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Nolan’s bill could lower tuition Congressman says it is “impossible” for students to work their way through college BY SAM STROM News Editor
Congressman Rick Nolan has introduced a bill that may help students pay their way through school by making it more affordable, and also by raising the amount of money students make while in school. His bill, the Restore Democracy Act, introduces seven major reforms that will affect Congress. The Restore Democracy Act will change the way politics are done in
Washington, and according to Nolan students will benefit from the bill — should it pass — regarding their tuition. “It’s your future and your children’s future,” Nolan said. “I was able to work my way through the university. Why? Because the university costs were a fraction back then than what they are now.” Nolan also said that the minimum wage, relative to the prevailing wage, was better when he was in school than it is now. Now, it’s too difficult for
students to completely pay for their college with a minimum wage job. “It’s impossible, in my judgment, to work your way through a university,” Nolan said. “The costs are just too great, and the wages and the income are too low. It doesn’t work.” Approximately seven out of 10 seniors nationwide graduate with student debt, and this has a negative impact on the economy according to Nolan. “It’s bad for the economy to
be graduating people from colleges and universities with the kind of debt that they have,” Nolan said. “It hurts the economy; they can’t get into buying their first home or buying a decent car.” Along with his Restore Democracy Act, Nolan said that he is planning three more actions that will address student-loan debt. “One is to raise the minimum wage,” Nolan said, in an effort to increase the income of students with part-time jobs.
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Class puts students in heat of debate Prof. encourages global warming discussions
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It’s time to study for that exam in two days … but first, you should watch that new video, look at some food pictures posted on Instagram, Google the top 10 best chocolate desserts and check your twitter feed. Sound familiar? Last year, psychology professors Brian Galla and Angela Duckworth of the University of Pennsylvania and Sidney D’Mello of the University of Notre Dame teamed up to develop the Academic Diligence Task, aimed at measuring and improving students’ academic perseverance in the face of today’s numerous technological distractions. The researchers enlisted 921 high-school seniors with various academic, social and cultural backgrounds. The students completed a computer-based test consisting of five successive four-minute sessions, where participants had the choice to do simple math problems on one side of the screen or watch videos and play games on the other. The researchers concluded that those who stay focused on the math problems demonstrate more self-control to work hard and achieve longterm goals. They are also more likely to have a higher high-school GPA and graduate from college. Self-control describes a situation where an individual takes action to change his or her current environment, allowing them to manage his or her own subsequent behavior according to Julie Slowiak, a UMD psychology professor. Slowiak has done research on
“Two, the government needs to fund a greater share of education to bring tuition costs down to a level that is affordable. If it were up to me,” Nolan added, “I would have government funding for four years of college or technical education free of charge. I just believe that there’s no better investment we could ever make.” Nolan is also sponsoring legislation that would allow
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Social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat distract students from getting work done. New research indicates that students who can put the phone down have a better probablility of graduating college than those who don’t. SARAH STAUNER/STATESMAN
factors influencing work-task performance. UMD junior Claire Olsen, a teaching social studies major, has observed from her classes and experiences that individuals are becoming used to constant stimulation from technology and being immediately entertained. “It is important for students to struggle and learn from their mistakes without turning to a distraction,” Olsen said. “By not taking the easy way out, students will remember things.” Slowiak shared Olsen’s view on this trend.
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“Students gravitate toward the immediate gratification of social interaction and entertainment provided by technology in contrast to the often delayed, larger positive rewards for engaging in studying and other academicrelated behaviors,” Slowiak said. Slowiak believes this mindset can lead to inappropriate behaviors in education, such as lying, cheating or plagiarism. These behaviors lead to immediate results such as completing a paper, but they also have negative long-term consequences such as receiv-
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ing a failing grade or academic suspension. Olsen credits the lack in perseverance among students to these individuals being disconnected from what they are learning. Professor Dan Glisczinski, Olsen’s professor in Educational Psychology, agrees. Glisczinski teaches how when people learn or experience something interesting, their brain releases dopamine and adrenaline. When they experience a similar sensation in the future, they remember, see DISTRACTIONS, A3
UMD’s Department of Communication offers a course for students to discuss and analyze the abstraction that comes with discussing climate change. The class Communication Inquiry: Social Scientific Methods discusses and researches what makes climate change so controversial. Professor Aaron Boyson has done research on the subject of global warming in his classes. With his students, Boyson takes an interactive approach on how global warming should be discussed, how to develop strategies that would influence a belief in global warming, and how to instill the idea that global warming is more than a scientific concern in today’s world. “Global warming is a communication issue,” Boyson said. Boyson is an overt believer in global warming and believes that as a scholar and scientist, it is his duty to spread the word and advocate for change. He encourages this ideology to his students, most of whom are communication majors and are required to take the course. The class does not exclude any students with differing beliefs, however. Boyson understands that the arguments behind global warming are often times politically charged. “It’s a social science class; the main research of the see CLIMATE, A3
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On Wednesday, a UMDPD officer responded to a report of a hit-and-run at 407 Gold St. A report was filed, but no charges were made. On Thursday, UMDPD received a brief 911 call that hung up before it could be answered. An officer called the number back and was told it was a misdial. This was filed as a matter of record. At 5:30 p.m., the UMDPD received a call regarding suspicious activity at 1208 Kirby Drive. An officer responded to the report, but did not find any-
thing of note. Still, a report was filed. On Friday at 11:54 p.m., the UMDPD was alerted to an intoxicated person at 506 Niagara Court. The person was cited for underage consumption and released. At 12:33 a.m. on Saturday, an officer responded to a report of suspicious activity at 1205 Kirby Drive. The officer was unable to locate the suspect. An officer was sent to check on the welfare of a person on East Eighth Street and West Kent Road at 2:01 a.m. on Sunday. The person was cited for underage consumption but did not need to be transported to the hospital.
