September 8, 2011 Inside this edition: Minot State University Printing policy - Page 2 Minot, N.D. 58701 Movies and music - Page 4 Volume 93 , Number 1 Flashback - Page 7 www.minotstateu.edu/redgreen Red &Green Home football - Page 9 Residence Life helps set-up tourney
Cassie Neuharth participate in the event. Students Staff Writer will load up the buses at MSU at Minot State University and 11:30 a.m. and arrive at the Peace Brandon University, Manitoba, Gardens at 2 p.m. The tournament will compete in a first-ever, just- begins at 3 p.m. The tournament for-fun dodgeball tournament at will provide supper for all stu - the International Peace Gardens dents at 4 p.m., and then they will Sept. 18. head back to Minot. Participants This summer, Heather Smith, will receive a T-shirt for their uni - Minot State University residence versity, red for MSU and blue for life coordinator, and David BU. Rowland, Brandon University A fun aspect of this event is dean of students, discussed team - that MSU President David Fuller ing up to break a Guinness world and BU President Deborah Poff record for the largest tug-of war will attend the tournament, with a competition. After learning that challenge in place. Each president the contest was too big to tackle, has agreed to wear the winning the pair came up with the dodge - school’s T-shirt. So, if MSU takes ball idea. the crown, Poff will wear the MSU "It is going to be really neat for shirt for the rest of the evening. students to be at the 49th parallel Smith asked Leon Perzinski, and for students to bring the spir - Student Center director, to help it and energy ready for out with this event to coincide Photo by Max Patzner Homecoming Week," Smith said. with Homecoming Week. The pair Flood waters come up to the dike on the west side of Model Hall. Only minor flood Organizers set a limit of 85 stu - traveled north to meet with the damage occurred to the basements of some MSU facilities. dents from the two universities to See Dodgeball — Page 8 MSU faces flood, wins
Mara Hintz tens of millions of dollars in the valley, single dorm rooms Comm 281 damages and recovery. have been converted into dou - With flood waters down and Grants from FEMA and the ble rooms and double rooms the Minot State University cam - state of North Dakota will cover into triple. Additionally, 10 self- pus up and running, all is back 97 percent of the cost for the contained 10-person apartments to normal. Sort of. dike. Officials slowed construc - and eight efficiency units are The dike, or “Beaver Dam” tion projects on campus to cover going up near the Gordon B. as it came to be called, protected the cost until reimbursement Olson Library. Initially, efficien - the Minot State campus from arrives. cy units will house displaced water that would have reached Despite the dike, enrollment faculty and staff and later will to the third step of Old Main, at Minot State appears to be become student housing. flooding the south side of cam - down from last year, although Evacuees stayed at the Dome pus, including most dormito - the official numbers will not be for up to five weeks, with num - ries, and leaving only four available until the third week of bers reaching just shy of 200. buildings flood-free. classes, Kluck informed the Red Also, 600 National Guard mem - Only Model, Crane, and & Green. When the University bers, between 500-600 Red McCulloch Halls and Lura of North Dakota in Grand Forks Cross volunteers, 100 truck Manor sustained minor base - flooded in 1997, its enrollment drivers and a handful of public Photo by Max Patzner ment damage. According to dropped 10 percent. Kluck esti - health officers lived on campus. Jenna Skeldum, Kenna Davidson and Daniel Johnson per - Roger Kluck, assistant vice pres - mates any drop in enrollment at With students back on cam - form in “Donʼt Dress for Dinner.” Admission to the play was ident of facilities management MSU will be less significant. pus and a few adjustments, all is by free-will offering, with $4,200 given. The troupe donated at MSU, the $80,000 price tag for To accommodate students normal at Minot State. A new, $1,400 each to the “Letʼs Rebuild Minot” fund, Western the dike was worth avoiding who had living arrangements in thankful normal. Plains Childrenʼs Choir and Minot Public Schools. Page 2 – September 8, 2011 News Red & Green News in brief
