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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at RED: a Repository of Digital Collections. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Advocate by an authorized administrator of RED: a Repository of Digital Collections. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ‘Babel’ gets positive review, page 3 The online at msumadvocate.com dvocate Thursday, October 4, 2012 AMSUM’s weekly student newspaper Moorhead, Minn. Vol. 42 Issue 6 Academic realignment planning continues New software BY APRIL KNUTSON rather than provide answers,” Provost Anne During the open forums last week the task helps student [email protected] Blackhurst said. force explained key features of each of the four The Academic Task Force was formed in models. These models included aspects such retention Academic departments may shift soon, but February 2011. It’s primary goal is to identify as grouping interdisciplinary studies under one nothing will change without student and faculty organizational structures that will increase dean. BY CHELSEY SMITH voice. efficiency, synergy, and support graduate and “We wanted to group the schools together [email protected] In open forums last Thursday and Friday, online education. to create more partnerships with the public,” the Academic Task Force for Realignment “The task force does not seek to eliminate Blackhurst said. Those Partnerships could A new software program has presented four models to faculty members. programs or layoff faculty members,” include business school working with non-profit been added to MSUM in order to “The four models are viewed as discussion- Blackhurst said. organizations or the sustainabilty program with help student retention. starters rather than fixed options from which to In April 2011, task force members met to the city of Moorhead. It’s called MAP-Works, which choose. They are designed to provoke questions synthesize their proposals. Students and faculty can examine each of the stands for “making achievement TASK FORCE, BACK PAGE possible.” It’s an online survey that was sent in an email to all freshmen ‘Runners, take your mark’ students. The survey asks various questions on how students are transitioning to college. Questions range from financial issues, how classes are going, and relationships with roommates. “MAP-Works allows us to see how students are transitioning to college life,” said Denise Gorsline, dean of the university college. “If they’re struggling in any area, we reach out to them to get them the help they need.” The survey takes about 15 minutes and after completion, it shows what areas students may be having trouble in. It also compares survey results to other MSUM freshmen who have taken it. “I think it’s good for students to compare their results with how other students are doing,” Gorsline said. “It lets them know their peers are going through the same things, which I think would be comforting to them.” If the thought of a survey doesn’t sound too appealing, maybe the chance for free prizes for freshmen who complete it will. TAYLOR PARKER • [email protected] “Since it’s a new program Participants in the Homecoming 5k run/walk prepare for the race on campus Saturday morning. we have to use incentives to get students interested in taking the survey,” said Jon Wepking, App provides safe options Creativity center opens assistant athletics director for BY KAYLA VAN EPS BY MEGAN HAVIG about 5,000 students annually media and public relations. “So [email protected] [email protected] through the center’s doors for why not offer them free stuff.” tours and art education. MAP-Works randomly selects Combating assault and Cultivating a creative “I am definitely most excited students each day who have taken violence? There’s an app for that. community is the idea behind for the children,” Megan the survey. Circle of 6, a new Android app the new Katherine Kilbourne Johnston, director of curatorial And the prizes aren’t cheap. released on Sept. 6 is a quick and Burgum Center for Creativity, affairs and interpretation said. Freshmen students have the discreet way to contact six trusted which opened this past Sunday. “(Katherine Kilbourne Burgum opportunity to win prizes like free individuals in a time of danger. Balloons lined the front of Center for Creativity) lets them textbooks for a semester, parking Coordinator for Sexual Assault the Plains Art Museum on Sept. do art. It’s good to see it and passes, a pool party in Nemzek Services at Hendrix Health 30 for the grand opening of the then do it.” and many more. There is a large Center, Lynn Peterson, said the new center, a 25,500-square- Doing art was a key component gift that will be given away on app was created for the 2011 foot addition to the art of Sunday’s activities. Children Oct. 9. White House “Apps Against museum. The museum, along and families could decorate “I can’t say for sure what it is, Abuse” Technology Challenge with donors and the Katherine cupcakes, personalize T-shirts, but it’s something every freshman and won first place. a situation that is uncomfortable Kilbourne Burgum Trust raised draw on the walls of one of the would love to have,” Wepking “Circle of 6 lets you choose or you need help right away. It $6.4 million for the center. new classrooms and bedazzle said. six friends or trusted individuals will contact all six individuals Another important CDs to hang in the skywalk. More than 42 percent of to put (into the app),” Peterson for you.” contributor to the future of Face painting, a puppet show, freshmen have completed the said. “It puts icons on your phone The app includes three different the center is the Fargo School artist demonstrations and free survey. If dorm room floors reach that you can push if you are in icons to send different messages. District, which will send entrance into all galleries were up to 85 percent, they have the APP, BACK PAGE CREATIVITY, BACK PAGE MAP WORKS, BACK PAGE Inside The Advocate Students attend S.D. Film Sophomore leads the team, Briefs...... 2 Festival, page 3 page 7 A&E...... 3 Features...... 4,5 Opinion...... 6 Sports & Health...... 7 News...... 8 Page 2 | Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 | The Advocate Briefs Security Update ampus Director of Public Safety alendarampus Greg Lemke C10.4 - 10.8 World News MSUM Briefs alendarIran plans to enrich uranium Graduate and lawsuit panel set 10.4 C 7 p.m.C - Intramurals: An Iranian lawmaker announced for Oct. 18 9.24 Quidditch 8.30for Muggles, - 9.5 Tuesday that if nuclear program The Economic Society invites Elevator emergency in Nelson Nemzek. negotiations with major powers fail, the MSUM community to a Bicycle theft reported from Hall, false. 