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An estimated 73 percent of American adults said they use the Internet to get political news, take part in political activities or use social media for political purposes according to a 2010 Pew Internet Project survey. The Internet is increasingly useful as a tool for gathering political information and campaigning, but it can be an uncontrolled environment for misinformation. Below is a list of websites that research voter, candidate and election information: n Vote 411: a website launched in 2006 by the League of Women Voters Education Fund. It allows voters to enter their address and find information about the political races in their area. They can also look up individual candidates. n Project Vote Smart: a non-profit foundation founded by former U.S. Senate democratic candidate Richard Kimball in 1992. The site offers individual candidate information. Enter the name of a politician and then select from information about the person’s voting record, positions on issues, speeches and funding. n On The Issues: an organization headquartered in Massachusetts and Montana and founded in 1996. It is a source for both researching candidates and reading about the various issues of importance for the upcoming elections. The site lists prominent national politicians and issues that are in the news right now. n Open Secrets: a website run by the Center for Responsive Politics. It is a database of fundraising information for each candidate. Look up individual donors, candidates, companies or organizations to help learn about the influence of money in each campaign. The site collects public information as it becomes available and puts it into a searchable list. These sites are not the only destination for political and campaign information. Most candidates have information on their individual websites and political parties all maintain sites about their platform.

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How do I vote? Students gain experience BY SAM GAZZOLA & ERIK GAFFRON Statesman Correspondents

Many young college students will be voting for the first time this year, and navigating the voting process can be difficult. Where do you go to vote? How do you register? What if you need to vote but you’re going to be absent? These are just a few questions that first-time voters might have. Sophomore Kayla Collins has never voted before. When asked if she knew how the voting process works, she said, “No. I have an idea, but I don’t know for sure.” Collins then explained to us how she thought it worked. “You go to your location, get your ballot, go to the booth and vote, and then turn it in and leave,” Collins said. She is correct, but the system is a little more complex. Here is a simple guide for first-time voters on how to vote: n First, find out where you will be voting. You can go to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website, MNVotes, and type in your ZIP code and address. The site will tell you

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where you need to go on Election Day. n Second, you must register to vote. You can register in person at your local election official’s office. You can even apply by mail in advance, also through your election officials. You can also find information at MNVotes to learn how to register on Election Day. n Once you get to your location, sign in and wait for directions about how to fill out your ballot. If your designated site is busy, you may have to wait in line. When it is time for you to fill out the ballot, you will be sent to your own voting booth. n The ballot will look similar to a Scantron test sheet with small bubbles next to the names of all candidates. There will also be a blank space, usually below the listed candidates, for you to add write-in candidates. You’ll use this space if you want to vote for a different, unlisted candidate. n After completing your ballot, you will bring it to the voting judge for review. The judge will check for any issues or small mistakes on your ballot that could invalidate your bal see VOTE, A4

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Two students are helping candidates in their respective campaigns BY RILEY ANDERSON & KELSEY ANDERSON Statesman Correspondent

Getting valuable work experience as a student can be difficult, especially in a depressed job market. But students can get on-the-job training and make a difference by working for a political campaign. Even students who have no desire to pursue a political career after graduation can build their resume and learn valuable skills. Campaigns actively seek interns to help a candidate run for public office due to the amount of time and work involved in the campaigning process. Students Patrick Chilton and Drew Johnson explain their experience work-

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ing for political campaigns. Patrick Chilton, a student at Hamline University in St. Paul, has been working since June as a field organizer for Sen. Al Franken. “It’s very exciting being on the ground in such an important race,” Chilton said. “When a race is as close as Al’s was in 2008, everything you do could have a huge impact.” Chilton recruits volunteers to help with Franken’s campaign and reach out to voters. “Talking to voters is probably one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done,” Chilton said. “You hear so many different points of view and life stories. It forces you to reflect on your own beliefs.” Ultimately, Chilton said he would like to work in politics and perhaps run for office. His job with Franken’s campaign has taught him how candidates and their teams work together to build a successful campaign. “Working for Franken has showed me just how hard political candidates see INTERNS, A4

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Stewart Mills Running for: District 8 U.S. House of Representatives Party: Republican n Stewart Mills is the Republican party candidate for the District 8 U.S. House of Representatives. Mills’ main platform priorities include growing Minnesota’s economy by reforming taxes geared towards small businesses, support of the PolyMet Project, healthcare reform and protecting Minnesotans’ Second Amendment rights. Education: n Bachelors, Business Administration, Northwood University

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and reforming the Veteran’s Association to protect and serve those who protect and serve us.

