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This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections at UND Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The akD ota Student by an authorized administrator of UND Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Volume 131 | Issue 40 Friday March 14, 2014 THEDAKOTASTUDENT Reaching the students, faculty and staff of the University of North Dakota since 1888 | www.dakotastudent.com Wilkerson renovations revealed

A sketch of the proposed renovations to Wilkerson dining center that was recently released. Rendering courtesy of JLG Architects.

By Emmy Erbes Rosaasen and the rest of the committee said Rosaasen. “That will go through late The Dakota Student have solidified the function of every space summer when we start construction for the and the layout of all parts of the building. new addition.” Students eating in Wilkerson Hall may They are still deciding on furniture and inte- Construction will be completed in two have noticed a display of renovation blue- riors, such as colors, ceilings and lights. separate phases so that parts of the complex prints near the dining center enterance. While the committee does not have any can still be utilized by students. The designs are from the renovation new public informational meetings planned, The first phase will include a new addi- committee, which has made progress since it will be asking for students’ input on the in- tion, lower level and one-third of the upper the conceptual updates last October. terior sometime before the end of the semes- level. The other two-thirds of the upper level “The designs are very close to being fi- ter. The input is needed before construction will still be used for breakfast, lunch and nal, but not yet,” Director of Dining Servic- starts this summer. dinner while that takes place. When the first es Orlynn Rosaasen said. “We are at about “We will be closing Wilkerson at the end 50 percent progress with the design details.” of the spring semester to start demolition,” WILKERSON page 3 Flight school Activist visits campus contract renewed By Ashley Marquis The Dakota Student By Megan Hoffman Katsumi Hiraoka, Chairman of The Dakota Student Aviation Keiji Shibata, Satomi The UND Center for Hu- Omori of Academic Affairs and man Rights and Genocide An agreement between UND graduate and aviation Studies hosted a three day long Spring Visiting Fellow. UND and Tokai University in staff member Daisaku Noma. Federal prosecutor and hu- Japan to bring Japanese aviation “It is a very great privilege man rights activist Melissa students to UND will continue for me to welcome visitors from Schraiban was one of the special for another four years. Tokai University,” Kelley said. guests that held presentations On Monday, UND Presi- “We are very, very proud of the and panels during the three days. dent Robert Kelley, Dean of relationship that has developed The theme for the events Aerospace Sciences Bruce Smith over many years between To- was Human Rights in Albania: and Executive Vice President kai University and the Odegard Global and Local. The events be- of the UND Aerospace Foun- School of Aerospace Sciences.” gan Monday with a panel titled dation Chuck Pineo welcomed “Corruption as a Violation of representatives from Tokai Uni- Human Rights.” Melissa Schrailbman, a human rights activist, versity to sign a new contract. FLIGHT page 6 speaks during her visit to UND. The representatives includ- Photo by Shae Bonifacio/The Dakota Student. ed Tokai’s Dean of Engineering SPEAKER page 6 2|DATEBOOK/WEATHER Friday March 14, 2014 DATEBOOK Wx THEDAKOTASTUDENT TODAY, MARCH 14, 2014 EDITORIAL BUSINESS REPORT Editor-in-Chief Sales and Marketing Coordinator Will Beaton > Melissa Bakke > 777-2678 EVENT Breakfast Chat Fridays, 9 TODAY [email protected] [email protected] a.m. to 11 a.m., Era Bell Thompson Opinion Editor Account Tech Multicultural Center. Bagels, juice, Sarah Greenlee > Brandon Wallace > 777-6154 [email protected] [email protected] coffee, coffee cake and breakfast Managing/News Editor Graphic Designers bars will be served. Larry Philbin > Jessie Flatt > [email protected] Leigha Janssen > Features Editor Advertising Representative Sam Wigness > Ember Willard > [email protected] [email protected] SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2014 HIGH 36| LOW -2 Sports Editor Office Assistant Elizabeth Erickson > Nate Schroeder > 777-2678 [email protected] Alumni Advisers Photo Editor Brandi Jewett > EVENT UND Baseball at Utah SATURDAY Chester Beltowski > Robb Jeffries > [email protected] Valley, 7 p.m., Orem Utah. UND Multimedia Editor Men’s Baseball team conference Marie Monson > game. [email protected]

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THEDAKOTASTUDENT Now hiring: — Multimedia Editor — Features Editor — News Reporters — Opinion Writers Apply online at: WWW.DAKOTASTUDENT.COM THEDAKOTASTUDENT NEWS| 3 WILKERSON FROM PAGE 1 phase is completed, a new dish room and three serving plat- forms will be available for use while the second phase is con- structed on the remaining two- thirds of the upper level. The committee is still deciding exactly how to run services during construction. “We are still finalizing everything, but, this summer, our services will be moved to Squires,” Rosaasen said. “Next fall, late- night and weekend services will probably be at Squires. This is to avoid troubles when there are power outages or other issues when we’re there constructing." Another factor subject to change with the project is the price. The committee has been given $29 million for the renovations, but it does not plan to use all of it. Rosaasen assures Blueprints for the Wilkerson dining center renovations. Photo Courtesy of JLG Architects. students the money is secured for the project and prices for carpet and chandeliers,” he said. space in the current facility, and variety of foods will be available it will be really cool,” Dickman meal plans will not have to in- “They need to renovate the look we will no longer have that,” she in the dining center: Brazilian said. “It seems like Wilkerson crease to cover the costs. because it is meant for an older said. churrasco BBQ grill, rotisserie, will be a mini-Union, which will Most students are eagerly generation. Also, everything is Many of the plans that were a large salad bar, international be great for students.” awaiting the renovations be- so spread out — they should simply ideas last fall are now food, pasta, home cooking and cause Wilkerson, built in 1969, close it up a little.” being finalized. There will be more. Existing services like mail is outdated. They hope to see Orlynn Rosaasen explained new additions to please stu- and to-go food will remain, but a more modern style similar to the new seating layout will elim- dents, including a coffee shop, will be revamped along with ev- Squires Dining Hall. inate wasted space, while still counseling offices, a stage and erything else. Emmy Erbes is a staff writer for The Dakota Student. “Wilkerson is boring. accommodating the amount of sound system for events, gam- “I think the upstairs area She can be reached at Squires is much more visually seats needed. ing stations and glass windows with a stage and glass windows [email protected] pleasing,” said UND freshman “There is a lot of wasted for natural light. A much wider for seeing outside sounds like Christian Feldmann, who lives in Brannon Hall within the Wilkerson Complex. Chance Dickman, a freshman who also lives in Brannon Hall, appreciates Wilkerson's convenient location near his SUBS SO dorm, but agrees that changes are needed. “When you walk in, it feels like you are in the 80s, with the FAS T YOU’LL FREAK!