At 4:03 a.m., an officer responded to a report of a drug incident at 619 Oakland Circle. The officer was unable to locate any drugs or users. In the span of two and a half hours on Monday, the UMDPD responded to three reports of drug involvement at 509 Niagara Court. The first was at 9:00 p.m., the second was at 9:28 p.m., and the last was at 11:26 p.m. Nothing was found by the UMDPD during each response. On Tuesday at 1:22 a.m., an officer responded to the report of a student who had consumed too much alcohol at 509 Niagara Court. The officer transported the student to a hospital.
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“Hey, that was cool.” The reticular activating system looks for something that registers, and students pay attention to it. These occurrences in the brain allow students to prioritize what is interesting to them, though the experience differs for each student. “Students should be engaged in what they are learning and (be) allowed to make decisions about how they want to learn,” Olsen said. “When they are
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students to renegotiate their loans. He said that since business people are able to renegotiate their loans, there’s no reason that students shouldn’t be able to do the same. “I’m a business guy; business people renegotiate their loans all the time,” Nolan said. “You’re stuck with a high interest rate — your business is not doing as well as you’d hoped, (so) you’d go in and renegotiate your loan. But students can’t do it? They can’t apply to dispense with their loan agreements through bankruptcy? As a businessperson, you can. I think students should have that same privilege. “Off the top of the mind, get
emotionally and mentally connected, it will remove them from the ‘zoned out’ state and bring out their energy.” Even if technology can be a distraction for students, it also has its place as a tool for knowledge and connectivity according to Glisczinski. To support his point, Glisczinski compared an encyclopedia to a twitter feed. “People receive multiple points of input,” Glisczinski said. “They can compare opinions, how the
opinions were expressed, and follow hyperlinks for more investigation.” In the face of technology and its negative or positive effects on education, Slowiak maintains it is in the individual’s power to persevere a positive effect. “Setting goals, giving yourself reminders, and keeping track of your progress are all examples of behaviors that can improve one’s ability to self-manage their behavior and be successful.”
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class is trying to get their stance through an people to change their organized debate. The behavior and attitude play that the students about global warming,” act out mimics an idea Boyson said. “But, I will called counter-attitudiaccommodate to differ- nal advocacy. ent opinions.” “They’re small-scale The class does not projects,” Boyson said, exist to change stu- “but they’re hard work dents’ minds, but rather and in-depth.” for students to conduct There is still a debate research. The research on the best way to hanoften removes the dle the controversy of impact of political affili- global warming. The ation and instead focus- research is on-going and es on the issue of climate hard, clear evidence that change from a scientific the counter-attitudinal and empirical stand- approach does not exist point. Boyjust yet. son has conBoyson is t e m p l a t e d We are working on not cone x plor at ion a very real problem c e r n e d , on the affects with research that t h o u g h . political ties To him, have on the I hope my students the most scientif ic might find gainful i m p o r theory of clitant thing and rewarding. mate change, when it but currently comes to -Aaron Boyson he is sticking his class is to a scientific what the approach. students Boyson get out of has his students develop it. a system of approach “The goal of the regarding the discussion course is for students of global warming. In to become message the past, students have experts,” Boyson said. created a play in which “We are working on a they act out people who very real problem with either believe or don’t research that I hope believe in the issue and my students might find then work to convince gainful and rewarding.” the other student of
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Correction In the story “VenDen Renovations,” the Statesman incorrectly attributed Patrick Keenan’s title. His title is Administrative Director of UMD Auxiliary Services. The Statesman regrets the error.
some income to students, lower the cost of education, and, in the meantime, allow them to renegotiate their loans.” The Restore Democracy Act is one of Nolan’s first steps towards reaching his goal. Included in the bill is a reform that will restrict spending on congressional campaigns to a period of 60 days before an election. This would allow members of Congress to spend less time fundraising and more time governing according to Nolan. All the reforms are meant to give members of Congress the ability to govern instead of fundraise and promote their respective party. Though he has been criticized for trying to get Congress “back to the good old days,” Nolan still believes that this is what is best. “We need to change the way we do politics,” Nolan said.
