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Maverick Alliance appeals flyers VP candidate depicted negatively in materials found across campus

Student Government releases election results

KATIE LEIBEL Staff Writer Flyers potentially created to slander the Maverick Alliance vice presidential candidate were found in female restrooms in the CSU and some parts of the residence halls Tuesday during voting hours.

Flyers of Jeremy Loger were found around campus that included screenshots of his Instagram posts taken out of context with a message that reads, “Is this who you want as vice president of MSSA??? – A concerned Maverick.” The women in the pictures had their faces blurred out, but Loger’s was visible.

Nayeem Imtiaz and Loger placed second in the election to MeMe Cronin and Katelynn Ogunfolami of the Mavericks United party.

The people in the pictures were his best friends and one was his sister. The Instagram captions included, “These hoes ain’t loyal,” and “Roaring 22 with this skank,” which Loger said were meant to be jokes and not taken literally.

“I believe that it is harassment in the highest regard. I believe that they are not only slandering my name, but it is also defamation,” said Loger.

After seeing the flyers, many alleged that Loger was a sexist and homophobic person and spread rumors of him having paid for sex.

Loger said that these rumors are not true.

“This is a major violation,” Andrew Trenne, a ResLife senator candidate for the Maverick Alliance party said.

“A major violation entails swinging massive amounts of votes in an illegal manner.”

This can be considered a rule violation if it is found on campaign material for a number of reasons.

“It is campaign material,” Trenne said. “Under the

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President-elect MeMe Cronin (left) and Vice President-elect Kaitlynn Ogunfolami (right)

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President: MeMe Cronin Vice President: Katelynn Ogunfolami Photo courtesy of Jeremy Loger

campaign material guidelines , it says it is to discredit an opponent, which it is. It has not been approved by the elections commission because there is no elections commission stamp on it.

There is no one behind this either. You are not allowed to put stuff in the CSU bathrooms…or the Res Halls.

It is illegal. It is slander and hate.”

The Maverick Alliance party has formally issued an appeal, according to Trenne.

He hopes that the elections commission will work with the university to find out who created and distributed the flyers.

“The University will be able to find you,” Trenne said. “The cameras will be able to see. If you printed it on campus, your days are numbered.”

Mavericks United, the party that ran opposite of Trenne’s and Loger’s party, has stated that it had no knowledge of these flyers or their distribution until

an email was sent out by the elections commission informing them of it.

“I think that no one in our party would have done that just because that would not have benefited us in any way,” said Cronin.

“I know I am not affiliated with this and I know that my party is not,” said Ogunfolami. “I pride myself in being a person that can separate professional life from personal life.”

The main question that both parties and the MNSU administration are asking is: did these flyers impact the election results? The flyers were first found around 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

“I don’t think the flyers had enough of significant impact that [they] would have changed the outcome of the elections,” Cronin said.

Trenne believes that the flyers did have an impact

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MNSU alumna speaks about memoir Those Three Words EMMANUELLA SHOKARE Staff Writer “You are pregnant.” For some women, when these three words are said to them, it is like a dream come true— words may not be able to explain the joy they feel—but for some, it feels like the end of the word.

“Those Three Words: A Birthmother’s Story of Choice, Chance, and Motherhood” is a newly published memoir,

written by Christine Bauer, who takes readers on her journey of being pregnant at the age of 18. Bauer is an alumnus of Minnesota State University, Mankato; she majored in Mass Communication. During her time at MNSU, she worked at The Reporter as a news writer and later as the news editor.

She is currently the Director

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Her memoir, “Those Three Words,” takes the readers on a journey of how to make the right choices, weighing the pros and cons and having to give up her child for adoption. It also talks about how it shaped her life and how she became the mother of two boys.

“I had an important story to tell about the power of choice and the unbreakable bond of maternal love,” Bauer said. “Facing an unwanted pregnancy can be devastating. It’s important for people to know how difficult this decision is and how important it is to have the right to choose.”

Bauer’s story sheds more light on the controversial issue of women’s right, access to birth control, abortion and adoption in the United States.

“It is frustrating to me that in this country we are still debating a woman’s right to choose and have access to birth control,” she said.

Bauer started writing the book 30 years ago.

She wanted to share the importance of choice, the bond of motherhood and the love of family.

The book is relatable to the readers in many ways; women who know the joy and pain of going through a pregnancy and motherhood, the weight that is lifted when they have a supporting family, the pain of losing a child, the joy of loving a child and how to stay strong throughout the whole process.

