Volume 94 , Number 12 Inside This Issue: January 24, 2013 - Intramural Sports, Page 3 - Beta Theta Rush, Page 7 Minot, N.D. 58701 - Basketball and wrestling, minotstateu.edu/redgreen Page 9 ReMd INOT&STATEGUNIVrEReSITY en Students and community members raise money for local group Women’s Appreciation Night by Zac DeMers Baker said that students are Assistant Editor welcome to just show up, but he Cru, Minot State University’s would prefer to have a rough esti - Campus Crusade for Christ , will mate. hold its second annual Women’s “It’s going to start around 7:15, Appreciation Night Thursday, the dessert portion and then about Jan. 31. The dessert and dance 8, we’ll transition into the dance event will start at 7:15 p.m. on the portion, and that will go until third floor of the Student Center. about 10:30,” he said. A student ID is not required; there For anyone looking for a differ - is no charge. ent kind of date night, Women’s Students can find the event on Appreciation Night is the answer. Facebook. For mobile users, Chivalry is the theme of the event, posters around campus list a qr with participants practicing tradi - code for the site. tional roles. In other words, the “If possible, we would like man takes the lead. people to say that they’re coming “It’s really cool because we get on their Facebook event; just so a chance to dress up,” Cru mem - we have a fairly good estimate on ber Gabby Garland said. “They how much food to have and how (the men) pull out your chair for Submitted Photo many seats we need, ” Cru mem - you and serve your dessert.” MSU students and community members sing at Dakota Square Mall during Christmas break. The ber and event organizer Alex Since the event could be con - group, led by MSU student Luke DeMers, raised over $800 for the Angel Tree organization in town. Baker said. See Appreciation — Page 7 Music competition an enriching experience for MSU students by Mara Hintz the Baroque, The cellist is largely self- Comm 281 Romantic, and taught, advancing his skills from Minot State University stu - 21st Century videos on the internet until com - dents Ivan Luza and Jasmine periods. He ing to MSU. He is no stranger to Massingill represented North memorized the the stage. He has performed in Dakota at the Music Teacher’s entire perform - concerto competition, the North National Association regional ance, although Dakota and Florida All-State competition at the University of memorization Luza Orchestras, chamber orchestra, Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Jan. was not a the Bismarck and Minot 11-13. requirement for Symphonies and summer music Both Luza and Massingill par - the string divi - festivals in Vermont, Virginia and Submitted photo ticipated in the young artist’s sion. New York. Students involved in Student Government Association (SGA) 2012- division for students ages 19-26. Luza has Massingill’s 45-minute memo - 13 gather in Swain Hall. Luza plays cello and Massingill played cello for rized program included pieces is a pianist. eight years. His from Beethoven, Liszt, Bartok, “It’s more of a performance interest in cello Debussy and Rachmaninoff. She New year, new goals competition,” Luza said, sparked from his Massingill enjoyed watching other pianists “because there were other people cousin, a violin perform, especially younger by Vanessa Bridgeford incentives to continue past proj - watching you, and the finals are player. He said cello was on the competitors. Comm 281 ects and to put new ones into open to everybody.” list of instruments to select. “The technique was perfect,” The Minot State University practice. This is Luza’s second time at “I chose randomly, because I Massingill said. “You could tell Student Government Association This semester, the Student the MTNA competition. His per - hadn’t been involved with classi - they had been practicing roughly (SGA) started off the year with a Senate is working to create an ath - formance included music from cal music before,” Luza said. See Music — Page 3 retreat, lots of enthusiasm and See SGA— Page 3 Page 2 – January 24, 2013 News Red & Green Voices on Campus “What did you do during winter break?” by Marissa Choiniere Comm 281

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Today in History News in Brief 1839: Charles Darwin http://www.minotstateu.edu/sy resources that may increase your tact Sherve at mar - elected member of Goal-setting Student mphony/ or contact Paulette success in college. Free workshop [email protected]. Royal Society Success Workshop Dailey at 858-4228. for all MSU students will be from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Old Main 312. 