Student Campaign Season Has Begun

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 ǀ Volume 136 ǀ Issue 30 ǀ Reaching students, faculty, and staff of the University of North Dakota since 1888

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LET THE RACE BEGIN

Graphic by Shiny Mahlum and Allison Brinegar Student campaign season has begun

Jacob Notermann tor as well as president of things that could happen the Student Senate instead. ticket last spring, Hanley has her sorority, Alpha Phi. on-campus and things that Pritzl said his 4-day cam- regularly been the voice of op- Dakota Student If victorious, Hanley would should happen on-campus,” paign was really exciting. position or played devil’s ad- The race for the UND Stu- be the first female Student Hanley said. “We want to “We were already confident vocate in the Student Senate. dent Body Presidency began Body President since Ky- commit to those ideas.” in our own ability,” he said. For students interested in last week with the announce- lie Oversen in 2012 and the Examples include chang- “However, once we started get- running for any elected posi- ment of three tickets run- third female President since ing Wellness Center hours to ting support from the people tion in the Student Govern- ning for the Executive Office. 1998. Morlock will be the more convenient to students, around us, it made us believe ment, the last day to apply The three announced can- we could have really did it.” to be on the ballot is Wednes- didates, in chronological While UND elections don’t day, March 28. According order, were Theresa Han- formally recognize a party to a memo sent to Student ley, Erik Hanson and Izaiah "In the past, there have system, campaigns for Presi- Senators, the Elections Com- Pritzl. Hanson, the current dent and Student Senate fol- mittee extended the previ- Student Body Vice President, been conversations about low a similar model. When ous deadline of March 17. announced his candidacy last running for President, can- Packets and information Tuesday, making his ticket things that could happen didates will usually bring on regarding applications are the closest one to being an Student Senate candidates available at the Student Gov- incumbent. His running mate for campaign support in ex- ernment Office in the Memo- is President Bachmeier’s on-campus and things change for name association rial Union. However, students Chief of Staff and former Stu- with the Presidential candi- can still run a write-in cam- dent Senator, Kaleb Dschaak. that should happen on- date. In the coming weeks, the paign after this deadline. The Dschaak teased a cam- names of Senate candidates March 28 deadline refers only paign announcement on his campus. We want to associated with the Presiden- to students applying to have personal Facebook page be- tial tickets will be released. their names on the ballot. All fore spring break. That post commit to those ideas." Similar to last year, the two campaigns must follow the said the final announcement main contenders are from the guidelines and regulations would be made on March 20. Theresa Hanley, Student Body President candidate same ticket. Last year, Bach- as posted in the Code of Stu- Hanley, a Residence Hall meier and Blake Andert were dent Government Elections. Senator in the UND Student the two front-runners. At the Election Day is Wednes- Senate, announced the day first female Vice President making the library more ac- time, Andert was the VP to day April 11. Students will before Hanson. She neither since Alexis Hanson in 2014. cessible on weekends, as well then-President Brandon Bey- be emailed a link that morn- confirmed nor denied that The Hanley-Morlock tick- as appointing a delegate to er; Bachmeier was Beyer’s ing and will cast their ballots the Hanson announcement et’s slogan is “The change the Grand Forks City Council. Chief of Staff. This year, al- online throughout the day. date played a role in when you need. The voice you de- Pritzl, however, dropped out though the VP and the Chief her campaign was launched. serve.” According to Hanley, of the race on Saturday due to of Staff are running together, Hanley named Abbie Mor- that change refers to a stron- an unanticipated complica- Hanley ran for Student Sen- Jacob Notermann is a staff writer lock, a criminal justice ma- ger commitment to enacting. tion with his VP candidate, ate under the Bachmeier tick- for Dakota Student. jor, as her VP. Morlock is an “In the past, there have Paul Henning. Pritzl said he et with Hanson last spring. He can be reached at off-campus Student Sena- been conversations about plans on pursuing a seat in Despite being on the same [email protected] NEWS 2

DAKOTA STUDENT EDITORIAL

Editor-in-chief Matt Eidson [email protected]

Sports Editor Allyson Bento allysonmarie.bento @und.edu

News Editor Diane Newberry [email protected]