Although there are some options to choose from with an unplanned pregnancy, the ability to choose the right option is really hard. Bauer chose to give her baby up for adoption and she is happy with her choice.

“My life would be completely different had I chose those other options. I made the right choice for me and it has all turned out so beautifully,” she said.

Bauer was able to stay in contact with her daughter and her adoptive family.

They have become such an important part of her life, she said, and they all have a wonderful relationship.

“I’m so incredibly blessed and truly believe it was all meant to be. Sometimes the most difficult things you go through in life turn out to be the best,” said Bauer.

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Continued from page 1 on the election. Many posted on Snapchat, warning people not to vote for Loger. Over a hundred people requested to follow Loger’s Instagram after the flyers were found, according to Trenne.

“I want everyone to know that our party stands with Jeremy.” said Ellie Zimmer, another ResLife senator candidate. “He is kindhearted, understanding and willing to listen and have a conversation.”

According to Loger, this did not just hurt him—this hurt his friends in the pictures, as well.

“I felt offended and betrayed when people thought it was okay to pass around a picture of me and my friend,

Jeremy. Even with my face blurred out, a lot of people still recognized the photo. I know Jeremy well enough to make an honest and true statement of his character.

Jeremy is a smart, poised, impressive and compassionate individual,” said Angie Tell, one of Loger’s friends who was featured in one of the pictures.

“Hate is never the answer,” said Neil Mendonca of the Mavericks United party.

For more information on the MSSA election results, visit the MSSA OrgSync page.

Photos courtesy of Jeremy Loger

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Thursday, April 12, 2018 EMAIL THE EDITOR IN CHIEF:

How can we get students to care about student government?

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GABE HEWITT Editor in Chief As of April 11, there’s 13,903 students enrolled at this campus and only 2,155 of them cast ballots in Tuesday’s s tudent gover nment elections. That’s about 15 percent. That’s okay, but still low.

I was talking with my friend about the elections and they said they didn’t care about them. In a nutshell, they said they were only at MNSU to get their education and didn’t want to become too involved with campus activities. I know my friend doesn’t speak for the entire campus community, but I would guess others feel the same and didn’t vote because of that.

People who believe that are underestimating the kind of impact a student government can have on a campus and the impact that their vote can have. Two initiatives from the newly named Student Government are the Maverick Textbook Reserve Program and the Enterprise CarShare program, two services that students use daily.

Beyond initiatives, the Student Government plays a vital role in delegating how our student fee dollars are spent. This is a process that happens every year and students should know more about the peers they elect to make these kinds of financial decisions.

Two key referendums in this year’s election dealt with increasing fees we pay in tuition and they both passed. There will be a 2.96 percent increase to the Student Activity Fee and a 4.04 percent increase to the Intercollegiate Athletics Fee. Depending on if you use the many services related to these fees or not, you may think these increases weren’t justified. But did you know about them?

The blame can be placed on the student body, but it can also be placed on the Student Government for not doing enough to make voters care. It’s the same thing every year: candidate flyers start adorning the hallways in late March with names, party affiliations and positions they’re running for.

And that’s all we learn about them really. We might get a few mass emails leading up to the elections, but those are too easy to gloss over.

The Student Government provided a ‘Voter’s Guide’ for this year’s election that included biographies of those running and their response to the question,

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“Why are you choosing to run for a position on the MSSA?” Researching candidates is such an important part of any election process for a voter.

But it’s impossible to research candidates when there’s no information provided about their platforms. I want to see responses to more questions in this guide. If I’m voting for an Off-Campus senator candidate, I want to know how they’re going to help me solve all the issues I have with my rental property company.

Is that even what they do?

What does a Student Body At-Large senator even do?

We have a Newspaper Board, what?

There’s a number of ways to better increase voter knowledge. Create a more detailed Voter’s Guide for next year that allows candidates to explain their platforms. What are some key initiatives they’ll be fighting for if they’re elected? There’s debates for the president and vice-presidential candidates every year, why not have separate debates for the other contested positions?

You’re probably thinking, “Gabe, that means there could be a dozen different debates. Who has the time for that?” Well, it’s worth a shot.

Candidates, host a Q&A with your potential voters.

Make sure your platform gets out there. Produce the proper rule-abiding campaigning content to

distribute to people. Use the student newspaper to your advantage. The student newspaper should be a resource for students and this would be a perfect opportunity. There could be a whole centerspread with the platforms of every candidate.