The Restore Democracy Act’s seven major points • Overturning the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC • Establishing a public-private system of campaign financing, making candidates more accountable. • Restrict spending on Congressional campaigns to a period 60 days before an election. • Prohibiting members of Congress and incumbents from raising campaign funds while Congress is in session. • Ending political gerrymandering of Congressional districts that have made all but 35 districts ‘safe’ for incumbents at election time. • Encouraging nationwide voter participation by requiring states to establish online voter registration systems. • Returning the U.S. House to a system of ‘Regular Order’ under which no bill can be considered on the Floor of the House without first going through the committee process – under an open rule – with amendments debated fully and openly and given an up or down vote. Conference committees Congressman Nolan poses in his Duluth office. Nolan’s proposed bill has seven major reforms would be required to meet in full, and resolve House-Senate in an effort to make Congress more productive. “The simple truth is — the 113th Congress is the most unaccomplished, undemocratic and unremarkable in our country’s history.” SARAH differences with a vote of the full committee. STAUNER/STATESMAN
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Tweed opens ceramics exhibit
Exhibition explores postWorld War II style changes BY MAKAILA MILLER Staff Reporter
On Tuesday, students, faculty and members of the Duluth community gathered in the Tweed Museum of Art for the opening of the new exhibition “Resurfaced and Reformed: Evolution in Studio Ceramics.” The exhibition contains 77 works by local, national and international artists that explore the techniques, themes and influences of the studio ceram-
ics movement that began shortly after World War II. The exhibition was organized by former Tweed Museum Curator Joan Slack, and will be on display until August 1, 2015. Kenneth Bloom, Tweed Director, finds that the importance of this exhibition lies in its demonstration of the movement — the design of a clay object and the emotions and thoughts it provokes became more important than the function of the object. It is a story of the people and techniques that turned ceramics into art. Viewers of the exhibition will be able to explore the stylistic changes of the movement, such as experimentation with shape, innovations with color and glazes, and the various cultural influences behind each piece. “When people look at the world of art — the world of ceramics — it gives them a sense of what the possibilities are,” Bloom said. Another important factor of
this exhibition is the wide representation of artists it portrays. Three generations of local, national and international artists of the ceramics movement will be represented. Through this, Bloom hopes to demonstrate that change is not brought on by just one historical moment, but is a historical process influenced by generation upon generation of artists. Elizabeth James, ceramics professor at UMD, has a piece on display in the exhibit. She is excited that the Tweed museum is able to provide students and community members with the opportunity to experience the many themes and variations of ceramics. “We are uniquely fortunate to have collections that embody so many tendencies, and ceramic artists and educators who continue to expand the vocabulary of the medium,” James said. “There Large Floor Pot, ca. 1974 by Glenn C. Nelson. is a story within every piece, a The pot was a gift of the Estate of William Boyce. technique to explore or an idea to TWEED MUSEUM OF ART/SUBMITTED
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Fourth quarter rally keeps UMD No. 2 UMD volundefeated at Winona State leyball continues win streak BY JAKE PRZYTARSKI Statesman Correspondent
Sophomore quarterback Drew Bauer led the Bulldogs to victory for the fourth time this season, making UMD the only undefeated team left in the NSIC after taking down Winona State. UMD ATHLETICS/ SUBMITTED BY JIMMY GILLIGAN Statesmand Correspondent
The No. 4 Bulldogs won the battle of undefeated teams Saturday against No. 25 Winona State, beating them 28-21 with yet another fourth-quarter comeback. The win, their first against a ranked team, allowed UMD (4-0) to build a two-game, first-place lead. In the south Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, UMD shares their undefeated record with three other teams — including No. 3 Minnesota State. Like several of their games this season, the matchup against the Warriors was a close and relatively low-scoring affair. Additionally, it was the third time this year they have won by a touchdown or less, despite gaining more yards than the opposition every week. “I thought we played a mature football game last night,” head coach Curt Wiese said. “We
made some mistakes and they could have proven to be costly, and our guys did a really good job being levelheaded.” It took all three parts of the Bulldog’s game to lift them above a strong Winona State passing attack, a force that succeeded in cashing in on the big play. Warriors quarterback Jack Nelson completed only nine passes, yet averaging 30 yards a reception he tallied 276 total passing yards and three touchdowns. “We gave up a few big passing plays, but overall we were really strong against the run and we did a good job getting pressure on the quarterback,” Wiese said. They held the Warriors to just 86 yards on the ground, dropping their season average to 95.2 yards per game. In a statistically close matchup, time of possession was the deciding factor; UMD held the football for 40 minutes and 20 seconds of the game,