Professional Background: n Vice President, Mills Fleet Farm, present n Director of Personnel, Mills Fleet Farm, 2000-10 n Owner, Mills Indoor Shooting and Archery Family: n Married, five children

Rick Nolan Running for: District 8 U.S. House of Representatives Party: DFL n Congressman Rick Nolan is the DFL’s candidate for the District 8 U.S. House of Representatives. His main platform priorities include rebuilding the middle class, making college affordable by restructuring the student loan system

Education: n BA, high school social studies, University of Minnesota, 1966 Political Background: n Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, 1969-73 n Representative, United States House of Representatives, Morrison County, District 8, 1975-81 n Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2012-present Family: n Wife: Mary

Mark Dayton Running for: Governor Party: Democrat/Farmer/Laborer (DFL)

Jeff Johnson Running for: Governor Party: Republican

Hannah Nicollet Running for: Governor Party: Independent

n Governor Mark Dayton is the DFL candidate for Governor of Minnesota. Dayton’s main platform priorities include giving middle-class families a chance to succeed, improving Minnesota’s economic situation, reforming state government and improving education.

n Commissioner Jeff Johnson is the Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota. Johnson’s main platform priorities include stopping wasteful spending of taxpayer’s money, increasing education spending, and a move towards a market-based healthcare system where consumers have more options and the government is not making decisions for patients and doctors.

n Hannah Nicollet is the independent party’s candidate for Governor of Minnesota. Nicollet’s main platform priorities, among others, include restoring local control to schools, legalizing medicinal marijuana, and reducing taxation on businesses.

n Dayton has helped create 150,000 jobs in Minnesota, increased the minimum wage, cut taxes for the Political background: middle class, provided free all-day kindergarten, and n Former Member, Board of Commissioners in Henhas frozen college tuition since he took office in 2011. nepin County n Representative, Minnesota State House of ReprePolitical Background: sentatives, 2000-present n Governor, State of Minnesota, 2011-present n Assistant Majority Leader, Minnesota State House n Senator, United States Senate, 2001-07 of Representatives, present n State Auditor, State of Minnesota, 1991-95 Candidate, United States Senate, 1982 Education: n Graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead Education: in 1989 n BA, Psychology, Yale University, 1969 n Georgetown Law School in 1992. Family: n Divorced. Children: Eric and Andrew

Family: n Wife: Sondi; Children: Thor and Rolf

n Nicollet supports organic farming and is an advocate for sustainability. She also supports Second Amendment rights for Minnesotans. n As for health care, Nicollet wants to have a wide range of plan cost options, and customerdirected care. Education: n BS, History, University of Northwestern, 2002 Professional background: n Software developer in the finance industry and manufacturing resource-planning. Family: n Husband: Mark; Children: Violet and Estelle.

Al Franken Running for: U.S. Senate Party: DFL n Senator Al Franken is the DFL candidate for U.S. Senate (MN). Franken’s main platform priorities include education, healthcare, clean energy and helping Minnesota businesses create jobs for the middle class. Political Background: n Senator, United States Senate, 2009-present Education: n BA, Harvard University, 1973

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have to work. One of the most important things I’ve learned about campaigning is it’s all about grinding and making sure each day is dedicated to getting as much work done as possible,” Chilton said Another student benefitting from working in a political campaign is Drew Johnson, a freshman at UMD. He’s currently a phone banker for the GOP Victory Center in Hermantown. Johnson does much more than make phone calls to potential voters, though. He attends rallies and debates, and he hosts gettogethers to gain support for GOP candidates.

Mike McFadden Running for: U.S. Senate (MN) Party: Republican n Mike McFadden is the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate (MN). McFadden’s main platform priorities

include reforming healthcare, revitalizing a stagnant economy and providing quality education for every child. Education: n Bachelors, Economics, University of St. Thomas n JD, Georgetown University Law Center Professional Background: n Football and basketball coach, Mendota Heights Youth Athletic Association n Former employee, Lazard Middle Market Family: n Wife: Mary Kate; Children: Conor, Patrick, Molly, Sean, Brendan and Danny

“We rally to support the GOP candidates in Minnesota, but being that we live in the Duluth area, there is a large focus on Stewart Mills,” Johnson said. “We like talking directly to the voters about the issues that concern them, and we inform them where Mills and other GOP candidates stand on those issues.” Johnson wanted to work for the GOP because he’s always been interested in politics. As a phone banker, he says he gets to learn more about the issues and candidates in his election. Johnson, however, is unsure about pursuing a political career when he graduates. He plans to work in marketing, though he is leaving the option to run for office open. “I definitely want to work in marketing and build a good career for myself. Once I have some experience and a good financial backing, I could definitely see myself running for office,” Johnson said. Students who want to get their foot in the door and get involved like Chilton and Johnson are encouraged to contact the GOP or DFL. Both parties are still looking for students to get involved and help with their campaigns. Students who want to get involved can contact the GOP Victory Center in Hermantown or the DFL in downtown Duluth.