In my three years of schooling at MNSU, I’ve never once voted for a senator running for a position in the college I’m in, the College of Arts and Humanities. I didn’t vote because I had no idea who they were. And I would bet people voting in Tuesday’s elections didn’t know everyone on the ballot.

You might have voted for your friend, but what if someone you didn’t know had ideas you liked better? This is dangerous. You get into a situation where you might be voting for the person with the coolest name or whoever sounds like they would be a Sagittarius. Your vote isn’t based on prior research or knowledge of the candidate at all.

It’s disheartening to see so little care, but I get it.

I’m graduating this semester and won’t be coming back to MNSU. Why should I care what I vote for if I won’t be here to witness the results?

The Student Government votes and advocates for issues that affect current and future students. Regardless of whether that’s you or not, your vote matters.

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The importance of “unplugging” from technology Opinion KAITLYN JORGENSEN Staff Writer In a world of instant gratification, one of the biggest struggles facing college kids today is the demand on their time, not only to be in the classroom, but a simultaneous expectation to be readily available to others while in the classroom. In this era of modern technology, it’s no longer as simple as “just turn your phone off,” a solution proposed by many college professors who do not understand what it is like to live in an age where technology equivalates to being readily available to others whenever.

Parents, friends, bosses, grandma or social media; there is an expectation that you should ALWAYS have your phone on you, and you should ALWAYS be able to answer it, respond to an email, or at message back no matter the circumstances.

“Too many of us have become slaves to the devices that were supposed to free us, giving us more time to experience life and the

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people we love. Instead, we’re constantly bombarded by bells, buzzes and chimes that alert us to messages we feel compelled to view and respond to immediately.”

Jane E. Brody wrote in an article called “Hooked on our Smartphones” published in the New York Times.

Brody later went on to publish the findings of the University of Maryland in “The World Unplugged Project.” In this experiment investigators reported that “a clear majority” of students

in the 10 countries studied experienced distress when they tried to go without their devices for 24 hours.

As a freshman starting college, one of the first things I struggled with was time management. It became clear to me that I had plenty of time, however I was utilizing it improperly as I spent the majority of my time either on Snapchat or Instagram. Instagram is an instantaneous photo and video-sharing social networking service, one that

if you are not on your news feed the moment something is posted, then likely you will not view the post until hours later when you’re bored, sitting on the toilet, and have already scrolled past 4,000 other Instagram posts.

And while it is clear that technology is consuming a vast majority of our time, something that is a little murky is the solution to this problem.

My solution to my Instagram dilemma was to just delete it. Entirely. First,

I tried just deleting the app, but then the next time I had down time I found myself reinstalling it. The next solution was to deactivate my account permanently and then delete the app. Later, I found myself cheating by looking at memes on Facebook. Friends and family did not seem to understand my wish to “go off the grid” as social media was their only means of communicating with me. This debate led to many hurt feelings because I didn’t see or “like” a post about one of their significant life events. It seemed to me that technology is inescapable.

In the midst of my quest to go phoneless, I stumbled across an article published in Author Unlimited titled “16 Ways to Unplug from Technology”. This article stated that according to Chinese researcher Dr. Hao Lei, “Burying your face in a screen for a large part of your day wreaks havoc on mental and physical health, with studies showing that young adults who overuse

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Two new interdisciplinary minors available for students KARLY KAUFMAN Staff Writer The university is adding two new minors to the mix of academic classes students can take.

The first is the HumanAnimal Studies minor that looks at the relationship between humans and nonanimal humans. The second is the Critical Thinking minor that focuses on building necessary skills such as writing and problem-solving.

Professor Julie Wulfemeyer from the Department of Philosophy, Professor Melissa Purdue of the Department of English, and Professor Carol Glasser from the Department of Sociology are affiliated with creating the Human-Animal Studies minor with their collective interest in animal ethics and the relationship between humans and non-

human animals.

The interdisciplinary field of Human-Animal Studies “investigates non-human animals themselves,” as well as their relationship with humans, both past and present, said Wulfemeyer.

“Students will learn about non-human animal thought and cognition, the representation of non-human animals in art and literature, and the role non-human animals play in society and the world around us,” she said.

This involves ethical questions and concerns between humans and nonhuman animals and the use of testing, treatment and representation.