keeping the ball seemingly at their leisure. It kept the Bulldog defense fresh, while at the same time wearing down Winona State’s defense. Despite trailing early, UMD was able to control the game by keeping their offense on the field for an overwhelming majority of the game. “In the first half we were down 7-3, but our time of possession was 25 minutes to 5 minutes,” quarterback Drew Bauer said. “We were controlling the ball, (and) statistically we were winning; we just weren’t winning on the scoreboard.” With plenty of time to work, running back duo Austin Sikorski and Logan Lauters combined for 292 yards, though UMD found the end zone through the air. Bauer connected with Nate Ricci for two touchdowns and senior captain Zach Zweifel for a 27-yard strike. “Nate played well. He was recruited to both schools,” Wiese see FOOTBALL, B2
The Bulldogs had a long week of travel, going on the road for three Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference regular season games in three different states. They began their road stretch against Minnesota-Crookston, who was no match for the No. 2 Bulldogs. Mariah Scharf and Monica Turner were dominant, accounting for 33 of their team’s 51 total kills — more than the entire Crookston team put together. Katie Ledwell had the Bulldogs’ two aces and Julie Rainey led the team in digs again. Ashley Hinsch posted an incredible 43 assists; She is currently ranked No. 2 nationally in assists per set, and a major reason why the Bulldog team is leading the nation in that category. “I think that everyone that’s stepping on the court has stepped up this year,” Turner said. “Ashley Hinsch has done a really good job of setting and running our tempo. Rainey and Ledwell’s defense has been great for us too. Even the newer players that are just stepping in have been great; it’s hard to start right away and be ready to go.” Following their victory in Crookston, the Bulldogs traveled to Sioux Falls, S.D., where they took on No. 21 Augustana. Maddy Siroin and Scharf led the Bulldogs in kills, en route to a straight set victory. Hinsch had another big game with 35 assists, 11 digs and one of the two aces for the Bulldogs. The last of the three road games brought the Bulldogs to Wayne, Neb., to take on No. 17 Wayne State, where they would win in straight sets again to improve their record to 13-1. Mauch and Siroin led the team in blocks with 12 and 10 respectively. Hinsch put up another 40-plus assist effort, finishing with 41. Ledwell and Siroin each provided an ace for the Bulldogs. Next week, the Bulldogs head to Winona and Fayette, Iowa, to take on NSIC opponents Winona State and Upper Iowa. It won’t be until the following week that the Bulldogs return to Romano, where they will stay for a five-game home stretch. NSIC opponents Minnesota State-Mankato, Minot State, Bemidji State, the see VOLLEYBALL, B2
Bulldog women’s hockey goes undefeated at UConn
Sophomore Ashleigh Brykaliuk scored twice on Friday in the Bulldogs’ first game of the season. UMD ATHLETICS/ SUBMITTED.
BY NICOLE BRODZIK Sports Editor
It was an unusual start to the season for the women’s hockey team. But the trip to Storrs, Conn., for a series with the University of Connecticut Huskies ended in success for the No. 10 Bulldogs. Skating with seven players who didn’t see ice time for the Bulldogs in much of last season, an
opening weekend without a loss is a success in the eyes of senior captain Zoe Hickel. “We have a lot of young kids who are playing a lot and are new with this experience right now, so it’s great for us to get a road game where we can get some team bonding,” Hickel said. Friday night saw a couple of familiar faces leading the offense as see WOMEN’S HOCKEY, B2
Coming off a three-game win streak, UMD suffered a pair of losses this weekend to Upper Iowa and Winona State. A bright spot was freshman goalkeeper Jordan Melby, who made nine saves in Saturday’s loss to Upper Iowa. This week, the Bulldogs take on Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota State at home. UMD ATHLETICS/ SUBMITTED
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said. “We were fortunate to get Nate; he’s the guy who has taken advantage of every opportunity he is given, and (he) made a couple of big catches for us.” Including Ricci and Zweifel, two other receivers had at least three receptions, showing the confidence the sophomore feels with each of his receivers. “I feel confident in every one of my receivers, there’s no one I would give (the ball) to over anyone else,” Bauer said. Bauer’s increasing comfort with his receivers and UMD’s ever-formidable rushing attack will keep Saturday’s opponent, Minnesota State-Moorhead (1-3), busy this week looking for ways to combat an offense on the brink of having a big game. Nearly matching last year’s 430.3 YPG total, this year’s offense has averaged 431.8 YPG, yet they are scoring 14.3 fewer points on average in 2014. Facing a defense that gives up an average of 55.5 points per game and 623 yards per game, the UMD offense could be back to their old ways. Although the numbers slant in the Bulldog’s direction, the Dragons have had a tough schedule thus far, falling to three still-undefeated
teams, two of which are ranked. “If you look at our game with them last year, it was a close football game that was back and forth, and they’ve done that this year, so we expect a good game on Saturday night,” Wiese said. UMD has not lost to Minnesota State-Moorhead in their last seven meetings, dating back to 2005. They outscored the Dragons 402-111 over those games; their closest game being last season’s 69-45 decision. Moorhead’s balanced offense is prone to turnovers, losing possession on six fumbles and six interceptions this season. UMD only has two turnovers in 2014. After four games, UMD’s opponents for the final seven games are a combined 6-22, with no team owning a winning record. Although the competition is stiff in the NSIC, last week’s victory in Winona could be the best team they face until playoffs. Look for UMD to come out strong Saturday at Malosky; Minnesota StateMoorhead has allowed 71 points in the first quarter this season. Saturday’s kickoff for UMD’s Military Appreciation night matchup versus the Dragons is at 6 p.m.