1922: Eskimo Pie patented DVCC Walkathon JaTniff.an2y4 Ziegler, assistant histo - by Christian K. Nelson Minot Symphony of Iowa (ironically not ry instructor, invites MSU stu - Saturday, Feb. 23 M-Life: Talent Show The Domestic Violence Crisis an Eskimo) dents to create goals that are both OrTchhe estMrain,ot7:30Sypm.pmho. ny Center Walkathon will kick-start realistic and rewarding in all Jan. 30, 8 p.m. Orchestra’s 87th concert season Sing, dance or juggle your way at 9 a.m. in the MSU Dome. Funds 1958: After warming to aspects of life and to share ideas in begins Saturday following the lec - to the top! Tap dancers, lip- raised go to DVCC to assist vic - 100,000,000 degrees, Old Main 218 today from 3:15 to ture. Scott Seaton will conduct the syncers and impressionists are tims of domestic violence. To sign 2 light atoms are 4:15 p.m. Free function is open to MSO Family Concert, "A New encouraged to compete in the up a walking group and get more bashed together to all MSU students. For more infor - Era!" General admission is $5 - Beaver Dam Wednesday at 8 p.m. information to begin raising create a heavier mation, contact the Student $25, with season tickets also avail - Prizes for the top three perform - funds, call 852-2258. atom, resulting in 1st Success Center at 858-3362. able. For more information, visit ances to be announced closer to Refreshments, entertainment, man-made nuclear http://www.minotstateu.edu/sy the event. Free to all students with door prizes and kids’ activities fusion mphony or contact Paulette a current MSU ID. included. Minot Symphony Dailey at 858-4228 or minotsym - 1984: Apple Computer Orchestra Concert [email protected]. unveils its Macintosh Lecture Jan. 26 MSU Valentineʼs Day Globetrotter Charity personal computer Erik Anderson and special annual writing contest Basketball date guests will present a preconcert Minimize Time ... True love is in the air— and at 2012: State of the Union lecture Saturday at 6:30 p.m. This your fingertips! Elaborate your changed to March 24 Address is delivered Maximize Grades The Globetrotter Charity game inside look at the symphony pro - story in any format you fancy for by President Barack in the Dome, noted in the last gram includes what to listen for a chance to win a cash prize. All Obama to U.S. Student Success issue of the Red & Green, has been during the performance. Free pieces will be judged by English Congress rescheduled for Sunday, March 24, admission with a ticket to the WGoertkashhoanpdsJ-oanno.pp3o0 rtunity department faculty. Submit to at 4 p.m. For more information, (Courtesy of symphony's evening perform - Wednesday to practice critical aca - Margaret Sherve via email by call Gary Greeme, 1-800-253-5498. Brainyhistory.com) ance. For more information, visit demic skills and learn about Feb. 1. For more information, con - Red & Green News Page 3 - January 24, 2013

... SGA University System is implement - The SGA office on the second continued from page 1 ing. Rebecca Ryan, SGA's Director floor of the Student Center fea - Spring 2013 intramural letic senator position. of State Affairs, has expressed tures an open reception area. Other goals are to promote the goals of working on the Pathways Members have built an inviting use of the new Wellness Center document to control student atmosphere so all students will sports ready for players and to improve the way students tuition increases, cap per-credit feel comfortable about dropping receive grades. This will include fees at 15, adjust the current inclu - in and contributing to the SGA by by Emily Medalen this semester to get students Comm 281 paying close attention to the tim - sions under the waiver cap and sharing concerns and suggestions. acquainted with it and show Now is the time to sign up for ing of the grades, the tools used to promote the re-inclusion of reme - More SGA information is on them all the opportunities they a Minot State University post them online and the time it dial courses on campus at Minot the newly launched web page: have over there,” Sandy said. Intramural sport - basketball, takes for the reports to be posted. State. www.minotstateu.edu/sga/. He said this spring, depend - volleyball, bowling and even a SGA plans to use its welcoming Anderson pointed out the ing on the weather, they would few floor hockey and ping pong office setting to encourage stu - ongoing Savings Club project, also like to incorporate a few tournaments. Each sport will dents’ involvement in upcoming which had its beginning in spring ... Music outdoor Frisbee and softball include a men’s and women’s activities while striving for a pro - 2012. The idea came about as an continued from page 1 tournaments. league, and bowling will be co- fessional setting. opportunity for students to enjoy seven hours a day. It was inspiring Sandy believes all students ed. Sign-up is at “We, the SGA, want to make a the benefits that participating to watch someone that young with should join the intramural Imleagues.com/minotstate. The difference for students on the businesses are willing to give to that much dedication.” sports. deadline for basketball is next MSU campus. We want to let the those who are current students at Massingill started lessons on “I think everyone should join week, but the bowling and vol - students know how they can MSU. As of now, 27 businesses the piano 12 years ago. Her first because it’s an opportunity to leyball sign-ups are ongoing. make a