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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 39 Tuesday March 11, 2014 THEDAKOTASTUDENT Reaching the students, faculty and staff of the University of North Dakota since 1888 | www.dakotastudent.com NDUS server attacked President talks By Emmy Erbes The Dakota Student Cyber attack aftermath leaves tuition increase By Megan Hoffman meeting to answer questions UND students and staff are about tuition increases and to The Dakota Student now keeping a close eye on their 291,465 show their support for a 3.72 personal information after an percent increase in tuition next online attack against the North former and current NDUS students President Robert Kelley, year in favor of a higher increase Dakota University System came in danger of identity theft. Vice President for Student Af- proposed by the State Board of to light last month. fairs Lori Reesor, Vice President Higher Education. An entity working outside for Finance and Operations Al- Tuition has been a hot topic the U.S. used the system as a tem, but no credit card or bank it is that we know somebody ice Brekke and Vice President at the university over the past launching pad to attack other information was in danger of be- walked into our office, but we of University and Public Affairs computers, and it is uncertain ing compromised. don’t know if they looked at our Susan Walton were all in at- SENATE page 3 whether any information stored “My understanding is that files,” she said. tendance at the student senate on the system was accessed. there was no financial infor- The unauthorized access to NDUS stores the records of mation on the system,” UND the system started in October 784 staff and 291,465 students, spokesman Peter Johnson said. 2013, but NDUS’s servers man- including 1,300 applicants for “The attackers probably were ager, Core Technologies Servic- Fall 2014 from colleges and uni- not interested in the informa- es, didn’t discover the suspicious versities across the state. tion on the system — they just activity until Feb. 7, immediate- “An attack of this magni- wanted to use it to attack other ly securing the server to remove tude has not happened before,” servers.” access to the intruders. NDUS spokeswoman Linda While there has been no An email explaining the at- Donlin said. “We’ve seen what fraudulent use of information tack was sent to students and we call ‘smaller security breach- reported yet or any other evi- staff on Mar. 5. According to the es’ when wrong emails were sent dence the intruder accessed the informational website set up by with personal information, but sensitive information, Donlin NDUS, the delay in notification never an attack on the system.” said the possibility cannot be was due to time needed to inves- Names and social security ruled out. tigate the situation, understand numbers were stored on the sys- “An easy way to think about who was affected and secure the server so they would not attract the attention of other attackers. An easy way to think about it is that we These are just a few of the multiple steps that NDUS has know somebody walked into our office, but taken to resolve the issue. NDUS we don’t know if they looked at our files has already increased security on Vice President for University & Public Affairs Susan Linda Donlin, NDUS spokeswoman Walton addresses student senate. Photo by Keisuke SERVER page 6 Yoshimura/The Dakota Student. Thorson announces candidacy

By Ashley Marquis the money toward education and The Dakota Student housing. “Affordable housing is im- UND Student Sen. Kyle portant,” Thorson said. “The Thorson has announced he is fact that the rent in the western seeking the Democratic-NPL part of the state is higher than Party’s endorsement for District New York is scary.” 43 state representative. Thorson also said that there “I’m really excited about is a lot of focus in the state to the opportunity,” Thorson keep a “rainy day” fund if the said. oil boom ends but that there is a Campus Thorson, who is pursuing his need right now and there needs shedding master’s degree in public admin- to be a balance on saving and winter coat istration, said he wants to be a spending on things such as hous- state representative because he ing and education. — has a love for the state of North In the past, Thorson has had Page 4 Dakota and its residents. multiple experiences he thinks Thorson grew up on a farm give him a beneficial perspective in Bottineau, N.D., and said that he has noticed the changes in the state resulting from the oil CANDIDACY page 6 boom and hopes to put some of

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Vice President for Finance & Operations Alice Brekke talks to student senate about the tuition increase. Photo by Keisuke Yoshimura/The Dakota Student. ties is one item where we’ve been able Other business SENATE to help balance some things. This Senate also passed a bill approv- FROM PAGE 1 year hasn’t been as bad as it could ing funding for the end of the se- be. “ mester DeStress Fest. This semester After hearing from university ad- senate is giving $700 instead of the two weeks after the State Board of ministrators, senate passed a resolu- previous $600 in order to provide Higher Education had put tuition tion in support of the 3.72 percent another massage chair during the increase on its agenda and was going raise in tuition for next year. The event. to approve a 4.9 percent increase at resolution included four clauses in With elections coming up, there UND for next year. The item was the resolution. will be three forums for students to later removed and will be discussed The fi rst clause was in support hear from candidates running for at a later date. of the 3.72 percent rate. The sec- student government offi ces. “We are not recommending 4.9 ond clause asks the university in the The fi rst is April 2 from 7-8 p.m. percent, we are recommending 3.72 future to show why they need an in Wilkerson with the executive can- percent,” Kelley said. “That 4.9 per- increase in tuition rates. The third didates. The second is April 8 from cent is a cap. It’s an option we have clause urges the State Board of High- 4-6 p.m. in the Loading Dock with not voted for.” er Education to get feedback from executive and presidential candi- With the 3.72 percent increase, the student bodies before making dates. The last will be April 14 from UND would be projected for about budget decisions in the future. 7-9 p.m. in the Loading Dock with a 2.5 million dollar defi cit that the The last clause urges the State executive and academic candidates. university would be responsible for Board to develop procedures for fu- FREE HEAT! covering. ture budget decisions that require Megan Hoffman is a staff writer 1 bdrms available at “We’ve identifi ed how we can the schools to show a need for the for The Dakota Student. live within that,” Brekke said. “Utili- increase in tuition. She can be reached at 2211 13th Ave N. [email protected] Fully updated. O - street parking & A/C $645+electricity 701-746-9551 Your Leader in Property Management Search: IMM at apartmentshq.com 4 Tuesday March 11, 2014 COMMENTARY DSVIEW Spring — As we defeat the winter, we remember there is more to UND than snow and ice picks.