8 p.m. - Comedian the country plans to enrich uranium Graduate and Law School Panel bike rack at Ballard Hall. Adam Grabowski, Weld to 60 percent purity enough to fuel on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. Suspicious person in Dahl Auditorium nuclear submarines and one step in CMU 101. Learn from the Marijuana odor investigation Hall. National student day at closer to the 90 percent needed to experiences of a panel of graduate in East Snarr, unable to locate Bookstore. make atomic bombs. The deputy students, law students and alumni source. 9.27 head of Iran’s Foreign Policy and of both programs. All are welcome 10.5 9 p.m. - Friday Nights, National Security Committee and refreshments will be provided. Hit & run crash reported in Suspicious activity in G-1 CMU. warned “Iran cannot guarantee it G-3 Lot. Lot. 9 p.m. - KMSC radio would keep its enrichment limited Video of Lowen’s lecture is Bassment party, CMU to 20 percent.” available Fire alarm in Nelson Hall, Theft from vehicle in M-5 Underground. The Office of Diversity and false alarm, burner left on. Lot. Judge halts Pa. voter-ID law Inclusion would like to thank 10.6 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - The A judge has halted a law that those who came to hear the author Marijuana odor investigation Welfare check on non-student little star that could, required voters in Pennsylvania of Lies My Teacher Told Me, Dr. in Ballard, unable to make in F-2 Lot, contact made. Planetarium show. to show ID. While an appeal is James Loewen, speak recently. contact. 7:30 p.m. - House of the possible, the six-month-old law Nearly 400 people attended. If 9.28 Blue Leaves production, won’t be in effect for the presidential you would like to check out the 9.25 Center for Arts election. Republicans say such a law DVD recording of his talk or use Alcohol violation in Ballard 9 p.m. - 12 p.m. - Africa is necessary to avoid fraud, with one the video link for educational Suspicious person in the Hall, 2 referred to Campus Night pre-party, CMU top official saying that it may have purposes, please contact Matt Comstock Memorial Union, Judicial for campus alcohol Underground, tickets $1 helped Romney win Pennsylvania. Pearce at matthew.pearcey@ Moorhead Police Department violation. with student ID Republicans are currently behind mnstate.edu. responded, issued a trespass in polls in the state, which holds 20 warning to the non-student 9.29 10.7 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Cosmic electoral votes. New bikes to rent through the and transported to detox. colors, Planetarium show ROC Alcohol violation in R-6 Manhunt for border shooters The Recreation & Outing Center Vehicle vandalism reported in Lot, 1 cited by Moorhead 10.8 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Authorities have launched a in the Comstock Memorial Union G-10 Lot. Police Department for Minor Student organization manhunt in a remote area along the has new bikes available to rent. Consuming, transported to Summit, Ballroom. Arizona-Mexico border for suspects Verbal argument at the detox, referred to Campus in a shooting that left one Border Office of Diversity & Inclusion Wellness Center, for Judicial. Patrol agent dead and injured taking submissions information only. another. The shooting occurred just The Office of Diversity and before 2 a.m. when three agents Inclusion is beginning to plan Safety Tip of the Week were sent to an area near Naco the 2013-14 academic year and a ground sensor was activated. programming schedule. Please Do You Know Your Smoke Detector? Authorities say that the resulting send submission of possible “ambush” killed one agent and speakers or events for possible Change your smoke detector batteries twice a year. Almost injured another, with only the third consideration. It would be two-thirds (62 percent) of reported home fire deaths resulted escaping unharmed. The murdered helpful if you could include some from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or smoke alarms that agent has been identified as 30-year- description of the event as well. did not work. The old Nicolas Ivie. Advocate Search committee training for Pope’s butler: I’m innocent unclassified searches at MSUM To report a problem contact Public Safety at 218.477.2449 Minnesota State University Moorhead Paolo Gabriele, Pope Benedict’s What: Search Committee Box 130 Moorhead, MN 56563 Located on the lower floor of Comstock Memorial Union former personal butler, insisted Training for Unclassified Searches Room 110 News Desk and Editor’s Desk: 218-477-2551 on Tuesday that he is innocent of When: Monday, October 8, 2:00 Advertising: 218-477-2365 Fax: 218-477-4662 the accusations that he stole and p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, [email protected] or www.msumadvocate.com leaked private correspondence from October 9, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. classified ads The Advocate is published weekly during the the church in the case that is being Where: CMU 101 academic year, except during final examina- known as “Vatileaks.” According to Beginning January 2013, this tion and vacation periods. Opinions expressed in The Advocate are not prosecutors, Gabriele had confessed training will be required for necessarily those of the college administra- Make $13.33 Per Hour! tion, faculty or student body. to leaking the documents to an Italian all persons chairing a search The Safe Communities Coalition journalist in order to expose “the committee. This training is is seeking qualified students, under 21, to participate in alcohol The Advocate encourages letters to the editor. They should be typed and must include the evil and corruption” and attempt to recommended for all persons who compliance checks. Under police supervision, students will attempt writer’s name, signature, address, phone “bring the church back on the right anticipate serving as members of to purchase alcohol at licensed on & offsale establishments in Cass number, year in school or occupation and any affiliations. Letters are due by 5 p.m. Monday track,” but denies stealing them. But search committees for unclassified and Clay counties. Checks are conducted monthly, take 3 hours or and can be sent to MSUM Box 130, dropped Gabriele insists he is innocent of the vacancies. less, and pay is $40. The goal of compliance checks is to prevent off at The Advocate office in CMU Room 110 or emailed to us at [email protected]. charges, and also testified that his All those who complete the underage drinking and limit youth access to alcohol.Contact Robyn The Advocate reserves the right to edit letters eyesight was damaged from being training will enter a database of at [email protected] and refuse publication of letters omitting requested information. It does not guarantee kept in an isolation cell with the “eligible chairs.” the publication of any letter. lights on for 24 hours a day for two Training sessions are identical; Carlson Enterprise is currently seeking an Admin officer, “And this is my favorite Area 51 website!” weeks after his