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Differing views on student loan restructuring, refinancing BY MADDIE GINSBERG & COLE WHITE Statesman Correspondent

UMD students graduate with the most debt in the Minnesota public university system. This debt may be making students’ futures much less affordable, not only here at UMD, but in Minnesota and all over the country. Minnesota is ranked No. 4 in the nation for highest-average student debt. At UMD threefourths of students graduate with debt averaging $31,711. Nationally, over the past decade, student debt has raised on average 14 percent a year, from $364 billion in 2004 to over $1.2 trillion this past June. Contributing factors include decreased government support and rising tuition costs, which force students to take out increasingly larger loans. Student loan debt is currently second only to mortgages in the nation. The hardest hit are families from lower-income homes who shoulder 58 percent of the total amount of national student debt. This group is also the most susceptible to default. Therein lies the chief debate. Federal student loans are unique because they cannot be discharged by bankruptcy or refinanced. Nonprofit groups like Student Debt Crisis say

rising federal student loans threaten the future middle class by forcing graduates to put off starting families or making larger purchases, like buying homes, because it’s not fiscally sound. The groups also say the threat of defaults, which can result in garnished wages and in some instances

Why shouldn’t you be able to refinance student loans? -Senator Al Franken lawsuits, will ruin credit scores and limit opportunities. The topic of student loans has become more prominent in recent election years. The political candidates in Minnesota have responded with their own platforms to address the issue, although the Democratic Party has been more vocal about offering solutions. In the Eighth Congressional district of Minnesota, incumbent Rick Nolan and Republican Stewart Mills are running for the congressional seat.

“I cosponsored the Student Loan Relief Act (H.R. 1595) to keep student loan interest rates at 3.4 percent, the interest rate that students currently pay on Federal Direct Stafford loans. Saddling our newest generation of bright young workers with unbearable debt is no way to govern.” Nolan’s official website said. Stewart Mills on the other hand has not publicly taken a position on student loans. As for U.S. Senators, Minnesota voters will have the choice to vote for incumbent Democrat Al Franken or Republican Mike McFadden. In an interview with Minnesota Public Radio, Al Franken said, “You can refinance your home loan, you can refinance a business loan, you can refinance a car loan. Why shouldn’t you be able to refinance student loans?” Franken has proposed raising taxes to help refinance student loans. McFadden’s campaign spokesperson, Tom Erickson, said, “Mike supports refinancing of student loans if it does not mean raising taxes. He will accomplish that by cutting wasteful government spending.” McFadden planned to cut non-specified government spending. In an MPR article he also suggested more important priorities face the nation.

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Q&A with a first-time voter BY RAYNA SHEROW & ANDY XIONG Statesman Correspondent

UMD freshman Ayo Porte is heading to the polls for the first time this November for Election Day. She spoke with the Statesman about the issues motivating her to vote this season: Q: What is your main issue that is bringing you to the polls this November? A: My main issue would be college affordability and student loan debt. Q: Why is this issue important to you? A: With me being in college and also with my parents having to take out loans and spending almost all of their savings, this is something that makes me feel guilty at times. So this is something that instantly stood out to me because if this were to happen it would make such a difference in my family’s life financially. Q: What does resolving this issue mean to you? A: With Minnesota being the fourth-highest state for student loan debt from graduating from a four-year college in the U.S., if there was a such thing as to refinancing student loans, things would be a lot easier and less stressful, not just for me, but all

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lot. When this process is done, you are free to go. n If you will be out of town on Election Day but still want to vote, you can fill out an absentee ballot. To do this, apply through

your city. You will receive a packet in the mail full of everything you need to vote. Fill out the information and mail the packet back to the designated address.

Americans. It’s often heard how thousands of Americans struggle with credit card debt, but get it either taken care of or have less of it because they can refinance. When in reality, student loan debt and credit card debt are very similar in pricing. So if this plan was to take place, this would mean a more comfortable, stress-free life for me, and I can worry more about my next career plan. Q: Are you excited to be voting? A: Yes, I am very excited to finally have the chance to vote. Once I turned 18, that was actually one of the first things that I was anxious to be able to do. (When I was) growing up, my parents always made sure that I understood how important it is to get out and vote no matter what. Q: You’re a first-time voter. What advice would you give a voter who is planning to participate in the next election? A: My biggest thing is to go out and just have your voice and opinion heard by simply getting up and voting. No matter if you’re proactive on political issues or have no idea what’s going on, the most important part is to just make sure that you use your citizen privilege to its fullest potential.