By Sam Wigness The Dakota Student

This weekend marked a new beginning at UND and in Grand Forks as a whole — we finally have rea- son to believe that spring will in fact come this year. Spring is great in every place in the Midwest, but, in Grand Forks, it almost seems like a life changing event. This is my fourth year at UND, and I’ve no- ticed that one needs a good running start to break out of the winter funk, so let me fire the starting gun and get you barreling into the good half of the semester. First, the awful sighs after seeing -20 degree raw temperatures forecasted on your phones will get fewer and further between. We will even begin to remember that snow does indeed melt at high enough tempera- tures and that curbs are actually made of cement, not packed snow. Eventually, we can throw those awful windshield scrapers in the backseat for the first time in months — that’s a victory. Next, we will remember that winter coats are not necessary all year long. There might even be a time when you leave for class wearing a coat only to realize Illustration by William Rerick/The Dakota Student. that it’s too warm out for the extra layer. It’s a small victory, but a victory nonetheless. Soon our necks will recover from looking down to avoid the wind, and we will realize that the walk from the parking lot to Gamble really isn’t so bad. One day, Resting, essential for health you might even enjoy a walk to class — there’s a major victory. Friends of mine live on energy drinks and don’t sleep for days in We’ll watch as winter washes off campus in the order to keep up with everything going on. Sure, it’s possible to say, form of melted snow, and the deadly ice traps at the end of sidewalks will become puddles. Maybe that’s ‘Cut back, you’re doing too much,’ but it’s not really feasible. not much of a victory, but I’d much rather jump over Kjerstine Trooien puddles than shuffle across ice. As life gets easier with warmer weather, we’ll also staff writer realize the best is yet to come. Spring break is less than a week away. Soon, we’ll I can’t spend days and days in help us in our futures. find out who’s performing at Spring Jam and start bed when there is work to be done Extra-curriculars fill our re- Kjerstine planning for that. The men’s hockey team will begin — though when there isn’t, I’ll sumes and give us an outlet to Trooien tournament play, and we’ll discover just how much happily sleep into the afternoon. If prevent insanity from all our other the team has grown this season. Men’s basketball will I’m not busy, I feel like I’m being obligations. Everything I’m doing begin postseason play too. The Dakota lazy or irresponsible. It’s a feeling right now is to prepare for my fu- If none of these get you excited then maybe a men- Student I recognize in many other college ture career. tion of Springfest and the end of the school year will. students. This is fairly typical among my At a school known for its harsh, long winters, By college student standards, friends; we stay busy because we the first signs of spring mark more than a wardrobe Staying home sick means I I’d put myself on the low end of are oriented toward preparing for change. They mark a lifestyle change, and UND will miss out on a lot of class, work and busy. I know so many students our futures. We know hard work is finally begin to look like the university it advertises extra-curriculars. I was so fed up who are working multiple part and the only way to achieve goals. itself as. that last week when I was feeling full time jobs just to keep paying But how much work is too Start the perspective freshman tours. UND is on better — yet nowhere near ready for tuition. much? That’s the question plagu- its way to looking picture perfect once again. to be back — I dragged my butt My friends are involved in so ing me while I cough up my lungs. out of bed and went to a half day much that they have to pick and There is no single answer. The of class. choose which meetings to miss in amount that is too much varies Editorial Board Now, I’m worse and the word favor of other meetings. from person to person. Will Beaton Editor-in-Chief “hospitalization” is being thrown We are all stretched thin for The only wisdom I can leave around by my doctors. Really, I time, but I think it’s safe to say we you with is be careful. Don’t push Larry Philbin News Editor can only blame myself. like it this way. We’re able to cram yourself too hard. I’m definitely When I’m healthy, I’m busy. 30 hours of stuff into a 24-hour for challenging yourself, but don’t Sam Wigness Features Editor I work three part time jobs, I’m a day. It’s impressive what we can ac- go overboard. full- time student and I participate complish. With all the stress that sur- Editorial Policy in as many extra-curriculars as I But, after being thrown back in rounds us during midterms, I The Dakota Student is dedicated to the free exchange of can . bed after pushing myself too hard, think it’s good to tell people to ideas. Opinion columns and letters to the editor will not My only free time is occupied I have to wonder how healthy this take a break. It doesn’t have to be a be edited for content reasons, except in cases of criminal or with homework. My weekends is. Whether you’re physically sick, long one; fifteen minutes for a nap civil liability. The Dakota Student reserves the right to edit or reject columns or letters for various reasons. The ideas ex- involve catching up on reading, like me, or mentally exhausted, here, thirty minutes to surf the net pressed in columns and letters reflect the views of the writer catching up on a little T.V. and where do we draw the line between there can keep a person going for a and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the staff of doing other relaxing things I don’t busy and healthy? long time. the Dakota Student. have time for in the week. I’m a Midterms are an especially It’s so easy to fall into the trap Letter Policy person who tries to leave my work hard time for us students. Friends of doing it all, but the conse- responsibilities at work, so I can of mine live on energy drinks and quences aren’t worth it. There are The Dakota Student encourages readers to express their use my weekends to recharge. don’t sleep for days in order to consequences to neglecting your- opinions on the editorial pages. Letters to the editor are published based on merit, general interest, timeliness and During midterms and finals, keep up with everything going on. self. And taking care of yourself content. All letters must be limited to 250 words. my weekends disappear. I spend Sure, it’s possible to say, ‘Cut back, includes taking a break when you > Letters may be mailed to 2901 University Ave. Stop 8385, the majority of my time studying you’re doing too much,’ but it’s need it. Grand Forks, N.D. 58202-8385 or dropped off at room 8, and writing. There’s no time for not really feasible. Memorial Union. Kjerstine Trooien is a staff writer relaxation. Work and extra-curric- Jobs pay for school and rent. > Letters must be typed and must include the author’s for The Dakota Student. name, major or profession and telephone number. ulars don’t lighten during test sea- School helps us get better jobs and She can be reached at > All letters will be edited to fit the allocated space. 