Opinion Editor Stephanie Hollman North Dakota Democrats stephanie.hollman @und.edu

prepare for November Arts&Community Editor Devon Abler André Washington / Dakota Student [email protected] Jacob Notermann race against presump- the student debt prob- back, or cannot afford to of sick moms and dads tive Republican nominee lem, as well as supporting work because of high day- and also raise a family.” André Washington and current U.S. Repre- equal work for equal pay. care cost,” Heitkamp said. sentative Kevin Cramer. Photo Editor Dakota Student “One of the reasons why “I have introduced some- Jacob Notermann is a staff writer While in Grand Forks, we have gender dispar- thing called the Family for Dakota Student. North Dakota’s 2018 Nick Nelson Heitkamp spoke about ity is because women get Opt that would provide He can be reached at [email protected] Democratic Convention [email protected] her connection to the pregnant, they have ba- three months of paid fam- was held in Grand Forks city and its potential. bies, they leave the work- ily leave and would guar- André Washington is a news writer at the Alerus Center over for Dakota Student. “This is my alma ma- force and they sometimes antee that people could the last weekend of spring He can be reached at ter,” Heitkamp said. “I cannot afford to come go home and take care [email protected] Graphic Design break, and the Dems think all the time about came out in full force. Allison Brinegar and what we can do to make Senator Heidi Heitkamp Shiny Mahlum this institution more rec- and her staff of campaign- ognized nationally and [email protected] ers set up camp through- what we can do to honor [email protected] out the Alerus Center, the students here with aligning rows and rows jobs and opportunity.” T h e D a k o t a Student reserves of chairs that faced a She said this race is t h e c o p y r i g h t privilegeT h e Dfor a k oall t a storiesStudent reserveswritten andt h e publishedc o p y r i g h t "I think all the time byprivilege the staff. for Per all- missionstories mustwritten be about what we can do givenand bypublished the Edi- torby theto reprint staff. Per any- to make this institution article,mission cartoon,must be givenphotograph by the Edior- torpart to thereof. reprint any more recognized article, cartoon, photographT h e D a k oor t a nationally and what Studentpart thereof. is a student-operatedT h e D a k o t a we can do to honor the newspaperStudent is a pubstu- dent-operatedlished by the students here with jobs newspaperuniversity pubof- Northlished Dakota.by the and opportunity." university of NorthOpinions Dakota. ex- pressedOpinions in thisex- publicationpressed in thisare Heidi Heitkamp, Senator (D—ND) notpublication necessarily are thosenot necessarilyof UND orthose the ofadminis UND- different because she’s or the adminis- stage backdropped by an tration, faculty, an incumbent, but feels tration, faculty, LED screen larger than an staff and student proud of what she’s done bodystaff andof UND. student IMAX. They propped up during her term in Wash- body of UND. platforms and plugins for T h e D a k o t a ington. With North Da- Student is pub- the press, splattering the kota being predominantly Student is published every main entrance walls with Republican-controlled in Tuesday and Fri- Heitkamp posters and par- Friday during the State Congress, she daythe duringacademic the academic year aphernalia, all heightened noted that her goal isn’t year except dur- by random badge checks inge xc e p t holidays,d u r i n g to turn the state blue. holidays, vaca- and youthful volunteers. v a c a t i o n b r e a k s Instead, her campaign tion breaks and There was an exciting and exam peri- focuses on bipartisan- ods.exam periods. buzz that filled the air as ship and cooperation. The Dakota Stu- delegates, reporters, sup- dent is printed “You may not get every- at Grand Forks porters and security per- at Grand Forks thing like, I may not get Herald on PEFC sonnel zipped throughout Herald on PEFC everything I like, but we’ll Certified paper, the arena during the four- have made decisions that using soy-based inks. day convention. Speak- make the people believe inks. The Dakota Stu- ing at the event was U.S. we’re legislating and that dentThe Dakotawelcomes Stu- Vice President Joe Biden we’re moving the country feedback regard- as well as other Demo- dent welcomes forward,” Heitkamp said. ingfeedback articles regard and- cratic heavy-hitters. Those photographs, Rather than picking ing articles and in attendance witnessed photographs,and prints cor- sides, she said voters rections for ar- Senator Heitkamp win the and prints cor- should pick issues. She ticles containing nomination for her current rections for ar- specifically spoke about ticlesfactual containing errors. Senate seat, where she will the foster care system and factual errors. OPINION Dakota Student 3 Think you’re tough? Try hot yoga