effect baseball has had on Campus printing policy American culture. Flood forums each for fall semester Four Brown Bag Book Talks will Tuesday Black-and-white printing is be held this semester. The talks are Flood forums will be held in available for students from any open to all. Participants are encour - Aleshire Theater in Hartnett Hall of the campus computer labs aged to bring a sack lunch. every Tuesday until Oct. 4, from 8 and kiosks. Color printing is to 9 a.m. available from Old Main 108 MSU President David Fuller and third floor of Old Main. MSU Summer Theatre and Rob Anderson, special assis - Pick up color copies in Old season wraps up tant to the president, will discuss Main 108. On Aug. 27, the Minot State flood recovery issues. Students need to enter their University Summer Theatre con - user ID and password (student cluded its 46th season with “Don’t ID number) to release print jobs. Dress for Dinner,”a farce by Telethon to be hosted in Each student receives a 500- French playwright Marc Nelson Hall page free print quota each Camoletti. The play was directed The “Bring Back the Magic” semester. For print jobs over by Paula Lindekugel-Willis, flood recovery telethon will be the 500-sheet quota, student Division of Humanities. held from 7 p.m. to midnight on Monday, Sept. 12, in Anne Nicole Photo by Amber Penrose accounts will be charged 1 cent The performance had been Nelson Hall. Sponsored by the A room in Lura Manor, shown before move-in day, is fitted for black-and-white pages and originally scheduled for July but 5 cents for color pages. had been moved due to flooding Minot Area Recovery Fund, the to accomodate three students. Due to the housing crunch in Minot. telethon will air on television, in Minot, rooms in residence halls faced double and triple cable, and radio in North Dakota, occupancy TRiO becomes POWER South Dakota and Minnesota. TRiO Student Support CSO meeting today The goal of the event is to raise Services has been renamed the Today, the Student $1 million for flood recovery. Residence halls face POWER Center. The POWER Government Association will During the telethon, donations Center is supported by a TRiO hold its first CSO (Clubs and can be made by calling 1-855-GO grant from the U.S. Student Organizations) meeting at MINOT (1-855-466-4668). space crunch Department of Education. It 12:30 p.m. in the Westlie Room, Additionally, $10 donations can provides mentoring, tutoring, third floor of the Student Center. be made by texting “Minot” to Devon Flowers built units, will be set up and and other services to eligible All student organizations seeking 85944. Online donations can be Comm 281 called University Heights. students. funding from Student Government made at minotrecovery.com Due to lack of housing in Construction continues on For more information, visit must attend this meeting. Minot, many Minot State Beaver Ridge Plaza, across www.minotstateu.edu/power University students have a third Broadway from campus. or contact Lynn Redden, party in their residence this “It’s a building being built by POWER program assistant at semester. Crane and Lura Manor investors,” Eriksmoen said. 701-858-4047 or Halls have added one extra bed to “They’re leasing the land from the [email protected]. each suite. University Foundation.” Lisa Eriksmoen, student hous - The main level will contain ing adviser, explained that the retail space, a couple of restau - Brown Bag Book Talks Brown Bag school purchased 10, 10-person, rants and more. The three top return Sept. 14 The Brown Bag Book Talks Olympic-style units and is setting floors will be apartments, com - RDON B. Book Talk these up on the west edge of cam - plete with stainless steel appli - will return Sept. 14, in the GO pus, near the library. Currently, ances, washers and dryers and lower level of the Gordon B. OLSON Featuring four of these units are in place, granite countertops. Olson library. The talk will LIBRARY with the rest coming over the next “The university worked with begin at noon and should last Stewart Kelly, couple of weeks. Once finished, those investors, and we referred for about an hour. Philosophy the residents who tripled up will students to the fourth floor, the Stewart Kelly, Division of n Bag move into the units. top floor,” Eriksmoen said. “I Social Science, will discuss the Brow discussing the book “We just tripled those rooms believe that the majority of the book "Summer of '49" by Book Talks “Summer of ʼ49” because we didn’t have those building is actually students and Pulitzer Prize-winning author units here yet, and it’s only for the staff.” David Halberstam. Detailing by David Halberstam short time, Eriksmoen said. Eriksmoen said university offi - the battle between the Boston “We’re hoping it stays like this for cials are trying to accommodate Red Sox and the New York Wednesday, Sept. 14 only a few weeks at most.” everyone, and they are happy that Yankees for dominance of the 12 –12:45 p.m., Olson Library, lower level South of Campus Heights, the students are willing to work American league, "Summer of You do not need to read the book in order to attend. Feel free to eight efficiency apartments, pre- with them. '49" takes an exciting, compre - bring your lunch. All students, faculty and staff are invited. hensive look at the lasting Red & Green News Page 3 - September 8, 2011 Changes take place in MSU parking TTuueessddaayy
