November 3, 2020

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TODAY IS THE DAY! Biden, Trump Swing Through Minnesota Just Days Before Historic Election

Former Vice President Joe Biden arrives to speak at a rally in Detroit, Mich.

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President Donald Trump waves to supporters after at a rally in Rochester, Minn.

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Biden Attacks Trump on COVID Response, Civil Unrest in Minn. Stop

Trump Makes Final Case at Rochester Rally Before Elections

MAXWELL MAYLEBEN • Editor in Chief Former Vice President Joe Biden held a “drive-in event” in St. Paul last friday. The event was held in the parking lot of the Minnesota State Fair.

In order to ensure social distancing at the event, attendees parked their own cars in the lot while the democratic presidential candidate spoke.

Jessica Intermill, an advocate for Biden, addressed the crowd first. She spoke about her experience living with rheumatoid arthritis, and how the Affordable Care Act has played an integral part in her treatment.

The Affordable Care Act has long been a point of debate between the candidates. President Donald Trump has continuously opposed it and Biden supports it.

“I’m here to tell you,” said Intermill, “if we elect Joe Biden, we will have an ally in the White House, instead of an adversary.”

Biden was then introduced and walked onto the stage to address the attendees.

He spoke to the shortfalls of the Trump administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, referenc-

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ing COVID-related deaths.

He then criticized Trump’s statements implying healthcare workers were inflating the number of COVID deaths.

“They do their job,” said Biden, in reference to healthcare professionals, “Donald Trump should stop attacking and start doing his job.”

Biden bought up Trump’s interview with journalist Bob Woodward, where the president admitted to knowing how dangerous the virus could be in January.

“He did nothing, he did nothing at all,” said Biden.

The former vice president then discussed how he would have handled the pandemic.

“I’m not going to shut down the economy,” Biden said, attempting to fight a commonly held argument against him, “I’m going to shut down the virus.”

Tax returns were then brought up, with Biden promising no tax raises for those making less than $400,000 annually, as well as attack-

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President Donald Trump made his final campaign stop in Minnesota Friday, speaking to fans at a rally at the Rochester International Airport.

This trip was just four days before Election Day, against Democratic candidate Joe Biden.

Minnesota State University, Mankato first-year graduate student Aaron Timm, who is also a Rochester resident, saw the significance of the president’s rally visit.

“I think it was very strategized in terms of Rochester being a very diverse place. He’s trying to get the minorities to vote for him. I’m not sure if it’ll help him, but it was a smart move on his part,” Timm stated.

Shortly before Trump landed at the airport, Minnesota 1st Congressional District candidate Jim Hagedorn took the stage to welcome the presidential candidate. To get the crowd into spirit and to pinpoint his campaign promises, Hagedorn stated, “Me and fellow Republicans will help secure our borders and lower taxes,” to which the crowd cheered in support.

When talking about President Trump, Hagedorn ensured the crown

of all of the great things he has done and will continue to do if re-elected on Tuesday.

“He fights harder than any other president. Let’s fight with him and re-elect him into office!”

At approximately 6:05 p.m. after visiting hundreds of supporters outside the hanger, Trump walked on stage to his campaign favorite song “God Bless the U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood with the crowd cheering him on.

To begin his speech, Trump dived right into discussion about the riots that have taken place following the killing of George Floyd, along with many other Black Americans, and the Black Lives Matter movement.

“We’re not just running against sleepy Joe Biden, we’re running against the arrogant far-left, political class. They want one set of rules for you and no rules for themselves,” Trump stated while talking about riots and the police force.

Timm discussed how Rochester has responded to the upcoming elec-

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Dome Sweet Dome: The Bubble’s Back, Baby!

The University recently opened the sports dome back for students after it was shut down in March earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Kjerstin Hall/The Reporter)

BAILEY BRENDEL Staff Writer On October 26, the Minnesota State University, Mankato sports dome once again opened its doors to the MNSU students and faculty for open dome time. The dome is located in the back of the University’s lots 21 and 22, making it easy for anyone to access it. This facility allows room for multiple sport fields and batting cages for a variety of activities.

This year, due to COVID-19, the University’s administration had to make numerous changes to how the arena is run and what activities can be done inside the arena to keep all participants safe and healthy. One of the main things they have enforced is that the facility will not be allowing anyone to participate in any activity that you cannot social distance in.