Scholars among various disciplines created a widespread interest in human-animal studies across the country, and programs involving such studies have

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Continued from page 5 technology show similar brain patterns to those addicted to alcohol and cocaine.”

This article brought a lot of things to light. The first step to solving a problem is admitting that you have one, and I was a phone addict.

In this article they give many helpful tips for cutting down on screen time. I began a “digital diet” of sorts. I set a goal stating that I wanted to cut down the amount of time I spent on my phone by 50 percent or more.

The next step was finding creative outlets. Joining clubs, writing, spending time with friends and doing other more productive things to pack my day full, left me with less time to sit on my phone.

Instead of bringing my phone places for entertainment, I began bringing my college textbooks. Engaging in conversation with peers instead of using your phone as a social crutch goes a long way. I even had a suggestion to downgrade to a more archaic technology without all the fancy bells and whistles.

Some other suggestions mentioned in this article are to set a technology bedtime, keep your phone on “do not disturb,” and schedule specific times and limit those yourself to only being on your phone during those times.

I will admit, it is nearly impossible to cut technology out of your life entirely.

However, I feel significantly less stressed, and my grades are improving because of it. I can wake up with my iPhone on 100 percent keep it with me all day and at the end of the night still have the battery at 26 percent, an accomplishment to be proud of.

been appearing across university campuses. With no other program like it in the state, MNSU is believed to be the first campus to have a Human-Animal Studies minor.

“We think the minor would be a great fit for students pursuing animal-related careers,” said Wulfemeyer.

These include “careers that involve caring for animals or

There are three required courses students must take for the Human-Animal Studies minor: SOC 214W: Animals and Society, ENG 319: Animals and Literature, and PHIL 447: Animal Minds.

Students must complete three more elective courses to obtain the minor on their transcript. With only six classes needed for the full minor, students could likely

“The reason for creating such a minor is due to many college graduates not having the skills they need for the careers they are going into.” researching animals, careers in wildlife management or animal protection, and so on,” she said.

Many professions that students are going into will have to create positive relationships with animals.

“Recreational Parks and Leisure needs to design leisure activities around and with animals, urban planners will build in communities where people want to incorporate wildlife and domesticated animals, therapists might work with animals for therapies, etc.”

Wulfemeyer explained.

“Ultimately, we hope anyone interested in the subject will consider the minor and contact us to discuss how it might benefit them.”

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Profes sor Richard Liebendorfer from the Department of Philosophy helped create the Critical Thinking minor. It serves the interests of developing critical, analytical, and writing skills. The classes will help explain the thoughts and views students have about the world in a logical and rational way.

The reason for creating such a minor is due to many college graduates not having the skills they need for the careers they are going into.

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by Forbes Magazine, nearly 60 percent of employers do not see critical thinking, nor adequate problemsolving skills.

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community or state colleges and universities, all schools are facing the same risk of not preparing their students with the skills that will help them succeed in their future careers.

With a Critical Thinking minor, students can see direct change in the way they read, write and think about real-world issues. Their skills can flourish through the courses they take and advance their philosophical mindset. It requires a total of 18 credits, often coinciding with other classes a student needs to take.

Liebendor fer also mentions the importance of interdisciplinary studies: “Disciplines often have overlapping subject matter and no precise boundaries.

Interdisciplinary majors [and minors] are in this respect cutting edge. They address subject matter at the intersections of those interconnected fields of inquiry.”

Human-Animal Studies and Critical Thinking are currently open for enrollment.

For those interested in the Human-Animal Studies minor, the three required courses are all offered in the fall, giving students the opportunity to knock out the core classes right away. If the demand for the minors are strong enough, discussions will be made to possibly create majors out of them.

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False Flags and the federal government operating in shadows Opinion

BILL HAMM Staff Writer People call them “False Flag” attacks, a term that goes back to the burning of the Reichstag in 1933 Nazi Germany.

We have had three notorious attacks like this in my lifetime, and every one of them has been used to undermine our freedoms ever more.

Let’s start with Waco, Texas on April 19, 1993 at the Branch Davidian compound. I had been watching the events on my three available channels for several days before the compound was torched by Federal Agents. I do not use those words lightly. The day before was the day a 100pound propane bottle was used to torch the Davidians.

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had in mind. On the morning of the 19th, we watched as the forks were jammed into the building that intentionally broke the head off the tank and knocked it over. The tank then spewed a mix of liquid and gaseous propane down the hallway, propelled by the wind which could now enter the building. A few seconds later an incendiary tear gas grenade was fired in to ignite it, creating the plausible deniability excuse used later.