difference themselves,” participate in the savings club, teacher was her mother, who also play the sports you love, stay fit Basketball and volleyball student senator Emily Anderson and the SGA hopes that many sang opera while she was in col - and have fun with your friends games will be in the Student said. more will join. lege. Her father is musically in college,” he said. Wellness Center on Ryan also emphasized the The SGA's newest senator, inclined as well, singing in church “Intramurals are also a great Wednesdays, with volleyball importance of the creation of an sophomore Kaitlyn Dahlberg, choir. Massingill played for mid - way to meet other students and starting after spring break. SGA logo to allow the branding of sought out businesses in the com - dle and high school choirs and make new friends.” Bowling will be at North Hill their work and the promotion of munity which she knows students church before attending MSU. Sandy welcomes questions, Bowl. the Student Government will use and enjoy. Massingill said the competition suggestions, or feedback. He Josh Sandy, sophomore, is the Association among students at "It's been really fun knowing I experience broadens not only invites students to stop in the head of Intramurals. Minot State. am helping students on campus physical expertise, but mental atti - Student Government “We are trying to utilize the As part of the goals for this through this initiative. I'm still in tude as well. Association office and ask for Student Wellness Center a lot semester, the SGA would like to my first month of being an active “Don’t get down after seeing either Josh or Jared. increase awareness of the senator, and this has been a great other talent,” she said. “Keep an Pathways to Student Success doc - way to be engaged on campus," open mind about that. Let it ument, which the North Dakota Dahlberg said. inspire you.”

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His peace - meet many who wish to destroy “Lord of the Rings:” McKellen, fruition. “The Lord of the Rings: The ful life is about to be interrupted them but, in the process, they will Weaving, Blanchett, Lee, Holm The North Dakota State Fellowship of the Ring,” which as the wise wizard Gandalf the get help from allies such as the and Wood. Legislative Branch has its bi- became a hit along with its Grey (McKellen) asks him to join Elven Lord Elrond (Weaving) It was also a thrill to see the annual meeting with city and sequels, “The Two Towers” and him on an adventure. Bilbo and the Lady of the Galadhrim disturbed creature known as “The Return of the King.” would rather stay at home and Galadriel (Blanchett). Unknown Gollum, played wonderfully by school representatives in Peter Jackson also directs “The refuses. This is not meant to be, to Bilbo, he will meet Gollum, Serkis. I also thought the actors Bismarck, where they will discuss Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey,” as Gandalf sends 13 dwarves to who carries the one thing that who played the 12 dwarfs did a proposals to fund various, unique starring Martin Freeman, Ian his house: Balin, Dwalin, Fili, will affect Bilbo for the rest of his good job. I liked that they each projects. There will be much dis - McKellen, Richard Armitage, Kili, Dori, Nori, Ori, Oin, Gloin, life. have a different personality and course amongst the 21 colleges Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur and their I will be honest that I am look, but wished that I could and universities in the school sys - and Andy Serkis. The movie is leader, the prince of Lonely much of a “Lord of the Rings” have seen more interaction with tem regarding future develop - based on the J. R. R. Tolkien book Mountain, Thorin (Armitage). fan. I didn’t think I would like some of them. Then again, this is ments that pertain to their respec - which, while popular, was not The evil dragon, Smaug, has “The Hobbit.” However, in the the first part of a trilogy and we tive schools. Tolkien’s first book. taken their home away from end, this movie satisfied me. To See The Hobbit — Page 7 Our university has come up with its own plans to further improve the campus. David Fuller, MSU president, will pro - pose funding for the following On Horticulture projects: the completion of the Cut-Leaved Nightshade geothermal wells, adding the fin - ishing touches to Herb Parker Americans used this plant in in times of famine) by the Acoma, away insects and other preda - times of famine, though the plant the Keres Western, the Laguna tors. In fact, nicotine extracted Stadium, building facilities for can sometimes cause poisoning and the Zuni tribes, according to from tobacco leaves is sometimes the nursing program and art and death. “Native American Food Plants, used as an insecticide in agricul - department, implementing cam - by Bryan Lynch According to the 1912 book, An Ethnobotanical Dictionary” ture. Tobacco is one of the most pus-wide eco-friendly activities Staff Writer “Flora of North Dakota” by by Daniel E. Moerman. famous and deadly of all the and creating areas