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Series much better when both read, watchedevents happening simultaneously, the Michael show has chosen to let events unfold Rauser in their chronological order. The fi rst season makes virtually The Dakota no changes at all to the fi rst book. After that season the show does add Student scenes, leave out others and move things around, yet it still remains in- “Game of Thrones” is amazing. credibly faithful to the books. For those of you who are already I can’t say I approve of every familiar with this series, you probably single change the show makes, but don’t need much convincing. For for every single great scene from the those of you who have not been pay- book the show leaves out, it adds in ing attention to this series, perhaps brand new scenes that feel like they it’s time to start. came directly from the book. I’m not a fan of fantasy. However, If you are only reading the books I’m willing to make an exception for or watching the show, you should “Game of Thrones.” There are many Illustration courtesy of Dexter P./Deviant Art start doing both. Either way, you things about both the TV series and the characters end up in the middle. the show or read the books, you ally have pacing issues, but these are will run into great new material that the books that are great, but the best They are not necessarily good or evil, should do both. If you are already fi xed by creative changes made for doesn’t feel out of place with any- aspect is defi nitely the characters. just desperate people doing their best doing one, you should also be doing the show. thing you’ve encountered so far. Unlike typical characters in fan- to survive in harsh and cruel times the other, at least if you are a big fan. Besides perfect casting, one of If you aren’t doing either, now tasy stories, these characters have and doing everything they can for I’m guessing more people are fa- the reasons why this show is so be- is a great time to start. With spring complex desires and motivations, those they love. miliar with the show than the books, loved is the show is extremely faithful break right around the corner you which translates into riveting and en- I could go on forever about every- but both are very good and each to the books. Even though there are have plenty of time to binge watch gaging drama. thing I like about this series, such as offer so much. The books are well minor changes, I don’t have a prob- all three seasons or binge read all fi ve Another great aspect is the blur- the extremely well written dialogue, written, engaging and provide in- lem with them. books in time for the season four ring of the lines between good and the cinematic writing style of George teresting additions the show doesn’t Each season covers the events premiere of “Game of Thrones” on evil. There are a few characters that R.R. Martin or the immense amount include. There are so many extra bril- of one book, although since season April 6. are unquestionably good from begin- of creative effort that goes both into liant scenes in the books, I’ve started three the writers have been borrowing Michael Rauser is a staff writer for ning to end, and there are other char- the show and the books. However, it’s calling it the extended version of the from books four and fi ve. Whereas The Dakota Student. acters that are never anything more best if you just see for yourself. show. the books occasionally jump around He can be reached at than pure evil. However, most of When you do decide to watch Some of the books occasion- in time with fl ashbacks and multiple [email protected] Lent provides Chronic ills a tough battle benefi t for all Stephanie It’s dismissing the illness and Gartner insinuating what we endure is not valid us from God and positively turn our or signifi cant, and it’s quite hurtful. Mary lives towards Christ. The Dakota Ochs As for someone who is non-reli- Stephanie Gartner gious, Lent can also be a time of self- Student giving. With spring comes shorts, staff writer The Dakota tank tops and swimsuits. Forty days Student is plenty of time to hit the gym or There are countless illnesses or homework for me if I missed are feeling poorly or that they may eat more salads than you have been people can be diagnosed with. Some classes. However, there are not as not want to be around you. to lose a layer of winter fl ab. Maybe are mild and easily cured, some se- thoughtful people those with chron- The cherry on the sundae As I write this, there are 37 days you need to quit smoking, cut back vere and life threatening, some very ic illnesses still have to deal with. would be, “There are others who until Easter. It’s easy to keep track of on alcohol or swear less often. well known and some that are rare I’ve endured countless rude and have it worse than you.” First off, the days prior to Easter when you Lent is a great time to start fresh. and unrecognized. thoughtless comments living with that’s obvious and is applicable to are participating in Lent; especially Regardless of whether you partici- One impacts me on a personal this disease, and I know others who almost everyone. when you give something up for pate in the religious meaning behind level — chronic illness. It is perva- suffer from chronic illnesses and Secondly, it’s dismissing the those 40 days. it, you can still practice renewal and sive, complicated, debilitating and have heard the same. illness and insinuating what we en- Someone asked me last week self-preparation. Lent comes at the typically incurable. What can be just “You seemed OK earlier,” peo- dure is not valid or signifi cant, and what Lent was. Growing up around perfect time if you are slacking on as bad as the symptoms — which ple say. With chronic illness, pain, it’s quite hurtful. Christians who practiced it never led your New Year’s resolution as well. can be embarrassing, painful and fatigue or any variety of symptoms We try to avoid complaining me to question it. But it’s a fair ques- This year for Lent, I gave up tiring — are the questions people can appear without warning and of- around others. When someone sim- tion, and made me think. Facebook, , sweets and swear- ask. ten it’s uncontrollable. ply disregards it, we feel ashamed for I realized Lent doesn’t necessar- ing. I’m at day three and still strong, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s “I felt sick yesterday, I know voicing it. ily have to be something only for but I will admit the “no swear- Disease when I was in high school. how you feel,” is another