FREAKY FAST DELIVERY! ©2011 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4 Friday March 14, 2014 COMMENTARY DSVIEW Vacation — Spring break can be just as rejuvenating whether spent sea-side or just down the street.

After a miserably cold winter, it is finally the time of year that people have been looking forward to since the first snowfall — spring break. Although lots of people probably already have their bags packed and are ready for a week of debauchery in a climate much closer to the equator, not everybody is lucky enough to get away and forget about school for a week. While some people are talking about how much they are looking forward to spring break, others have dentist appointments and taxes to enjoy. However, though you might not be going anywhere, there are still a lot of positives to focus on with a spring break spent in Grand Forks, which, for many, is also home. The weather right now is wonderful — probably some of the nicest weather we’ve seen in a while for this time of year. Although the Midwest has been known to play evil tricks on people this time of year, it seems as though the nice weather might last until at least the be- ginning of next week. Just remember this time last year it still seemed very much like the deep of winter. No matter how you look at it, it’s still a week away from school. Tired of school? Give yourself a week off Photo courtesy of Fantacine.com. without having to think about classes at all. Stressed out over tests and assignments? Take the opportunity to get ahead and work at a leisurely pace while making sure you get some much needed down time. Strapped for cash? Use the week to get some extra hours at work Hero shows need more super without having to simultaneously worry about the stress erything right, there was plenty it ers.” Instantly, these shows sound of classes and school. Michael did get right. more interesting than “Agents of A factor that should definitely be taken into con- sideration is the money it costs to go on spring break. It did a great job of making S.H.I.E.L.D.,” simply because Rauser Although sometimes there is nothing better than go- its characters feel powerful with- they are about superheroes. ing on vacation and blowing a good chunk of change The Dakota out feeling ridiculously overpow- “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” can’t without worrying about it, unfortunately the bill fol- ered. It also was able to showcase exactly get the big-name stars Student lows you home. impressive looking superpowers from the movies, but it could A well-planned week long spring break vacation can while still remaining inside a TV at least get the B-list ones that cost around $1,000 when you add up all of the expens- I love superheroes. I always show budget. haven’t been in the movies yet. es. While this may seem like a lot of money, it is even have. For quite some time when I Most importantly, it took For example, when the first more when you factor in the opportunity cost of going was younger, my career plans con- place in a world where superhe- trailer of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” on spring break. During a week without school, you sisted mostly of gaining super- roes existed, and it followed those hit, there actually was a superhe- could make up to $400 working at an average restau- powers and fighting crime. superheroes around. There were ro featured in the trailer. Many rant job. That adds up to $1,400 that you won’t have at Obviously, I am a big fan of people without superpowers in speculated that it was Luke Cage the end of a break that will be over before you know it. Whether you have the best week of your life TV shows about superheroes. this world, and they did have in- or another similar Marvel Comics planned, or you have absolutely no plans whatsoever, However, there is a right and a teresting stories, but the main fo- character. spring break should be an enjoyable time for you. It is wrong way to do a show about cus was on the superheroes. It turns out it was none of the much needed break we are fortunate enough to get superheroes. “Smallville” certainly wasn’t those — it was a brand new char- before the home stretch of school leads into what we’re Many live action TV shows a perfect show either, but it defi- acter made just for that show. all really looking forward to — summer. about superheroes keep falling to nitely had its moments. “Small- This was the first of many mis- the same failed assumption that ville” was best when it focused takes “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” the ‘normal’ people are more in- less on boring teenage drama and made. The next was deciding to teresting than the superheroes. more on superheroes teaming up make the main focus of the show Editorial Board What’s my problem with fo- to fight crime. S.H.I.E.L.D. agents themselves cusing on regular people instead The best episode of the whole rather than cramming in more su- Will Beaton Editor-in-Chief of superheroes? Take “Agents of show was an episode called “Jus- perheroes. Larry Philbin News Editor S.H.I.E.L.D.,” for example. Its tice,” in which Superman, The Of course, just making a show decision to focus exclusively on Flash, Green Arrow, Aquaman about superheroes doesn’t guaran- Sam Wigness Features Editor people without superpowers in a and Cyborg all teamed up to fight tee it will be good. “Alphas,” or Editorial Policy world where superheroes exist is Lex Luthor. Unfortunately, after the more recent “The Tomorrow like telling a story set in the world that episode, they pretty much People,” proved that. The Dakota Student is dedicated to the free exchange of of Sherlock Holmes entirely went back to their regular pat- However, when you have a ideas. Opinion columns and letters to the editor will not be edited for content reasons, except in cases of criminal or from the perspective of Inspector tern of excessive teenage drama world where superheroes exist, civil liability. The Dakota Student reserves the right to edit Lestrade. The story about Holmes occasionally mixed with bouts of and you decide instead to focus or reject columns or letters for various reasons. The ideas ex- is so much better. superheroism. The later seasons on the “normal” people of the pressed in columns and letters reflect the views of the writer The biggest challenge to were the closest thing to a live ac- and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the staff of world, almost ignoring the super- the Dakota Student. “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” besides tion Justice League TV show we’ll heroes entirely by relegating them perhaps its budget, is that all the ever get. to cameos and minor supporting Letter Policy big-name superheroes they could We can even see this in the up- roles, it definitely detracts from The Dakota Student encourages readers to express their get already have major franchises coming Marvel Comics TV shows the story. opinions on the editorial pages. Letters to the editor are published based on merit, general interest, timeliness and of their own with big-name actors planned for Netflix. There is a content. All letters must be limited to 250 words. that play them. group of TV shows about various > Letters