arrest. you need only attend one session. sales rep and cashier. FT. Position requires excellent organizational Topics covered will include: skills, oral and written communication skills, telephone etiquette, The Advocate is prepared for publication by Minnesota State University Moorhead Foo Fighters taking a break MSUM’s Affirmative Action Plan and a professional demeanor. Ability to multi-task and prioritize students and is printed by Davon Press, West Fargo, N.D. After 12 years of rock-and-roll and goals; Confidentiality in the projects in a very fast paced envir. Good working knowledge of QB dominance, Foo Fighters founder search process; Search process and MS Suites required. Send resume to: [email protected] Copyright 2012, The Advocate. Dave Grohl announced Tuesday and checklist; Search expense The Advocate is always looking for talented his band will be taking a hiatus. information. writers, photographers, columnists and illustrators. Meetings are held at 11 a.m. every But don’t consider them retired. In If you have any questions or Friday in The Advocate office, CMU 110. an open letter, the former Nirvana need additional information, please Contact the editor for more information or The Advocate is looking for a business manager. come to the staff meetings. drummer wrote that the Foo contact Donna Brown, Associate Fighters are “my life” but, “it’s a VP for Diversity and Inclusion Kristi Monson, adviser - Responsible for invoice, billing and account management. Jasmine Maki, editor good thing for all of us to go away and University Affirmative Action - Receive experience with Quickbooks and customer relations. Meredith Wathne, assistant editor for a while.” The band recently Officer, donna.brown@mnstate. Jessica Fleming, photo editor - Paid position. April Knutson, opinion editor performed at New York’s Global edu or 477.2721. Becki DeGeest, A&E editor Citizen Festival, where Grohl Sarah Tyre, features editor Email [email protected] for more information. Collin Boyles, sports editor hinted at the break, telling fans he Megan Havig, online editor MSUM briefs from Dragon Kayla Van Eps, copy editor wasn’t sure when they would all be Charly Haley, copy editor playing together again. Digest, Student Oranizations Andrew Thomason, ad and business manager Andrew Thomason, distribution manager and are submitted to advocate@ mnstate.edu World news from dailybeast.com The Advocate | Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 | Page 3 A & E ‘Babel’: Not a sophomore slump for Mumford and Sons BY JOHN GOERKE the thin line between the song being or the compromised sinful drop in public appeal and interest. wimpy praise lyrics. The humans [email protected] too personal and too specific, and state of human beings. Ever wonder what happened to in Mumford’s lyrics are stuck the song being a bland, forgettable “We tried so hard to live in Owl City? He became an explicitly in their own self-destructive Beginning with an lament that we’ve heard before. the truth,” laments Mumford Christian artist and suffered the patterns. Through sometimes acknowledgement of death, “I know It is interesting to note the biblical in “Hopeless Wanderer.” loss of publicity. That doesn’t gritty descriptions, Mumford has that time has numbered my days…” title, and also the band’s reluctance “Keep my eyes to serve My say much about Christianity, but crafted a spiritual picture that With their new album, Mumford to be identified as explicitly hands to learn” in “Below My Feet” a lot about how musicians act as is truly awe-inspiring at times. and Sons embarks on a 12, or 15 if Christian. Mumford and Sons is feels a lot like a prayer as Mumford Christians, many presuming that Beyond the lyrics, there are the you’ve got the deluxe edition, song actively pulling off a trick only sings the bridge. The genius of this any attempt at spirituality is valid expected four-part vocal harmonies meditation on suffering and sin. mastered better by Bob Dylan, that integration of spiritual ideas lies and good. Artistry is abandoned and intricate musical interludes. At a basic level “Babel” is of effectively integrating Christian in how popular Mumford’s music because all that matters is God- Noticeable from the first track about loss, especially the loss of images and ideas without a loss of has been with secular audiences. lyrics. Thankfully, Mumford and onward are certain rock conventions love. “Reminder,” “Ghosts that artistry or craft. Most of the songs Too often any attempt to convey Sons didn’t fall into and a lot of electric noise. The first We Knew” and “Where Are You make a ideas about faith or hope or even sin that trap. There two tracks are linked by a haunting, Now” stand out as being explicitly discreet corresponds is no sacrifice hallow chord a la the link between about the memory of loves past allusion to to a of quality “Holiday” and “Boulevard of or the crisis of loves current. absolute massive song Broken Dreams” on the Green Day “Reminder” begins with a line that truth writing album “American Idiot.” Electric captures the misery and mission that for elements aside, acoustic is a style comes from trying to visit someone for Mumford. “Reminder” is a who won’t let you in: “Don’t let wonderful example of this. As for me darken your door, that’s not the new electric instrumentation, what I came here for, no, that’s not listen to “Whispers in the Dark.” what I came here for.” It’s always Mumford and Sons are poets been a strength of Mumford to first and musicians second. That have meaningful and specific lyrics doesn’t mean the music is lacking, without leaving the audience behind. indeed they’re exceptional players. The reason Mumford has enjoyed It means that the quality of the lyrics so much success is because they walk shines through in a vibrant way. S.D. film festival exhibits MSUM talent BY JOEY COOT [email protected]