for track and Every once and a while in this Herbert F. Bergman, Ph.D., the Most of the nightshades, how - nightshades. field athletes (a competitive track part of the state, while weeding weed is found in “fields and ever, can cause serious illness The insecticidal quality of with accommodations for all field your garden, you may wind up waste ground.” It generally has and even death when used many of the nightshade plants events). uprooting a stinky-smelling, wiry toothed, jagged leaves, white improperly, due to the poisonous may be the reason that Cut- We at Red & Green cross our little plant that has little green flowers (sometimes they are pur - alkaloids in many of the night - Leaved Nightshade smells so bad berries that look like very tiny fingers in anticipation of seeing ple) and tiny berries that ripen shade plants. Tomato plants and when its leaves are bruised. tomatoes. This plant is known as these ideas become reality. from light green to dark green. many other plants in the night - According to the “Handbook of “Cut-Leaved Nightshade”, or The plant has an annual life cycle shade family contain many toxic North Dakota Plants” by O.A. Solanum triflorum Nutt. Native and was used as a food (mostly and deadly chemicals that drive See Nightshade— Page 8

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On Music A testament to Rick Astley epically rickrolled. sort of additional material on a eighth inning sing-along song in a light than “that song that angers It all began in 2007, when late- subject related to the link’s site, contest put on by the New York people for not being what they 80’s artist Rick Astley became the the bait works to usher users to Mets. The contest included the fol - were originally looking for.” subject of a widespread internet the video and get rickrolled. lowing songs, listed here in Astley released the song in 1987, meme. As for a dictionary defini - The meme saw an explosion of descending order: Bon Jovi, and it sprang to the top of at least by Ward Lamon tion, a meme is simply, “an idea, popularity with rickrolls being “Living on a Prayer;” The nine different charts around the Staff Writer behavior, style, or usage that taken to larger and larger scales. Monkees, “I’m a Believer;” Billy world, including countries like the …Down. Alright, I’ve done it spreads from person to person For instance, in February of 2008, Joel, “Movin’ Out;” Neil UK, Sweden, Australia, Norway, now; I’ve completely outdone within a culture.” When applied protesters of the Church of Diamond, “Sweet Caroline” and New Zealand, the US and Canada. myself here. I don’t see where I to the internet, such spreading can Scientology used it carrying boom The Foundations, “Build Me Up In addition, it even held the top could possibly go from here, now occur quite rapidly. Such was the boxes blasting the song. The song Buttercup.” These songs racked spot of Billboard’s Hot Dance that I have completed such a mas - case with Rick Astley and one of and this specific usage of it was up considerable votes themselves, Club Play chart. terminded accomplishment. his music videos. then later referred to in a pre- but none came close to Astley’s It then gave way to music of Here’s where my efforts come full The basic concept of rickrolling game “interruption” of a basket - total votes which numbered more the 1990’s, and people largely for - circle: it involves taking a look derives from a bait-and-switch ball game, where the song was than 5,000,000. got about it, save the occasional back at the previous semester’s tactic that uses a featured link to staged with someone dressed as The rickrolling phenomena time when they’d stumble upon it columns. If you go back and lure an Internet user to follow that Rick Astley and themed signs in saw even greater uses when major whilst casually browsing the web locate each column of mine and link. This link then redirects the the stands made reference to signs sites like YouTube got involved. and fall prey to its troll-some trap. select the respective first words user to, in this case, the music that may have been used at the For April Fools’ Day, 2008, I’ll be sure to post the video on from each of those, it all culmi - video of Rick Astley’s song, protests the previous month. YouTube made every featured the Minot State Red & Green nates in this column. I won’t “Never Going to Give You Up.” It also appeared in the world of video on its site redirect to Facebook page in case you are just make you do that, unless you’d Whether the link claims to have sports when, in April of the same Astley’s video. being introduced to this concept like to actually check for yourself, some exclusive sneak peeks at an year, it was voted up by numerous When it comes to the song but you, my friend, have been upcoming movie/song or some web communities to become the itself, it began in a much different See Astley — Page 7 Page 6 – January 24, 2013 News Red & Green Dear Mandy Lampshade Brigade makes best of improv