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In the story “Maroon parking shortage” (10/22) the Statesman incorrectly attributed Patrick Keenan’s title. His title is Administrative Director of UMD Auxiliary Services. The Statesman regrets the error.

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THE QUESTION OF CREDIBILITY ISN’T SOMETHING TO BE BRUSHED ASIDE, BUT NEITHER IS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO EXTEND A LITTLE BIT BEYOND THEMSELVES

There are so many pros for it. Disregarding credibility, there’s also the fact that we have a wide area of things to write about here — and it’s our territory. Student writers writing about our campus have the advantage of getting to report, find information and be assured that it’s relevant to so many people on campus. It’s a great opportunity for fine-tuning, and once you get in deep enough it’s not small news. But, without detracting from that, we still have more territory to claim.

Students’ opinions about politics, and general ideologies that are way beyond them, do have a place for publication — if for nothing else, then because it is a unique perspective. The ideas that a student has, especially a college student, many of whom are experiencing adulthood in all its glories (see: bills to be paid, meals cooked, an evermounting debt stacking behind you), are important for its time. It might be likely that our opinions, especially political, will change in ten years, but that doesn’t make them any less valuable now. So long as we admit what we don’t know, there’s something valuable in expressing what we know now and what we make of it. And there’s always room to write about things we’re not sure about. To an extent, any piece will be missing some information. The key has to be honesty; we don’t need students posing as professionals, but we do need students giving their perspective as students — as best as they can. It’s not unlike writing about our campus; it’s just expanding the boundaries a little bit. Coming in, I had wanted to read pieces that had a strong argument, and I wanted pieces that battled with something much bigger than them. Then, after quaking with fear trying to write a political piece myself, within weeks I wanted to write pieces that were focused on small topics, especially school related. It was something of a misguided appeal, and a limit I imposed without totally

understanding the objective. Writing about important issues is hard when pretending to know all about it. Now, with the elections coming up, I’m ready and eager for all the wild claims students hit out, in passing or in discussion.

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When I first got the job of Opinion Editor, there was so much to learn and so many choices to make. Directing the section had the happy benefit of tailoring the sort of section you have. One of the first things I discussed with our then advisor and other staff members was the parameters of Opinion—particularly for students. What can we talk about? Or, the more intimidating question, what do we have the right to print? The question is raised because opinions written by students always have that little extra weight of “what exactly do they know?’” Writers feel that hanging over them as they type out pieces. There was the idea that we have some responsibility to keep the standards of the publication, to do what we can as well as possible. It’s a question that’s hard to avoid. When so many news outlets are available, so many opinions up to be read, there isn’t any doubt that what we’re writing about as students: there’s someone writing about that who’s much better informed. The issue that bothered me wasn’t whether students have the right to an opinion — obviously, I constantly take that a little bit for granted — but whether there’s value in writing (and then publishing) something we don’t have all that much credibility on. But letting go of writing about political issues was still something I’m reluctant to do; one of the great benefits of a student newspaper is that it gives students a time to stretch our muscles. It’s a tightly kept secret, but most of us know that a student newspaper isn’t often on par with the newspaper we find on stands — it’s not that the legalities are less strict, or that staff don’t devote to it, but that

we’re still students and still learning. The question of credibility isn’t something to be brushed aside — but neither is the opportunity for students to extend a little bit beyond themselves. Too many students have opinions — strong and well-informed, even if not expertise — to brush them aside because they will never have the credibility of a full-blown professional. So where exactly is the niche for students who want to write about topics larger than themselves? We always encourage writers to write about what’s going on at school.

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treatments of homosexual persons in Iran and treats this as a reason to change Iranian culture, the west should remember that barely a century ago it treated those people with similar horribleness, and that it was only through evolving our views as a society as a whole that we changed our treatment of such persons. To force a people to change their values, and not let them evolve with time to see them, is to invite an infinite conflict from the west with those “offending societies.” Change of a society must come from within (unless the views as previously stated require conflict with others). However, if one society is repulsed by another society’s treatment of its persons, it should be free to break off contact with the disagreeable society and feel free to take in said people. But to go beyond that and actively interfere with that society is to invite extreme conflict. Conflict for the sake of making one societies concept of rights conform to another’s. The concept of rights can only be changed through peaceful evolution that allows a society the leeway to make advances and, occasionally, to make mistakes. Interference allows for resentment to explode. Outside more radical societies, peaceful evolution can determine a society’s values.