exercise fad to hit the na- natural side effect of -pro Bilal Suleiman tion. I started attending fuse sweating. A water Dakota Student hot yoga after the start of bottle is mandatory, as is a When the door of the the new year to see what towel. Even bringing a sec- studio opens, one is im- all the fuss was about. ond towel isn’t a bad idea. mediately greeted with a People have the mis- It’s an extremely strenu- blast of bass-heavy pop conception that yoga is ous form of exercise. The music and warm, humid all about stretching and combination of heat with air that smells faintly of breathing and that it is an athletic movements and essential oils. The tops of easy exercise strictly for stretching is a match made the mirrored walls sur- women. I assure you that in conditioning heaven. rounding the room have it is anything but easy. 15 minutes into your first a slight fog near the top. Yes, there’s stretching and class and it becomes ap- Yoga mats fill the room, breathing and yes, a lot of parent that this is not your each one only a few feet women perform hot yoga. typical workout. New- from the next. The mats However, if you really comers are encouraged are occupied with warm think you’re tough and to have a goal of simply bodies, all moving and all that hot yoga is too easy not leaving the room. gleaming with sweat. At for you, think again. Not Even seasoned yogis can the front of the room, the only is hot yoga one of be seen lying on their instructor demonstrates a the most brutal workouts mats, recovering, during next exercise, a combina- out there, it’s extremely a particularly tough class. tion of a leg extension with beneficial for you as well. It’s one of the most dif- an ab crunch mixed in. Hot yoga involves yoga ficult workouts I’ve ever “Squeeze your booty!” exercises performed in performed. No other shouts the instructor. a heated room, usually form of exercise keeps “Cause if you don’t….” kept around 100 degrees. one so close to their she trails off. “No one else The purpose of the heat breaking point through- will!” replies the class in is to simulate the weath- out the entire workout unison. Giggles ensue and er conditions in India, quite like hot yoga does. the mood is lightened. where yoga originated. Welcome to sculpt and The heat also helps warm Bilal Suleiman is a columnist for shred hot yoga at Haute the muscles and allows Dakota Student. Yogis in Grand Forks. for deeper stretching. A He can be reached at Bruce Mars / Unsplash Hot yoga is the latest result of this heat is the [email protected] Why you should immerse yourself abroad

Quinn Robinson-Duff a fact that I see the world differently now Dakota Student and above all realized Experiencing differ- how little we know. ent cultures around the You can only learn world is a must in life. so much through text- It opens yours eyes to books but when it perspectives and ide- comes to comprehend- als that you may never ing and understanding have thought of. Grow- them accurately, well ing up, you get to see that is only possible and study the world interacting and diving through textbooks and right into the culture. class but are not of- I learned about Bud- ten given an opportu- dhism and Shinto, the nity to visit a country two main religions in vastly different from Japan, which is somewhat you are used to thing I had the opportu- in your everyday life. nity to learn about and Being able to immerse see in action in person. yourself in a culture In the Unites States, through travel does not while we do have an even compare to read- abundance of differ- ing it in a book, which ent religions, the main does not do it justice. influence is Christian- Over spring break, ity. I was raised Cath- I had an unbelievable olic myself and went opportunity to go to to Catholic schools Japan and travel across most of my life, so I the country. In seven was never exposed days, I ventured to sev- to different religions. en different cities, each Being in Japan, in- one as incredible as the cluding walking next. It was a chance to through temples and learn and experience a shrines, seeing monks new culture first-hand, pray and learning something I have nev- about the history and er done before. Seeing ideals broadened my religious shrines, tem- perspective. I fell in Damir Bosnjak / Unsplash ples, markets and oth- love with it all but this dom to be gained from er aspects of Japanese is just the beginning. everywhere and cre- culture was breathtak- After traveling to Ja- ates a drive in us to ing and life-changing. pan, I felt a deep con- keep on exploring and Traveling abroad nection with the coun- adventuring. The jour- caused me to go out- try and have decided ney to discover the side my comfort zone to study abroad there unknown will keep and see the world from for a year. Traveling us curious as we ven- WelcomeHOME! an alternative per- makes you realize how ture around the world. Contact us today to set up an appointment! spective. The people much more is out there I want to visit as many • EFF, 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS and traditions of Ja- outside of the small different countries and pan opened my eyes town of Grand Forks, talk to as many differ- • OVER 40 PROPERTIES TO CHOOSE FROM to the other side of North Dakota. There ent people as I can in my • VARIETY OF FLOOR PLANS the world. I know for is knowledge and wis- lifetime. Going abroad • OPTIONS NEAR UND is an experience and a journey of a lifetime that I encourage every- Classifieds one to do in their life. They will learn more SUMMER EM- WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. about people and them- PLOYMENT: SALARY PLUS ROOM AND selves than they ever BOARD. COUNSELORS, SPEECH believed they could. It AND OCCUPATIONAL CONTACT: DAN MIM- opens doors and per- THERAPISTS AND AIDES, NAUGH spectives to everyone (701) 780-9901 READING INSTRUCTORS, that isn’t afraid to ven- SEARCH OUR AVAILABLE APARTMENTS ONLINE AT CAMP GRASSICK, BOX F RECREATION, CRAFTS ture far from home. WWW.GOLDMARK.COM/GRANDFORKS AND WATERFRONT PER- DAWSON, ND 58428 SONNEL NEEDED FOR Quinn Robisnon-Duff is a columnist A SUMMER CAMP IN Terms & conditions must be met. for Dakota Student. NORTH DAKOTA. WORK- 701-327-4251 email gras- Bring this coupon in to get full details. ING WITH CHILDREN [email protected] He can be reached at Grand Forks only. [email protected] Arts Community Dakota Student 4