An example of a non-socially distant activity would be soccer. To make up for this, the faculty in the sports dome thought of new activities for students to participate in.

“We brought over corn hole sets and spike ball equipment,” says Ben Nelson, Marketing and Facilities Program Coordinator at MNSU. All of this equipment, among many more, will be able for checkout at the front desk. This will allow students to have a fun time with a competitive spirit while also being socially distant.

Nelson also stated, “We’ve also decided to host some events in order to gain the interest of students who don’t typically use the dome. On a regular basis now on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, is dedicating a field to kickball because that’s something you can do relatively socially distanced.”

Students are allowed to use

the batting cages if they provide their own helmets, balls, and bats. Students are also able to kick around balls, take penalty kicks, and do soccer drills.

“We are just not allowing full games right now,” says Nelson, in order to take as many precautions as possible.

The administration is wanting to provide the best for the MNSU community and wanting to make the sports dome participant’s experience the best it can be.

“We’re being forced to think a little differently and creativity about things we can do in the dome,” Nelson explained.

In the past, non-student community members have been allowed to participate in the sports dome facilities.

However, this year they are not allowed to do so.

According to Nelson, “The worst thing that could happen is we have a COVID-19 hotspot happen at the dome and then we have to shut it down. Currently, the dome will not be hosting any non-student community members to keep the campus and the community safe, and we have hopes that in the early spring semester we will consider to open it up to all community members. We will be watching the COVID-19 cases in Blue Earth County, and if the numbers seem low enough, we will consider opening back up for everyone.”

The sports dome will be open for walk-in services for all students every Sunday through Thursdays from 7-11 p.m. With it already being open, it will continue to run until the Monday before Thanksgiving break. It will then open back up in the spring until around mid April.

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Election Day: A Guide to Track the Results ASHLEY OPINA Staff Writer As the 2020 election rapidly approaches, citizen interest is at an all-time high.

Whether it be constantly checking news outlets, scrolling through social media or tracking online polls, people are keeping up with what is arguably the most anticipated and polarized presidential race ever.

Almost every media platform has made it easy for everyone to stay up to date. Major networks and broadcast news channels such as CBS, ABC, Fox News, CNN, NBC and MSNBC will be following the election and covering it live throughout Election Day and into the early hours of Nov. 4.

CBS News will also be livestreaming the election on YouTube and other services, including Roku, Amazon, and Pluto.

According to CBS News, “The CBS News Decision Desk will make projections and characterize races throughout the night. … By Election Day, the CBS News Battleground Tracker will have surveyed 100,000 people from all 50 states, and the Decision Desk will show viewers how all the contests are trending.”

Other major news outlets are offering similar coverage.

ABC News will be accessible to watch for Election Day streaming through most

President Donald Trump, left, and former Vice President Joe Biden during the first presidential debate Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio.

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platforms, including the ABC News mobile app, YouTube, Roku, Hulu and Amazon.

According to ABC News, “The primetime coverage will also include ABC News’ team of political reporters and analysts. … Several other ABC News journalists, including ‘Nightline’ anchors Byron Pitts and Juju Chang, will provide live updates from battleground states.”

With major broadcast news channels giving live updates throughout the night, including coverage from battleground states, followers of the election will be given real time data in regards to the Presidential race.

Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram will also be a viable source for following

live updates on Election Day. Despite all of the ways to keep up with the election, the final results may not be available on election night.

Due to the increase of mailin ballots this year amidst COVID-19, the process of counting all of the ballots has been lengthened.

However, states have different rules about how and when mail-in ballots are accounted for so some states will report results sooner than others.

By the end of the night, there should be a near-final result of who the winner is, even if the count of all ballots is not complete and final results won’t be announced until later in the week.

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Campus Security Stays on Top of ‘Halloweekend’ Shenanigans

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tion throughout the past few weeks with, “It’s been good in terms of being peaceful. Of course, there is a lot of tension between the two parties. You can feel the tension more than see it. It’s not so much that people are protesting or defacing properties.”