Number two was the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building in Oklahoma City on April 19,

1995. This one I caught from the beginning, including the footage by local reporters of the removal of the two unexploded bombs from a building that was supposedly destroyed from the outside. I have never seen that footage again, but I did obtain a very clear report from a recognized Army demolition and structural expert. His detailed examination clearly explained why the chemical fertilizer bomb did not explain or account for the damage found on the ground. Then there was that other thing,

how the FBI office on the top floor was mysteriously empty of all workers that morning something, something that there was no previous record of ever having happened. I have never heard a believable explanation for the office workers yet.

Last and most spectacular was 9/11; it looms heavy in all our hearts and is now part of the “Great American Myth of Exceptionalism.” I had gotten up late when my neighbor called, screaming, “Turn on your TV!” which I did immediately. I was just

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in time to see the cameras focusing in on the second plane as it was heading for the second tower. We had seen it on TV; how could it possibly be different? The huge hole in this whole fairy tale is Building #7. Clearly a controlled implosion, it occurred roughly eight hours after the Towers had already fallen. It brought down a building that was supposed to have fallen with the towers.

If it were not for the fact that there is not a demolition team on the planet who could have rigged that building in eight hours, we could believe it was destroyed because of damage. But instead the government put an idiot out front who claimed that fire had caused the collapse.

Once they were locked into that foolish lie, no amount of expert testimony and question would shake it.

My only questions are: why hasn’t the force of truth prevailed? Why has the truth not become an organized force of resistance? I am tired of feeling like a whining loser, I’ll only die once either way. Senior guerrillas to the rescue.

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Tomb Raider packed full of action Alicia Vikander shows off her talents in video game adaptation

AMANDA HINSHAW Staff Writer

Academy Award-winning actress Alicia Vikander blew audiences away, as she portrayed Lara Croft in “Tomb Raider.”

The film was directed by Roar Uthaug and it made its debut on March 16.

Many video gamers will know that “Tomb Raider” is actually based on the 2013 release of the video game. The constant theme that is seen throughout the movie is that we watch her go from an inexperienced young woman into a hardened survivor.

This is an aspect that most audiences may appreciate because every character has had weaknesses before they finally become who they are meant to be. Lara Croft is no exception to this rule, as video gamers will know that Lara starts out as an inexperienced young

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woman, and eventually becomes the gun-wielding maiden that we all know and love.

WARNING: This review may contain some spoilers, so they will be kept to

a minimum, as a courtesy to those who haven’t seen the film.

Lara, 21, is shown to be a carefree individual, but it becomes evident that she lacks any real purpose in

life. In fact, it becomes a little more clear that she is broke when she hasn’t been paying her club dues.

Lara works a variety of odd jobs, just barely paying any of her bills. She

may appear to be poor, but in reality, she’s sitting on a massive fortune left

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Jukebox the Ghost, X Ambassadors touring this May MADDIE DIEMERT Staff Writer

Coming this May, Jukebox the Ghost and X Ambassadors will be on tour in Minnesota. Jukebox the Ghost will be performing at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis on May 8 and X Ambassadors will be performing at the Myth in Maplewood on May 1.

Jukebox the Ghost is an indie pop rock band, with electric synth beats and intricate guitar solos. The band just released their fifth studio album, “Off to the Races” featuring the singles “Everybody’s Lonely” and “Jumpstarted.” The band is heavily influenced by the classic rock band Queen and this can be seen especially in tracks such as “Jumpstarted” and “Girl.”

The band is a three-

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piece and according to their website, they describe “Off to the Races” as “giddy,” “vibrant,” and “bombastic.” They have also been making and producing music for about 10 years and have played over 1,000 shows.

On May 8, the band will feature special guest the

Greeting Committee. The Greeting Committee can be described as an indie rock band with sultry vocals and mellow guitar and bass solos.

X Ambassadors are best known for their hit singles, “Unsteady” and “Renegades.” The indie rock band released their

debut “VHS” in 2015 and will be releasing their new album, “Joyful” this spring.

They have already released two singles from “Joyful,” “Joyful” and “Don’t Stay.”

The band also collaborated with Machine Gun Kelly and Bebe Rexha for the single “Home,” which was featured in the Netflix

Original, Bright.

On May 1, X Ambassadors will be preforming alongside the artists Jacob Banks, an English singer-songwriter.