with your one friend) and then Left: Young lovers Jordan (Christopher Allen work on meeting one new person Pitner) and Taylor (Brittany Armstrong) each time you attend a club meet - entangle aboard in Daniel Johnson’s ing or play a game. “Resplendent Vessel.” Second, smile at people when Photo by Krys Zorbaugh by Mandy Redfern you walk to class. It will help you Staff Writer get over your fear of talking to Below: United Vessels of the New World Dear Mandy, new people and also it will help I just started university here at with public speaking. Colonies President, Krys Zorbaugh, addresses Minot. I am a really shy person Lastly, try to set up a meeting resplendent Vessel 23 hooligan, Brittany and rarely talk to anyone, even with each of your instructors Armstrong, in Daniel Johnson’s short play “Resplendent Vessel.” my one and only friend. I'm throughout the semester. Not scared of talking, public speaking, only will it help you feel less and I can barely even talk to my embarrassed to talk to them in teachers. I get anxiety when I class, but you might be able to speak because I'm scared of make some great connections humiliation, how I look, making that can help your academic mistakes and failure. How can I career! make friends and talk to teach - ers? Please help. Until next time, Mandy -Shy Student in Second Semester If you have a question Dear Shy, I completely understand! I was for Mandy, email once that shy student myself, so I [email protected]. have some great tips for you! For office purposes only, First off, don't be afraid of joining a new club or activity! Think of it include your name and year as your gateway to friends. Pick a in school. club or intramural to join (maybe Sigma Tau Delta inductees

Photo by Michelle Holman MSU English Club and MSU Sigma Tau Delta Club students accepted into CORRECTION the International English Honor Society pose on Jan. 17. Since Margaret In the Dec. 6, 2012, issue of Red & Green , the names in the above photo were Sherve became the adviser in Fall 2008, 37 students have joined the misidentified. The caption should have read: International English Honor Society. Pictured are (from the left) adviser MSU students (from the left) Jason Gaardner, Cole Anderson, Christopher Pitner, Daniel Sherve, students Angelia Muha, Kristina Byer, Joe Davis, Sam Gores and Johnson and Lindsay Williams rehearse for the upcoming Campus Players production of Gretchen Collier. Not pictured are April Lowther and Lisa de Oca Montes. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Page 7 – January 24, 2013 News Red & Green ... Astley ... The Hobbit the other two that will be coming continued from page 5 continued from page 4 out, act as a prequel to the series. While the book may be better, of rickrolling for the first time, may see more. and even if you had not seen “The or recognize the song title, but Yes folks, this is another trilo - Lord of the Rings,” I think Peter weren’t aware of the song’s gy. The graphics, to me, were Jackson once again gives us a association with the Internet incredible. While there were times good show. meme surrounding it. I will, I noticed that some scenes felt a bit I rate “The Hobbit: an however, do it in a straight-for - rushed, I thought it did not harm Unexpected Journey” 4 out of 5 ward manner so no worries the film in any way. Beavers. about being duped by it at all. I have not read “The Hobbit,” Also, there will be an addition - but a friend of mine told me the al video that blends clips of the movie had a few changes from the ... The Fallen original video along with him book. That is not unknown to me, continued from page 5 performing the song at a more Send your special someone a as filmmakers who make movies I honor and love those war - recent date. It’s definitely based on books tend to do this. riors. A warrior’s spirit never worth viewing; as Rick Astley Some people might not have a clue dies, it just waits for the next bat - eventually grew to match the what is going on, or understand tle and, you can guarantee, I'll be Valentine message overly mature voice that some of the “Lord of the Rings” there standing alongside the war - seemed to precede the then 21- references. In a way, this film and riors of old and new. year-old. in the Red & Green

could gain knowledge about how a time where you can feel appreci - ... Appreciation SAMPLE SAMPLE to treat their dates with courtesy ated,” Garland said. continued from page 1 actual size actual size sidered old-fashioned, what kind and respect. “It’s just an opportunity to of music will be played? “From a guy’s perspective, it’s come together and appreciate the “For the most part, it (the always refreshing to be able to women in our lives ‘cause that’s dance) will be more modern,” practice just being chivalrous and something that’s kind of neglect - Grace, To Chris, Baker said. especially for single guys, we’re ed, I feel, in society in general. So Thanks for all the Ward Lamon will serve as DJ. all hoping for eventually having a it’s a time for men to do that and Let’s “stick” Garland and Baker said a country relationship,” Baker said. women to be thanked for all that together. wonderful days you song or a waltz could be a possi - “At least from a girl’s perspec - they do,” Baker added. From your Honey have been in my life. bility. tive, you get to go to an event Contact Baker at alexan - Love you! This may be a different experi - where you get to be treated with a [email protected] ence for most MSU students who guy escorting you to your seat. It’s for more information. Jenny