Four MSUM student films shined at this year’s South Dakota Film Festival last weekend in Aberdeen, S.D. WIZ KHALIFA w/ Juicy J, Chevy Woods, Lola Monroe, Berner, Tuki Carter Amongst the diverse films screened throughout the weekend, Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Scheels Arena senior Patrick McKeown’s 6pm Doors • All Ages • Tix @ Ticketmaster.com “Francois Marconi: Man or God?,” senior Matt Eckholm’s “Try Number Three,” alumna Ashley TEXAS HIPPIE AFTER THE Odegard’s “Verbatim” and junior COALITION BURIAL w/ The Controtionist & Reflections Chance Cole’s “Run!” received Friday, Oct. 5 passionate responses from an House of Rock @ The Hub Monday, Oct. 8 audience full of film enthusiasts 9pm Show • Ages 21+ The Aquarium and professionals. 5pm Doors • All Ages “It’s easy to think that all of CHRISTIAN CALABRESE • [email protected] the action is off in L.A. or New MSUM students accept awards at South DAYGLOW KYLE KINANE York, but in reality, there is World’s largest paint party! w/ Spencer Dobson, Adam Quesnell & JD Dakota Film Festival. Provorse some amazing work being done Thursday, Oct. 11 right here in Minnesota and the festival while praising the quality The Venue @ The Hub Friday, Oct. 12 Dakotas,” said McKeown, whose of this year’s entries. 7pm Doors • Ages 18+ The Stage @ Island Park film was screened Saturday. Cole’s entry, a short action film 7pm Doors • Mature “I would hope that it brings us made with junior Jacob Hopkins together and raises the bar for and transfer junior Jared Myers, what we can expect to accomplish. took the South Dakota Film FARGO RECORD BASSNECTAR w/ Gramatik & Gladkill It can be pretty humbling to see Festival’s best student editing FAIR 2012 Friday, Nov. 2 some of the quality of work that’s award. Saturday, Oct. 20 around and it hopefully will help MSUM film professor Tony Adah The Venue @ The Hub Howard Johnson Inn 7pm Doors • All Ages us to push harder and make better praised the film, saying, “Chance 10am - 5pm films.” Cole’s ‘Run!’ succeeds because it Festival producer Brent Brandt exploits a rhythmic editing pattern shares McKeown’s opinion. The and a relentless pulsing soundtrack festival producer congratulated to offer a visceral experience.” KATHLEEN EDWARDS • Thursday, Oct. 4 • All Ages • Studio 222 MSUM’s attendees and stated his For more info on the SD KATHLEEN MADIGAN • Friday, Oct. 5 • Mature Audiences • Fargo Theatre support of the MSUM’s regular Film Festival visit the website JUDY COLLINS • Saturday, Oct. 6 • All Ages • Fargo Theatre attendance and participation in the southdakotafilmfest.org. BELLAMY BROTHERS • Sunday, Oct. 21 • All Ages • Fargo Theatre SYLVIA BROWNE • Friday, Nov. 2 • All Ages • Fargo Theatre DROPKICK MURPHYS • Saturday, Nov. 3 • All Ages • The Venue @ The Hub BONNIE HANEY DANCE ROSTER MCCABE/GENTLEMEN HALL • Saturday, Nov. 3 • All Ages • The Aquarium & PERFORMING COMPANY TRAMPLED BY TURTLES • Wednesday, Nov. 7 • All Ages • The Venue @ The Hub BALLETBALLET | P| POINTEOINTE | TAP | TAP | JAZZ | JAZZ| HIP |H HIPOP | HOPIRISH | LIRISHYRICA L| |LYRICAL DANCE F ITNESS| BALLROOM| BALLROOM | L|ATIN LATIN 2 FARGO/M2 OORHEADFargo/MooLrOheadCATI ONStudioS | 701.232.9900 Locations | All | 218.236.9900Levels WOOKIEFOOT/JON WAYNE & THE PAIN • Saturday, Nov. 10 • Ages 21+ • The Venue @ The Hub MAIN OFFICE : 810 4TH AVE S MOORHEAD, MN | WWW.BONNIEHANEYDANCE.COM New Fall COLLEGE DAVID SEDARIS • Tuesday, Nov. 13 • All Ages • Fargo Theatre Dance Class STUDENT SPECIAL DETHKLOK w/ Machine Head & more! • Tuesday, Nov. 13 • All Ages • The Venue @ The Hub Sessions BRIAN POSEHN • Friday, Nov. 30 • Mature Audiences • Fargo Theatre STARTING Only $8 NOW!! TRAGICALLY HIP • Saturday, Dec. 1 • All Ages • Fargo Theatre A Class ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA • Thursday, Dec. 6 • All Ages • Fargo Theatre *IF PAID MONTHLY - EXPIRES 10/1/12*

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BY NICOLE HALVERSON [email protected]

Daniel Determan, a 2012 graduate from MSUM has applied his interests and the skills he learned during college to land a job at the West Fargo Pioneer as a sports and news editor. Determan grew up in central Submitted Photo Minnesota and has always had a love for sports. Like many “Just trying to make the world a kids, Determan dreamed of better place.” becoming a pro athlete when “I’ve been riding bike for he was young, but as the years almost 10 years as my main passed he came to realize that source of transportation,” he said. he didn’t excel in athletics BY BECCA LEBAK “Even when I lived in Minnesota enough to make it into a career. [email protected] and had a suit and tie type of job When first entering college, I rode my bike every day.” Determan chose to study history In addition to not using a so he could become a teacher. Whether its thin or thick crust, vehicle to deliver some pizzas, This would also allow him to made with extra cheese or lots of Pizza Nico doesn’t send out continue his interest in sports sauce, pizza is a main part of the coupons or advertise. by coaching student teams food pyramid for many college “We rely on people spreading on the side. However, before students. the message,” Enderson said. long, Determan became aware But the way students get pizza He notes that with every new that teaching wasn’t the right may now be different thanks to a customer they’ve had calls back career choice for him. Instead local pizza shop. many times. of completely changing majors Nick Enderson, owner of Pizza Perhaps the reason customers his junior year, he decided to Nico on Main Avenue in come back time and time take up a journalism minor. Moorhead, likes to do again is because of As a student, Determan got things differently. the unique flavors involved with writing stories Photo By: JESSICA FLEMING• flemingjes@mnstate. He said his that Pizza Nico for The Advocate because Daniel Determan, a 2012 graduate, is now a sports and news editor at the West pizza business, offers. Everything he knew it would be a good Fargo Pioneer. which has from a peanut way for him to get journalism been open for ginger pizza to experience. By his senior Determan’s hard work in In addition to covering high approximately a salmon, caper year, Determan became sports Scott’s class paid off when a school sports, Determan also one year, two and dill pizza can editor for the paper. This gave few months after graduation goes to school board meetings months and 18 be found on the him experience by writing and Scott sent him an email about and is constantly in touch with days, offers high menu. editing stories on a weekly a job opening at the West Fargo the school district. Although quality pizza at a Maybe customers basis as well as doing the page Pioneer. Prior to this, Determan he has to turn in a story every reasonable price. come back because layout for the sports section. had been doing his own job week, Determan isn’t assigned Smack dab in the middle they like having their pizzas One of Determan’s most searching online. topics, but instead gets to of Moorhead’s business area delivered on two wheels rather influential professors was Larry “I applied to The Forum at decide what he wants to write and neighboring Pizza Patrol, than the typical four. Enderson Scott, who taught a course least three times,” Determan about. Enderson says he is not did add that when it starts to get called “sports and the media.” said. However, after applying “I guess this whole town is concerned with the surrounding cold outside he stops delivering Scott has been involved with to the West Fargo Pioneer and getting to know me in a way, competition. pizza by bike in order to keep the the university as the sports getting recommendations from through what I’m writing,” “Yeah, there is competition, pizza hot. information director for 40 his professors, Determan got Determan said. but we make everything from However, if a customer doesn’t years and enjoys teaching an