You can purchase tickets for both events through the artist’s websites and Ticketmaster. Jukebox the Ghost’s tickets range from $20 to $56 and feature balcony and floor seating.

Their performance will begin at 7 p.m. with the Greeting Committee.

X Ambassador’s tickets range from $12 to $142.

There is the option for general admission, a Listening Party VIP Experience, and Ultimate VIP Experience, which is the most expensive. The show beings at 7:30 p.m. with Jacob Banks opening.

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The Ballerina creates impaired sense of reality Horror flick keeps audience guessing with tricks until the end

RACHAEL JAEGER Staff Writer

This review contains a few spoilers.

The best horror movies are the ones that combine reality and the characters’ worst fears, in my opinion.

Instead of putting his characters out in the middle of a dark woods and using cheesy sounds that only escalate until the film’s conclusion, Director Steve Pullen places an awareness of time dimensions. He also implants senses in his audience in that the reality might not be how it is presented to the main characters, Glen Sorenson (Steve Pullen) and his daughter Isabella (Sophia Sorenson).

As I have learned more about film, the more that a director interacts with

various functions in the work’s process, the better the movie tends to be. Not only did Steve act as the father, but he is also the director, producer, writer, and editor which enhances the audience’s credibility in the world he is building.

At the beginning of The Ballerina, the scenes start with a series of clicks and the dialogue fading in and out. Eventually there is a crash and the scene silences just before it fades into black. The sound and lack thereof, provided me with a sense of tension and an apprehension of something bad that was about to happen.

A car crash resulted in the fatalities of Isabella’s mom and brothers. Not only that but after that, Steve became an alcohol-

ic and lost his job because all his drinking affected his work ethics. At the same time, he never wanted to become like his own father who died years before.

Doe Peterson (Deena Dill), a woman who Steve meets and has a fling with, warns him that you become the parents who you despise.

In the meantime, Isabella has her own struggles, including the trauma from the devastating night. She voices to Doe that she cannot forget how they died and witnessing all their blood. Isabella has a recurring nightmare in which she sees a mutilated girl but whose face she never quite sees. Doe hypnotizes Isabella to rid her of her nightmares and her ghosts but they return so a priest instead performs an exor-

cism.

But the ghosts appear to be more powerful than the priest and one of them leaves Isabella with a locket. The locket has a photo which turns out to be of her grandparents who have been long dead. In some sense, “The Ballerina” reminds me of M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Sixth Sense,” but on the flipside when it comes to Steve and Isabella and their situations and what the truth ends up being.

The greatest redemption of the film is later when Steve encounters his dad who apologizes for neglecting him when he grew up. Steve’s dad also expresses his pride in Steve with how he has stayed present in his kids’ lives, humbling Steve. Eventual-

prisingly well in the box office, considering that it hasn’t been a month since the film was released. It has garnered $248,550,027 worldwide on a $94 million budget. If you are looking to go see an action film anytime soon, I hope that you will consider giving

“Tomb Raider” a try.

I enjoyed the film and I think Lara embodies an independent spirit that young women could look up to.

ly, Steve can introduce Isabella to her grandpa.

It is challenging to put into words how intense, suspenseful, and powerful “The Ballerina” is without watching it. You do keep guessing about the time elements, especially when you realize that somehow Steve’s family is still alive and when he tries to go back and make things right, they appear to be ignoring him and at first you don’t understand why. It puts into perspective what homelessness may truly be like, even if you haven’t lived that way. If time is pressed for a movie decision, I recommend giving “The Ballerina” a watch.

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TOMB RAIDER Continued from page 11 to her by her late father, Richard Croft. Lara refuses to accept the money and most people assume she is being irrational, but there is a reason for why she won’t accept it.

In order to accept it, she would not only have to sign legal papers, but she would also have to come to the harsh realization that her father is gone.

Lara eventually finds her purpose after finding her father’s secret vault and sees a video of her father, asking her to put a stop to “Trinity.”

The film picks up steam when she finds Lu Ren, a boat captain, and he agrees to take her to the island where her father may still be alive. The trip turns sour quickly, as their ship is capsized during a violent storm and they are forced to abandon it. Lara makes it to the island, only to be knocked unconscious by an unknown person.

Lara eventually learns that she is on an island where there are Trinity soldiers, and a man named Mathias is in charge of an operation that is trying to locate the tomb of a Japanese queen.