common People who live with a chron- Christians. It doesn’t have to be re- ing” aspect is more diffi cult than I It is an autoimmune disease, mean- comment. As much as we appreci- ic illness are everywhere: family, ligious at all. thought. It turns out I get a lot more ing the body fi ghts itself. For some ate you’re trying to relate to us, no friends, classmates, doctors, profes- If Christianity isn’t your forte, homework and studying done with- unknown reason, with Crohn’s, the you don’t. sors and so on. Symptoms and com- there’s nothing wrong with partici- out Facebook and Twitter to distract immune system attacks the good Having a chronic illness is just plications vary, affecting everyone pating in a little pre-spring cleanse. me, though. bacteria in the digestive tract caus- that — being ill most or all the time. differently. We all have habits we’d like to kick, Giving up things is hard, espe- ing a great deal of infl ammation and A headache isn’t a migraine, a stom- Be conscious of what you say stuff we’ve been meaning to try or cially when we have so many luxu- pain. achache isn’t a fl are and being tired and ask as well as how. even rekindling resolutions we had ries in our lives. However, there is The symptoms don’t stop there: is not fatigue. No one is proud of what they abandoned. something truly satisfying about loss of appetite, bathroom issues, The worst kind of comment is have. The 40 days before Easter are having the self-control to say no to nausea, infl ammation of other body someone assuming the illness can be We simply are trying to work, a time to fi x that. Even if you don’t things and in turn becoming stron- parts (gums, eyes). There are also transferred to them. “Oh my, is it do well in class, be social and be pro- give something up for the glory of ger. complications that come with the contagious?” they ask, taking a slight ductive in the world just as everyone God, you can still take time to better It doesn’t matter if you believe intense treatment regimen of im- step back. “My (insert part of body) else is. We’re already dealing with yourself or try something new. in heaven or if you believe all that munosuppressants and anti-infl am- hurts, I think you gave it to me!” the illness, we shouldn’t have to fi ght When Jesus died on the cross becomes of us after we die is a box of matories because Crohn’s is incur- En masse, illnesses are stemmed off condescending thoughts, too. for us and rose again, it fulfi lled a dirt. Lent can still be a 40 day jour- able. from genetics and are not trans- Education is key when it comes covenant with God that would pay ney to better ourselves at the turn of Dealing with this for six years ferred like a cold or fl u. They are not to being faced with chronic illnesses, for the sins of mankind. Christians a new season. Having something to has been extremely diffi cult, espe- even always hereditary. These com- whether you are diagnosed or some- traditionally give up things in the work toward is always a great moti- cially for school and social situa- ments have to be the worst. one you know is. This is a place of season of Lent to sacrifi ce something vation, and there’s no better time to tions, attempting to hide embarrass- Not only do they make you feel learning and accepting, don’t let that or die a little themselves as a symbol start than now. ing symptoms and avoiding using unnecessarily guilty for simply hav- stop outside of the classroom. of fasting. the bathroom at friends’ houses. ing the illness, they’re also unbeliev- Stephanie Gartner is a staff writer Prayer, fasting and giving alms My good friends became sup- ably rude and offensive. How are we for The Dakota Student. are ways we prepare for Easter. We Mary Ochs is a staff writer for portive and educated, making sure supposed to respond to such a thing? The Dakota Student. She can be reached at give up something to help us turn She can be reached at I’d be OK and getting missed notes You feel that you are the reason they [email protected] away from whatever is distracting [email protected] 6 |NEWS Tuesday March 11, 2014 NDUS will soon be sending lieves their information could credit,” she said. “The first thing SERVER emails to each person who was have been affected but they an attacker would probably do CANDIDACY affected, specifying which infor- haven’t been notified, it can be is use information and a social FROM PAGE FROM PAGE 1 1 mation was compromised and looked up.” security number to access those. its servers and contacted the FBI offering them free identity pro- Donlin offered further ad- Also, people should use caution that will be useful in the house and an additional forensic or- tection services for the next 12 vice on what precautions the stu- with any phone calls and not of representatives. In the past, ganization to assist with inves- months. dents and staff of UND should give out any information unless Thorson lived in Mexico and tigations. The organizations are “We signed a contract with take at this time. they have initiated the contact volunteered for the Peace and still trying to figure out how the AllClear, an identity theft pro- “I think people should be themselves.” Justice Movement, which ad- attackers succeeded at cracking tection service,” Donlin said. super careful watching anything Johnson assures that, with vocates for victims of the drug into the system and whose infor- “We have also established a call that has to do with their finan- help from UND, vigilant stu- war. In his time there, Thorson mation may have been accessed. center, so that if someone be- cial information, like banking or dents should not run into any did various jobs to bring aware- major problems. ness to the drug war. He spent “The best thing students a week on the border of Arizona and faculty can do is continue and Mexico, which gave him an opportunity to learn about to monitor their credit scores,” United States and Mexican poli- he said. “The university system tics. Thorson said he learned a is willing to help people if their GO TO COLLEGE, lot about immigration, and says information was on the server.” the experience will be beneficial while working for North Dakota. In October 2012, Thorson TUITION FREE! Emmy Erbes is a staff writer for The Dakota Student. helped design and implement She can be reached at the UND Financial Wellness Up to 100% Tuition Assistance [email protected] program along with two other Student Loan Repayment Program graduate students and Associ- Serve Your Community, State & Country ate Vice President of Health and Paid Job Training THEDAKOTASTUDENT Wellness, Lori Betting. 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Ashley Marquis is a staff writer for The Dakota Student. She can be reached at [email protected] Tuesday March 11, 2014 DS FEATURES Judy’s Tavern serves cheap beer, Grand Forks history — Local bar survives fl ood, storms during 60 years of serving community.