interview and was offered From his experience, one of scratch. We have a different mind cold pizza in the winter, students. a position as the paper’s sports the biggest pieces of advice plan,” Enderson said. Enderson said that depending on Determan was “one of the better and news editor. Determan has for students is His plan is one that involves the situation, he is always up for young writers I think I’ve had for Determan’s responsibilities to get to know your professors something a little unusual for a good bike ride. a while,” Scott said. at the Pioneer vary from day because they’ll help with the pizza delivery business. Pizza Nico is open every day Throughout the course, to day, but during the school recommendations and say Enderson likes to deliver to from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 Determan engaged himself in the year he primarily focuses on good things when potential customers on his bicycle. p.m. to 3 a.m. for deliveries and lessons and took part in the class covering the West Fargo High employers call. Enderson laughed as he said, carry out. discussions. School sports teams. “He just had kind of a flair ability “I try to go at least once a to describe things in a refreshing week to something,” Determan My one reason? new manner,” Scott said. said. 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A student humane society volunteer helping Silk the cat make a painting for their “Paw-caso” event. Submitted Photo

BY SARAH TYRE For the people person For the animal lover “My suggestion for students volunteering. The feeling [email protected] Sarah Degenstein, a junior College students make up the is to participate in multiple after volunteering and seeing early childhood education largest portion of volunteers at volunteer opportunities. Find what was accomplished is a It’s no secret that student, spends her free time the Humane Society of Fargo- what makes you feel good and benefit in itself. Volunteering volunteering helps beef up volunteering at the YWCA, Moorhead. possibly even passionate about, also boosts morale and builds a resume. It can also be an a women’s shelter that “Many students that are away so it makes you want to keep character,” Crane said. exciting opportunity to explore helps women and families from home find themselves an interest. Fargo-Moorhead suffering from abuse or without a pet, and if they live has many opportunities for financial difficulties. They in a non-pet friendly rental students to get involved. are dedicated to eliminating unit, this is an excellent way “It is not just about boosting racism, empowering women to get some puppy and kitty a resume. It’s about the bigger and promoting peace, justice, love,” Heather Clyde, volunteer picture, giving away some of freedom and dignity for all. coordinator at the humane your own time to volunteer Degenstein has done everything society said. and not expecting anything from serving food to helping They are an animal shelter in return,” said Elizabeth children learn to write their that rescues local impounded Crane, treasurer of Habitat names. animals that would otherwise for Humanity. Crane will “I learned that anyone can be euthanized, and finds them graduate this December with find themselves in a tough new, loving homes. They also a B.S. in accounting and a situation, and it’s important to educate the public on the B.S. in business administration help others in their time of proper care of animals. emphasis in marketing. need,” Degenstein said. Volunteers are required Degenstein enjoys the YWCA to work a minimum of 2 For the adventurer because she loves helping hours one day a week, for 3 Habitat for Humanity is people and gets extra work months. Interested students is a nonprofit organization experience that will benefit her can fill out a volunteer dedicated to eliminating when she becomes a teacher. application either in person at substandard housing throughout For information about how to the shelter or online at www. the world. Volunteers actually get involved at the YWCA, go humanesocietyfargomoorhead. help build the houses, no to www.ywcacassclay.org. org. Submitted Photo construction experience is MSUM students build houses in Tacoma, Wash., over spring break 2012 with needed. Habitat for Humanity. “The site managers show the volunteers what to do and they do not make anyone do something they are not comfortable doing,” Crane said. Freshmen On the organization’s last four spring break trips, Crane has traveled to New New freshmen, MAP-Works® is your map to success at Jersey, Arizona, Florida and MSU Moorhead. Fill out a MAP-Works survey to assess Washington. Each year they choose three to five locations your strengths and weaknesses as a college student. in the U.S. for spring break. Look for an email from [email protected] Students choose one of those starting Sept. 18. Fill out the survey to enter your name locations. “I not only volunteered and for prizes given away daily. made new friends, but I had an experience of a lifetime on each Prizes: trip. Having the opportunity ▸ Pool party at Nemzek ▸ Pizza party for to travel somewhere else in ▸ Dragon Dollars residence halls with the country for spring break ▸ Semester’s worth of books 85% participation and volunteering a week of my ▸ Grand Prize and more! time to help build houses for ▸ Parking permit families is truly unforgettable,” Crane said. Group members meet every Your journey other Tuesday at 9 p.m., in to academic CMU 216. The next meeting is Oct 15. Students can success starts email questions, or request with MAP-Works. information at habitat@ Minnesota State University Moorhead is an equal opportunity educator and employer mnstate.edu. and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Page 6 | Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 | The Advocate Opinion w Advocate Editorial Board The Advocate Reading with your saltshakers The image of media certainly According to the Society of Professional Journalists code changes has changed over the last of ethics, reporters are to seek truth and report it. But what five years. The Pew Research happens when the truth is reported in opinion skewed filters? publication day Center for the People and the When I watch Fox News, I am reminded of their Press found that conservative values. A current Attention readers, The 21 percent of “Prehaps the old phrase ‘take headline on their website reads Advocate will be changing people age 18 it with a grain of salt’ is the the “Forget the Debt, Obama offers publication days. The Oct. 11 to 29 cited “The best way to read media.” to pick up the tab.” On the other issue of The Advocate will be Daily Show” hand, when I read articles from the last Thursday issue. After and “Saturday Night Live” as WikiLeaks, I remember its founder, Julian Assange, being fall breather, The Advocate a place where they regularly quoted on the “Page One” documentary