UND Writers Conference

Photo by Nicholas Nelson/ Dakota Student UND Writer’s Conference director Crystal Alberts introduces “Art and Justice” panel members (from left) UND law professor Steven R. Morrison, writer Molly McCully Brown, writer David Grann and artist Nicho- las Galanin on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in the Memorial Union Ballroom.

Aimee Coons and Feebleminded”; has been working with Sometimes I start with we are always looking agents have already Nicholas Galanin, “a the Writers Conference an author or theme and for emerging authors.” heard of the conference. Dakota Student multidisciplinary art- since 2009, undertak- just go from there.” To be director of the “In the literary world, ist whose work offers ing the massive job of As I attended the many Writers Conference is things get around and As we trudge through perspective rooted in organizing students, events of the conference, a colossal enterprise. we try to keep our rep- a grey and tempera- connection to land and reserving venues, in- the theme of “Truth and Yet Alberts succeeds at utation as being very mental spring, there an intentionally broad viting authors and art- Lies” was prominent in producing a phenom- respectful of the au- is a bright ray of sun- engagement with con- ists, promoting the every event. Whether it enal conference year thors and the artists shine that the commu- temporary culture,” ac- event and much more. was in a Grand Chal- after year in addition to and that is something nity of Grand Forks cording to the Writers “I have the next two lenges Symposium teaching excellent class- beneficial to them as looks forward to every Conference website; (conferences) outlined,” panel discussing cli- es. Running the event well,” Alberts said. year: The UND Writ- David Grann, author of Alberts said. “Usu- mate change or in a with ease does not come Next year is the 50th ers Conference. Amidst “Killers of the Flower ally what happens is I panel with the featured without its difficulties. Annual Writers Con- the snow and wind stu- Moon: The Osage Mur- try to think about new authors/artists speak- “Probably one of the ference. I had such a dents, UND faculty and ders and the Birth of the things that we might ing of art and justice. most difficult things is wonderful time at this community members FBI”; Marlon James, au- discuss without neces- With the theme of that I have a broad de- year’s Writers Confer- all flock to the three thor of “A Brief History sarily duplicating ideas truth and lies, Alberts mographic. We are free ence I couldn’t help but day conference to par- of Seven Killings”; Lau- from the past. I try to could have gone in and open to the public, ask for hints on what ticipate in stimulating ren Markham, author of look around and think many directions with which means there are next year will be like. conversation and the “The Far Away Broth- about what might be panel discussions and elementary and high “It’s our 50th Annual celebration of the arts. ers: Two Young Mi- interesting to discuss, had a wide range of au- school kids here, all the Writers Conference, our This year is the 49th grants and the Making what is relevant to the thors and artists whom way up to those who are Golden Anniversary, Annual UND Writers of an American Life”; area, what might be at- she could have invited. in their 70s and 80s from the theme is ‘What the Conference with the and poet Ocean Vu- tractive to my broad I asked her how she the community, alumni, Future Holds’...there theme of “Truth and ong, author of “Night demographic and I do, narrowed down her faculty, staff, students was a huge spike in Lies.” This year’s fea- Sky with Exit Wounds.” as someone who stud- options to just five or from here and other Ray Bradbury’s ‘Fahr- tured authors and art- Professor Crystal Al- ies contemporary litera- six featured guests. universities….trying to enheit 451’ and sales ists were Molly Mc- berts of the English ture and culture, I read Alberts said that she find authors/artist that in dystopic fiction was Cully Brown, author Department is the di- a lot of everything and starts writing grant pro- will appeal to an audi- being bought out and of “The Virginia State rector of the Writers try to think of what the posals for the Writers ence that will bring peo- more was being writ- Colony For Epileptics Conference. Alberts next thing might be. Conference two years in ple in and finding the ten. I am thinking along advance. Grants for the money that will make those lines but it gets Writers Conference is that possible. In addi- to be apocalyptic and key for not only sponsor- tion to having all the depressing so I am ing the event and secur- featured guests all avail- looking at dystopic lit- ing a venue but paying able at the same time” erature but also utopic for the featured guests The Writers Confer- literature, something to come and speak. ence is an epicenter of that is hopeful, and “In June, I usually cre- literature, culture and consider some afro- ate a rough sketch of art. It is run on grant futurism but I am not who might be at the [fu- money and the dona- quite sure how it will ture] conference,” Al- tions of the commu- all come together yet.” berts said. “Sometimes nity. I volunteered at Unfortunately no I have a particular work the information desk news yet on who will that I might be inter- for the Writers Confer- be featured at next ested in and in order to ence and was thrilled years Writers Confer- make it cohesive I have to see an abundance of ence so we will have to have an idea of how people donating to the to keep an eye out for all the works intercon- Writers Conference. the announcement. nect while also cover- I asked Alberts if au- For more information ing a number of genres. thors/artists are recep- on the Writers Confer- So it’s reading, think- tive to coming all the ence and how to partici- ing about major topics, way out to Grand Forks, pate or donate please looking at interviews, North Dakota to come see their facebook page: book reviews and think- to our Writers Confer- www.facebook.com/ ing of how all the piec- ence. Alberts said that UNDWritersConfer- es might fit together. authors/artist are very ence or their website As it (the conference) receptive to attending https://und.edu/orgs/ gets closer, I will start the conference. Over writers-conference. thinking of authors the years the UND and who’s available. A Writers Conference has lot of times a lot of the gained an overwhelm- Aimee Coons is an A&C writer for people I consider invit- ingly positive repu- Dakota Student. ing haven’t even been tation and many au- She can be reached at published yet because thors/artists and their [email protected] ARTS & COMMUNITY 5 The “Truth and Lies” of art, politics,