By Sam Wigness The Dakota Student

Gary and Sharie Rogalla will celebrate 25 years of owning and managing Judy’s Tavern on April 1. Judy’s been serving faithful regulars, celebrities and college students in its location on North 20th Street for over 60 years. Contrary to popular belief, the bar did not get its name from bartender Nan- cy Schumaker, although she accepts the name anyway. “Judy” was actually a local boxer named John Ruddy, who originally opened the bar on the intersection of Highway 2 and North Washington Street. Ruddy’s black and white photo is still displayed behind the bar in its current location. Judy’s is modest on the outside, with a lone Budweiser sign marking its pres- ence, but, upon walking in, one will no- tice the immense amount of Grand Forks history displayed on the walls and table tops. Signed sports paraphernalia, posters and pictures add to the tavern’s nostalgic feel. Over the decades, Judy’s has been a home away from home for generations of regular customers. Regulars nicknamed “Z,” “Diamond,” “Quiet Don,” “Butch” and “Shorty” hang out at Judy’s most days, and are usually willing to share sto- ries from the bar’s past. “You’ve seen the show ‘Cheers’ — ev- erybody knows everybody,” Rogalla said. “Back in the day, the college kids would come in and screw with the regulars. I had some weird regulars back then, but Bar owner Gary Rogalla stands behind the bar Sunday afternoon at Judy’s Tavern. Photo by Sam they always had a good time with those Wigness/The Dakota Student. guys.” Since the Rogallas took over, Judy’s used to line the floor and walls. They also also has served local celebrities such as were able to raise the roof on the building You’ve seen the show ‘Cheers’ — everybody legendary NBA coach and UND alum- nearly two feet. nus Phil Jackson and former UND hock- Rogalla said the football team play- knows everybody. ey players Jonathan Toews, T.J. Oshie ing in the Alerus Center and the popu- and Mike Commodore — who brought larity of bars downtown has decreased Gary Rogalla the into Judy’s after winning the amount of business from college stu- Judy’s Tavern owner it with the in 2006. dents in the last 25 years, but students The bar also boasts a scar on its floor still come by to enjoy the atmosphere and Judy’s Tavern located on North 20th Street. from UND football players dropping the beer specials. Photo courtesy facebook.com 75-pound Nickel Trophy they won after UND students Eric Goetsch and beating NDSU in an old rivalry game. Ryan Przybylski enjoyed Judy’s 32-ounce “Almost any coach that has coached tap beers for $4 on Saturday night during at UND has been through here,” Rogalla the men’s hockey game. said. “Fido Purpur used to bartend here, “It’s kind of a chill bar, its just a nice too.” place to hang out at,” Goetsch said. Purper is a Hobey Baker Legends of Saturday night was Goetsch’s first College Hockey Award winner and the time at Judy’s. He said he enjoyed talking first North Dakotan to play in the NHL. with the regulars and hearing about the In 1997, when much of Grand Forks bar’s past. was ruined by flood waters, Judy’s sur- “I always come because you don’t have vived and continued to serve the com- to worry about a busy crowd, it’s nice and munity. low key,” Przybylski said. “Pretty good “We sold a lot of beer,” Schumaker deals on the drinks, pretty good fan base said. “We sold every single can and bottle here too.” that we had.” Later, in 2001, the roof was torn off the bar during a storm and the build- ing was ruined with water damage. The Sam Wigness is the features editor for The Dakota Student. Rogalla’s were forced to renovate and fi- He can be reached at nally got rid of the shag green carpet that [email protected] 8 |FEATURES Tuesday March 11, 2014 Northern Air a workout alternative UND — Trampoline warehouse provides entertainment for all ages By Misti Meads ACTIVITYREVIEW prepares The Dakota Student “Northern Air” Northern Air Family Fun Cen- ter, also known as Trampoline World, forBy Mathew melt McKay provides an intense cardiovascular ***** make the best dunk and jump the The Dakota Student workout and lots of entertainment for children and young adults. highest during our basketball game, The center consists of 10,000 and even though I didn’t win any of With snow beginning to melt square feet of trampoline walls and the challenges, it was a good friendly on campus, Facilities Management floors, two dodgeball arenas, a bas- competition. is relying on its workers and students ketball court, a foam pit, several It costs $12 per person for one to keep runoff water clean and up to inflatable obstacle courses, a conces- hour, which I thought was pricey at State Health Department standards. sion stand and an arcade. first, but, after the hour was up, I was Storm Water Prevention Coordi- I heard of Trampoline World worn out and ready to leave. So, the nator Merrill Debbie works with the from a group of friends and decided price is a reasonable amount if you grounds crew filling out annual re- to tag along with them Sunday after- only go for an hour. ports that are submitted to the North noon. I was expecting it to be busy, However, on the Family Fun Dakota State Health Department. but we got there right when they Center website, Trampoline World The reports show work has been done opened and had almost the whole and the inflatables were both adver- and steps are being taken to meet all MISTI MEADS | THEDAKOTASTUDENT trampoline side to ourselves. tised, but the inflatables cost extra. performance measures. Before you can go into either Junior Colin Johnson stands next to the fun train on This was a bummer, and I decided “What goes down the storm sew- Sunday afternoon at Northern Air Family Fun Center. side of the center you have to sign a to just stick with the trampolines er eventually goes out to the river,” waiver. It was time consuming and but everyone else was taking breaks of people already playing a game. It because the inflatables were packed Merrill said. “Where do you think we asked questions that didn’t seem too. looked fun, and I was disappointed with children. get our drinking water from? What necessary, but I understand this is a My favorite part was the foam they didn’t have enough staff to open Even though I didn’t pay to comes around, goes around.” necessity for safety reasons. pit. It was small and only allowed both arenas. use the inflatables, I peeked in and Merrill says student organizations There are some strict rules — no two people at a time to use, but the I did get to dunk for the first saw that they offer a wide variety of go a long way themselves in keeping back flips, only one person per tram- line wasn’t long, and I took nearly 10 time ever on the basketball court. inflatables for children of all ages. the English Coulee clean by volun- poline and no diving. This seems like turns. I did several flips into it, and The sat at a normal height, but There was even