as an “activist” first will switch to Tuesday learned presidential campaign and a “journalist” second. publications begining Oct. 23. news. Luckily, not all facts are run through a publicity sifter, The change was motivated Other incidents like Jason although one has to be aware of who the source of by The Advocate staff’s desire BY APRIL KNUTSON Blair’s fabrication or Judith information is and how that can affect the way it is being to publish the most current [email protected] Miller’s inaccurate reports of reported. news possible. Iraq’s involvement in weapons of Perhaps the old phrase “take it with a grain of salt” is the With the change, The mass destruction have cut away at the fabric of trust between best way to read media today. It is everyone’s job, not just Advocate will be able to citizens and their journalists. Other journalists have chosen the people who define themselves as journalists, to uncover preview more events for the to put business in front of the facts. Some publications run truth and distill it from any biases. Be aware of your news week, as well as provide more hearsay stories to make money on a celebrity’s latest fling. source and don’t forget the saltshaker. up-to-date sports recaps. Changing the publication day to Tuesdays will also give Making smart and safe decisions readers more time to pick up and read the paper before the I remember a few years planning – on getting drunk or “pass-out drunk” at, then that weekend. ago when my dad told me a was her choice, which eventually lead to bad consequences As a student paper, The story about a co-worker who for her. Advocate is always looking for screwed up his own life. One My dad’s co-worker would not have been put in prison better ways to serve MSUM. night he was driving drunk if he wasn’t driving drunk and killed his best friend. We hope this change will with his best friend Therefore he was provide our readers with more and he was well over “If alcohol alters judgment, then held responsible, due time to familiarize themselves the drinking limit. people who drink should realize the to drinking too much with the paper. It was late at night consequences they take while drinking.” alcohol. Like this and they decided to case, if she wouldn’t The opinions expressed in The have a little fun and speed. have gotten drunk and had to stay at an unknown house, He ended up running into a those problems most likely wouldn’t have occurred for her. Advocate are not necessarily those of tree and killing his best friend, In last week’s issue of The Advocate, the letter to the the college administration, faculty or himself walking away without editor states, “victim blaming is still victim blaming.” This student body. BY BECKI DEGEEST a scratch. He then had to go is true and it is tragic that all this had to happen to her. No, I The Advocate encourages letters to [email protected] to court and wound up having to don’t think she asked to be assaulted, and I don’t think that it the editor and any submissions. They spend time in prison for vehicular should have happened to her at all, but the fact of the matter manslaughter. Though he was released shortly, he still is, this girl was staying at someone else’s house, the private should be typed and must include served time. property of someone she didn’t even know. the writer’s name, address, phone There has been a lot of talk and gossip on and around I’m not saying we shouldn’t support victims after assault number, year in school or occupation campus lately about a girl who was assaulted at an off- and help them or that what happened to her was all her fault. and any affliations. Letters are due campus house. The girl was said to have passed out, due I think the reality of this situation is we obviously need to be by 5 p.m. Monday and can be sent to to being intoxicated and spent the night at the house whose better advised people to make the right choices that will put owners were unknown to her. After she woke up, she was people in safer situations in the future. MSUM Box 130, dropped off in The chased out of the home and seriously assaulted by another To the victim of this case and many others: I am very Advocate office or emailed to girl. In this situation it is true that she is the victim of assault. sorry about the pain you suffered. I don’t blame you. No [email protected]. I’ve also heard of a lot of people saying that she is one deserves that. responsible for some of the choices that lead to the situation A few things that could help in these situations are allowing the assailant to assault her. Others have said as a as simple as going to parties with friends, making sure victim she shouldn’t be held responsible whatsoever. everyone in your group leaves together, having a designated It makes me curious as to why it’s so terribly wrong to driver that will pick you up at a certain time and limiting hold her responsible when alcohol has clearly been proven yourself to a certain amount of drinks by making marks on to alter judgment? Something I learned in many health your hand. classes including the Health 122: Alcohol and College Life. We all make poor choices sometimes and are faced with If alcohol alters judgment, then people who drink should some not-so-great consequences in life, but we still make realize the consequences they take while drinking like the the choices initially and with every life decision comes some choice to drive drunk. Or like in this case, if she didn’t know sort of consequence, whether it is good or bad. the people whose house she was planning – or maybe not Revisiting Ireland in Minnesota

It has been exactly 127 an extreme case of wanderlust. I wandered the picturesque days since I returned from streets of Dublin, Cork and Galway. I heard Yeats poetry by Ireland. Do you ever just long Drumcliffe, and climbed the cliffs of Moher to see waves so terribly to go crash seven hundred feet below. But back to a time “My fellow travelers and I are to be honest, I may not have survived or a place that having a reunion on Oct. 9 at that trip if it hadn’t been for the owns a piece of Nichole’s Fine Pastries to relive our people I met and the shenanigans we your heart with experiences and share the work we got into during our travels. no chance of it created after we parted ways” When I think back to those being returned? two weeks on the Emerald Isle, I I spent two whole weeks remember the people that I get to keep as friends and the in a different country with 24 experiences that Minnesota just can’t hold a candle to. English students that I didn’t My fellow travelers and I are having a reunion on Oct. BY HEATHER WALKER • [email protected] know, seeing things that I had 9 at Nichole’s Fine Pastries to relive our experiences and BY MELYNDA HEYING once believed were only trapped share the work we created after we parted ways. So if you’re Interested in being a columist? [email protected] in picture books and doing things looking for something to do next Tuesday night, stop by or a cartoonist? that I never dreamed possible. Nichole’s Fine Pastry at 13 8th Street S in Fargo at 8 p.m. Contact April at I fought through my anxiety which threatens to keep me This event is free and open to the public with readings and [email protected] homebound on my worst of days to make this trip happen. I photos from the trip. Come and share in our Irish adventure. forced myself to do all, see all and hear all with the help of Slánte! The Advocate | Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 | Page 7 Sports Nyberg takes over scoring for Dragons soccer