Jumping to the topic of voters in Minnesota, Trump reminded the audience how the state of Minnesota hasn’t voted for a Republican candidate since 1972, when Richard Nixon was running for president. He stated how this state has been run poorly and, with his second term of presidency, he will help make it great again. Recent polls from RealClearPolitics state that Biden leads Trump in Minnesota by 4.7 percentage points, making everyone unsure of how the election will turn out.

Timm further explained his response to Trump’s visit by saying, “With how diverse Rochester is, it’s one of those places I don’t think Trump can win. I understand him coming, but I feel like it’s one of those cities that have already won.”

Despite gathering into large crowds during a global pandemic, Trump briefly covered the issues in regard to COVID-19. He reassured the audience about a vaccine that is being worked on and will be available to the public come post-election.

“As we are rounding the turn on the pandemic, with or without the vaccine, we have the vaccine, it’s going to come.

But even without it, we’re rounding the turns.”

For his second term, Trump

highlighted some key policies that he will focus on, including those with the police force and those he identifies as criminals.

“We will increase funding for law enforcement. We will hire more tough on crime prosecutors to put violent offenders behind bars. We will finish it with the war against MS-13 killers. We will completely dismantle ANTIFA, and we will reclaim our streets for law-abiding Americans of every race, color, religion, and creed.”

Trump directed towards the crowd, saying, “I am asking you, go out on November 3, and vote for your favorite president,” with the people chanting in response, “four more years!”

Throughout the remaining days before the election, Trump will make appearances in neighboring states Wisconsin and Iowa, along with many others.

The most controversial may be his visit to Kenosha, WI, on November 2, only 40 days after the killing of Jacob Blake.

With many Trump supporters already parading around the larger cities in Wisconsin, this rally is sure to bring together crowds of both Trump and Biden supporters.

“There’s only one way to defend your dignity, there’s only one way to defend your family and your country. There’s only one way to preserve, protect and defend the American way of life. You must show up and vote on November 3,” Trump stated in his speech to encourage people to show up to the polls and vote.

Halloweekend has now ended and Minnesota State University, Mankato’s security team has been quite busy this weekend giving out citations across all four campus residence buildings, the parking lots, and the Stadium Heights community.

In total, twelve citations were given regarding liquor with underage consumption and underage possession of alcohol being the two reasons for these citations, according to the University’s crime log.

The places where these incidents took place were Julia A. Sears residence hall, Preska hall , McElroy Center E Hall, Crawford Center, Stadium Heights Community, Parking lot 14, and Parking lot 16.

Controlled substances & paraphernalia were also reported over Halloween weekend. Parking lot 14 is where both of these citations were given with possession of marijuana and/or paraphernalia.

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ing public urination also took place October 30 in parking lot 11A. Communications inappropriate/criminal occurrences categorized as threatening occurring in Crawford Center on October 31.

Despite these slight interruptions, the majority of students at MNSU had fun dressing up and connecting with friends.

“I was Boots from Dora the Explorer, and me and my friends all hung out,” Shelby Zoller, freshman at MNSU stated.

While some people dressed

up and went out with friends, other students opted for a more relaxed night and spent it at home.

“I didn’t do much on Halloween, I watched Hocus Pocus with my friends and slept because I had to work at Kwik Trip the next day,” Autumn Forcelle, a junior at MNSU said.

MNSU’s Student Health Services were also handing out cups of candy and tips to avoid the Sunday scaries. The cup included information on how to drink responsibly if one were to consume alcohol.

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BIDEN Continued from page 1 ing Trump’s tax return.

“Why should you pay more in taxes than Donald Trump pays?” said Biden “I’ve released 22 years’ worth of my tax returns, he’s not released one single year.”

Being a short distance from the location where George Floyd was killed by law enforcement in May, Biden spoke to racial justice issues.

“Protesting and burning and looting is not protesting,

it’s violence, clear and simple, and will not be tolerated,” said Biden about the unrest following Floyd’s death, “but these protests are a cry for help.”

The Democratic nominee also spoke to the crowd about the importance of voting in this election.

“I believe, when you use your power, the power to vote, it will change the course of this country and the course of history,” he said.

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FALL 2020 EDITOR IN CHIEF:

MAXWELL MAYLEBEN

Make Election Day a National Holiday

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Election Day is one of the most important days our nation faces, and the Presidential Election comes up once every four years. It is the day when the American people congregate, put their voices together in the form of ballots and choose how they want the nation to be run.