an electric train that teering to pickup trash and clean the a bummer for young adults, but it’s sunk straight to the bottom every the trampoline helped out. I was children could ride around the cen- water. reasonable for the amount of chil- time. It took a lot of energy to climb happy to claim I dunked the ball and ter in. “Last year, it was the Environ- dren there. back out, but it was worth it — even hung on to the rim for five seconds. mental Law Society class, and they Within 20 minutes of jumping, with the small blue foam flakes get- We all competed for who could JUMP page 9 cleaned it up about every other year,” I was out of breath. I hadn’t been on ting in my eyes and sticking to my Merrill said. “Some years, just a group a trampoline since high school and clothes. of some students get together for didn’t realize how much energy was My friends and I didn’t play maybe Earth Day to clean up. We required. Sadly, I had to take several dodgeball even though we were do coulee cleanups from the Wellness breaks throughout the hour to get looking forward to it. One of the are- Center and go south towards Univer- water, and I thought I was a wimp, nas was closed, and the other was full sity Avenue.” The Association of Residence Halls Environmental Board organizes students to clean up the coulee each spring after the snow melts and also does cleaning projects on Earth Day. Merrill said individual students can do a lot to keep the area clean. “Students can throw trash in des- ignated areas and recycle, because, eventually, winds will come along and blow cups and rags down the sewer,” Merrill said. “When washing cars, they can also go to a car wash where its designated and keeps things from going down the sewer.” Merrill said students could even take it one step further. When chang- ing oil in their cars, students can bring the old oil to the public utilities in- stead of putting it out in the streets. While student organizations are helpful in the process, grounds crew also works year round to keep UND up to environmental standards. “In the winter time, they have to watch out for the de-icing (materials) they use for campus,” Merrill said. “When there is not a lot of snow they do use the sweepers and collect what they can, but there is the gravel as well that goes down the sewer.” In May 2012, the crew spent nearly $900 in May cleaning up after snow melt and nearly $800 in No- vember cleaning up fallen leaves. “We have numerous projects on campus that are taking place,” Proj- ect Manager for Campus Construc- tion Craig Swenson said. “The areas that are being torn up or excavated and however how much it (costs) de- termines if we get a permit from the state.” To prevent chemicals and debris from getting into the storm water, the

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We’ve got big things ahead of us and we have the potential to do some big things. Nick Mattson junior defenseman again, you want to this weekend against Colo- Frozen Faceoff and NCAA tour- win so bad for them rado College to determine which nament hopes remain strong, and and it really sucks team will skate in the NCHC moving on becomes the next step. seeing those guys Frozen Faceoff in Minneapolis on “It’s tough, and we care so much with their heads March 21-22. about each other,” Mattson said. down in there, and A quick turnaround will be cru- “Especially on senior night, you just knowing we didn’t cial in punching a ticket to the tour- want to win it for them. It sucks, but get the job done for nament. it’s something that can really throw them.” “Tonight stings, and it’s going you off your season — throw your With bitter to sting,” Hakstol said. “But at this confidence away if you let it get to memories of mid- time of the year, you have to have a us. It’s tough, it’s awful, but we’ve got Michael Parks attempts to score on a wraparound. Photo by November’s chances very short memory and turn your to move on. Keisuke Yohimura / The Dakota Student. at moving into the focus forward now to the first round “We’ve got big things ahead of Western Michigan team fought winning column, the team knows it playoff series next week, which we’ve us and we have the potential to do PUCK back for points. A pair of goals from accomplished a great feat with a 16- worked very hard to be here at home. some big things.” FROM PAGE 12 3-1 run in its last 20 games, prior to It’s going to be a tough series. We’re WMU’s Colton Hargrove overshad- Elizabeth Erickson is the sports owed UND’s lone goal from Pattyn Saturday. going to push our focus directly to editor of The Dakota Student. at the big picture, at how good of en route to a 2-1 win for the Bron- “I’m extremely proud,” Simpson that right away.” She can be reached at [email protected] a job the guys in that locker room cos. said. “We kind of dug ourselves out have done. (They’re) coming togeth- The vibe in the locker room was of a hole, and we’ve handled our- er, pushing hard to become a real anything but what the team wanted selves here over our stretch run. To good team. We are a good team.” for its seniors — or the players who give ourselves the opportunity, first Success was found Friday night wanted nothing more than to win it and foremost, was a goal we had and late in the second period as Stephane for them. achieved. It was kind of the light at Pattyn and Luke Johnson tallied “It’s pretty emotional,” Mattson the end of the tunnel to try and get goals just 18 seconds apart to send said. “My class has spent three years this win tonight, and it didn’t hap- North Dakota up and claim the 2-0 with these guys, and I’d consider pen.” victory. them almost my brothers, the things Despite the loss, UND still al- Saturday, though, a hungry we’ve been through. It’s tough, but ready had clinched home ice for

HOOPS FROM PAGE 12 seven teams enter the tournament, No. 1 ranked North Dakota buy- ing its way into the second round of games Friday where it will face the lowest remaining seed at 5 p.m. The second semi-final game will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Winners of both semifinal games will enter the championship game at 3 p.m. Saturday. “They’re just playing good bas- ketball together,” Brewster said. “It’s a selfless team; no one is really getting caught up in who scores the most points or anything like that. It’s more about ‘hey, let’s take care of business.’” The team’s hard work this sea- son has proven worthwhile, and Grand Forks fans now have the chance to see UND play at least once more at the Betty Engelstad FEB 13 - MARCH 1 Sioux Center. “To be able to play in front GREATER GRAND FORKS of our fans and our community COMMUNITY THEATER would be awesome,” Brewster said last week. “I think you just look at PRESENTING: our team and how things are, it’s a PRESIDENT KELLY MARCH 1ST special opportunity for everybody.” Tickets Student tickets will go for $5 this week on a first-come-first-serve basis. There will be all-session tick- ets available and $10 single-game AND ticket. THE HISTORIC NORMAN The overlap of the NCHC FUNERAL HOME Quarterfinal playoffs and the Big Sky Tournament means parking will be different than usual Friday. Fans with men’s hockey hang-tags PRESENT should park on-site at REA in the normal hockey parking location. Please call 777-4090 for Those with a basketball hang-tag, additional info but not a men’s hockey hang-tag, Tickets: $15, or $12 for can park in the UND Wellness DEARLY students and millitary Center lot (Friday only). www.ggfct.com Marie Monson is the multimedia DEPARTED editor of The Dakota Student. She can be reached at [email protected] THEDAKOTASTUDENT SPORTS|11