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Football takes eighth straight victory, looks ahead BY JIMMY GILLIGAN Statesman Correspondent

Austin Sikorski went out with an injury on Saturday. UMD ATHLETICS/ SUBITTED

The UMD football team preserved perfection in a 38-10 win over Bemidji State University. Though they have some questions to answer on offense, the Bulldogs appeared strong while maintaining the resilient adaptability that has kept them

atop the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. With just three games left to play in the regular season, the Bulldogs are improving each week. Since every facet of their game has worked at different times, the challenge for head coach Curt Wiese will be to put them all together. “We are a mature enough football team that our guys

understand we need to continue to improve each week,” Wiese said. “This isn’t about any other team at this point; this is about us continuing to get better, (making) sure we cleanup some of those mistakes.” Against Bemidji State’s passing-focused offense, the Bulldogs stepped up and allowed only 95 yards passing against an offense

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averaging 258 yards per game in the air. The defensive effort was strong for UMD, with Darion Fletcher and true freshman Dillon Martinez both recording interceptions. But where the Bulldog defense forced turnovers, the offense struggled to protect the football and convert on those possessions. see FOOTBALL, B2

MEN’S HOCKEY

No. 19 UMD splits NCHC opener

Forward Tony Cameranesi logged his fourth assist of the season during Saturday’s 6-1 win. ALEX GANEEV/ STATESMAN

BY NICOLE BRODZIK Sports Editor

Senior Maureen Stormont earned herself a spot in the UMD record books Sunday when she scored her 53rd career goal against Concordia-St. Paul on senior day. Stormont has 14 goals this season and is a major reason for the Bulldogs’ success. UMD ATHLETICS./SUBMITTED VOLLEYBALL

No. 2 UMD wins its 16th BY JAKE PRZYTARSKI Statesman Correspondent

The Bulldogs were back on the road this week looking to continue their hot streak against Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference opponents Northern State and Minnesota StateMoorehead. With the NSIC tournament growing closer, Captain Julie Rainey wants to come into the tournament with her team playing their best volleyball. “I think it gives you a little more confidence going into the tournament,” she said. “You’ve already played all these teams once so you kind of know what you’re in for. But teams strategize for you differently, and know your team a little bit better. I think it comes down to how each team controls their side of the net.” The Bulldogs certainly controlled their side of the net this weekend, starting with a trip to Aberdeen that ended in a straight set victory. Mariah Scharf and

Maddy Siroin were the leaders in kills with 16 and 14 respectively. Siroin would also go on to pick up two of the team’s four aces, Katie Ledwell registered the teams other two. Three Bulldogs accounted for double digit digs, 18 for Rainey, 12 for Ledwell and 10 for Siroin. Ashley Hinsch continued her dominance in the assist department picking up 38. From Aberdeen, the team took a trip to Moorhead the following day to take on the Dragons of Minnesota StateMoorhead. The Bulldogs got off to a slow start losing their first set, but bounced back to win three straight sets and continue their win streak. A balanced effort from the Bulldog’s hitters helped tip the game in their favor, with Ledwell, Turner, Mauch, Siroin, and Scharf each recording double digit kill totals. Rainey provided support with 27 digs, and Hinsch see VOLLEYBALL, B2

When the National Collegiate Hockey Conference was formed prior to the 2013-14 season, all eight member teams knew they’d be up against some stiff competition. Having gone through one season already, it came as no surprise that the first weekend of league play for the UMD men’s hockey team would not be an easy one. “It’s tough, it’s hard,” head coach Scott Sandelin said. “That’s how games are in this league.” One concern in the young season has been the slow start. The Bulldogs struggled to gain an early lead again last weekend as they fell behind 33 seconds in to Friday’s matchup. Even though they finished with a 6-1 win Saturday, it took see MEN’S HOCKEY, B2

WOMEN’S HOCKEY

Buzzin’ Bulldogs BY NICOLE BRODZIK Sports Editor

When things go well for Zoe Hickel, Meghan Huertas and Lara Stalder on the ice, it appears they really go well — good enough for 28 points in 10 games. The line dubbed “The Buzz Line” combined for six goals this weekend, including a Hickel hat trick in Sunday’s 6-2 victory. The trio comes from completely different ends of the earth, but somehow they find a way to create chemistry night after night for UMD. Hockey fans might remember center Stalder not only as a Bulldog defender last season, but also from her time on Team Switzerland during the 2014 Winter Olympics. The bronze medal owner has transitioned from the blue line to the faceoff circle, and she has her name on two goals and seven assists in 10 games as a result. “She is really offensive minded,” Hickel said. “She jumps in the play and naturally does that anyways Meghan Huertas (left) and Zoe Hickel (right) each had three so having her in the center goals this weekend as part of the strongest offensive line UMD see WOMEN’S HOCKEY, B2 has this season. ALEX GANEEV/ SUBMITTED