Bryce Berginski looking into raising funds for it. Short-term repairs have been Assistant Editor Construction could be completed made to the Dome lot, but more For students at Minot State and the apartments made avail - will have to be made in the long University, parking has always able for students before school term. Spaces reserved for contrac - been an issue. As this school year starts next year. tors working on the Wellness begins, changes have taken place During flood-fighting efforts, Center may soon open up for stu - BBrreeaadd && CCoonversatiioonn in that situation. dikes built by the university and dents. Many factors have changed the the Minot community went “We’ve been scrambling to number of parking spaces at around the campus, taking up make sure our students are taken MSU, among them construction some of the parking lots, includ - care of,” Kluck said. “It’s been dif - Come and enjoy a warm cup of soup and stay for great conversation. and repair efforts, student hous - ing the unreserved lot west of ficult to find spots for our com - ing and this past summer’s flood Model and the lot in the vicinity muter students.” fight. of Cook Hall, Lura Manor and In addition to putting recycled Free soup lunch for MSU students The overload of students in the McCulloch Hall. While the former asphalt in some lots for ease of Every Tuesday residence halls has filled parking was fine after the dike was maintenance, officials are looking lots to capacity. Some of those stu - moved, the latter took on damage, at other avenues to ease the park - 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (3rd floor, Student Center) dents will move to the modular but construction crews repaired it ing situation. One is the possibili - Native American Cultural Center housing units. Some students in prior to freshmen move-in day. ty of a shuttle service for those SPONSORED BY LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY the halls were formerly commut - Crews used the former as a stag - parked north of the Dome. They A Lutheran ministry on campus, not just a ministry to Lutherans Kari Williamson, 839-3949, [email protected] ing students who indicated their ing ground for the modular hous - will need student input on that homes were lost due to flooding. ing units. idea. According to Roger Kluck, The parking lot at Campus “I appreciate the patience from assistant vice president of facili - Heights also took on damage our students,” Kluck said. “I ties management, the possibility from activity. Workers will repair know this has been a rough time The world is waiting ... exists of another apartment com - that lot after they place another for a lot of folks. Parking is diffi - plex being built west of campus, set of modular housing units cult, but we’re moving as quick as where will you go? across from 8th Street. Alumni are there. possible.”
UK France Wednesday Night Alive! Australia Ireland Norway China Wednesday Nights Peru Spain Crane Hall Classroom 9 to 10 p.m. (worship and Bible study) STUDY ABROAD FAIR Thursday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Lutheran Campus Ministry Student Center Atrium A Lutheran ministry on campus, not just a ministry to Lutherans Come learn about the study abroad options Kari Williamson • 833-2221 • [email protected] at Minot State University! www.minotstateu.edu/international Page 4 – September 8, 2011 Opinion Red & Green R&G Opinion This editorial may not necessarily reflect the views of MSU R&G at the movies We grade this summerʼs blockbusters
Re9m/11e. mIt’sb setrarningeg h otwh athtis ftaertme hfuasl edntaeryed er-in-law to be is missing. twice. How about you, dreams of serving his coun - our vocabulary. We’ve taken an unprecedented They then spend the whole moviegoers? Not very “clas - try. After many rejections tragedy and reduced it to a date, and then the movie trying to put the sic.” due to his small size, he final - date to a single number. pieces back together from the (2/5 Beavers) ly finds his way into a secret “9/11 changed everything.” That phrase has Brandyn Hansen mysterious night and find “Captain America: The super-solider program and the missing person in time voila! Captain America is been rehashed and reused so many times that it Columnist First Avenger” has almost lost its meaning. It simply doesn’t “The Hangover Part II” for the wedding. There’s Finally the red, white and born. This film gives a great Here we go again in another convey the lasting pain and hardship that day only one problem, it seems blue superhero has hit the back-story to one of Marvels’ crazy adventure with Phil, Stu and forced on our world. too familiar… big screen. With the anticipa - greatest super heroes. From Alan. This time, the guys are head - That day is now 10 years ago, but no matter Isn’t this the “Hangover tion building for “The learning to adapt to his new ing over to Thailand for Stu’s how much time passes, the events of Sept. 11, Part 1” in a foreign country? Avengers” next summer, we superhero body to his epic wedding when, two days before 2001, will have indelibly changed the fiber of I myself was a big fan of the are finally introduced to the battles with the evil villain the big day, they decide to go out our society. No matter how much time passes, it first movie’s work and found First Avenger, Captain Red Skull, Captain America for a crazy night on the town, only is critical we do not forget. We will, and must it to be one of the funniest America. The story takes us is a fun summer movie all to wake up the next day not able always, remember what happened and the films in recent memory. back to WWII, where we around. to remember the events of the loved ones that the attacks took away from us. However, I do not appreciate meet a young frail Steve (4/5 Beavers) night before and, oh, Stu’s broth - paying to see the same movie On Sept. 11, our community lost one of its Rodgers, a patriot who See Blockbusters — Page 5 own, Ann Nicole Nelson. Ann was a remark - able individual. She lived her life with an extraordinary joy and purpose, determined to make each day count. As an elementary student, Ann Nelson and her mother, Jenette Nelson, lived on our campus R&G on music for a time – Jenette Nelson working toward her This summerʼs Top 10 songs on iTunes master’s degree and Ann Nelson attending Campus School. During this time, she discov - and “boats of unfamiliarity” culture around us over a heartfelt “Someone Like ered her love for learning. Even after graduating have to do with music, one great span of years. You” that comes back to take and beginning her professional life, Ann would might ask? In all reality, In the period of the past the No. 1 position. After five never stop seeking new knowledge or experi - music has little to do with few months, many artists months of being released, ences. A rising star in the financial world, she Ward Lamon actual covalently bonded have released new singles she is still taking firm control was working as a bond broker in the World Columnist hydrogen and oxygen atoms. and albums. To be honest, of the charts. Trade Center at the time of the attacks. Here ends the third week of As to the scene of unfamiliar- there was actually an artist Speaking of the number 5, Our own beautiful Ann Nicole Nelson Hall classes at Minot State University, ness mentioned above, or two I hadn’t even heard Maroon 5 currently occupies in Old Main was completed thanks to a gener - and with many new classes come though, there exists one com - of when I took a look at the the third spot with “Moves ous donation from Ann’s family and was named many new faces as well. While the mon element that students iTunes “Top Ten” list. Foster Like Jagger. This song held in her memory. As a place of light, of sharing joy campus may still seem to be a from all over and of all ages The People and Gym Class the No. 1 position for a num - and art, it is a wonderfully fitting tribute to massive sea of buildings, all of us can relate to no matter what: Heroes seem to have come ber of weeks but was just Ann’s life and how she saw the world. are in the same general boat of music. Whether music hap - from nowhere with their recently dethroned. The next time you pass in front of Nelson unfamiliarity with the numerous pens to be your declared hits “Pumped Up Kicks” Big pop artists Lady Gaga Hall, please pause and look at the display cases different changes that any given major, or just a major part of and “Stereo Hearts,” respec - and Rihanna revisit the “Top that tell Ann Nelson’s story. Take a moment to new semester brings about with your lifestyle, it is not diffi - tively. Ten”, both having been there honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, to remem - its arrival. cult to see how music has Despite this newfound at least once before. ber Ann Nelson and to celebrate life. What do “seas of buildings” become a large part of the talent, though, it is Adele’s See Top 10 — Page 5