may be mailed to 2901 University Ave. Stop 8385, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” Marvel Comics superheroes such Grand Forks, N.D. 58202-8385 or dropped off at room 8, Memorial Union. would be much better if it took as Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist Michael Rauser is a staff writer for > Letters must be typed and must include the author’s lessons from “Heroes.” I know and Jessica Jones. All of these will The Dakota Student. name, major or profession and telephone number. “Heroes” wasn’t the most loved culminate in a mini-series where He can be reached at > All letters will be edited to fit the allocated space. Writer show, but even if it didn’t get ev- they team up called “The Defend- [email protected] may be limited to one letter per month. THEDAKOTASTUDENT 5 Time well spent: Better than lots of it I’m very much a planner who Kjerstine has to have every move figured Trooien out in advance, so normally I’d be against this thinking. For me, not The Dakota thinking about the future is being irresponsible. But as I turned this Student conversation over in my mind, I realized that these women weren’t I get really anxious about the saying that the future should be amount of time I have. I’m not ignored, but that the present talking about hours in a day or should be valued. being too busy. I’m talking about This can be really hard some- something much scarier, much times. Every now and then, the deeper, than worrying about not present sucks. But it’s what we getting my homework done. have, and its the only thing we If I’m lucky, I’ve got about 80 have for certain. years left in my life. The Trooi- I realized the reason I was ens are known for living well into kept up at nights worrying about their 90s, even 100s, so it’s a pret- Image courtesy of Shout Me Loud. the time I had left, wasn’t because ty safe bet that I’ll follow suit. It whirling around in my mind for they were now. Time, they said, mortality. By now, most of us I was planning enough. It was sounds like so much time, right? the past few months. I’ve talked moved faster now that they were have seen death. Whether we’ve because I wasn’t embracing the Most college students are in with peers and people I’ve looked older, but it didn’t make time known someone who’s passed present. I am here, now. That in the same boat. We have the rest up to about them and have been more valuable. One woman even away, witnessed a tragedy or been itself is amazing. of our lives ahead of us. There is assured that this is completely said she was bored! She had done near death ourselves, we are real- We all have worries about not no reason for us not to feel practi- normal. We all have to confront everything she’d set out to do and izing that life is not only fragile, meeting our life goals, but we all cally immortal. Yet, many of my our mortality sometime. now she wanted to do more than but has an expiration date. The seem to forget how amazing life friends express the same worry I don’t know if it was fate or just relax in her golden years. fear isn’t about the time, but itself is. That’s what those women about not having enough time. serendipity, but while sitting in As much as I felt bad for about the limit. were getting at; life is amazing be- We all want to do big things the doctors office on Monday, I eavesdropping, I really couldn’t The women I overheard tack- cause it exists. Life isn’t a tally of with our lives. Those things vary overheard a conversation between believe the coincidence. These led that, too. They discussed the goals you complete and miss, from person to person, but we two women who were in their women were saying the exact living in the moment, and un- but a series of moments that can all have goals and dreams. But in early 60s. They talked about how, things I needed to hear to calm derstanding that’s the only thing change each of us forever. reality, our futures are uncertain. when they were young, they had my mind. that mattered. Moments which Sure, it’s likely I’ll live until I’m this need to get everything done. I don’t think this worry about have passed can’t be changed and at least 90, but what if I don’t? Or They worried about running running out of time really re- the moments ahead couldn’t be Kjerstine Trooien is a staff writer worse, what if I live until I’m 100 out of time in their lives. They volves around getting everything fathomed. The only moment that for The Dakota Student. and don’t accomplish anything? laughed about this worry and done in life. I think it’s the first mattered is here and now. It’s the She can be reached at These thoughts have been went on to discuss how laid back step towards confronting our only moment you can change. [email protected] Letters to the editor Catcalls less than Voter interest crease voter turnout even more. to stay here for quality of life reasons On the front page of last Friday’s Voter interest does not remain and others choose to visit for those Dakota Student, there was an article low; it is poised to be higher than any same reasons. about voter interest. I disagree with previous year on record. The survey Those of us who’ve long enjoyed complimentary One afternoon, I was walking the article’s contention that “voter in- indicates that voter interest is over this prairie state know how valuable Stephanie down University. I was in my own terest remains low.” 250 percent greater than last year, and and precious our lakes, grasslands world, when I saw a small, green car The article may seem to imply the number of applicants for positions and natural resources are and how Gartner flip a U-turn in-between the medi- that only three percent of the student shows that interest in Student Gov- much we love to hunt, fish and sim- ans. My initial thought was, “Oh, body plans on voting in the upcoming ernment is at an all-time high. Could ply enjoy the great outdoors. The Dakota they’re going for that spot along the elections. The survey indicated that voter interest be higher? Sure. But are My fear is that the push for de- Student street,” and kept walking. 35.35 percent (490 of 1386 respon- we taking huge strides in the right di- velopment continues to outweigh A guy my age, perhaps a few dents) plan on voting. The sample rection? Absolutely. those priceless resources. Not only A car slows down next to you years older, rolled down his window size is nine percent of the population, will we see great future detriment to and a voice or two shout out some- and proceeded to shout out at me, which is statistically significant. If we Alan Oberg the outdoor heritage we love, I am thing unintelligible, linger, waiting “Hey! You’re sexy as (insert profan- apply the sample to the population, student senator afraid that we already have. for a response and drive off. It’s not ity here)!” then 5,354 students (35.35 percent For all of these reasons, I am an uncommon occurrence, espe- I just stared at him, taken aback. of 15,143 students) could be pre- proud to support the Clean Water, cially on fair weathered days along He responded with, “Just thought dicted to vote in the upcoming elec- Preservation Wildlife, and Parks measure. The University Avenue. Catcalls, drive- you should know!” I responded tion, which is a whole lot more than For the past 25 years, I have had development in Western North Da- by’s or otherwise, are hardly an ef- with a sarcastic thumbs-up and he just 490. 