BY COLLIN BOYLES in both as he named them co- Nyberg last season when, as a [email protected] offensive team MVPs last season. sophomore, she scored six goals “They put that ball out on to lead the team. Nyberg says tips Sometimes a team’s record frame,” Bulock said. “Every time and advice from all teammates, does not show the successful they get a small space to strike like Wurdeman, is invaluable. moments of a season. For Erin that ball you know that it’s going “Everyone’s really helpful,” Nyberg of Dragons soccer, the to be going below the crossbar Nyberg said. “Our team’s great, first half of the 2012 season has and in-between the posts.” everyone is really awesome so it been a time to show that her late- The Dragons did not see helps out.” season scoring ability from her Nyberg’s scoring ability until late The future of goal production freshman season has carried over in the 2011 season. She scored her in Dragons soccer is not a given. into her sophomore stint. four goals during the last three It is an area that Bulock and the Nyberg is a sophomore forward weeks of her freshman season, team will be aiming to improve. from Tigard, Ore. She has been earning the third most goals on “As far as scoring’s concerned, kicking a soccer ball around ever the team. it’s a work in progress,” Bulock since she can remember. As a young athlete, transition to said. “My dad’s really into soccer so collegiate athletics is a difficult The athletes know the ever since I could walk I’ve had a one. She became comfortable on adjustments they will have to soccer ball,” Nyberg said. the field quickly, though, as her make to become a consistent She has been playing and nine career goals in a span of 14 scoring team. practicing since then. games (six more than any other “As a team we will be working The power to score culminated Dragon in that time span) shows. on our possessions and getting during the beginning of this “I was rough starting off last the ball up the field,” Nyberg season as she scored five goals at year,” Nyberg said. “Since, we said. the halfway mark of the season, just started working together so Nyberg and the Dragons are already besting her total from last much as a team. Everyone sets 2-6-1 overall and are 12th in the season. At this pace, she is on me up for shots and then I’m Northern Sun Intercollegiate track to score nine goals on the just there. I wouldn’t say it’s me, Conference standings. They season, the most for the Dragons more of everyone else.” have eight regular season games since Jordyn Wallenborn scored Amanda Wurdeman, a junior remaining, three at home, before 13 in 2009. Head coach Rollie forward from St. Michael, the NSIC tournament starts on Bulock saw the similarities Minn., was in the same boat as Oct. 31. Nyberg Career Stats Season Games Played Games Started Goals Assists Shots Shot % Shots on Goal SOG % 2011 15 5 4 2 34 .118 17 .500 JESSICA FLEMING • [email protected] 2012 10 10 5 0 26 .192 15 .538 Sophomore forward Erin Nyberg looks to advance the ball downfield. Homecoming weekend yields win, loss for Dragons

BY COLLIN BOYLES Any offensive momentum four, five points at one time and work on what we need to work because I can’t do it without [email protected] from USF was countered from that was the difference.” on.” them.” the NSIC digs leader, Katy The Dragons and Mustangs Despite the recent losses Ness’s dig total from the Friday was a night of Ness. The senior totaled 17 digs battled back-and-forth the entire in the nation’s top volleyball weekend put her in second place celebration for Dragons Friday, less than half of her total night including a 31-29 third set, conference, Ness was named on MSUM’s all-time list. athletics as the evening was of 39 from Saturday. MSUM’s only set win. SMSU the NSIC Defensive Athlete of The Dragons continue kicked off with a Hall of Honor The reason for the increase earned the 3-1 win on the night; the Week for the fourth time this their early season trend with induction and capped with an of digs Saturday: more sets and 25-17, 25-21, 29-31, 25-20; to season, and the ninth time in the another stretch of road games easy volleyball win against the points scored from both squads. improve their record to 14-1. past two seasons. before playing eight of their University of Sioux Falls (S.D.). “(Southwest Minnesota State The loss for MSUM sent their “It’s a good feeling,” Ness last nine games at home. Find The memorable night, though, University) is the second best record to 10-6, losing five of said. “I have to give my f u l l s c h e d u l e i n f o r m a t i o n a t would be followed up on team in the nation and I thought their last six games and four teammates credit, though, www.msumdragons.com. Saturday with a loss to arguably we competed with them,” Blake of those to nationally ranked one of the toughest volleyball said. “We took a set with them. teams. ™ teams in the nation right now They average .250 for their “Starting off with such tough No. 2 Southwest Minnesota hitting percentage and we held teams helped us notice where BODYPUMP Launch State University. them to .197 percent. The only we were weak on the court,” Saturday Head coach Tammy Blake’s difference in the match was that Palmquist said. “So in practice October 6th @ 1pm Dragon women came out Friday we let them go on one run of we can mirror those games and MSUM Wellness Center night in Nemzek Fieldhouse New music & moves well prepared against Northern Drawing for prizes Sun opponent USF. A strong defensive effort from MSUM, Building Hours trailing only twice in the three WALKTOBER sets, helped the offense score a 25-13, 25-15, 25-21, sweep. Challenge Annie Palmquist led the game in kills with eight; three in the first set, one in the second, and four in the deciding third, including the game-winner. In Sign up in Hendrix to her third year with the team, Rockwall Hours Palmquist said the home team get your FREE pedometer had big help around them. “I know it was one of the largest crowds that I’ve ever Weekly and Grand Prizes! seen since I’ve been here,” Palmquist said. “We feed off the Open to students, staff & faculty crowd so it’s nice to have people come to the games and cheer and Get more info from Hendrix 477.2211 it helps the momentum a lot.” Page 8 | Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 | The Advocate