Photos by Nicholas Nelson / Dakota Student Littlejustice Bangkok recently opened in the former Terrace andDining Center space in the Memorial Union basement. history

Photos by Nick Nelson / Dakota Student Former Grand Forks Herald publisher Mike Jacobs speaks on changes in the local newspaper lansdcape as part of a media and journalism panel discussion Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in the Memorial Union Lecture Bowl.

Multidisciplinary artist Nicholas Galanin (right) answers a question as part of a UND Writer’s Conference panel on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in the Memorial Union Ballroom.

Aimee Coons the FBI”; Marlon James, is weaponizing migrants getting the point across. we can get to the truth. All of the featured guests author of “A Brief History and immigrants, stat- Markham summed ev- Grann said that be- agreed that growth is Dakota Student of Seven Killings”; Lau- ing “walls have never erything up nicely by stating open minded is never comfortable but ren Markham, author of worked well” and that ing that people do not learn key to getting to the to be uncomfortable is This years UND Writers “The Far Away Brothers: society is being told that through shame or fear. truth through research. necessary for growth. Conference aimed to create Two Young Migrants and our “safety is threatened Authors and artists Throughout the confer- Attendees of the Writers discussion about the truth the Making of an Ameri- by other people’s needs.” spoke of their approach- ence discussion of what Conference walked away and lies within art, poli- can Life”; and Ocean Vu- Galanin summed it all es to their works and was talked about in the with something new to tics, justice and history. ong, author of “Night up nicely by stating that how they create truth panel’s was on every- think about. Whether it No matter what field Sky with Exit Wounds.” “politicians have never through their work. one’s minds. Everyone was on a different point a person is in they aim Each author/artist been on our side.” He con- Galanin spoke of who attended the panels of view or just a new way to bring light and truth brought different experi- tinued to bring points to how the connection to walked away with some- at looking something al- into an area of darkness. ences and thoughts to the the table by saying how the land, community, thing new to think about. ready seen. The Writers Whether it is in research- panel’s throughout the politicians not being on dialogue and history Through the panels we Conference provoked ing a cure for cancer or re- conference. Unfortunate- the side of the commu- brought truth to his work. discovered there are lies thought and growth searching what happened ly, Ocean Vuong could nity is nothing new for Brown stated that she in everything but with for every person there. to the residents of the Vir- not make the conference the indigenous peoples. feels it is impossible to an open mind, research ginia State Colony, there is due to having the flu. All of the authors/artists create truth. To Brown if and growth the truth can Aimee Coons is an A&C writer for truth and lies in all works. His presence was great- have works that push the we are receptive to what be found. Wrongs can Dakota Student. As I attended the Writ- ly missed and we wish boundaries of comfort by we are listening to and be right and maybe with She can be reached at ing Conference this year him a speedy recovery. addressing issues of slav- put away our own agenda luck wounds can heal. [email protected] I was especially excited A large question that ery, discrimination and to hear the featured au- was addressed throughout euthanization in our soci- thors/artists speak in the the panels was how does ety. Authors/artists were keynote speaker pan- the current political cli- asked “to what extent do els. Each author/artist mate affect their writing? you need to cause discom- featured writings/works Markham comment- fort (in your work)? What that represented a story. ed that her work “Far do you do as writers?” Each story that was told Away Brothers” wasn’t James made the obser- brought light into a dark influenced by the politi- vation that he finds that situation. Situations that cal climate but that the older generations are were covered up and work speaks to the cur- better at handling dis- criminalized. Featured au- rent political climate. comfort that we do now. thors and artists included: Brown and James agreed James finds it is best to Molly McCully Brown, with the sentiment. All be straightforward in his author of “The Virginia authors agreed that his- writing, to be thoughtful State Colony for Epilep- tory often repeats itself. and to try to look at things NOW HIRING! tics and Feebleminded”; On the thread of the po- from a different angle. Nicholas Galanin is a litical climate the topic of Brown agreed with 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Shift “multidisciplinary artist President Trump came up. James saying by ap- whose work offers per- “It’s a weird time,” proaching the time/situ- Apply online spective rooted in con- James said. He contin- ation with varying tem- nection to land and an ued by saying that the peratures was the best or in-store intentionally broad en- current climate feels like way to go. In some cases Bring this coupon gagement with contem- third world politics and Brown explained you can into our restaurant porary culture” according it is never something be loud and in the reader’s to redeem an to the writers conference that he expected to see face but for others a softer immediate interview! website; David Grann, here in the United States. approach is more appro- author of “Killers of the Markham agreed com- priate. Being dynamic in 3451 32nd Ave S, Flower Moon: The Osage menting on how it feels approaching unforcort- Grand Forks, ND 58201 Murders and the Birth of like the political climate able topics is the key to DAKOTA STUDENT 6 SPORTS Dakota Student 7 Candidates for UND hockey captain show promise