Freshman defenseman Jessica Healey helped to lead the blue line over the weekend, which will be strengthened against the University of Wisconsin with the return of senior Brigette Lacquette. UMD ATHLETICS/ SUBMITTED
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sophomore forwards Lara Stalder and Ashleigh Brykaliuk both tallied two goals in a game that would end in a tie. Despite an even final score, UMD ended the game with 58 shots, while UConn only had 20. “The girls really rallied and played tremendous hockey,” assistant coach Laura Schuler said. “We definitely had control of the game, and their goalie is an exceptional goalie. She stood on her head for her team.” With game one under their belts, the Bulldogs played with a much more comfortable lead in the second matchup. The game was scoreless through the first period, but goals by seniors Tea Villila and Hickel gave the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead by the game’s halfway point. Freshman forward Michelle Lowenhielm added a third goal, adding to her two assists over the weekend. Another freshman who impressed the UMD staff this weekend was defenseman Jessica Healey, who played with Team Canada’s U18 team last season. “I thought she played exceptional on defense,” Schuler said. “She really helped control the game.
She’s got excellent vision and really took the lead as far as being able to get the puck and be able to break out and help put us on the attack.” UMD now looks forward to taking on No. 2 University of Wisconsin at Amsoil Arena this weekend — a WCHA rivalry. The Badgers started off their season strong last weekend as they took down Lindenwood University with a cumulative score of 11-1 in two games. Last season, the Bulldogs went 0-3-1 against the Badgers. Wisconsin scored by committee during the four games against UMD, with eight different goal scorers for eight different goals. Senior Karley Sylvester was one of the eight, and in two games so far she has a total of two goals and six points. The Badgers have five seniors on the roster, and just like UMD they will be looking to make one final run at an NCAA National Championship. “It’s going to be a lot different against Wisconsin,” Hickel said. “We just have to keep going and keep picking up our momentum each weekend. Our freshman are going to learn a lot about our league the next few weekends.”
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University of Mary, and No. 3 Concordia-St. Paul are all upcoming matchups. Turner made it clear how important these matchups are against Concordia for her and the Bulldogs. “I’m really looking forward to the Concordia games this season; they’re one of our biggest rivals,” Turner said. “There’s nothing like playing against another good team.”
The Bulldogs will face off against a strong Concordia team that has rebounded nicely after losing to MSU-Mankato a week and a half ago. Their only other loss was to No. 1 University of Tampa in the Colorado Premier tournament, a team the Bulldogs met the same fate against. For those who can’t make the match on Oct. 11 at Romano, My9 will be providing television coverage for the game.