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Letter to the Editor Show me your papers one who had the appearance I challenge anyone to drive going to take before we are in This is an exciting time to be a of an illegal immigrant is now down Broadway after dark the same situation as the student at Minot State University. hitting closer to home. and not witness a Border southern states trying to deal Just last year, our campus under - The catastrophic Mouse Patrol officer with someone with drug cartels and serious went enormous changes, including River Flood of 2011 has pulled over. Should the organized crime? Perhaps the our move to NCAA and the comple - brought with it more than Border Patrol be able to pro - time has come that North tion of beautiful Swain Hall. More broken homes, strained lives file? Dakota spent a little more time amazing changes are happening this Brett Olson and a sense of urgency to We’ve all heard stories of on background checks before year, so I’d just like to say, “Welcome Columnist right the situation. It has the crime that has taken over letting criminals into our state, back,” because this year will be “Show me your papers.” brought dangerous, would-be our city. It’s hard to know a state that is the home to incredible. Yes, the catchphrase of the “helpers” into our quaint city which are credible. There are hardworking, honest and dis - Next week will be elections for Nazi Party has become some - that has dealt with enough stories of rape, gang violence aster-stricken individuals. five openings in student govern - thing of a necessity in the hardship in the past months. and looting. Women are being Ultimately, should our law ment. Elections will be held Sept. 13 United States today. What These flood clean-up crews told to carry pepper spray or, enforcement have the power and 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside began last year in Arizona with have the Border Patrol con - even better, Wasp Killer. to stop suspicious individuals the Beaver Dam. Seats up for elec - the passing of a law allowing stantly monitoring the streets This isn’t the Minot we based on their appearance tion are two freshmen, two off-cam - law enforcement to stop any - of Minot. grew up in. How much is it only? pus and one graduate senator. Next, the dining center. I’m hop - ing that it’s done by today, but if it isn’t, then it will be finished this ... Blockbusters No. Artist – Song Title; Release Date. month. About two years ago, stu - ... Top 10 continued from page 4 continued from page 4 1. Adele – “Someone Like You”; Feb. 22. dents started wanting some fresher 2. Foster The People – “Pumped Up Kicks”; food choices on campus. That led to “Cowboys and Aliens” LMFAO with their single “Party Rock May 23. our hiring of Sodexo and, eventually, The Old West collides with Anthem” is still on the list, but dangling ever so 3. Maroon 5 – “Moves Like Jagger”; July 12. to the incredible remodel that we’ll modern science fiction in this closely at the bottom rung of the “Top Ten” lad - 4. Lady Gaga – “Yoü and I”; May 23. get to enjoy. blockbuster, starring Daniel der, so to speak. 5. Lil Wayne – “Mirror” (featuring Bruno Our Wellness Center is so crazy Craig and Harrison Ford, a great Another surprising song in the “Top Ten” is Mars); August 29. great. It has a rock wall. I don’t think recipe for any summer movie. Cobra Starship’s song, “You Make Me Feel …,” 6. Cobra Starship – “You Make Me Feel …” I need to say any more. The plans for We start off with Craig’s featuring Sabi along with them. (featuring Sabi); May 10. the rock wall are incredible, as are unknown character waking up Beyonce is also back. Having pushed the 7. Rihanna – “Cheers (Drink To That)”; August the plans for the rest of the Wellness in the desert with no recollection song “Run The World (Girls)” into a strong spot 2. Center. We all see it going up next to of who he is or how he got there, earlier on, she raised yet another song off her 8. Beyonce – Love On Top; June 24. the Dome, and I can’t wait for it to be along with a strange-looking new album “4” onto the list. 9. Gym Class Heroes – “Stereo Hearts” (featur - finished. Right now, we’re hoping to bracelet on his wrist. He strolls Finally, with the vocal assistance of Bruno ing Adam Levine); June 14. open it up to students in April. I into the nearest town just in time Mars on the song’s hook, Lil Wayne’s single 10 . LMFAO – “Party Rock Anthem”; June 21. want to see you all at that ribbon- for an alien attack, where the “Mirror” has taken a strong 5th spot. As of just Lyrical themes and concepts expressed in cutting ceremony. people of the town are being a week or two ago, he had put out two other these songs do not necessarily depict the We’re taking a lot of steps for - abducted. He then partners up list-occupying singles from his fourth install - views of the Red & Green staff. Songs and ward on campus that we can be real - with the local cattle baron, ment of the “Tha Carter” series, which dates all corresponding lyrics are to be read and/or ly thankful for. But let’s not forget Dollarhyde (Ford), to retrieve the way back to ‘04 with the original “Tha listened to at the reader’s discretion. Songs the steps backward that the flood them. Carter” album. After being temporarily pushed chosen in this article, specifically, were mere - caused in our