Columbus Day is a day to celebrate a man who “discovered” America on accident, and proceeded to enslave, introduce life-threatening disease, and forcibly convert Native Americans to Christianity.

On one of these days, we get the entire day off, and the other, we do not.

Election Day is a day to celebrate democracy, to vote, to make your voice heard. It is a vital and crucial part of the health of our nation for as many people to vote as possible, so that the government is accurately representing the people.

So why is it that the people do not get the day off to partake in this recurring historical event?

Voter turnout in the U.S. has always been on the low side. This is very odd, as there is so much politicization and divisiveness in our beliefs.

Voter turnout historically has been around 50-55% for the last several presidential elections, and even lower in mid-term years.

This is a problem, because if the decision makers that affect every citizen in the nation are being chosen by only about half of the population, then representation in our gov-

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ernment cannot be accurate.

Having Election Day as a national holiday and giving people the day off from work would greatly reduce the amount of people who cannot make it to the polls

forced to not vote are those who most likely need representation in the government.

People in this situation are more than likely unable to get out of work, purely because they need to be making

“The U.S. would greatly benefit from a national holiday on Election Day.” due to having to be at work to provide for their families.

The people who would be

money to be able to survive.

While yes, there are absentee ballots and mail-in bal-

lots for those who are unable to appear at the polls, these options are often more difficult to explain and utilize.

Voters must completely fill out the ballot and the second envelope for their vote to count. While there is that page of instruction, it isn’t always clear how to fill each of these out. There are also some people who have reported their instructions being covered up with stickers, which is voter suppression.

The U.S. would greatly benefit from a national holiday on Election Day. This would encourage voter turnout, creating a government that is a better representation of our nation.

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Last Ditch Effort: Trump Campaigns in Rochester

President Donald Trump made a stop for a campaign rally at the Rochester International Airport Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Rochester, Minn. Trump spoke to a relatively small crowd of around 250 people due to Gov. Tim Walz’s COVID-19 guidelines.

Trump only spoke for around 20 minutes before leaving for Washington D.C. to prepare for rallies leading up to Election Day. Photos by Mansoor Ahmad/ The Reporter

On Election Day, Let’s do What Minnesotans do: VOTE! CHRISTIAN LOHRENZ Columnist America is one of the only democracies that does not have election day as a national holiday. Being that election day is traditionally held on a Tuesday, which is in the middle of the work week, this creates an additional barrier to voting.

According to the Pew Research Center, a non-partisan research organization, 14% of registered voters claimed that, in the 2016 election, they were too busy or had conflicting schedules, which ultimately resulted in them not casting votes.

Elections were originally scheduled for Tuesdays due to America’s overwhelmingly agrarian population in the mid 1800s. Tuesdays were traditionally the most convenient day for farmers to travel to town to vote.

Obviously, that has changed. Now these elections fall in the middle of the week and many people can’t get time off to vote. This puts a lot of pressure on lower-income individuals who then

Demonstrator Gina Dusterhoft holds up a sign as she walks to join others standing across from the federal courthouse in Houston, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020.

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have a harder time getting time off to go vote — especially because workers generally have to vote before or after their work shift, which is typically the busiest times at the polls.

Other democracies that have election day as a federal holiday allow for

the day off from work to encourage voting. That being said, America is rather low on the scale of voter turnout compared to other countries, thus enhancing the argument that a national holiday could increase voter turnout.

One of the things that has changed

in this election to encourage voting has been discussion about, and emphasis on, absentee ballots. These, along with early in person voting, have created an atmosphere primed for voters to show up.

Minnesota, where voters can register as late as election day, is one of the states that traditionally leads the country in voter turnout. The Midwest has, for a long time, held the notion that voters really do put their voice toward the public’s best interest, and that voting is the best way to be involved in our civic government.

This week will be rife with conversations about the election and the inevitable drama that will ensue. While I encourage everyone to go vote and exercise your right as an American, I also encourage everyone to talk to those around you to make sure they vote as well.

While it may not be a holiday, Election Day is one of the best ways for us to make changes in our country, set our own agenda, and try to unite toward a more prosperous future.