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by Jordan Gilmour work harder than the other teams in order to Staff Writer get baskets.” The Minot State University Beavers men’s After a short layoff for Christmas and basketball team was a busy team over the New Year’s, the Beavers headed back to Christmas break as it was Minnesota bound Minnesota to challenge the University of for four tough matchups against top con - Minnesota-Duluth and No.19 ranked St. tenders in the NSIC. Cloud State University. The MSU Beavers On Dec. 14, the Beavers were in defense looked tougher and tougher as they Crookston, to take on the University of held a solid, offensive UMD squad to only 55 Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles. The points to knock them off, 62-55, at Romano Beavers (2-6 overall, 1-3 NSIC) held Gym. Minnesota (3-5 overall, 0-4 NSIC) to just 47 The Beavers flexed their defensive mus - total points and 36.4 percent shooting to earn cles, holding Minnesota Duluth to just 34.5 head coach Matt Murken and the program's percent shooting and forced 17 turnovers to first Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference earn their second Northern Sun men's basketball win, topping the Golden Intercollegiate Conference road win. Eagles, 55-47, at Lysaker Gymnasium. “Getting road wins is never easy, so we are The following evening, MSU Beavers very happy,” Murken said. “I like where we faced off against the other Beavers in the are right now. If we defend like that, we can NSIC from Bemidji State University. win some games. We really guarded well, Although riding high from the big conference held them to just 55, and we can hang our hat win the previous night, Minot State fell by a on that.” score of 73-63. Long-range shooting allowed But if the Beavers thought that the next Bemidji State (6-3 overall, 4-1 NSIC), the evening was going to be a cake walk, they defending NSIC champion, to pull away were wrong. They were about to stand up from MSU (2-7, 1-4) down the stretch. against a nationally ranked St. Cloud State “We have to really guard to win basketball University team. Once again, the MSU (4-7 games; have to have sustained energy and overall, 3-4 NSIC) defense rose to the occa - focus on the defensive end of the ball,” sion as they upset an outstandingly offensive Murken said. “We aren’t a great offensive St. Cloud team, 68-62. SCSU (9-2 overall, 5-2 Photo by William Russell team, don’t have great shooters and are NSIC) was held to 32 percent shooting and 18 MSU freshman guard Amanda Sansaver shoots the ball. The women were victo - undersized. That means we really have to rious, 78-63, against Upper Iowa University earlier this month. See Menʼs Basketball — Page 12 Women’s Basketball in action MSU Wrestling starts 2013 by Jordan Gilmour State to just eight first-half field goals, Staff Writer but struggled for just six of its own in the The Minot State University Beavers second half. Bemidji rallied in the sec - season with stiff competition basketball team was in action over ond, outscoring Minot State 44-22, to Christmas break and had seen better give Bemidji a 63-51 win in Northern Sun by Jamin Heller ference opponent University of Regina. days on the court. Over a span of six Intercollegiate Conference Saturday at Staff Writer While the losing isn’t easy to take, head coach games, they women went 2-4 and of the BSU Gymnasium. While a 1-9 record may not command a Robin Ersland has seen enough positive signs those six games, 0-4 on NSIC matchups. After that tough road trip, the Beavers great deal of respect, the weak statistical per - that leave him confident the program has a They started by traveling to the were glad to get back to the Dome where formance of the Minot State University bright future ahead. University of Minnesota-Crookston and they took on Midland University of Wrestling team doesn’t tell the complete “I tell them it’s about effort more than to Bemidji State University, where they Fremont, Neb. in a non-conference show - story. The Beavers (1-9 overall, 0-2 NSIC) results, because total effort will eventually took on the Golden Eagles and the down. The team found its touch, defeat - knew that tougher opposition awaited as lead to better results,” Ersland recently told (other) Beavers respectively. Once all was ing MU by a score of 77-64. The Beavers they entered their first season of NCAA MSU Sports Information. “We’re improving said and done, the Lady Beavers (4-2 opened with an 8-0 run and closed the Division II competition. The Northern Sun and that’s a positive.” overall, 1-3 NSIC) lost to