community this sum - All in all, a fun summer back on its release date, “Tha Carter IV” was ly chosen based upon their current standings mer. I’d like to close by challenging movie that brings one back to finally released on August 30. in the iTunes “Top Charts” and kept in their you to step out and volunteer a little the simplicity of being a child. The following songs compose today’s Top original versions to correctly convey that of your time to someone in need Most have criticized this film, 10 songs on iTunes’ “Top Charts”: which the artist(s) originally intended. within the community. The easiest saying it’s “just a little too far - way to find out how is to sign up fetched.” Well, to that I say, with Lutheran Campus Ministry to maybe you should read the title volunteer on Sept. 25. Come to the of the movie before laying down RED & GREEN HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR SGA office, and we’ll point you in your hard-earned money. I the right direction. enjoyed it thoroughly. (4/5 Again, welcome to what will be Beavers) an incredible, landmark year for Honorable mentions: Minot State University. You’re here “Pirates of The Caribbean: at the right time. On Stranger Tides” (3/5 Sports Writer Max Buchholz Beavers), “Transformers 3” (2/5 Get PAID writing for the student newspaper. 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Cassie Neuharth their personal, international at MSU Libby Claerbout said. “I Staff Writer experience and immersion,” think people will be surprised to Students can learn all they Bethany Stai, MSU's global edu - learn about how diverse educa - need to know about studying cation coordinator, said. tion-abroad programs have abroad during the first Study Some of the providers attend - become.” Abroad Fair hosted by the Minot ing the fair include AustraLearn MSU students who have par - State University Office of (GlobaLinks), American Institute ticipated in study-abroad pro - International Programs. Slated for Foreign Study, International grams in the recent past will be for Sept. 15, the event runs from Studies Abroad, Institute for available throughout the event to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Study Abroad-Butler and answer any questions for inter - Center Atrium. Semester at Sea. MSU faculty ested students and to lend their The fair’s purpose is to show - who have led tours in the past personal insight, knowledge and case representatives from MSU's will present information on the stories. study-abroad partners and affili - International Student Exchange “It will be a great opportunity ate organizations and promote Program and MSU partner insti - for MSU students and faculty to the programs for all interested tutions. learn more about study abroad,” students. “The study-abroad fair will Claerbout said. “It’s an opportunity for stu - give us a chance to showcase the For more information on the dents to casually inquire about many different options students study-abroad fair, contact Stai at these developmental opportuni - have to go abroad through Minot [email protected] or ties that will certainly enhance State University,” Director of the 858-4645. their university years through Office of International Programs Photo by Anthony Anderson Construction continues in the Beaver Creek Cafe to meet “There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.” the mid-September deadline. Due to flooding in July, there - Robert Louis Stevenson were delays in material shipments. Beaver Creek faces delays Amy Olson options: a pizza station, a deli and MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY Comm 281 a sauté exhibition area that will Nutritionists say a healthy diet offer meals like fajitas and stir-fry. fuels college students’ energy Choices will change each week. tanks, and breakfast is the most The flood in mid-July delayed Day of Service and important meal of the day. Minot construction on the cafe. Material State University students typical - shipments were backed up. Crews ly turn to the Beaver Creek Cafe were unable to get the necessary Remembrance Program for their dietary needs, but crews supplies to the university to com - are currently remodeling the cafe. plete the remodel. The Red & Green spoke with Now that all materials have Carlos Soza to determine a con - arrived, workers are installing struction-completion date, what countertops, ovens and heating changes to expect and what and cooling equipment. Friday, Sept. 9, 9:30 a.m. delayed the construction. Soza is Completion is set for mid- the general manager of Sodexo, September. Until that time, stu - Twin Evergreens south of Memorial Hall the company in charge of Minot dents can eat at Buckshot’s on the State University's food service. first floor of the Student Center. Please join MSU students, faculty and staff