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As part of the men’s hockey alumni weekend, former Hobey Baker winner Bill Watson’s jersey was lifted to the rafters during the second period of Saturday night’s game. He now joins Brett Hull and Keith Christiansen as the only players to have their number retired by the Bulldogs. MATT CHRISTAINS/SUBMITTED

Dominic Toninato is on a hot streak with six goals in six games, including one this weekend. ALEX GANEEV/ STATESMAN

Austin Farley had a pair of goals this weekend, enough to land him NCHC Offensive Player of the Week honors. ALEX GANEEV/ STATESMAN

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where she can play defense with wingers like Meghan and I who play a similar game (makes sense).” On her left wing is an even more unlikely Bulldog. Florida native Huertas started her NCAA hockey career at the University of Vermont, but two years ago she transferred to UMD, and she’s felt at home ever since. In the offseason, Huertas focused on training, pushing herself to get ahead and become the offense weapon that was on display last weekend. She scored two goals on Saturday night and added a third during Sunday’s bout to give herself four goals and seven points so far this season. “She got herself a shooting coach and really made a commitment to becoming a better hockey player,” head coach Shannon Miller said. “She wasn’t really a (Division 1) athlete. She was a skilled hockey player, but not a Division 1 athlete, and she wants to be an impact player. She stayed here over the summer and really worked hard. It’s paying off.” Over on the right side skates not only the Bulldog team captain, but also the current Bulldog leader in goals scored. Hickel was promoted to team captain

after serving as an assistant last season. Coach Miller appreciates her ability to lead by example and play the kind of game the Bulldogs want to emulate as a whole. The Anchorage, Alaska, native leads the team with six goals so far, three coming in the second half of Sunday’s game. “It’s a lot of fun,” Hickel said. “We’re just the kind of line that tries to create energy for the team, and that’s what we try to do. That’s how we score our goals.” Her outbreak came after a disappointing start when her team went down 1-0 to Lindenwood University at the end of the first period. After coming off three weekends against tough Western Collegiate Hockey Association teams, the Bulldogs seemed tired at the start of both games this weekend. After an animated first intermission speech by Miller, “The Buzz Line” added four tallies to the scoreboard Sunday. “They’ve got good energy,” Miller said. “Their feet are always moving. They’re always talking and they’re just going to keep getting better and better. Just watching them play ... how do you not get energized?”

“Turnovers can cost you in games like this, and fortunately our defense continued to play well and get us the football back,” Wiese said. “We have to do a better job of capitalizing offensively.” Although they lost possession once on three fumbles, the Bulldog offense had 434 total yards. Sophomore quarterback Drew Bauer led the attack by completing 20 of his 25 passing attempts and throwing three touchdowns, proving his ability to make in-game adjustments. “Drew struggled throwing the ball in the first half (but) made some adjustments and ended up having a pretty good day,” Wiese said. Turnovers have fueled UMD’s success this season, and keeping the turnover margin positive each game is an area of focus for defense and offense alike. The Bulldog offense took a hit early in the fourth quarter Saturday when senior running back Austin Sikorski was carted off the field following an apparent lower body injury. Sikorski left 13 yards shy of becoming the second-leading rusher in UMD history. He currently stands at 3,216 career yards. Without Sikorski, UMD’s rushing-oriented offense is challenged, but the all-around

more than 25 minutes to start scoring. While the team was pleased with their play overall during the second matchup, they know they need to figure it out — and fast. “We keep emphasizing quick starts and they’re not there right now, so we have to keep working,” forward Dominic Toninato said. “It’s what gets the game going and gets the momentum going. You don’t want to be falling behind early.” With the first weekend of league play under their belts, the Bulldogs take on the University of Miami Ohio next weekend — another difficult NCHC opponent. Currently, the RedHawks own a 4-2-0 record, but they have yet to face off against a conference opponent. After coming in dead last in the conference standings last season, they still ended up making a run to the NCHC Frozen Face Off. This year, they are projected to end up as the second seed in the NCHC Preseason Poll. In order for UMD to do well against Miami Ohio — and every other NCHC opponent they’ll face — the team knows how important having scoring depth is, something that was a slight concern coming into the season. This Saturday, however, UMD saw scoring from all four lines and 12 different skaters. They not only saw scoring from multiple lines; everyone from seasoned veterans to newcomers created offense. Freshman Karson Kuhlman scored on a short-handed breakaway that sparked an offensive explosion ending in six straight goals. “It was nice to get the first goal instead of going down,” Kuhlman said. “After that, the flood gates opened up and that was great to see.” A notable piece of every team’s puzzle is goaltending. Coach Sandelin mentioned before the season started that he would prefer to have a solid starting net minder as opposed to splitting time between two, and it appears he may have found him. Kasimir Kaskisuo played in both games this weekend and looked comfortable between the pipes. While Sandelin hasn’t officially made a decision on the matter, he did give the Vantaa, Finland, native both nights as opposed to splitting the games up like he did the previous two weekends. “I didn’t think it was that big of a decision actually,” Sandelin said after Saturday’s victory. “I thought (Kaskisuo) made some saves to keep it 0-0 for us to start tonight. It was tough to see them get the goal, but I thought he played really well. I felt it was a good opportunity for him.”