5,354 voters would be more the great pleasure of calling North kota has created unprecedented bud- fective way to “pick up” anyone nor drove away. I didn’t feel like Ameri- than two and a half times the num- Dakota my home. I have always been get growth. Seven months into the are they a compliment. ca’s Next Top Model after. I just felt ber who voted in last year’s elections proud of my roots and am so glad current biennium, our revenue has Having some cliché and crude alone and uneasy. (2,077 votes, or 14 percent of last that I chose to stay and build my life already exceeded forecasts by $150 phrase called out to you is startling, This was fueled even more year’s student body). here. However, our state has come million. especially when you’re walking when I pulled up to my apartment The DS View from Friday men- to a crossroads — a place where we It’s high time we use this financial alone. Most catcalls are innocent building, he pulled up a few min- tioned the Tuesday Twos are not ran- have big decisions to make that will opportunity to make serious invest- enough, but it still rocks your sense utes after, coincidentally meeting a dom, so the results are not necessarily shape the future of our landscape for ments into conserving our landscape of security, especially if those calling friend who lived in the same build- representative of the entire popula- coming generations. for future generations, before it’s too go further than verbalizing. ing. tion. However, the sample is roughly The development we have seen late. Not only will these funds be Why do people even engage in Catcalling is pointless and just 10 percent of the population, and a in recent years has brought great at- used to protect our natural resources this kind of behavior, if not for ma- makes us feel uneasy. At a very large sample size such as this partially tention to our state and has strength- and outdoor heritage, they will allow licious intent? Has anyone ever run young age we’re told not to converse offsets the representation bias. ened our economy to rival any other us to protect our clean water sources, after that junky old Taurus, begging with strangers in vehicles nor get in Additionally, this year’s elections in the country. We continue to have provide natural flood controls, and for a date after being whistled at by with them. That gut feeling is still committee has made a strong effort increased job growth, low unem- provide further recreational oppor- its occupant? Understandably, do- there even once we’re in college. to increase awareness of the upcoming ployment and business opportuni- tunities with parks and trails. ing it in a joking manner to friends If one truly needs to let another Student Government elections. The ties never before experienced in this These are all needs that we can is acceptable, but unfortunately that person know about their attraction, committee has also made the decision state. agree upon. We must balance this is a small slice of the cake. a respectful, pleasant greeting would to have three physical voting locations I was recently reading an article valuable economic growth with pre- There have been incidents all be more effective and less awkward this year (Wilkerson, Gamble, and about why so many young profes- serving our ever deteriorating land- over the country of people becom- and creepy. It starts with one person the Union), compared to one or none sionals are choosing to make their scape. The future of North Dakota, ing victims of attacks from these to spread safety awareness, whether during previous years. homes here in North Dakota, find- as we know it, depends on it. cat-callers who didn’t receive the re- you’re the walker or the caller, re- We have more candidates (29) for ing stable careers and financial secu- sponse they were looking for. Verbal spect goes a long way. Student Government positions than rity to raise their families. These are Rep. Kylie Oversen attacks, physical or both can occur. any previous year on record. Those Stephanie Gartner is a staff writer all fantastic traits of the state, and I’m District 42, Grand Forks Do they honestly expect a response candidates will also be working to get for The Dakota Student. proud of them. UND Alumna declaring love at first catcall or do students to vote, which should in- She can be reached at However, many of us continue they believe it’s just innocent play? [email protected] rector of the Center for Human SPEAKER Rights and Genocide Studies and FROM PAGE 1 associate professor Gregory Gor- don speaking about real examples On Tuesday evening, Schraib- of people affected by human traf- man was the keynote speaker with ficking, what exactly human traf- a presentation titled “Building an ficking is, how prevalent it is and LGBT Rights Movement in Al- the tools that can be used to stop bania.” The events wrapped up it. Wednesday with the panel, “End- “This is the new kind of slav- ing the Human Trafficking Epi- ery,” Gordon said. demic.” Gordon went on to say that Schraibman began her work as human trafficking is the second a U.S. Department of Justice pros- largest organized crime, butesti- ecutor in 1994, prosecuting tax mates vary on how many people and white collar crimes. In 2003, are victims to human trafficking, Schraibman received the Depart- ranging from 40,000 up to 27 ments’ John Marshall Award for million. Outstanding Legal Achievement “I think all of us can make a for Trial of Litigation for pros- difference and stop this,” Gordon ecuting the operators of a secret said. domestic warehouse bank that al- After Gordon spoke, Schraib- lowed hundreds of people to hide man talked about her experience millions of dollars from the IRS. in Albania, which was put on a In 2006, Schraibman was cho- watch list for human trafficking sen to take the position of resident in 2008. legal advisor at the U.S. embassy “I saw children in very danger- in Tirana, Albania where she fo- ous circumstances,” Schraibman cused on an initiative that worked said. on combating corruption, money Schraibman said that while she laundering and human trafficking. was in Albania, the U.S. worked She also worked with an LGBT on putting a lot of resources into activist group and supported its the witness protection program grassroots movement for equality. and expanded it to being a region- Schraibman received the Secretary al witness protection program that of State Award for Outstanding included surrounding countries Volunteerism Abroad from Hill- like Kosovo and Macedonia to ary Clinton for her work with the make it safer for victims of human Albanian LGBT movement. trafficking. Currently, Schraibman is vice “Melissa is the inspiration for president for Department of Jus- this panel because of her work in tice Pride, which is a recognized Albania,” Gordon said. organization for LGBT employees working in the Department of Jus- tices offices, boards and divisions. The panel on “Ending the Ashley Marquis is a staff writer for The Dakota Student. human trafficking epidemic” on She can be reached at Wednesday began with the di- [email protected]

