck a chord with audi- American North, but at the end of ing the opening act’s entire set the ences were “Depend On Me” and the night lacked the kind of cha-

STATESMAN instrumentals of the group were “Son of a Bitch, Son of a Whore.” risma that has been seen previously overwhelmingly loud. This would Unlike The American North, in live concerts at UMD. However, usually be welcome at a rock con- Pierre’s vocals were not quite as for fans of loud noises and hardcore cert if the vocals weren’t so disap- overshadowed by the instruments. lovers of Motion City Soundtrack, pointingly shrouded by the static In contrast to their opener, the the concert was not a letdown. Justin Pierre, lead singer of Motion City Soundtrack, plays in his sounds of two guitars and the occa- vocals were often the most enjoy- side project band Farewell Continental on Wednesday, Nov. 2, sionally startling drum riffs. able part of Farewell Continental’s 2011.

form through juxtaposing images of functional and sensual moments.” Sexualization in Art By harnessing both domestic craftsmanship and sexuality, Quade BY ABBY ROSEN means to do so. Quade focused encompassed two key ways women [email protected] particularly on pregnancy because, are perceived in society. as her artist statement said, “In my Though the works themselves The issue of women’s sexualization work, I represent this empowerment appeared bare, only thread on paper, in the media and in society at large coming from what only women can this helped bring a sense of solitude is a source of endless discussion. do, grow life and give birth.” Instead and exposure to the pieces. Instead It has been mulled over in books, of gaining power through male rein- of looking at men looking at women, researched by sociologists and medi- forcement or sexual desire, Quade the audience is forced to take part in tated on by literary feminists. focused the attention away from a the objectification of these female Tiffany Quade, senior art educa- naked female form towards a strong forms. Quade also gave the pieces tion major, chose to approach the image of a woman, truly empowered additional dimension by repeating subject matter in a new way. As a part with child. the images of the women multiple of a five-day art and design senior The medium Quade chose also times. Whether it was to mimic the exhibition, Quade explored the spoke to her overall message. By multiple ways women are viewed or plight of women in a series of pieces stitching the images onto the canvas, to reflect a woman’s own perception appropriately entitled “Objectified.” she entered into a discussion about of self, these repeated images made The exhibition consisted of five the role of “women’s work.” Instead an impact. pieces, each focusing on the female of painting or drawing, the stitches Quade described this exhibition form in various positions. The bare evoke a certain sense of domestic- as “a platform for this conversation nature of their bodies and of the ity and handmade feel that brings an to challenge popular culture’s ideol- works themselves forced observers to additional dimension to her dialog ogy.” It may seem contradictory to truly look at each woman, to objecti- about femininity. As Quade wrote, “I have a series of naked women lead- fy them and to truly consider what it present the dichotomy of the female ing the discussion on the overt sexu- alization of women, but it makes per- fect sense. By placing the naked body at the forefront, audiences are forced to strip away the advertising, make- up and skimpy clothing and see what all the fuss is really about. The female body, as a vessel for creation -- both physical and creative -- is something Tiffany Quade poses with her work during her SUBMITTED to be marveled at, not “objectified.” student exhibition in the Tweed.

The importance of art through fresh eyes

BY JENAE PETERSON reached her sophomore year in painting was dark and featured the [email protected] high school, she started painting. house somehow, with its own title. Inspired by Sarah Brokke, a local Even though she is a full-time The Tweed Art Museum features Duluth artist from whom she also student and also holds a job at a a wide variety of art. Each week took lessons, she developed her local cafe, she tries to paint every they have student artists who are own take on art. week, as many days as possible. featured. These students are usu- What Burger enjoys most is After school she plans to take a ally graduating seniors. This week large-scale oil painting. The thick- break from her painting, but not for Niki Burger was featured with her ness of the paint allows the paint- too long. oil painting. ing to dry very slowly, which lets “I think art is important … and “It’s kind of a natural high,” her continue to return to what she’s people should experience what Burger said about painting. “It’s a working on and paint over a long other people have to say about the beautiful thing to do.” period of time. world and life,” Burger said. Burger is a senior at UMD, but “(It lets me) look at it through The exhibit was taken down on she has been painting since she was fresh eyes,” Burger said. Sunday, making room for another young. Featured in the Tweed Museum student artist to share their work When Burger was very young, this week, Burger had six main oil and let the world learn through she started off drawing. Once she paintings. Each fit into a theme their experiences. called “The Black Houses.” Each WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 B5