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UMD director revives Norwegian classic for a modern audience BY JOSYLN DANIELSON Statesman Correspondent
Students at UMD have all probably read, or at least heard of, the classic play “A Doll’s House” in their high school literature classes. Some may have enjoyed it, or they may have hated it and considered it “dusty.” UMD theatre professor Tom Isbell decided that he wanted to change the public’s view on the timeless work by Henrick Ibsen. The play, which was published in 1879, follows the life of a Norwegian housewife named Nora and her quest to keep her family together after she gets blackmailed regarding a misstep in her past. “When I first read it in college, I didn’t really like it,” Isbell said. “I thought it was stuffy and inaccessible. It’s been a fun challenge to show that it’s still a viable piece of theatre that can be exciting and entertaining. It’s really edge of your seat stuff.” The idea to produce the show came to Isbell last year. He said he thought it was strange that UMD Theatre hasn’t produced a show by the famed playwright Henrick Ibsen in over 20 years, even though students read his work in their classes. The idea is to produce the play in a more contemporary style while still sticking to the original time period and concept. Isbell argues that movies set in the late 1800s can still be just as engaging, so why can’t a play? “I’m trying to honor the play and the message of the play,” Isbell said. “But I want to balance the classical aspect of it with the modern relevance of it. I made an adaptation that’s a little more accessible. I tried to put it into dialog
that sounds more natural and comes easily to the actors.” This is achieved mainly by an adapted text, as well as the actors’ line delivery and mannerisms. “It’s a tricky balance to make this play approachable,” Jayson Speters, who plays Nora’s husband Torvald, said. “I’m working on the inflection of the monologues so that it sounds like how I, Jayson, would say this, not how I think Torvald would.” Many people consider “A Doll’s House” a classic for many reasons. One of them is that it deals with the conflicts in marriage and love, issues that will arguably be in existence as long as humans are. “At the beginning we should be rooting for this couple,” Isbell said. “They’ve got a relationship that at first seems very cute, and I want people to think that.” Isbell also said he wanted to make their relationship just like one we might still see today — a relationship consisting of two people that have views and dreams that differ just a little bit too much. “The biggest surprise for me was that, when reading the play, it was easy to make my character, Torvald, the enemy,” Speters said. “But you really should walk away not knowing who’s right and who’s wrong. He is just a product of his society. He’s not a bad person, just not Nora’s person.” The production opens on Oct. 2. It runs through Oct. 11, and shows start at 7:30 p.m. in the Marshall Performing Arts Center.
Dancers rehearse a LilaAnn White piece for Bare Bones. The recital uses everyday space in a non-traditional way. MELISSA PETERSON/STATESMAN
Bare Bones: Off center stage
BY APRILL EMIG Student Life Editor
“Ready … Go,” Rebecca Katz Harwood directs from the bottom of the stairs. The three dancers stand in their positions, beginning in unison despite the silence. Two slowly glide down the stairs while another continues to go up, wrapping his limbs around the bars.
They use the piece above, beneath and between the staircase, contorting their bodies and playing with tempo. The piece is called “Observe,” and is choreographed by Katz Harwood, associate professor of dance and musical theatre at UMD. It is one of many dances that will be performed for the Bare Bones recital on Oct. 6 and 7. see DANCE, B4
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LEFT AND BELOW: Dancers Sarah Hinz, Kelly James, Lisa Wasilowski, Josiah Thompson and Taylor Coon rehearse a Katz Harwood piece. Singer Toni Stone stands in center. RIGHT: Dancers Emma Licht, Maddie Ruona, Allisun Zagar and Dani Huse rehearse with choreographer LilaAnn White. MELISSA PETERSON/
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In addition to choreographing dances, Katz Harwood is artistic director and co-faculty advisor. The other advisor is LilaAnn White, assistant professor of dance at UMD, who is also a choreographer for the show. Other choreographers include students Pascal Pastrana and Lauren Schulke, and local guest choreographers Matthew Wagner and Matthew Smith. All the dancers are students who auditioned for parts. Bare Bones recitals at UMD date back to the 1990s. In the past, the concert has gone by different names, including Collaborative Spirits in Motion and Choreographers’ Evening. It was changed to Bare Bones nearly a decade ago, and the name has set the stage for how the recitals are done. “The concert should be kept very simple, technically,” Katz Harwood said. “No fancy costumes, sets or lighting.” According to Katz Harwood, not only does this type of staging minimize the impact on UMD’s scenic and cos-
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tume shops, it keeps the focus on the dancing itself. This also means the choreographers are not limited to the stage. This Bare Bones concert will take place in the Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) lobby, with dancers stationed throughout the room. This is the first time such a setting has been used since Katz Harwood began teaching at UMD in 2006. “Much as we love using traditional theatre spaces, being in alternative spaces like the MPAC lobby and studio offer great opportunities to experience these spaces differently,” Katz Harwood said. This will be a unique experience for both dancers and audience members. “You’ll see the dancing differently, too, since you can be so close to it,” Katz Harwood added. Bare Bones runs on Oct. 6 and 7 with shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in the MPAC lobby. Occupancy is limited to 50 people as it moves into MPAC 1.
New bike stations on campus
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habits.
Move of the week: Step-up knee raise Targets: Glutes Stand with feet together (image 1).
Step onto something at a comfortable height — such as a chair — with one leg (image 2). Extend planted leg while bringing opposite knee up to chest as high as possible (image 3). Slowly lower to starting position (image 4).