for pilots is high, and they are FLIGHT getting more students in its pro- FROM PAGE 1 gram. “Next month, we have new The first contract between students, and we expect about Tokai University and UND was 45 students to come to our signed in November 2005. The course,” Shibata said. “We ex- agreement sends Tokai Univer- pect to send UND about 40, sity aviation students to UND and we are very happy.” for 15 months of pilot training. The speeches were followed Since 2005, over 250 students by the singing of the new con- from Tokai University have at- tract by Deans Smith and Hi- tended UND through the pro- raoka. gram. “It’s been over eight years “We appreciate UND’s col- that we’ve been together in this laboration of the Tokai Univer- program,” Smith said. “And it’s sity pilot aviation program,” Hi- been truly a showcase for us.” raoka said. Shibata said there are new Megan Hoffman is a staff writer for The Dakota Student. scholarships for aviation stu- She can be reached at dents in Japan because the need [email protected] Friday March 14, 2014 DS FEATURES Student servers rely on tips to pay bills — North Dakota allows less than minimum wage for tipped restaurant employees By Misti Meads The Dakota Student

UND students waiting tables rely heavily on tips instead of wages because of the option available to North Dakota restaurant managers to reduce minimum wage to $4.86 per hour for tipped employees. UND junior Amber Schuler is one of many college students who works as a server in Grand Forks who doesn’t get paid North Dakota’s normal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. “I am a server at Olive Garden and make about $4 (an hour) after taxes,” Schuler said. Schuler makes enough in tips to reach the minimum requirement. “Tips average between $30 to $100 a shift, or about $12 an hour,” Schuler said. “It depends if I am working lunch or dinner, and how busy the restaurant is.” According to the North Dakota minimum wage and work conditions summary, employers may apply a tip credit of 33 percent of the minimum wage for tipped employees. This means minimum wage for tipped employees is $4.86 per hour. It is the employer’s responsibility to maintain written records verifying Student waiter Luke Sosniecki takes diner Margret Fedje’s order on Tuesday at Mamma Maria’s in East Grand that tipped employees receive at least Forks. Photo by Jennifer Freise/The Dakota Student. the full minimum wage for all hours said. “If a server makes at least $7.25 “Some states only pay servers two per hour. job, but it isn’t always enough to pay worked when the direct wage and tips average an hour with tips and the something an hour — some pay them “I personally believe that Grand for everything she needs — school, are combined. $4.86 an hour, then we don’t have to $8,” Szutenbach said. “I would say Forks citizens are good tippers,” car insurance, gas, groceries, rent, “With our servers here, we don’t pay them any extra.” that in our experience (only paying Schuler said. “And I say that because I clothing and household supplies — break up minimum wage by hour, we Szutenbach said that even though $4.86) isn’t something that happens have worked at other Olive Gardens, however, there are perks. do it by the whole day that an em- the minimum wage for servers in on a regular basis.” and I have found a much more nega- ployee has worked,” general manager North Dakota is $4.86, it varies for Schuler said she has never made tive experience in regards to guests.” of Olive Garden Donald Szutenbach other states. less than the required average of $7.25 Schuler said serving is her only TIPS page 9

Lineup — Tradition continues set for with 45th generous annual donation, hardWriters work from Conference English department By Marie Monson go to the UND Writers Conference The Dakota Student website and sign up. We are grateful for Alice Carlson’s gift of UND professor and Director Six authors will arrive in $35,000 per year to help ensure the longevity of the Writers Conference Crys- Grand Forks on April 2 for tal Alberts designed the upcoming UND’s 45th annual Writers of the UND Writers Conference. conference for people to make con- Conference, which attracts thou- nections and meet others interested sands every year and is free and Crystal Alberts in literature. open to the public. Writers Conference Director “The UND Writers Confer- The conference will revolve ence is also deeply committed to primarily around featured au- reading, will perform with the has won several awards and been a building strong and enduring off- thors, who will be doing vari- UND Jazz Ensemble on of April 3. Pulitzer Prize finalist. The essayist campus relationships,” Alberts said. ous readings and panels over the Lott also is multi-faceted in her and novelist was called “The cool- “(It) is proud to count among its Crystal Alberts course of the three day event. involvement with literature. The est writer in America” by Esquire attendees many from the Greater The authors are Robert Pinsky, Boston University graduate writes magazine, and he has over 116,000 Grand Forks community, around ment of $35,000 per year, there Jessica Lott, Sarah Leavitt, Brian fiction and also is involved in art Twitter followers. North Dakota and beyond, totaling is a little cushion. Maxwell, Colson Whitehead and criticism. She also has won numer- Dyer is a visiting professor at between 1,000 to 3,000 per year on However, Alberts said this Geoffrey Dyer, each of whom has ous awards in both categories. Columbia University in New York average.” isn’t enough. a unique background and rela- Another diverse branch of liter- and brings the experience of having Alberts encourages anyone and “We are very grateful for Al- tionship with literature. ature will be represented by graphic several essays and four novels pub- everyone to attend and said she ice Carlson’s gift of $35,000 per The authors novelist Leavitt, who celebrated her lished, the fifth of which will come likes to hear the wide array of sto- year to help ensure the longev- Pinsky served as United States first novel, “Tangles: A Story About out this May. Dyer will be reading ries. ity of the UND Writers Confer- Poet Laureate for a rare third term Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me” on the first evening of the confer- “I enjoy spending time talking ence,” she said. “However, there after proving to be such a good fit in 2010. ence. to the people who are attending is still quite a lot of work to be for the role during his first two. Embodying the short story Public participation the conference, whether authors done.” Thousands of Americans have form, Maxwell is coming from Although these six writers form or community members, because North Dakota Museum of had the chance to share their fa- Florida to UND, where he received the Writers Conference’s core, they there are always fantastic stories be- Art Director Laurel Reuter, who vorite poems through his Favorite his Ph.D. in Creative Writing. One share the spotlight with anyone in- ing told,” Alberts said. will be moderating the panel Poem Project, which is still oper- of Maxwell’s stories, “Listen and terested in sharing his or her work. Funding “Literature, Art and all that Jazz,” ating. the Bells,” has been translated into From 10 to 11:30 a.m. on each day This year there was some scare said she hopes the Writers Con- The multi-talented Pinsky Italian. of the conference, participants can regarding the funding for future will take part in two of the three Currently living in Brooklyn, sign up to read their work for 10 conferences, but thanks to UND WRITERS page panels and, instead of doing a N.Y. with his daughter, Whitehead minutes each. Those interested can alumni Alice Carlson’s commit- 8 8 |FEATURES Friday March 14, 2014 WRITERS Boyd snags interview with TV stars FROM PAGE 7 — German professor researching recreation of classic Grimm stories ence remains free for years to come. “Charging to attend would be By Adele Kieger Reggie Lee, Silas Weir Mitchell, a great loss to UND students who The Dakota Student Sasha Roiz and Bitsie Tulloch. often discover the pleasures of lit- Boyd also will be working erature through the conference,” UND professor of German with the show’s producers, co- Reuter said. “It is here that students hear the voice of the writer for the studies and fairy tale expert creators, dialect coach and Ger- fi rst time — voice in its broadest Amanda Boyd will have the op- man language consultants. literary sense.” “I started getting interested portunity to interview four of Reuter was a student at UND the cast members and crew of the in Germany when I was 9 when when the Writers Conference be- popular drama series “Grimm” in I went there with my parents, gan and called the fi rst conference April. and I fell in love with it,” Boyd 45 years ago “A grand celebration Boyd plans to publish two or said. “Four months later, I got a of literary life.” three articles about the material tutor in German, and I’ve been In more recent years, the con- she gathers from the interviews intrigued in language and culture ference has experienced varying and — depending on what comes ever since.” amounts of attending guests, and out of the interviews — hopes to Boyd started exploring Broth- it is smaller this year, with only six have enough material to put to- ers Grimm fairy tales in a study writers compared to last year’s eight authors and 2012’s seven, but Al- gether a book. of the psychoanalytical analysis berts hopes to see the event outlive “Grimm” is inspired by the and interpretation of them. her. “I was applying those meth- classic Brothers Grimm fairy “I’m pretty sure that I person- tales such as Cinderella, The ods to the show, and I gave some ally will not see it reach its 100th Frog Prince, Hansel and Gretel, formal conference presentations anniversary, but I would very much Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin and on it last year,” Boyd said. “I like to see it continue for that long Snow White. The stories were happened to be at a conference and then some, as it is a unique written by German brothers Wil- last fall, and I met someone who experience for all who attend and hem and Jacob Grimm in the knew someone. So, with a little German professor Amanda Boyd smiles in a Merrifi eld an important UND tradition,” Al- early 1800’s. Each episode merg- bit of networking, and a heck classroom. Photo submitted. berts said. “I hope that others feel es these classic fairy tales into a of a lot of luck, next thing you French, Spanish and Grimm’s “What fascinates me most the same way.” modern context. It is in its third know I’m in contact with the own made up vocabulary called about Grimm is that it’s obvi- season, which airs Fridays at 8 dialect coach for Grimm.” “Grimmish,” and wanted to get ously a show meant for enter- p.m. on NBC. Boyd said she has always been to the heart of their uses on the Marie Monson is a staff writer intrigued by Grimm’s use of for- for The Dakota Student. The cast includes actors Da- show. Boyd said the grounding of GRIMM page 9 She can be reached at vid Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, eign languages such as German, language in culture intrigues her. [email protected]