Football

Running back Logan Lauters will likely be expected to carry the load after Austin Sikorski’s injury Saturday. UMD ATHLETICS/ SUBMITTED

depth of their team has proven they can handle adversity. “We’ve just been resilient all year,” senior wide receiver Zack Zweifel said. “When we’re struggling offensively, our defense picks us up. When were struggling defensively, the offense picks us up.” It doesn’t hurt to have Logan Lauters in the backfield, either. Going into Saturday’s matchup with the University

Volleyball had another big game with a whopping 50 assists. Rainey appreciates having balanced scoring from her hitters, and believes that will provide a major challenge for teams to defend come playoff time. “We need to keeping in our system and keep our offense rolling,” she said. “We need even play with our hitters on

the stat sheet so we keep the opponent guessing. It makes it really hard to teams to guess for blocking when everyone including me is getting kills. We need to keep our offense fluent.” Now just two short weeks away from NSIC tournament competition, the Bulldogs still have a tough schedule ahead

of them with Concordia eagerly awaiting a regular season rematch after getting beaten convincingly in front of UMD faithful at Romano. The home gym and fans are something the Bulldogs will have to go without this match, traveling to St. Paul this time. Rainey is fully prepared for the challenge that Concordia

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of Minnesota Crookston, Lauters leads the Bulldogs with 954 rushing yards and the NSIC in yards per carry (8.3). Crookston (0-8) doesn’t appear to be a test for the Bulldogs. Not only are they last in the NSIC standings, but their offensive points per game (12.2) and rushing defense allowed (260.6 YPG) are the lowest in the conference.

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will present. “I think every time we come into Concordia, we know some of their natural tendencies,” she said. “It comes down to who comes to play better volleyball that night, and who makes less errors.” Prior to the matchup against Concordia, the Bulldogs will have a busy week taking on

St. Cloud, Wayne State, and Augustana all at home. UMD knows all of these teams well, beating them all in straight sets in their home gyms. Now, they’ll be taking on a Bulldog team at home that is riding a 16 game winning streak, and poised to make a deep run in the playoffs.

STUDENT LIFE

SERVING IN SENEGAL Student Life Editor / Aprill Emig / emigx005@d.umn.edu

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014

UMD alumna Laura Lundahl talks food, culture and Ebola from her Peace Corps post BY APRILL EMIG Student Life Editor

What did you major in at UMD? I was a double major in international studies and political science, with minors in cultural studies, history, philosophy, and French. What led you to join the Peace Corps? I had dreamed of joining the Peace Corps since I was in high school, as working in international development has been my career goal since that time. I always meant to apply when I was still at UMD so that I could depart right after graduation, but life got in the way and I worked for a couple of years first. How has your education shaped your experience with the Peace Corps? I took a global health class my senior year at UMD, which is what inspired me to work on health issues related to international development. What role do you serve? I am a health volunteer, so I work with villagers. Peace Corps Senegal’s health sector focuses on issues regarding malaria, nutrition and sanitation. In my village, I work a lot with sanitation issues. The germ theory is unknown here, and sanitary practices that we in America take for granted are not done here. For example, I am the only person in my village that uses toilet paper instead of my left hand. I am also the only person who uses soap when I wash my hands. I have been sick a LOT because of things like that (including this “fun” week-long trip to the sick bay in Senegal’s capital, Dakar.) What was the transition like (from the U.S. to Senegal)? Did you have to learn another language? The transition from the first to the third world is handled very well on Peace Corps’ part. A tour of service is 27 months, and the first 2 are spent in training, where you live with a fairly Westernized family compared with most people here. So upon arrival, they seem exotic but now whenever I visit my training family I am astounded by how “modern” they are compared with my permanent community. I have learned Mandinka, which is the language of the ethnic group of the same name — only 3% of Senegalese people are Mandinka, so very few people outside of select villages, mine included, speak it. Whenever I am traveling in the country, I rely on my French. Were there any cultural differences and/or similarities that surprised you? There are many cultural differences, but none that surprised me, per say. I am well-traveled, as well as the fact that I took quite a few Anthropology, and other cultural studies classes while at UMD. My favorite part of the culture is what the Senegalese call “Teranga” — it means hospitality. No matter who you are, you will be invited in, served tea and food and treated like an honored guest. They also share