News TASK FORCE, FROM FRONT models on the Academic Affairs MSUM crowns Homecoming king and queen website. All departments are meeting to BY CASSIE COWLER-AMOSS dragon football, soccer, volleyball discuss the four models presented [email protected] and a formal dance. and their feedback is due to the task The Homecoming royalty force Oct. 8. On Oct. 15, revised Abby Furth and Brandon Van Den gratefully accepted their titles. models will be presented to the Eykel were crowned Homecoming “I will represent the school with campus community. Feedback on king and queen on Sept. 28. positivity and supporting MSUM,” the revised models will be accepted Furth was nominated by Furth said. until Oct. 24. The task force is women’s rugby, and Van Den Eykel Van Den Eykel said he would to make final recommendations was nominated by housing and represent the school by having as to President Edna Szymanski by residential life. much Dragon spirit as he can and Nov. 1. The royals raised donations at helping others. “I highly doubt the final each Homecoming event. The At coronation the crowd seemed model will resemble any models proceeds are going toward Habit for pleased. There wasn’t a dull presented. They are meant to start a Humanity to help build houses in moment. At one point the crowd conversation,” Dean of University Fargo-Moorhead. was singing and dancing to the 90’s College Denise Gorsline said. Each member of the royal court hit “Genie in a Bottle.” Concurrently developing a was nominated to represent a student Both king and queen seemed strategic task force that will organization, and each organization surprised with their wins and meet to provide a strategic plan donated $15 per nominee. thanked Hannah Savoy and Mara for the university, the final model Nominees included: Sara Fritz, Wessel, homecoming announcers will reflect this academic change. Jason Margerum and Kyle Schulte, and coordinators. Students will be consulted before First Year Programs and Dragon Savoy, co-coordinator, said this any final changes are made. Mentors; Billie Rae Henkemeyer year had best MSUM school sprirt. “We will present the final model and Karissa Kjos, Dragon “They’re different pairs. Abby is to the Student Senate in an open Entertainment Group; Mike Lauer involved doing stuff with education forum event,” Gorsline said. and Tyler Brody, Dragon football; and is also captain of the women’s Students are always encouraged Clayton Foster, track & field and rugby team. Brandon is an RA on to provide feedback to faculty and cross country and Wendy Toops, campus. He is super involved with administrative members about their Knits for Kids. choir,” Savoy said. education experience at MSUM. This year’s theme was “Dragons Savoy said this year was Students can check the Academic Through the Decades,” and events different. The committee received Affairs website or Provost included Homecoming traditions: 40 nominations. Blackhurst’s blog for updates on the ice cream, powder-puff football, “It’s not a popularity vote, you realignment. hypnotist Fredrick Winters, the really get to see people who will TAYLOR PARKER • [email protected] Final changes to the academic Johnny Holm Band, 5K walk/run, represent MSUM well,” Savoy Abby Furth (left) and Brandon Van Den Eykel were named Homecoming queen structure should be in place by fall Homecoming parade, tailgating, said. and king respectively during coronation Friday night. 2014.

APP, FROM FRONT CREATIVITY, FROM FRONT MAP WORKS, FROM FRONT Using the car icon will send your said that the app does not work other highlights of the day. chance to win various floor circle a message reading “Come properly if you do not have six One of the exhibitions, prizes. and get me. I need help getting trusted individuals to put into Graffiti 101: The Foundation Even though the prizes may home safely” and will send a map the circle. Peterson advises of Street Art, was curated be enough for students to take with your GPS coordinates. The to use local numbers such as in hopes to shed light on a the survey, MAP-Works main phone icon will send your circle public safety or the public law “misunderstood” art and goal is to help students who are a message that reads “Call and enforcement. Yet other reviewers connect with young people. having trouble in any part of life. pretend you need me. I need an advised that the same contact can “Graffiti is something that’s “We have the resources here interruption.” The chat message be used twice in that situation. not considered art around here, to help students. We’re not icon will send a message saying The other winner of the “Apps but in other communities in the going to hound them or come “I’m looking up information Against Violence Challenge” is world it is,” Jacinta Macheel, knocking on their door, but we about healthy relationships and an app called OnWatch, which the exhibition curator, will try and help guide them. respect. Just letting you know.” functions similarly to Circle of said. “I feel it is the most It’s ultimately up to the student and will link the user to websites 6, both of which are free to misunderstood but brilliant if they want the help,” Gorsline with information about healthy download. form of contemporary art, and said. relationships. OnWatch includes nine it is definitely a vehicle to get Freshmen students can take There is a fourth emergency icons that offer to send similar kids back into art.” the survey online and the prizes icon that will help the user messages. The app offers a The Plains Art Museum and Denise Gorsline will be given out daily until contact pre-programmed hotline free “2-tap” connection to 911, Center for Creativity is open Oct. 9. numbers or a local hotline or but other services, such as the Monday through emergency number of the users “watch my back,” “emergency Friday, 11 a.m. to choice. friends” and “I’m home” buttons 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 “I really think its a great app require a paid subscription. a.m. to 5 p.m. and for anybody who chooses to use More information about the Sunday, noon to it,” Peterson said. “It’s a good apps can be found at circleof6app. 5 p.m. Public art safety method for everyone.” com and onwatchoncampus. classes for adults, Peterson said the wellness com. youth and children educators have already been Information on assault, abuse will be offered promoting the app through events or any other problem can be throughout the year. like “Take Back The Night” and found by visiting or calling through the monthly publication Hendrix Health at 218.477. 2211. “The Flush” posted on the back of bathroom stall doors around campus. “As soon as one of my wellness educators heard about it, she put it on her phone,” Peterson said. “We think it is a great tool.” Reviewers of the app on the Android app site have