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ART, MUSIC, FOOD, MOVIES, SPORTS, GAMING, & ALL THE REST

Theatre Dept. Brings ‘The Tempest’ to the Stage SYDNEY BERGGREN Staff Writer Minnesota State University, Mankato’s latest theater production is Shakespeare’s The Tempest, which opens November 4 at MNSU’s Andreas Theatre.

According to the department’s description of the show, it follows former Duke of Milan, Prospero, and his daughter Miranda who live on an island after being exiled from their previous homeland. Prospoero then creates a shipwreck to bring his enemies to the island. Throughout the show, there are themes of magic, betrayal, family, and, of course, love.

Director Matt Caron’s interpretation of this story pulls in more Victorian steampunk elements, at least in costuming and set design. From the long, lush outer coats to patterned waistcoats and neckerchiefs, the costumes were decidedly un-Shakespearean, only made better through gold gear and goggle detailing.

“We like to call the costumes and set as “Diet Steampunk,” Carson said.

“The Tempest is one of

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quality of the records of the present to those of the past, they’re actually comparable to when they were first manufactured. Before the fade out,

The Serendipity Series is a program put on by the Centennial Student Union where singers and bands are invited to play in the CSU. The performances genuinely happen once a month.

The performances are free and are offered mid-week, mid-day for the campus and Mankato area community.

The series spotlights Minnesota musicians with “street-corner serenade” style performances. Passers-by can stop to listen or bring their lunch and enjoy some of Minnesota’s finest musicians.

The Serendipity Series has been running for eleven years now. It was created as a way to liven up the CSU and to help create a home away from home for MNSU students. The belief is that students need to be exposed to different types of music.

Due to the many changes being made due to COVID, the Serendipity Series has been on a bit of a hiatus.

The Spring 2020 Music Series opened with a duet performance by Pat Forsyth of Useful Jenkins and Bobby Patrick of The Bob Pat Band. The Spring 2020 season of the Serendipity Music Series was canceled shortly after this performance due to COVID. Returning performers of the Serendipity Music Series include Amy Korteum, Blue Ox Jazz Babies, Dred I Dread, Everett Smithson, Good Night Gold Dust, Greg Herriges, Jenn Melby and Sister Gin, Nooky Jones, Ocho, OK Factor, Tim Cheesebrow, and Tom Hunter.

The reason behind why the Fall 2020 is still pending is because there are a lot of alterations that would need to be made in order to ensure the health and safety of everyone.

The performers would all need to wear masks on stage and make an attempt to prac

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Actors rehearse for ‘The Tempest” on the Andreas Theatre stage. (Muhammad Ibrahim/The Reporter)

Shakespeare’s more fantastical plays and lends itself to many different conceptualizations,” Caron said. “Our version blends magic and steampunk, but the story remains the same — we still see themes of love and forgiveness.”

Another thing Caron noted about the show is that the

magic is relatively spectacular.

“With a mix of the text itself and the actors intensifying certain moments,” he said, “our dynamic lighting and evocative sounds create memorable moments in the show. It is visually and auditorily spectacular.”

This sentiment is partic-

ularly visible in the opening scene that presumably gave the show its title. Prospero creates a magnificent storm, which is shown through creating lightning flashes, deep rumbles of

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Let’s Take a Look at the Resurgence of Vinyl AMANDA FILREIS Staff Writer For those who aren’t quite as familiar with the term, this refers to those big records that people can listen to music to.

They were majorly popular in the 1970s and 80s. Around 1985, their sales records were on the decline. By the time 1990 came around, the numbers became pretty much 0.

“They’ve really been picking up these days. They sell more than CDs,” said Carl Nordmeier, owner of the local store Tune Town, when asked about the recent return of vinyl.

Like with anything in this world, there are going to be pros and cons to consider when selecting the method of listening to music.

The pro is they have a fuller sound than if you would stream the tunes or listen to it on a CD. They can also be collectible and valuable. This is especially true if you get the older or limited editions of the music tracks. These are also some of the reasons people

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CDs photographed at the local record store Tune Town. (Kjerstin Hall/The Reporter)

prefer records to CDs. One of the cons is that you can only listen to vinyls if you have a record player, which can be pretty expensive now with the growing popularity.

Another is that there’s a lot of care that goes into caring for these records. This can also be

a strength as some people who collect vinyl feel it’s part of the experience of enjoyment.