kept going until the score re- Focus ahead after loss WCHA vealed a 3-1 margin at the end FROM PAGE 12 of the game. — UND falls to Southern Utah, looks to rebound Thursday Before its conference cham- Although a strong presence pionship dreams were severed, in the net kept UND in the run- North Dakota’s win over Wis- ning, the game did not end how consin proved to create the mo- North Dakota would have liked. mentum that pushed the team “Overall, I thought the team forward. played really well in front of me Shelby Amsley-Benzie saved again,” goaltender Shelby Ams- 35 shots in the Friday victory as ley-Benzie said. “I’ll do my job, Meghan Dufault scored the only and I know they’ll be out there, goal of the game. and they’ll have my back and “Obviously a fantastic game, they’ll do their job. (Tonight) exactly what we expected from just not how we would have a well-coached, well-disciplined liked it to turn out.” Wisconsin team,” UND coach UND’s only way into the Brian Idalski said. “Those are NCAA tournament was to win fun to play for sure.” the game against the Gophers Meghan Dufault also scored to get the automatic bid. North the game-winning goal in the Dakota is not ranked high series against Bemidji — collect- enough in the national rankings ing back-to-back game-winning to be included in the top eight KEISUKE YOSHIMURA | THEDAKOTASTUDENT goals for UND. teams to make the tournament. “It’s awesome, and it’s UND has made it to the NCAA Jamal Webb smiles after claiming a victory over Northern Colorado last week. good for momentum coming tournament the last two years. through,” Dufault said. “We “Of course it’s frustrating,” off its balanced offensive attack. field and 2-for-19 from three. The By Alex Stadnik played solid defensively, and senior Michelle Karvinen said. UND would not go down qui- Thunderbirds showcased a more ef- The Dakota Student when we got the chance, buried. “Even last year, like playing etly, though. Showing their heart, ficient 51 percent from the field. So it all started on the defensive against Minnesota or even in the the leaders rallied the rest of the Now that the dust has settled in Even though the UND men’s end.” quarterfinal, it’s tough when we team and tried to get back into the what had been an unpredictable Big basketball team is playing its best Idalski said the team’s focus feel like we are the best teams in game. Sky Conference race, UND can fo- ball of the year, that doesn’t mean it’s was fixed ahead. the whole country, and we kind After a furious comeback, senior cus on the postseason. not susceptible to slipups. “We are looking forward of get cheated by the system over Jamal Webb hit a layup that made In the grand scheme of things, On Thursday night, UND flew to just playing another hockey and over again. But you know, the game 73-71 with 21 seconds to the loss did not hurt the team as bad to Southern Utah to face the winless game,” he said. “That’s where we also want to be the best there go. But that was as close as UND because Montana lost to Northern Thunderbirds in a game it was con- we are; we’re on life support. We is so we need to win the games could get. Through free throws, the Arizona on Saturday. That gives fident it could win. The Green and understand that. We are hun- against Minnesota as well.” Thunderbirds climbed to the 77-71 UND the No. 2 seed, a spot up White left Utah disappointed, losing gry.” North Dakota knew the lead, and that was enough to end the from last year’s No. 3 seed. The sec- the game 77-71. Moving forward game would be a hard one to win game. ond seed has put the team in good “We just got outplayed tonight,” Despite getting the early and gave it every ounce of energy Jamal Webb had one of his best position to make a long tournament UND head coach Brian Jones said. lead on the Gophers in the the it had. nights of the season, statistically. He run. The team potentially would “From the start to the finish, South- championship game Saturday, “No shame in the game,” finished the game with 18 points, six not have to play conference-leading ern Utah was the tougher team and UND wasn’t able to hold on to Idalski said. “I thought we com- rebounds and four assists. Webb also Weber State until the championship deserved to win. We got it going clinch a win. peted, played hard and gave had one steal, and led the team in round. there late, but had dug too deep of The Gophers were able to ourselves an opportunity at the blocks with two. UND will play No. 7 seeded a hole to complete the comeback.” rally back, even though UND end with a bounce, so that’s the Elsewhere, Aaron Anderson Sacramento State, a team that it split In the first half, it was a back had numerous chances to score way it goes. Best of luck to Min- made his money on the free throw the series with in the regular sea- and forth game with multiple ties throughout the game. With nesota. They are champions for line. Anderson only went 2-for-7 son. The two squads will square off and lead changes. The Thunder- the win, the Gophers got both a reason. They played a terrific from the field, but hit 10-for-11 free Thursday afternoon, in Utah. birds went on a late run though to the WCHA championship and game.” throws to give him 14 points. Troy put themselves up 32-28. also the automatic bid into the In the second half, UND came Huff had a very uncharacteristic Mariah Holland is a staff writer Alex Stadnik is a staff writer NCAA Tournament. for The Dakota Student. out slow, and the Thunderbirds night, shooting only 3-for-10 to col- for The Dakota Student. North Dakota did not give She can be reached at made it pay. At one , Southern lect nine points. He can be reached at up throughout the game and [email protected] Utah had climbed to a 61-45 lead UND shot 20-for-56 from the [email protected] Tuesday March 11, 2014 DS SPORTS > WEEKEND REWIND Tough ending for UND seniors MEN’S HOCKEY — Men’s hockey team splits series, four veterans honored after four years. March 7 — UND 2, W. Mich. 0 March 8 — W. Mich. 2, UND 1 JENNIFER FRIESE | THEDAKOTASTUDENT UND coach Dave Hakstol: “Tonight stings, and it’s go- ing to sting, but at this time of the year, you have to have a very short memory and turn your focus forward now to the fi rst round playoff series next week.”