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by the server for how much I tip,” other services they are receiving such “I’m usually dealing with TIPS Dupont said. “I’ve had a bad experi- as the garbage services for the city, or GRIMM dead people,” Boyd said. “Aca- FROM PAGE 7 ence where I had to wait on a waitress cooks at a restaurant,” Schuler said. FROM PAGE 8 demic publications don’t have “Serving is fast cash and a good to finish gossiping before she even “So why tip servers because their tainment, but it is showcasing a very strong following, usually job for a college student,” Schuler greeted us. Overall it took three hours employer will not pay them enough the humanities and is dealing they’re bought by libraries, so the from walking in to leaving, all direct or even close to minimum wage? said. “The let downs are getting only with language and culture, and idea that I could actually publish fault from the waitress who was either They believe that we should get paid $4 an hour, and dealing with rude dealing with confrontations and something that might be accessi- constantly on her phone or chatting enough in our wages like any other people. It is a hard job (that’s) not for explorations between those dif- ble to the public, might actually everyone.” with other employees.” job. And I would be happy with that.” ferent cultures,” Boyd said. be on a Barnes & Noble shelf, is Customers Schuler said she understands both sides of the argument, and real- Boyd’s primary area of re- quite intriguing.” Schuler said that customers in izes that some people think serving is Misti Meads is a staff writer search is fairy tales studies, which Grand Forks normally tip well, but for The Dakota Student. Adele Kieger is a staff writer similar to untipped occupation. deals with 19th and 20th century for The Dakota Student. there are exceptions. She can be reached at “People do not need to tip for [email protected] literature. She can be reached at “We (may) get tables who may be [email protected] a younger crowd, who may not have a lot of money and may barely leave a tip or nothing at all,” Schuler said. “Canadians are also notorious for not tipping, or ‘not knowing’ to tip.” UND student Connor Johnson said he tips as frequently as possible, even after poor dining experiences. “People who do not tip are rude and do not recognize the workings of service employment,” Johnson said. “In many cases that I’ve heard, servers are paid below minimum wage and then the rest is made up in tips. This idea is ludicrous and you cannot de- pend on external sources for income.” However, not everyone agrees with Johnson that servers should always be tipped. “I normally tip 15 percent and then round the total up to the next dollar,” customer Cassandra Barger said. “I don’t feel obligated to, and I don’t tip if the experience is bad. I’ll sometimes even leave a coin with the head down.” Restaurant-goer Kyle Dupont also agreed with Barger when it comes to tipping. “As a customer I do tip, and it normally depends on the overall bill and the quality of service provided