The film has just the right amount of action, witty humor, and I really

appreciate the fact that they still kept quite a bit of the elements from the video game, but they also put their own twist on it. It was also nice to see that the sequence of subplot after subplot was nowhere to be found.

“Tomb Raider” did sur-

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Amber Kral (#7) receives a throw to get the runner out at first base during a past softball game for the club. The team hopes to continue to play well, as they go into this weekend ranked No. 20 in the country.

Softball hits the road for a wild six-game stretch The Mavericks look to continue to dominate their opponents after a long stretch of games this weekend

AARON YOUNG Staff Writer The Minnesota State softball team hits the road for six road games this weekend, playing three different teams, in three different cities.

After losing back to back games against St. Cloud State, the No. 20 Mavericks look to pick up the pace a little bit in their season, as they head to Winona, MN first, looking to bounce back in a battle with the 9th ranked Warriors.

Perhaps McKenzie Paap can be the catalyst for the Mavs, as she has been on a tear as of late. The junior outfielder is putting up ridiculous numbers: a .563 BA,

and a team-high nine hits, five runs, and 17 steals, which is fourth most in the conference. She will be certainly getting ready for the road trip, looking to extend a fourgame hit streak.

Alongside Paap is sophomore outfielder Carly Esselman. Someone call the doctor. We have an emergency.

Carly is putting up a clinic!

She has a team-best .443 BA this year, and that’s just the beginning. The outfielder has also made a mark on the conference, with 41 RBI’s (1st), six triples (2nd), 47 in hits (7th), and a .708 slugging percentage (6th). Cannot forget about the lone senior Jessica Meidl, who has a team-best 39 runs, putting her at second in the conference.

These powerhouses contribute to seven of the Mavericks 24 home runs, almost a third of them! The squad leads the conference in hitting the ball out of the park.

Numbers never lie and as can be seen, Meidl, Paap, and Esselman are the pillars to the Mavericks success and foundation for that matter.

Not only have the seasoned athletes been putting up numbers, the freshmen have caught the eyes of many as well. Hannah McCarville and Hailey Forshee both boast above .500 BA in the last games, connecting on 14 hits combined. Courtney Potter has been on the run, stealing seven bases on seven attempts. Time will tell how well she will do going forward as the Mavericks new catcher.

As mentioned before, the Mavericks face an additional two teams along with Winona State, being Bemidji St. and Minnesota-Crookston.

Unlike Winona St. who is at the top of the ranks, Bemidji State finds themselves in the middle of the pack, with a 13-13 record on the year,

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2-2 conference play. The Beavers are coming off a 4-3 loss to MSU Moorhead. They will probably be hungry to get a victory against the Mavericks on Friday. Minnesota-Crookston has not had the best of years, sitting at a 5-23 record, 1-5 in conference play.

The Golden Eagles are in last place and in the midst of a struggle, losing their last five.

Let’s hope the Mavs can

bounce back from adversity and get themselves rolling. If we know one thing, it’s that these girls don’t give up easily, and why would they? They are the conference Champions. Follow the softball team online, unless you like traveling then be my guest, and get your cheers out for the Minnesota State Mavericks this weekend.

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Baseball looks to continue success on the road

COLTON MOLESKY Staff Writer The Minnesota State Mavericks have continued to win, moving their streak to 10 games with a pair of victories over the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs.

At 20-7, the Mavericks continue to make a case for the most potent offense in the conference, grabbing a 15-1 scoring differential.

In the opening 3-1 win for MSU, senior pitcher, Quinn Ahern, was the story for the purple and gold, ruling the mound through seven innings while allowing three hits. His four strikeouts and 1.29 era smothered the Bulldogs and handed the Mavericks a 3-0 lead after three innings, allowing MSU to shift into cruise control early.

At the plate, it was a sheer miracle the Mavericks only posted three runs. The Mavs swung for 10 hits, led by sophomore infielder, Ty Buck, who followed up a great finish to the Concordia series with a three-hit outing to the Bulldogs. Senior catcher, Noah Bluth, and sophomore infielder, Teddy Petersen, also looked good at the plate with two hits apiece, while both Peterson and Buck also recorded RBI. Game two was far more lopsided, with the Mavericks laying it on thick offensively in a 12-0 win that featured 11 hits. Petersen showed up in a big way, with both his hits going for doubles and earning a team-leading five RBI in the second game. MSU saw plenty of plate success on the day, with eight batters grab-

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bing hits and seven recording runs.