Do 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps, alternating legs between each rep. Can be done with or without weights. A new bike station located at the bus hub. ALEX GANEEV/STATESMAN
There are three new bike stations located on UMD’s campus. Find them by the bus hub, outside Lake Superior Hall and on the way to BlueStone Lofts.
Check out a tutorial on how to use the tools on our Facebook page or our website: umdstatesman.wp.d.umn.edu
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Brandon Peterson is a senior exercise science major. He hopes to become a physical therapist.
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Senior Spotlight: Kirk Johnson, trombone
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Duluth? Wednesday, October 1
Alworth Institute “Nordic Art and Culture”
Noon — 1 p.m. in the fourth floor library rotunda Dr. Alison Aune, UMD Department of Art and Design, and Cheryl Reitan, UMD External Affairs, will present on their recent travels to Scandinavia. Cost: Free
Thursday, October 2
Spacesuits, Secret Serums and Panic: What the Ebola Outbreak Tells Us about Global Health Governance (Public Lecture) 6 p.m. — 8 p.m. in LSBE 118 Sponsored by Center for Ethics and Public Policy. Cost: Free
Friday, October 3 “A Doll’s House”
Senior trombonist to leave UMD on a high note BY APRILL EMIG Student Life Editor
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“I’m playing ‘Elegy for Mippy II’ by Leonard Bernstein, ‘Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor’ by J.S. Bach, ‘Concert for Trombone and Orchestra’ by Launy Grøndahl and ‘Ich bin der Welt Abhanden Gekommen’ from Gustav Mahler’s ‘Rückert-Lieder.’”
What would you like people to know about your recital?
Students pursuing a music degree at UMD are required to complete a senior recital before graduation. Kirk Johnson will present the first one this year.
What is your major?
I’m an instrumental performance major, B.M.
“I would like everyone to know that the recital will be unlike anything anyone would expect of a trombone, and that half of the repertoire isn’t even written for the instrument itself. I can guarantee that anyone leaving the recital will be very pleasantly surprised.”
7:30 p.m. in MPAC When a dark secret surfaces from her past, Nora’s perfect world is turned upside down, and she faces the most difficult decision of all. Henrik Ibsen’s classic masterpiece in a thrilling new adaptation. Directed by Tom Isbell. Cost: Adults $19 | Seniors $14 | UMD Faculty and Staff $14 | Students $8 | UMD Student $6
Sunday, October 5
UMD’s SAP Farm Walk-Run
10 a.m. at SAP Farm: 3568 Riley Road, Duluth MN 55803 Run or walk along the scenic C.J. Ramstad trail, starting and ending at UMD’s SAP Farm. Fit for the entire family, this race supports sustainable agriculture and local food in the Northland. All proceeds go to the Sustainable Agriculture Project Farm! Runners receive unique swag and complimentary food ticket for the post-race Sustainable Food Festival! Unique post-race festival atmosphere with local food, beer, cider and coffee! Cost: $10 students, $30 other
Tuesday, October 7
The Neuroscience of Happiness
5 p.m. — 6:30 p.m. in 268 KSC Learn about the neuroscience of happiness. Presented by Michelle Stronach, counselor at UMD Health Services. Cost: Free
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Opinion Editor / Satya Putumbaka / putum003@d.umn.edu
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014
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BY SATYA PUTUMBAKA Opinion editor
When talking about attendance policies, the discussion isn’t as good when it comes to test days (simple answer: don’t skip those). But when it comes to the regular old school days, the topic becomes so much more interesting. Attendance policies can be quirks for certain professors. Some are taken with incredible laxness. For instance, one of my professors told me flat out that as long as students get their work in, they don’t really care if they miss class. Others don’t even mention it, not even on Syllabus Day — no caveats about getting work in or one-liners about personal benefit and cost of classes. With a hundred or so students, that kind of personal attention isn’t even possible. The message of this method is understood all the same: go to class or not, it’s on you in the end. Personally, I’m an advocate for occasionally skipping class. For me it’s like a tradition; I’ve been skipping school days here and there since kindergarten, and steadily since then (throughout elementary school, middle school, and high school). It’s practically a lifestyle. I’m not just saying this for glibness. The habit is so ingrained that I feel like it’s a part of how I function. So classes with strict attendance policies can sometimes feel like a personal slight. Overly rigid class structures undoubtedly favor one sect of students over another, and strict attendance policies are an example of that. Certainly there’s danger in constantly skipping classes. Clearly there are consequences for the skipper — but I also buy the idea that we don’t only go to classes for ourselves. One of my old professors had an argument I couldn’t reasonably find my way out of: that as a student in a class, you have a responsibility to others. Particularly in smaller classrooms reliant on classroom discussions, there’s a lot of weight to this idea. Going to classes, or not going to classes, contributes to the environment of the classroom, to participation, and to the ideas that are exchanged in class. The best sorts of classrooms are interactive ones, and those are best when the majority of students all pitch in. It makes for a diverse and original conversation, as opposed to a partially sinking in lecture. Those are the kind of classes that really suffer from class-skippers. But not every class is interactive. Attendance policies differ from class to class, and this is mostly a good thing. They should be tailor made. Punishment for skipping a class reliant on group work (or a class day filled with group work) or a class that’s discussion-based should