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ture captain’s position. junior year without even Nick Erickson “I really didn’t have debating or considering Dakota Student much of a decision,” free agent deals this off- Jones said. “When I com- season, the East Grand Now that some of the mitted here, I was - com Forks native will be gear- WHERE early signings have been mitting for two years. It ing up for the start of his completed, we can start didn’t really ever cross junior year and potential- to prepare and see what my mind that I would ly the first of two years can be expected of next leave early from this as a captain. The last season. A year ago, Cam place. I love it here. I love captain to have done this Johnson was campaign- everything this program was also from East Grand ing to be the acting cap- stands for. It wasn’t even Forks: Gage Ausmus. If tain for the UND squad. a decision for me. I never Poolman is chosen to be FRESH We have an idea as to even thought about it.” the captain, it will mean who our goalie will be Rhett Gardner, com- that come the 2020 sea- with Peter Thome being ing off another stepping son, if Poolman declines the only goalie besides stone year having been leaving early again, UND Cam to play last season. named the NCHC defen- will have had five years However, with captain sive forward of the year, with three captains while Austin Poganski leaving is another solid candi- four of those years UND & FAST as a senior, fans look for- date for the captain’s was captained by some- ® ward to the releasing of role. Even though he one who came from East a name that will lead the missed a fraction of the Grand Forks. Poolman MEET has the same drive as his ship back to the promised season last year, it may land. Until then, the fans have benefited him in older brother Tucker, who will speculate. It’s always his leadership qualities. now plays for the Winni- a debate when highly de- Being unable to help the peg Jets in the NHL. The voted fans speculate on team on the ice, he had to younger brother has actu- which player will get the rely on his ability to help ally put up better numbers highly touted captaincy them in what he could in his second year than nod from Brad Berry see from a different per- his NHL caliber brother and the rest of the team. spective. Being out of the did in his second year. Rumors circulate lineup gave him the abil- The difficult thing around who will be the ity and time to guide the about speculations is next captain, after the younger guys on the team. that they’re basically time comes for the for- “I want to get every- educated guesses. UND mer captain to move on thing back to where it has a lot of top quality to the next step in their was when I came here as a talent returning for this hockey careers. So far freshman,” Gardner said. coming year, and even with the speculations, it This is a tantalizing more talent being added seems that the front run- statement that a lot of fans with the incoming fresh- ners could potentially will eat up in the coming man. The important thing be the future captain. months with anticipation that will surface in the Starting things off, it’s of opening night at the next few months is who important to take leader- Ralph Engelstad Arena. will become the leader ship qualities into con- UND has retained the of this highly talented sideration. Nick Jones top two centers from this group. The captainship came in as a transfer from past season, but it’s im- could be given to some- WE DELIVER! Ohio State, known for portant to note that they one else besides the top his leadership abilities did, however, lose their two centers or the newly and his standout perfor- top offensive threat, who appointed leader of the mance from this past year was actually a defense- defense. The community has jumped right into man. Junior defenseman can be assured that who- the lineup to become an Christian Wolanin has ever it turns out to be VISIT JIMMYJOHNS.COM impact player. Having signed with the Ottawa will fulfill their duty to only had one year with Senators leaving a mas- the best of their ability. the program and already sive gap in the scoring and TO FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU leaving such a strong defensive corps for UND. impact on the team in Stepping up to the plate Nick Erickson is a sports writer the locker room and on will be the tough-nosed for Dakota Student. the ice, he is a highly vi- defenseman: Colton Pool- He can be reached at able option for the fu- man. Coming back for his [email protected] SPORTS 8

UND hockey program NHL signed athlete passes 100