While the offense made it easy, going up 4-0 after three innings and posting six runs in the fourth, the defense did a great job pushing the game from awkward to embarrassing for the Bulldogs.

MSU’s pitcher, Trevor Divinski, was stingy on the mound through six innings, letting up two hits and toss-

ing a pair of strikeouts to secure his third win of the season.

The Mavericks remain on the road this week, headed to South Dakota for a two-game stint against the Sioux Falls Cougars. An 8-18 Cougars squad seems like an easy task for the Mavericks, who have won 10 straight and boast a stunning 81-20 scoring differential during the run.

Following a disappointing 0-10 start to the season, the Cougars have been a different team against NSIC opponents. They are 8-8 against the conference, holding opponents to one or fewer runs in six of their eight wins. On offense, two of the three double-digit performances have come over the last 11 games.

The goal for the Cougars

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will most likely be attempting to hold in check a red-hot MSU offense, faring far better in low scoring affairs and taking much less of a gamble against the MSU mound than their bats.

The Mavericks have presented very few weaknesses this season, but in a choice of two dangers, the pitching staff may be the game that keeps the Cougars within arm’s length. Even in a strategy that keeps the game within a few runs, MSU is the heavy favorite. Minnesota State is fresh off slapping the Bulldogs without needing their two of their premier pitchers in Aaron Rozek and Dalton Roach. The problem for Sioux Falls is the deep Mavericks team can play either way and is far too deep to trip up.

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MSU golf competes down in Missouri JAKE RINEHART Staff Writer The last couple of days, while it’s been disgusting weather outside in Minnesota, the men’s and women’s golf teams both competed in separate golf tournaments on Tuesday in Missouri.

The weather played less of a factor in both of their tournaments.

The Minnesota State Mavericks Men’s Golf team tied for seventh place at the Lindenwood Invitational Tuesday.

The 54-hole, 16-team tournament was held at the Missouri Bluffs Golf Club in St. Charles, Missouri.

Central Missouri State finished in first place with a final score of 861. The Mavericks shot 926 at the tournament and were tied for seventh place with Missouri S&T. The tournament began on Monday and concluded on Tuesday.

Junior J.J. Svac finished the tournament as the Mavericks’ top scorer. He shot a 231, with round scores of 76, 82 and 70. Svac placed T-32 in the individual standings.

Not far behind Svac in the individual standings was Matt Bennett, who finished T-35 for the Mavericks. Bennett

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shot a 75, 81 and 77 for a total of 233.

Sophomore Bryce Thompson finished T-45th. Thompson shot a 75, 82 and 78 for an overall score of 235. Senior Kelton Schmitz ended the tournament T-54th, shooting 71, 81 and 81, for a final score of 239. Sophomore Ethan Kraus, 88-75-79--242, T-58th, and senior Connor Power 78, 83, 88 -- 249, T-70th, also compete for the Mavs.

The Mavericks will be back in action Friday as they compete in the NSIC Championship in Smithville, Missouri.

The NSIC Championship will begin Friday and conclude Sunday.

The Mavericks’ Women’s Golf team finished in 10th place at the Kansas City Intercollegiate Tournament Tuesday at the Creekmoor Golf Club in Raymore, Missouri.

After shooting a firstround 341 team total on Monday, the Mavericks came back in the final 18 holes of action on Tuesday to shoot a 335. The Mavericks would finish at 676 overall for the 36-hole tournament. A total of 10 teams competed at this tournament. Nine of the 10 teams were NCAA Division I teams, while Minnesota State was the only NCAA Division II team.

The tournament was hosted by the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Minnesota State sophomore Maddy Schintz paced the Mavericks with a 159 on rounds of 81 and 78, placing her in a tie for 29th. Freshman Alissa Carlson (84-79--163) was 39th and senior Genie Short turned in rounds of 84 and 83, with her total of 167 placing her in a tie for 46th.

Junior Haley Tollette (85-83-168) and freshman Maddy Messin (83-85--168) finished in a tie for 49th. Other Maverick individuals included junior Abbe Partington (89-84--173, T-57th) and junior Nattiya Somboonsup (90-95--185, t-60th). North Dakota State

shot a tournament-low team score of 596 in capturing the team title.

Minnesota State’s next action is the Minnesota State lnvitational scheduled for April 14-15 in Coon Rapids, Minn. at Bunker Hills.

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