Africa, so she is invested in many of Although Mongan-Rallis did WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 B4 its struggles. touch on these more serious issues, “There’s still such an incredible she spent much of her time show- disparity between the haves and ing pictures of wildlife and telling Stories from the have-nots,” she said. “I remem- lighthearted stories. ber growing up as a child feeling In one instance, during her trav- absolutely torn.” els, a hyena wandered into their liv- a South Mongan-Rallis was involved in ing room. At another point, some t Life RACHEL KRAFT/ the anti-apartheid movement. She friends took her and her daughter en said that being raised in part by up in a helicopter to see the area d Maria, a Zulu woman, affected that from the air. u African decision. Mongan-Rallis had some advice t “This is what I used to say: what regarding encounters with wildlife S

STATESMAN I said is that I was raised by my par- in Africa. safari ents to respect my elders regard- “If you’re being chased by an less of race. But I realized that it elephant, you must find a ditch and Next Week: was far less intellectual than that,” jump over it, because apparently Dr. Helen Mongan-Rallis shares intimate stories about her and her Mongan-Rallis said. “I loved Maria elephants can’t jump,” she said. daughter’s South African experience last Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 in the as if she was my mother. From a If it’s a leopard, she added, don’t library. very early age it used to devastate look it in the eye. If it’s a lion, - Tucker and Dale Vs. me when I heard people say racist though, definitely look it in the eye. BY EMILY HAAVIK ter, Kaitlin. things. So it was almost personal. “So you must keep all that Evil movie review [email protected] “This time I went back purely to They were doing it to my mother.” straight.” play, and we spent most of our time Mongan-Rallis also has a passion In an interview before the pre- Dr. Helen Mongan-Rallis gave a in the wilderness,” Mongan-Rallis for wilderness conservation. sentation, Mongan-Rallis encour- more intimate than political pre- told her audience. “So this is sort of “Poaching is absolutely devastat- aged UMD students to travel. - Brady Skoglund sentation about South Africa at last a travelogue.” ing in some of the wilderness areas “If you can possibly afford it, it Thursday’s Alworth International She and her daughter visited in South Africa. Killing the rhino is absolutely invaluable,” she said. Fashion Insight brown bag presentation in the several game reserves and national just for the horn, because of its per- “Not only do you learn about the UMD Library Rotunda. parks. ceived aphrodisiacal qualities,” she country that you go to, but you Mongan-Rallis’ presentation, “She’s a South African at heart,” said as she flipped through photo- learn about the United States. It entitled “Photos & Stories about Mongan-Rallis said of Kaitlin. graphs of rhinos. “The poachers also helps you learn about yourself. - One Cereal to Rule South African Wilderness Experi- “She doesn’t believe in shoes. She’s are usually not poaching just to When you put yourself in a situa- ences,” focused on a trip last sum- barefoot there,” she said, gesturing get enough money for their fami- tion where you’re a minority and Them All Returns mer to her native country, which to a photograph on the screen. lies. It’s much more organized than people tell you (that) you have an she took with her 9-year-old daugh- Mongan-Rallis grew up in South that.” accent, it changes the way you see yourself.”

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Album: Parallax

Any fan of Bradford Cox will notice that both his band Deerhunter and his solo project Atlas Sound have contin- ued to push the envelope of pop music with each succes- sive release. A survey of recent YouTube footage will reveal live performances from both projects becoming tighter and more adventurous throughout the years. Parallax, the third LP from Cox as Atlas Sound is no exception to this progression. The album is divided into two imaginary discs, one featuring experimental exer- The importance of art through fresh eyes cises in indie-pop, the other comprising ambient, minor- key thought-pieces. The sequencing of Parallax does not make the divide between the two discs clear, hence its title. The rich arrangements of the songs feature both digital and acoustic voicing all tied together by distinctly Coxian trademarks: hypnotic codas, stream-of- consciousness lyrics, every lyric delivered through a delay pedal, etc. Parallax a rms Bradford Cox’s position as one of the most prolic, talented, and continually improving artists in the independent music circuit; this is the most conceptually and sonically ambitious Atlas Sound release to date.

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