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Nick Erickson pionship season, UND clutch performer for have ever come to UND open door of the Van- a third of the team has lost five of the top play- the AHL team during and leave after only couver Canucks’ bench. left early to pursue Dakota Student ers on the team to ear- his progress towards just one season of play. Tucker Poolman also their NHL careers be- Early signings at the ly signings that sum- making the Black- What a season of play decided to leave after fore their final season University of North Da- mer. Paul Ladue had hawks roster to reunite it was for the standout playing one year with was up at UND. Some kota are very similar been highly sought af- with his former team- Canadian. Jost decid- his sibling, to join the may be frustrated with to the nature of bliz- ter by the Los Angeles mate, Nick Schmaltz. ed to sign his entry- Winnipeg Jets organi- the amount of talent zards: they always pack Kings since he came Notable players to stay level contract with the zation. Jets coach Paul that the program has a punch and usually in as a freshman and in town and continue Colorado Avalanche Maurice told the Win- lost too early, but it happen more than once finally caved into the with their collegiate ca- after the overtime loss nipeg Sun at the begin- serves as a testament to a year. Christian Wola- NHL pressure. Nick reer after the champion- in the NCAA play- ning of the preseason just how well-rounded nin and Shane Gersich Schmaltz, after an out- ship were Tucker Pool- offs to Boston Univer- this year that it’s “pos- and defined the men’s became UND’s 99 and standing sophomore man and Brock Boeser. sity his freshman year. sibly the first year in hockey program at the 100th players in history season, took off to join Poolman had a desire Following his signing, the last three we won’t University of North Da- to make it to the NHL. the Blackhawks and to stay one more year Brock Boeser decided he have a pure rookie kota really is. As Grand Wolanin signed on with made an immediate im- in anticipation to play wanted to continue his going into opening Forks Herald sports the Ottawa Senators pact in their offense, with his younger broth- success at the profes- night,” Maurice said. reporter, Brad Schloss- last Wednesday, and considering he played er Colton, who would sional level. Brock Bo- Poolman may not man posted on Twitter: Shane Gersich official- on the top lines through- be competing for UND eser, in turn, made the have played the open- “We’re still less than ly signed last Friday. out his short career thus the following year. The all-star game as a rookie ing night against To- two years removed from These early signings far. Troy Stecher made brotherly duo ended up during his first full sea- ronto or their second the 2016 national title came a bit earlier this the roster in Vancou- working out incredibly son with the Vancouver night against Calgary, game and more than a year, after UND failed ver and quickly became well the following sea- Canucks, where he won but he played in their third of UND’s play- to make the NCAA na- the fan favorite rookie son. Brock Boeser came the shooting accuracy first win against Ed- ers from that night are tional tournament for of his first season. Ke- back after arguably competition. Boeser was monton on October 9. currently in the NHL.” the first time in 16 years. aton Thompson left a one of the most notable also in the top five of Poolman, who has been That is something However, early sign- year early to join the freshman season per- the scoring race in the defying all odds put in a community, a uni- ings this year were not Ducks organization but formances of any UND entire NHL, not just for place against him, has versity, and a pro- as intense as the past still failed to touch the hockey player. Brock rookies. While having been playing very well gram can be proud of. two years. Early sign- ice for the NHL squad joined former Sioux an outstanding year, the for the top-ranked Win- ings after the 2016 and since leaving UND. standout Zach Parise Minnesota native UND nipeg Jets this season as 2017 seasons came with Luke Johnson re- as the only freshmen to alumni ended his sea- they approach playoffs. a few more blizzards and mained in the Black- register a 50-point season early after suffering Of the 27 players that Nick Erickson is a sports writer took rather large parts hawks system with son in the last 35 years. a back injury after an at- UND had on the roster for Dakota Student. of the program with it. the Rockford IceHogs. Enter Tyson Jost. Jost tempt to hit Cal Clutter- for the 2016 national He can be reached at After the 2016 cham- Johnson has been a is the only player to buck sent him into the championship season, [email protected] UND intramural sports keeping students active