at this time to Sodexo is remodeling the “Students should dine before Beaver Creek Cafe to include a 11:30 a.m. or after 1 p.m. if they learn about the Center for Engaged Teaching and Learningʼs renovated kitchen with new would like to avoid the lunch “Day of Service.” The program will honor the memory of equipment, a brand new dish - rush,” Soza said. “I hope the stu - washer system, a larger seating dents will have patience with us those who perished, including Ann Nicole Nelson, and salute area and more food choices for the until the remodel is done and look those who answered the call of duty. Their courage university’s growing number of forward to all that we have to students. The $1.3 million remod - offer.” and their sacrifice will never be forgotten. eled cafe will include new food Red & Green News Page 7 - September 8, 2011 Red & Green Wellness Center construction on schedule
Jamie Council harder wood for rollerblading Going Back in Comm 281 and roller hockey. The basement MSU History Flashback The Minot State University of the gym will be complete with Wellness Center’s construction a weight room. is on schedule for completion The new Wellness Center will This article was published on Student Union? To the students are the offices of Red & Green, the March or April of 2012. only be available to students. May 1, 1963 (Volume 42, Number here at MSTC, the Union serves college newspaper; Beaver, the A three-story climbing wall is “Students are going to be 10). The Game Room was where the as a central meeting place for all yearbook, and a Barber Shop, the pinnacle of the new fitness paying for it, so it’s their build - International Students Office was campus social events, and pro - with a full-time barber. center. Other features include ing,” Assistant VP for MSU’s (now a part of the cafeteria, or vides a place to eat and to make On the top floor of the build - aerobic areas all around the Facility Management Roger Beaver Creek Cafe). The Ballroom purchases of various everyday ing is a Game Room, Conference gym, including in the skywalk Kluck said. became the Beaver Dam, and the needs. Room, Lounge, Ballroom, and connecting to Swain Hall, and Students can watch a 24/7 Canteen, later known as the “Snack In the Canteen, the student the Student Union Director’s two gyms. One will be a regular live construction feed from the Bar,” is now Buckshot’s. Though the finds that one can eat a well-bal - office. gym specifically for basketball, Public Information Office on article doesn’t mention it, the third anced noon meal for a nominal The Conference Room is used and the second will be made of a www.minotstateu.edu/faculty. floor of the Student Center, where fee, and at any other time during as a meeting place for smaller the Native American Culture Center the day one can come in for lunch groups that need privacy and is now, was also a large, open lounge or just sit an visit with friends complete quiet. In the Lounge is area for students. over a cup of coffee. The Canteen approximately $7,000 worth of seats approximately 300 people. Danish Modern furniture and a It is open to the students from 8- baby grand piano. The Ballroom Donʼt Forget Union 10 in the evening, as well as dur - that adjoins the Lounge is used Visit ing the day. for dancing and as a meeting The Student Union staff would The Bookstore provides the area. like to extend a welcome to all students with textbooks, paper - An important fact regarding guests on Senior Day, and to backs, school supplies, drug sun - the Student Union that should be those who visit our campus at dries and other items. It is open kept in mind is that it is complete - any other time. from 6:30-10 each evening as well ly financed by students attending Many of you may ask yourself as 8 to 5 p.m. daily. MSTC. just what is the purpose of the Also located on the lower floor
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... Dodgeball International Film Series continued from page 1 director of the International Peace Gardens to complete the plans and find the perfect spot for the tournament. starts with ‘Happiness’ "This is an opportunity for stu - dents who have never been to the International Peace Gardens to walk around them and also participate in Anthony Anderson granted in the States. In the dodgeball game," Perzinski said. Editor Africa, there are many peo - Participating MSU students should The Minot State ple living on the edge, with bring a passport, although this is not a University International Film literally no resources to requirement. International students series will return this semes - pull themselves up,” Sigel will need to take their SEVIS to get ter on Tuesday, Sept. 13, with said. About 20 percent of back into the United States. Sept. 15 is the film, “Waiting for the population of the deadline