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WWW.DAKOTASTUDENT.COM 10|SPORTS Friday March 14, 2014 led the team last year in RBI’s, is not BASE producing what he was last season. SKATE FROM PAGE 12 Through the first eight games, he has FROM PAGE 12 a spot in the conference rotation this batted .172 and only earned one RBI. weekend, which is a big step with The team’s batting average is always how he spent his week- some of the guys we have coming .178, and it is not driving in runs ends. back.” when it needs to. The team has only Earlier this season, Rodwell’s While Muckenhirn has not won scored 15 runs on the season at 1.87 name wasn’t a consistent sight on a game in his two starts, the fresh- a game. the line chart, but his presence men has pitched well, only giving up Through the bad though, the became one coaches couldn’t three earned runs to go along with a confidence is still high with WAC turn aside. team leading 11 strikeouts and a 2.31 play right around the corner. “It’s always hard to be out ERA. The Green and White will travel of the lineup, but he handled Even though UND has not won to Orem, Utah, to start off the WAC it as a teammate really well,” a game, it still has yet to play a confer- season against Utah Valley. Hakstol said. “He controlled all ence game. Even though UND sits last in the things he could control. He Returning pitchers Alex Twenge the standings, Utah Valley is not showed up, worked extremely and Andrew Thome, who led the much better off, going 4-12 to start hard every day and probably team in starts last year, haven’t had the off the season. The coaches and play- most importantly, he made sure same success this year. So far this sea- ers know that, and are excited about a he was ready when he did get an son, Twenge is 0-2 with a 9.28 ERA. new start to the season. opportunity. Once he was in, we Thome also is struggling, along with “I think guys are really amped up couldn’t take him out.” the rest of the rotation. Thome is also to go in this weekend, and to play, In 32 games he’s played this 0-2 in his two starts and sports a 7.15 and they’re excited to get started,” season, Rodwell has collected ERA. Dodson said. “It is going to be very two goals and an assist. But what Derek Rodwell skates earlier this season. File photo. The team has a combined 5.48 beneficial for us to get off to a good he adds to the team speaks loud- ERA, giving up 51 runs and letting start with conference play in Utah er than his statistics. and the upcoming series marks the remains the same. opponents bat .266. Valley.” “(He brings) intensity, extra end of a cycle at the Ralph. “At the end of the day, you The pitching rotation cannot be effort, a real pure element I think “Getting to play four years in Alex Stadnik is a staff writer just have to treat every game the held for all the blame, though. that was missing from our ros- this building and knowing this is for The Dakota Student. same,” Rodwell said. “Go in the The batters are not producing ter,” Hakstol said. “He brought going to be the last weekend, it’s He can be reached at same whether its senior night or at a high level. Jeff Campbell who [email protected] it right away and he’s been a guy definitely going to be a little bit its the first game of the season. that’s been extremely consistent extra on the table and we want to I think that’s kind of what’s al- in what he brings to the table. make it a memorable one.” lowed us to be successful this year He brought that day one and I Creating memories has been is treating the games the same think he’s brought it every day a common theme in recent weeks and taking the same approach since. with the emotions of senior night, and mentality toward it.” “He leads by example and by and moving closer to the ultimate going out and doing it.” goal one day at a time. This weekend, the senior Despite the importance each Elizabeth Erickson is the sports editor of The Dakota Student. knows what’s on the line. game plays in determining post- She can be reached at He’s played for four years, season rankings, the preparation [email protected]

I think we just didn’t play well enough down the stretch to be in the tournament.

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think we just didn’t play well enough END down the stretch to be in the tourna- FROM PAGE 12 ment.” Sports editor Elizabeth Erickson and also had to have a 3.0 GPA for contributed to this report. three quarters to qualify. Mariah Holland is a staff writer Michelle Karvinen received the for The Dakota Student. honor of being selected to the All- She can be reached at WCHA First Team with 22 points. [email protected] Josefine Jakobsen was selected for the All-WCHA third team — her second time being given that honor. FEB 13 - MARCH 1 Jakobsen leads the team in scoring with 13 goals and 19 assists. GREATER GRAND FORKS There were also two rookies who COMMUNITY THEATER received awards this year as Susanna PRESENTING: Tapani and Gracen Hirschy were se- PRESIDENT KELLY MARCH 1ST lected to be on the All-WCHA rookie team. Tapani ranks No. 2 among UND freshmen with eight goals and 12 assists while Hirschy leads the team with nine goals 13 assists. The departure of two seniors makes the end of the season a bitter AND experience. THE HISTORIC NORMAN “Having two seniors, Kayla Berg FUNERAL HOME and Michelle Karvivnen, Berg really has seen the transition — as a fifth year senior as a walk on — from PRESENT what we were, being we weren’t in the tournament a few years ago,” Please call 777-4090 for Idalksi said. “That was beyond prob- additional info ably even her expectations for her a as a college athlete. Both of them will Tickets: $15, or $12 for DEARLY students and millitary be missed.” While the team capitalized on its www.ggfct.com chances early on, closing out the success was a more difficult task. DEPARTED “Effort-wise was there,” Idalski said. “Heart-wise, compete-wise — I THEDAKOTASTUDENT SPORTS|11 Clarke sets record-breaking sprints — North Dakota runner competes in 200 and 400 meter runs, records personal best times

Sophomore Stephanie Clarke sprints for the UND track team. Photo courtesy of UND Athletics.