Next action: March 14-16 vs. Colorado College at .

WOMEN’S HOCKEY March 7— UND 1, Wisconsin 0 March 8 — Minnesota 3, UND 1

UND coach Brian Idalski: “No shame in the game. I thought we competed, played hard and gave ourselves an opportunity at the end with a bounce, so that’s the way it goes. Best of luck to Minne- sota. They are champions for a reason, they played a terrifi c game.”

MEN’S BASKETBALL March 6 — S. Utah 77, UND 71 Seniors Mitch MacMillan, Dillon Simpson, Clarke Saunders and Derek Rodwell watch a tribute to them on the video board after Saturday’s senior night game. UND coach Brian Jones: “From the start to the fi nish, ple a night. We’ve got the whole they did a great job building the champion in its inaugural year. Southern Utah was the tougher By Elizabeth Erickson team and deserved to win. The Dakota Student town on our backs. We can deal momentum and especially in that The points fell in favor of We got it going there late, but with pressure, but there’s defi nite- third period … At the end of the the Huskies, and UND’s senior had dug too deep of a hole to As the UND men’s hockey ly a little more motivation.” day, that one stings. There’s a lot class closed out its regular sea- complete the comeback.” team prepared for last Satur- Instead of hoisting the Pen- on the line, it being senior night son short of a victory. day’s senior night game, the rose Cup, the four seniors lifted for me and my classmates. It’s one “It’s tough for those guys,” Next action: March 13 vs. added pressure of sending the their sticks at center ice after a that we defi nitely wanted.” UND coach Dave Hakstol said. Sacramento State at Odgen, Utah. veterans off on a high note rang disappointing 2-1 loss to Western While UND remained tied “Obviously, you want to have loud throughout the team. Michigan, to salute the loyal fans atop National Collegiate Hockey a different ending for them. At But the sound wasn’t any- that watched them skate for four Conference standings with St. the same time, you really have WOMEN’S BASKETBALL thing unfamiliar. years. Cloud State until the last day to with this group. I’m looking March 6 — S. Utah 75, UND 53 “We can deal with pres- “It’s a tough one to take,” se- of the regular season, Saturday’s sure,” junior Nick Mattson nior captain Dillon Simpson said. game became the determining fac- UND coach Travis Brewster: PUCK page 10 “To be able to play in front of said. “We play for 12,000 peo- “Credit to (Western Michigan), tor in crowning the league’s fi rst our fans and our community would be awesome. I think you just look at our team and how things are, it’s a special opportunity for everybody.” Women clinch top seed — Basketball team will host conference tournament Rivals Next action: March 14 at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, By Marie Monson opponent TBD. The Dakota Student eliminate BASEBALL Despite a 73-53 loss to Southern March 7 — St. Louis 6, UND 4 Utah on Thursday, UND will host March 7 — St. Louis 12, UND 4 the Big Sky Conference Tournament chances March 8 — St. Louis 10, UND 0 this weekend at the Betty Engelstad By Mariah Holland March 9 — St. Louis 4, UND 2 Sioux Center as the No. 1 seed. The Dakota Student Sacramento State also lost Thurs- UND coach Jeff Dodson: day which secured North Dakota as In a familiar rival battle “I feel like our kids prepared the tournament host. themselves much better after against Minnesota, the UND As for UND’s 20-point loss, the a tough loss yesterday. If we women’s hockey team took on Green and White are learning from it do that over the course of the the No. 1 seed at a chance at and giving credit where it’s due. weekend, we’ll give ourselves claiming the Western Collegiate good chances to win as we “I think today was a good wake enter conference play.” up call for us,” UND coach Travis Hockey Association conference Brewster said. “We’ve got to go back championship. Next action: March 14-16 vs. to basics, it’s how we approach the But North Dakota instead Utah Valley at Orem, Utah. game mentally. SUU did a heck of a took second place in the WCHA job tonight.” Final-Face-Off this past weekend The Thunderbirds won their fi fth Sophomore Mia Lloyd dribbles the ball against Sacra- after defeating Wisconsin in the mento State earlier this season. File photo. SOFTBALL game in a row to tie their record with first semi-final, 1-0, and losing March 7 — UMKC 8, UND 0 North Dakota at 15-5 for Big Sky ternoon with the three lowest-ranked March 2 — Wichita St. 16, UND 1 Eastern Washington. UND swept the to the Gophers in the champion- March 8 — Iowa St. 13, UND 2 play, but Southern Utah still goes into Eagles this season, putting the Green teams facing the highest. A total of ship game by a score of 3-1. the tournament as the No. 2 seed, and White atop the conference. having lost the tiebreaker between Next action: March 14-16 at Tournament time HOOPS page 10 WCHA page 11 Reno, Nev. the two teams with its split to No. 4 Games will begin Thursday af-