Madison Overby leyball class at UND. having a good time. played before,” Lauck for their teams, they once a week and prac- She signed up with a “I picked division said. “I typically all agree on one thing: tices aren’t required. Dakota Student group of girls who had two because every- sign up for the divi- Everyone looking for Depending on the Intramural volleyball all played volleyball in one is about having sion one leagues and I something to do should team they may try to started up last week at high school and jumped fun while getting to play on CoRec teams.” try out intramurals. get together during the Wellness Center. at the chance to play play competitively,” Lauck’s goal for “I would encourage the week for a laid The season runs for competitively again. Scott said. “Not every- her team is to win others to get involved back practice but oth- about five weeks; the There’s also people one there has played the championship. in intramurals even if ers just show up to the regular season lasts un- involved at the other the sport so you feel “My favorite part they’re not the most games, which is highly til late April. However, end of the spectrum. comfortable and over- (about intramural vol- experienced,” Chelsea preferable to Cameron if teams make it to tour- A lot of people join all have more fun.” leyball) is getting to- Berg said. “You can al- Jorda and his team. naments the season can intramurals purely The Division I gether with friends ways improve and in- “Why practice when potentially be longer. for the fun of it, with league is more of a in a competitive set- tramurals are a fun way we could be playing There are four leagues not much background competitive experi- ting, having fun and to make new friends and Fortnite?” Jorda said. that students are able to in the sport. Camer- ence than Division II. winning,” Lauck said. have new experiences.” choose between. There an Jorda, a freshman Megan Lauck is grad- Although all four cap- On top of that, there Madison Overby is a sports writer are the basic men’s and at UND, is captain uating with a Masters tains come from differ- isn’t much of a time for Dakota Student. women’s divisions, as of the Young Thugs of Occupational Thera- ent backgrounds and commitment involved. She can be reached at well as Co-Recreational in the men’s league. py this May and is cur- have different goals The games take place [email protected] Division I and CoRec “I just set up a team rently captain of The Division II. Players are full of my buddies Last Set in the CoRec able to choose which and myself,” Jorda Division 1 League. league to sign up for said. “It’s definitely Lauck has played sum- and who they sign up a good way to stay mer league volleyball, with. It’s also possible somewhat competi- intramurals and played to sign up with a ran- tive in activities.” volleyball in high dom team as long as Jorda also played school. She also played the captain approves it. intramural bas- on the UND basket- A sophomore at UND, ketball in the fall. ball team during her Chelsea Berg, is the Freshman Sophia undergrad and contin- captain of a women’s Scott, captain of Block- ues to play basketball league team called the a-Flocka Flame, in intramurals as well. Madison Overby is a sports writer One Hit Wonders. Berg the CoRec Division “To be honest, I’m for Dakota Student. played volleyball in II league, couldn’t very competitive so She can be reached at junior high and high agree more that in- I’d prefer to play with [email protected] school and took a vol- tramurals are for people who have