UM-C (4-4 over - game with an even more important 17-5 Conference is home to four nationally ranked Minot kicked off the year by competing in all, 1-3 NSIC) 66-46. Minot State hit just spurt to defeat the Warriors. teams and considered by many as the the Grand Canyon Duals in Phoenix, Ariz. four first-half field goals and trailed 41- After the Christmas break, the strongest Division II conference in the nation. Three of the Beaver’s four opponents were 15 at halftime, as the Golden Eagles Beavers took on Brandon University So far, the Beavers have struggled to keep nationally ranked, including sixth ranked drilled 14 of 33 shots and four 3-pointers. (Manitoba) in another non-conference pace. They dropped both NSIC conference Grand Canyon and seventeenth ranked The next evening saw much of the duel at the Dome. The Beavers had no duals against rival University of Mary and Colorado Mesa University. The stiff competi - same. The Lady Beavers raced out to a mercy for the visitors from BU, romping third-ranked St. Cloud State, with their lone tion as well as key injuries plagued the win on the season coming against non-con - 29-19 halftime lead, holding Bemidji See Womenʼs Basketball — Page 10 See Wrestling — Page 12 Page 10 – January 24, 2013 Sports Red & Green NSIC) trailed the Bulldogs by just G) led all scorers with 15 points score of 59-57. The Beavers built a Gerding said. “We thought we ... Womenʼs Basketball six at halftime, despite hitting only and added five assists and three 14-point second-half lead with just had some advantages on the continued from page 9 over their opponents from the five field goals in the half. MSU steals. Francesca DeAngelis (Sr., under 10 minutes to play, but offensive end of the floor but we north, 92-42. Minot State (6-3 over - kept in the game by hitting 10 of G) scored 12 off the bench and needed every point of it. just couldn't execute when we all) forced BU (1-11) into 39 11 free throws. Carly Boag (Jr., F) added 11 points “They (Winona) are a good needed to. On the defensive side, turnovers and finished with a sea - “It's frustrating,” Green and nine rebounds in the loss. deal and they weren't going to just we need to give a better effort.” son-high 20 steals in the win. Gerding said. “We wanted to Beaver basketball at the Dome roll over and die,” Green Gerding The Beavers (8-6 overall, 4-6 “It was good for us to get come out and get some things greeted the students back for the said. “They kept battling, and they NSIC) shot just 25.8 percent for the going, get into game speed and going and get up and down a little spring semester, as both the Lady have the offensive power to do game and hit 1 of 19 3-pointers in play again,” MSU head coach and instead, we pretty much just Beavers and the men took on that. I think defensively we played the loss. What kept Minot State in Sheila Green Gerding said. “The stood around and watched early Upper Iowa University and with a great intensity all weekend, the game was free-throw shooting bottom line was for us to accom - on. We did a better job of moving Winona State University. The tides and that's why we went 2-0.” as MSU hit 23 of 28 from the foul plish what we wanted to and I at times in the second half and at turned for the Lady Beavers in Like the men’s team, the Lady line. think we did that. We needed to times did what we wanted to do conference play as they took the Beavers had the 15th of January Boag scored 16 points and get in a game situation, get up and defensively, but we gave up too Peacocks by a score of 78-63. heavily circled on their calendars. added 15 rebounds in the loss for down the court and get some kids many rebounds and turned over DeAngelis scored a season-high 18 They silenced the University of Minot State. DeAngelis added 14 some playing time.” the ball too many times.” points, Boag netted 37 points and Mary fans when they stole their points and Alisha “Speedy” Jones After these wins versus non- Against the Huskies, the grabbed 12 rebounds and Molina match-up earlier this season by a (Jr., G) scored 13. conference squads, the Beavers Beavers trailed by 12 with 12 min - was steady with 12 points and score of 74-73. But on this rivalry On the road last weekend, the headed back out on the road, trav - utes to play, but cut it to five four four assists as Minot State pulled day, the Lady Marauders got the Beavers lost to Wayne State eling to Duluth and St. Cloud, times in the second half before away from Upper Iowa 78-63 in best of it. U Mary never relin - College, 51-44, and to Augustana Minn., to face off against the time ran out. SCSU (10-1, 6-1) won Northern Sun Intercollegiate quished the lead in the second half College, 94-66. Bulldogs and Huskies. But yet from the free-throw line, outscor - Conference play. Carly Boag tied a and pulled away down the stretch, The Lady Beavers are back in again, the Beavers failed to put ing Minot State 16-7 from the char - women’s school scoring record topping Minot State 70-58 in NSIC action this weekend against St. together a positive result