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be ILLUSTRATION BY MARISA SCHOEN more severe than missing a lecture, only because the decision affects people outside of yourself. Skipping classes is more easily defensible if less people were affected. But if students are aware, is it too much to trust them to use their skippingpower reasonably? Probably. And that can be answered. Classes with attendance policies built-in to curtail extreme situations (like a student missing half of the lectures) are reasonable. But extreme attendance policies do a lot of harm on their own. An attendance policy that penalizes students for every missed class shares the same flavor of obstinacy as that student constantly missing class. Such policies have little room for error, or for kids being kids. This isn’t to say that every misstep a student makes has to be understood, but such strict policies seem to be made to not understand. The idea that students who skip class will be punished come test day is tempting, because to punish students further for missing class is like punishing them twice. That undoubtedly feels unfair. When faced with classes that mostly involve individual work, an emphasis on attendance can even feel inappropriate; if the grade ultimately evaluates how much you’ve learned, then what role does attendance play? A classroom too insistent on attendance seems off-focus when the ultimate result of a class is supposed to be based on out the outcome, not the effort.
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When mid-semester rolls in, the lecture halls are usually half-empty compared to the first day of school when finding a seat was the main problem. Skipping classes in college is second nature to us, and that’s why some teachers have the duty to enforce a certain restriction to limit that freedom. As much as I enjoy having no limits when it comes to attending classes, I do a lot better in the ones that have a policy compared to the classes that allow free reign. Instructors who are not really concerned with attendance seem to make social life a little easier, in regards to my experience as an underclassman taking lecture halls with 200 students. Since I was one among hundreds, it didn’t seen like a big deal if one person was gone. Entertaining even the slightest thought of “maybe I should skip” seems to usually encourage the mind to take the day off. Friends also have a strong influence with attendance. Those who are in the same class will skip when they know you are. My friends will also encourage me not to go if I ask. The thought that there is someone else out there who shares a rebellious nature when it comes to missing out on the extremely expensive classes relieves a guilty conscious. The common “three free passes” is probably my favorite policy, because it’s the fairest rule without allowing students to skip classes aimlessly and make them stay in class. Plus, I think a limited number of passes will make students skip for good reason — and there are good reasons to skip class. Personally, I think everybody is entitled to a lazy day; it’s part of how students work. And speaking realistically, sometimes it’s okay to skip a class to finish other assignments or if you have a lot of work. It’s necessary and it happens. Three free passes, or similar policies, give students some room with some boundaries. When it comes to sickness, I do think more days should be allowed. Obviously if you’re sick you shouldn’t go to class, for yourself and others. This is something that professors can be a little more understanding about. Some become a little too strict and don’t excuse a sick day without a doctor’s note. I think that’s complete bull, because you don’t always need to go to the doctor when you’re sick — that can even cost money. I understand why professors are reluctant to accept the “sick day,” because people do abuse the sick card. But that shouldn’t mean constant disbelief when a student is legitimately sick. Similarly, sometimes skipping is never (or close to never) acceptable. Such as on test days — there’s rarely an excuse to miss a test day without a good prior reason. It comes down to the fact that it’s good to go to class. Personally, I do a lot better when I go to class. Most students do. A lot of times I go to classes so I won’t get points knocked off on attendance. So obviously for the knowledge and the grade, it’s good to go to class. But really, I mostly think about the money. None of these classes, even the ones you don’t like, are free. Ultimately you’re paying for the classes you skip, and that’s the most important part. It might not seem that bad when you miss it, but in the future when you’re paying all the loans it’s going to hit the spot. It’s true that students take advantage of skipping when they don’t have to stay in class. It’s the worst when it doesn’t only affect them but classmates too, like when there’s group work. And I think with classes that have 20-50 kids, the attendance policy should be more effective just because you know the peers better and you tend to work with them. Skipping classes is fine, especially because it’s not really a surprise to anyone and everyone does it. Even the brightest students will skip class sometimes. It’s not a really bad thing by itself, but ultimately it’s a lot better for everyone when you do go to class. Especially since students need incentives to go to class, an attendance policy does more good than bad.
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