“I like records better because of the retro aspects,” said MNSU student Matt Read when discussing his thoughts on records.

If you want to compare the

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‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Delayed Yet Again DANIEL MCELROY Staff Writer The most anticipated video game of the year for Minnesota State University, Mankato gamers, “Cyberpunk 2077,” was delayed for a fourth time last week.

CD Projekt, the game developers who also made “The Witcher 3,” need to make more adjustments before launching the new role playing game to the public.

Adam Badowski and Martin Iwiński, studio head and founder of CD Projekt respectively, released a statement last Tuesday on social media saying the release of “Cyberpunk 2077” would be pushed back to Dec. 10.

The statement says the game has to be designed to perform on nine different versions to be compatible with current and next-generation Xbox, Playstation, PC and more. The developers also have to work from home due to COVID-19, making it that much more difficult to make significant and timely progress.

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still trying to keep their fans as optimistic as possible.

“We feel we have an amazing game on our hands,” they said in the statement. “We are willing to make every decision, even the hardest ones, if it ultimately leads to you getting a video game you’ll fall in love with.”

Jack Ritacco, a MNSU senior majoring in sport management and an avid gamer said he can’t wait for the next big game to release.

“I’m most excited about the open world roaming and next generation experience while also being a single player game,” Ritacco said.

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The actors’ voices are played through overhead speakers, creating an echoing, god-like effect. The scene opens the show magnificently.

Caron added on, “Creating the show was quite a ride. With the delay from COVID-19 cases, it really challenged us as a group to come together after the quarantine. We’d typically be at the fourth show of the season, but this is only the third.”

The show is running as well as expected, he said, and the pause in the season was just that, a pause. Carson did note that understudies were

The game that was originally set to release in April includes an open world map that takes place in Night City, CA, with plenty of missions and side quests to keep you busy.

You can customize your own character while playing as V and choose from several different weapons to wield.

added to this show, saying, “It’s helpful to have that safety net, and the students are truly tireless workers.”

The Tempest will be running in the Andreas Theater from Nov. 4-8, and from Nov. 11-15 with tickets available online on their website.

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vinyl was created from recycled plastic. This, in turn, caused them to become more flimsy than how they were previously. However, that shouldn’t sway your choice on whether or not to listen to music that way.

“I think they are a timeless and cool way to listen to music,” commented MNSU student Hailey Lockhart when talking about the vinyl experience.

Vintage and nostalgia will naturally play a big part in any decision of entertainment.

“I like it because it’s vintage and there’s a personal connection from me and my family. We have a record player at home that used to belong to my grandfather,” stated MNSU student Haley Mendoza.

While we should try to live in the present and look toward the future, we shouldn’t

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forget where we came from or how we got started.

“History is always good to keep in mind,” commented fellow MNSU student Josephine Hatlevig when asked about her thoughts on vinyl overall. “Technology’s always changing but there’s always something cool to keep around.”

Keanu Reeves will also be featured in “Cyberpunk 2077” as Johnny Silverhand, a digital ghost inside V’s head. Reeves also made an announcement about the original release date of the game during Microsoft’s 2019 E3 conference.

The most exciting feature about this game, however, is how the game itself looks. The intense mechanical gameplay and incredible graphics it has with ray tracing could make this one of the cleanest games we’ve seen in a while.

The game contains four different types of ray tracing effects throughout the game.

(Ray tracing is a technique used to make light in video games act as if it would in real life.)

Ritacco also added on, “The game being delayed again makes you wonder if the game will actually be good or if they’re just trying to fix the bugs.”

As the holiday season quickly approaches, the last thing anyone wants is another delay. We can only hope now that we see the finished product by the end of the year.

MUSIC

Continued from page 6 tice social distancing. This makes performances a bit more tricky. Masks might alter or hinder the performance.

Furthermore, social distancing is a bit harder to maintain inside during the cold temperatures. Although the performers can set up in the hearth lounge, the gallery downstairs, or on the terrace, with each place there is the struggle of making sure the stage is large enough for the performers to safely perform on it.

Additionally, there is an added concern of making sure the music being played is not as loud. This has become increasingly important in the CSU as to not disturb any students in classes or people in meetings.

Other popular programs put on by the CSU include monthly therapy dog sessions, Serendipity Karaoke, and an Open Mic Series.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020