as they ity stripe, taking 12 more free with 37 points. play in front of 1,167 fans in the Cloud State University and fell to UM-D, 62-49 and to SCSU, throws. MSU outshot SCSU 49-39 The next evening, the Lady Minot State Dome. University of Minnesota-Duluth 67-60. percent from the floor, hitting two Beavers showed all of their magic, “It's a disappointing way to at 6 p.m. on Friday and 4 p.m. on Minot State (6-4 overall, 2-4 more field goals in the game. winning their second straight play after coming off such a good Saturday. Minot State's Sacarra Molina (Sr., NSIC conference game by a close weekend at home,” Green Boag named NSIC player of the week Officials from the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference announced last week that Minot State University junior forward Carly Boag was named the NSIC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week. Boag averaged 22.5 points and 11.5 rebounds as the Beavers earned a sweep topping Upper Iowa and Winona State at the Now Hiring! MSU Dome two week ago. Boag recorded her fourth double-dou - ble of the year and tied an MSU COOKS • SERVERS • HOSTS • DISHWASHERS school record with 37 points in the 78-63 win over Upper Iowa, going $ an efficient 15 for 18 from the floor UP TO 15/HOUR FOR COOKS and 7 for 8 on free throws. She also had a game high 12 rebounds Employee Benefits & Possible Bonuses in the win over UIU. MSU upset Winona State 59-57 Advancement Opportunities behind eight points and 11 rebounds from Boag. For the week (701) 837-0344 she also combined for six assists, three blocks and three steals while Stop in and fill out an application and ask to speak only turning the ball over twice. This marks the second time this with a manager for an on the spot interview. season Boag has earned NSIC Player of the Week honors. Page 12 – January 24, 2013 Red & Green Red & Green get beat badly.” ... Menʼs Basketball Marauders (3-10 overall, 2-8 E.J. Williams (Jr., G) finished continued from page 9 NSIC) 49-48. points under its league-leading with 15 points and five rebounds And who better to provide a 80.2 average. to lead Minot State. Kelvin Fraser big defensive stop than Minot As students and faculty (Sr., F) added 11 points and pulled State’s all-time block-shots leader returned to Minot State for the ‘13 down three offensive rebounds Kelvin Fraser (Sr., F)? Fraser's spring semester, they were able to and Dominique McDonald (Fr., G) fifth block of the game negated a enjoy some home basketball as finished with 10 points and three potential game-winning shot by the men returned to the Dome to assists for Minot State. U Mary's Alex Dorr with four sec - confront the Upper Iowa But for the Beavers, the Jan. 15 onds remaining. Josh Johnson University Peacocks and the confrontation was one that they (Sr., F) had a solid return to the Winona State University had circled on their calendars line-up with 12 points and six Warriors. But fans were disap - since November. In-state rivals, rebounds in 22 minutes. He pointed as MSU ran into two of the University of Mary pulled down four offensive the strongest – and deepest – Marauders, were at the Dome to rebounds and hit two three-point - teams in the Northern Sun test them. ers. Fraser added five rebounds to Intercollegiate Conference and Earlier in the season, the his five blocks and Thomas Korf were not able to seal the deal with Beavers traveled to Bismarck to (So., F) knocked down two three- a couple of wins. They fell to UIU face the Marauders in their first- pointers for six points. (10-4 overall, 6-2 NSIC), 84-56, ever NSIC game. They came out “We can’t outscore teams, we and 84-55 to WSU (13-3 overall, 7- of that match with a loss, 77-65, so make teams take tough shots and 2 NSIC). they had their chance to even up rebound,” Murken said. “We can “The biggest challenge in this the rivalry series. The game start - run a little and get an easy bucket league is that there are no easy ed off very heated as MSU’s E.J. here and there. It is as simple as nights,” Murken said. “You are Williams and U Mary’s Jalen this. We game-plan to take away going to be tested every weekend. Jaspers got into a face-to-face dis - teams’ strengths on their offen - Photo By William Russell Sometimes you play a good team cussion which resulted in both sive and if we don’t do that, we MSU senior E.J. Williams moves the ball downcourt against Upper Iowa on Friday night, and turn around players getting a technical foul don’t win. If we do, we win.” University last week in the Dome. The Peacocks won, 84-56. and have to face an equally tough and the officials having to speak On the road last weekend, team Saturday. That's what we to both coaches. After all was said MSU defeated Wayne State ran into this weekend. So against and done, the MSU Beavers (5-8 College, 64-61 and lost to competition like this, you can't overall, 4-6 NSIC) came out victo - Augustana College, 70-72, in take plays off and if you do, you rious, holding off the U Mary NSIC play.

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