for applications. Happiness,” at 7:30 p.m. in Mauritania lives on $1.25 a Smith and Rowland hope to con - Aleshire Theater. Scott Sigel, day or less. tinue this event in coming years and MSU Spanish instructor, For more information even expand it. chose the theme and this about the MSU film series, Contact Smith at 858-3584, or stop film. contact Sigel at by the first floor of Dakota Hall with “Last year’s theme was 701.858.4265, o r any questions regarding the dodge - migration,” Sigel said. “I [email protected] ball tournament. decided we haven’t finished migrating yet, we’ll go with it again. Most people think of migrating as the same thing as emigrating, of leaving one place and moving to another. I like to think of it as a jour - ney.” Sigel said people can take many kinds of journeys — physical, spiritual, allegorical in terms of relationships with others. The films in the series reflect this. “Waiting for Happiness” is a 2002 drama produced in Mauritania, a sub-Saharan nation in Western Africa. Sigel has long held a spe - cial interest in Africa and travels there regularly. “Africa for me is a very chal - lenging experience on all lev - els,” he said. “I think it has something very important to teach us.” The film, which is in French and Arabic, (the pri - mary languages of Mauritania) with English subtitles, deals with themes ranging from hope and community to poverty, human dignity and the clashes between Westernization and tradi - tional African culture. “We take so much for Solution on page 10 Red & Green Sports Page 9 - September 8, 2011
Submitted photos LEFT: Quarterback Bryce Jorgenson (No. 4) gets ready to throw a pass. Jorgenson, a third-string red-shirt, changed the game for the Beavers, Submitted photo managing 23 of 27 for 301 passing yards. The Beavers scored 31 points. Minot Stateʼs defensive line readies for action during Saturdayʼs game at Herb Parker Stadium. The defensive line played well in the first quarter. RIGHT: MSU student Tara Kuntz poses with Hollywood A-list star and former MSU quarterback Josh Duhamel. During Saturdayʼs game, Duhamel handled the coin toss. Beavers play hard at home
Anthony Anderson their own territory twice in the away with the battle scars to with a possible concussion and A&M-Kingsville Javelinas in Editor first quarter. prove it. Three players came out defensive back Chris Compton, Kingsville, Texas, Saturday. Their The Minot State Beavers hosted The score was still 0-0 with six of the game with injuries and who had to be removed by ambu - next home game will be Sept. 24, Concordia University-St Paul at minutes remaining in the first, were unable to finish — center lance in the third quarter after a against the University of Sioux Herb Parker Stadium Saturday, when MSU freshman quarterback Sergio Magana, with a sprained particularly hard hit. Falls for Homecoming. Game time their first of three home games C.J. Evans threw an interception to ankle; linebacker Brian Sorensen, MSU next faces the Texas is 1:30 p.m. this season. Taylor Selby, who delivered it 12 The Beavers won the coin toss yards for the first score of the game. and deferred. Josh Duhamel, for - Later on, Bryce Jorgenson a mer MSU quarterback and Minot third-string, red-shirt freshman, native best known for his roles in replaced Evans. Under Jorgenson, the “Transformers” films handled the tide began to turn in favor of the toss. MSU. Jorgenson managed 23 of 27 Unable to find their offensive for 301 yards passing. Gaining groove until late in the game, the momentum as the game went on, Beavers fell to the Golden Bears, the Beavers ended the game far For Students $10 46-31. Despite coming back in the better than they began, but their second half, Minot State couldn't effort was still not enough to Now Available make up for the initial offensive make up for the slow start. Call 858-3371 for appointment. shortcomings. The loss carries painful The defensive line fared much echoes from the Beavers’ season- For Faculty & Staff $20 better than the offense on opening defeat at Bemidji, where Beginning Sept. 19 Saturday, holding its own against they failed to find an offensive Call 858-3371 beginning Sept. 19 for appointment . the Golden Bears. It kept the game rhythm, turning the ball over six at a stalemate for much of the first times and eventually losing the quarter. However, the Beavers’ game, 27-0. offense couldn't find its stride as Despite coming up short, the MSU STUDENT HEALTH CENTER, LURA MANOR, SOUTH ENTRANCE quickly, finding itself trapped in Beavers played hard and came ELEVATOR ACCESS AVAILABLE AT NORTHWEST DOOR Page 10 – September 8, 2011 Red & Green Page 10 – September 8, 2011 NNewsews Red & Green SStudenttudent G Governmentovernment A Associationssociation m minutesinutes
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