By Marie Monson can make it to the end.’ ” back on the track and anchor the onds, a time she beat by over half Despite Clarke’s strong finish The Dakota Student And who does she see? 4x400.” a second in early March. to the indoor season, she is hun- “I picture family members, Clarke is happy with her per- “Without a doubt, this was gry for more record-breaking. Sophomore sprinter Stephanie best friends,” Clarke said. “Some- formances at the indoor champi- our best Big Sky meet ever,” Gal- “The indoor season ended Clarke continues to break school times, Ronald McDonald if I’m onships, but this isn’t the first year braith said. “That doesn’t yet show much better than what I thought records. really hungry or something going the Edmonton, Alta. native has up in the team scores … As we fill it was going to going into the con- She most recently broke two into a race.” out-run a former athlete. the gaps after our top performers, ference,” Clarke said. “I can defi- at the Big Sky Conference Indoor UND head coach Kevin Gal- As a freshman, Clarke broke our team position is only going to nitely say I’m happy with the sea- Championship, where she outran braith recognizes Clarke’s efforts four different school records, end- get better and better.” son so far. Now it’s just a matter of herself in both the 200 and the and is impressed with the under- ing her season with UND Female The UND women’s track and do it again, outdoors, but better.” 400 meter runs. classmen’s ability to bounce back Rookie of the Year (for all sports) field team opens its outdoor sea- Clarke first set a new bar in quickly from races. honors. son after two weeks of idleness, both preliminary races Friday, and “Steph had just a stellar week- She set new standards in the heading to the UNC-Wilmington Marie Monson is the multimedia editor of The Dakota Student. continued on to break her own re- end,” UNDcoach Kevin Galbraith indoor and outdoor 400-meters Seahawk Invitational Friday and She can be reached at cords in both races again Saturday said. “She stepped in and had a and also the indoor and outdoor Saturday. [email protected] in finals. very challenging double with the 200-meters. Last season, she also “(Beating my own record) was 200 and 400 and, on top of that, broke her own indoor 400 record probably much more fulfilling,” the 4x400. She only had about 40 at the Big Sky Conference Cham- Clarke said. “That was definitely minutes before she had to jump pionship with a time of 55.61 sec- a lot more satisfying, because to know that I can beat myself … Show your Student ID and receive 10% off to know that I can break it once, I would never forgive myself Some Restrictions Apply rest for one night, and then do it Eye Exams ∙ Contacts ∙ Sunglasses if I stopped during a race. Ray Ban Oakley Spy again, beat myself again, that is fantastic.” Stephanie Clarke Advanced technology to serve you better Clarke ran the 200-meter dash UND athlete 2860 10th Ave N Suite 350 701.757.2121 in 24.13 seconds, kicking her previous record of 24.24 down a notch. She placed second in the Now Hiring event. Her preliminary 400-me- Waitstaff, Doormen, DJ, and Bottle Shop ter time of 55.43 was also quickly Part time, Flexible hours. demolished, and Clarke claimed fourth place in the event with a Apply in person or email time of 55.01 seconds, earning her [email protected] All-Big Sky Conference honors. “To be honest, what I think about is, think of the one person who you really want to see.” Clarke said. “Imagine they are standing right at the finish line and you want to race right up to them … I would never forgive myself if I ever stopped during a race. I finish because, what’s the point of trying to prove I’m the best at something if I’m just going to quit halfway? “I just tell myself, ‘it’s right there. You’ve made it this far, you Friday March 14, 2014 DS SPORTS Skating ends for UND women — Hockey team’s NCAA hopes crushed, players still garner post-season awards Final stretch in sight By Elizabeth Erickson The Dakota Student

Not a few games, not a few months — just a few periods of hockey is what’s been lacking from the UND men’s team in recent weeks, according to coach Dave Hakstol. That’s it. While the success earned the team a second place finish in its regular season conference and a place within national rankings, re- lying on it too much can cause the team to skate away from its pure consistency. “I like what we’ve done over the last couple of months,” Hak- stol said. “In saying that, that’s the one biggest thing we have to move forward from is not resting on some of the good things we’re done KEISUKE YOSHIMURA | THEDAKOTASTUDENT over the last few months. We’ve got to make sure our focus is really on Freshman Gracen Hirschy skates against Wisconsin earlier this season. Hirschy earned All-WCHA Rookie Team honors. playing our best hockey.” After splitting a series against By Mariah Holland tion conference championship last hopes UND had. At the WCHA awards ban- Western Michigan last weekend weekend, it would end up being “At the end of the day, we have quet, 15 UND players were given at home, North Dakota’s Penrose The Dakota Student the last time the team would skate to get better,” UND coach Brian All-Academic honors. Players had Cup hopes slipped away, but the together this season. Idalksi said. to have eligibility of one year at matchup against Colorado College When the UND women’s North Dakota needed to win Even though the season is over, the school they currently attend this weekend is the only way to se- hockey team stepped onto the ice that game to continue its season, UND had several players recog- cure a spot in the Frozen Faceoff in Minneapolis next weekend. to take on Minnesota for the West- but Minnesota was able to claim nized by the WCHA for their work page ern Collegiate Hockey Associa- the victory and stop any NCAA both on and off the ice. END 10 The Tigers fell to Nebraska Omaha and St. Cloud State in back-to-back sweeps, but their No. 7 spot in the conference doesn’t in- dicate their tenacity. Baseball season starts slow “I think there are four really tough series coming up in the — UND loses first eight games, prepares to move forward with experience NCHC playoffs, and I know we have one in front of us,” Hakstol By Alex Stadnik that range from said. In early January, North Dakota The Dakota Student close games to ab- solute blowouts. captured the sweep over Colorado In the midst of hockey and At this point College when the Tigers traveled to basketball teams in stretch runs last year, the Grand Forks. This weekend, having a fan late in their seasons, the UND Green and White base to again support the team baseball season is already in full were at a respect- largely becomes an advantage for swing. able 5-2-1, while the team. But the season has not started winning some “I think it’s huge,” UND senior out as players and coaches would close games. Derek Rodwell said. “Especially have hoped as the team has yet to While there not having to travel keeps your claim a victory. has been a lot of body from wearing down, and get- “I think after these first eight bad to start things ting to play at home in front of our games, I think everybody sees off, there are many fans that we really feed off of really now that we’re playing a tough silver linings for helps us.” schedule,” UND Coach Jeff this team. Leading by example Dodson said. “We’re going into Ryan Reese is While Rodwell will be playing at the Ralph for the last time this a tougher league, and they know hitting .304 and UND plays at Kraft Memorial Field. File photo. weekend as his senior year comes that they have to perform a little leads the teams with seven hits. ing the coaching staff’s eye. A lot of the guys are taking no- to a close, rushing down the ice in bit better.” He also is tied for first on the “The biggest thing we’ve seen tice with him and he has earned front of thousands of fans wasn’t Through eight games in the team with three RBI’s. Also in out of Zach is the competitive Western Athletics Conference, the pitching department, fresh- side of things,” Dodson said. BASE page 10 SKATE page 10 North Dakota is 0-8 with losses man Zach Muckenhirn is catch- “He has really performed well.

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