Peace Corps member Laura Lundahl poses with the children in her Senegal community. She works as a health volunteer focusing on issues like “malaria, nutrition and sanitation.” LAURA LUNDAHL/SUBMITTED

A child who badly hurt his finger. “I helped make Lundahl meeting with the village’s religious leader. sure it didn’t get infected,” Lundahl said. LAURA LUNDAHL/SUBMITTED

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everything — no matter how little of something they have, if you have none, they will split it with you. Unfortunately, that does lead to some of their economic problems — whenever someone finally has a little bit of money, they split it with their neighbors. What has been the most challenging thing about serving in the Peace Corps? The most rewarding? The most challenging part of serving in the Peace Corps is the food: I eat millet with water every single day, which is high in calories and low in taste. What I wouldn’t give for a good slice of pizza, or a salad! Also, due to the poor sanitation levels and the fact that my immune system is used to Western standards of germ control, I have been really sick a lot. I’ve had a fever of over 104 twice, and lots of intestinal issues.

But when I am healthy, and can ignore the fact that I eat only millet with water, I am having the time of my life. My service is a combination of my favorite things: I am experiencing a new place and new cultures, while working on international health development. Can’t get much better than that! Senegal is close to Liberia, where many Peace Corps members were removed due to the Ebola outbreak. Has this been a fear of yours — both being removed from your project and catching Ebola? As far as Ebola is concerned, Senegal has had fewer cases than America. We do border Guinea, where this outbreak originated, but we are a little different than the three countries that are worse affected. see SENEGAL, B5

Heart stories What’s up,

Duluth?

The art display by the North Central Widows Project will be in the Multicultural Center for the duration of October in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month.

Thursday, Oct. 30 Mock Rape Trial

5:00 p.m. in Kirby Ballroom The purpose of this trial is purely educational. The realities of an actual trial are often misunderstood due to sensationalized media presentations of victim-survivors, perpetrators of rape and rape trials. St. Louis County Judge Tarnowsky will preside over a mock rape trial based on actual events. Student volunteers from the audience will comprise the jury. Cost: Free

BY APRILL EMIG | Student Life Editor Hanging curtains feature photos of various women. “These soft but disturbing images provide an opportunity for the audience to reflect on a personal loss, for which they might still have wounds unspoken,” reads the artist’s statement. There are pockets in the curtains for people to drop messages that will be melted away in the sunlight. MELISSA PETERSON/STATESMAN

Friday, October 31 — Happy Halloween! And Baby Makes Seven

7:30 p.m. in MPAC Kate Ufema, director. Anna, Ruth, and Peter (two Lesbian women and their gay best friend) await the arrival of their newborn child, but first they must rid the crowded apartment of their three imaginary children. Cost: Adults $19 | Seniors $14 | UMD Fac/Staff $14 | Student $8 | UMD Student $6 “The heart overpowers the darkness, almost as if, it is about to burst and wash away the pain of a tethered soul,” reads the artist’s statement of this collaborative art piece by young artists who have experienced violence in their homes, schools and communities. MELISSA PETERSON/ STATESMAN

Saturday, Nov. 1 Night of the Dead Dance Party

8:00 p.m. in Kirby Ballroom America and Spain. All varieties of Hispanic songs are played as well as popular Spanish songs known worldwide. Cost: Suggested donations

Monday, November 3 FagBug Trailer and Lecture at UMD

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in KSC 268 Come watch the new eight-minute preview for “FagBug Nation” followed by the Lecture in KSC 268. Cost: Free

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Student Life Editor / Aprill Emig / emigx005@d.umn.edu

HALLOWEEN essentials Whether you’re a horror story connoisseur or monster mash enthusiast, here are some treats to make Halloween a blast.

candy

Load up! Better yet, buy it when Halloween is over and it’s all on clearance.

scary movies Go classic with some “Frankenstein” or contemporary with a “Saw” marathon.

costume

Even if it’s just a white sheet and the obligatory “Boo!”

black & orange everything Halloween is the only time this color-combo is socially acceptable.

pumpkin carving Or, if that’s not possible, get creative with melted crayons and Sharpie markers.

habits.

Bulldog Q&A What are you going to be for Halloween?

Move of the week: Crunch Targets: Abs

BY TAYLOR JENSON

ILLUSTRATION BY MARISA SCHOEN BY APRILL EMIG

“A viking!”

Do 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps.

Starting position: Lie on back with legs in the air at 90 degree angle. Hands go behind the head to support the neck, but should not pull the head up.

Brett Odegard senior environmental and outdoor education mjor

Ending position: Drive breastbone up to the knees and slowly lower until shoulder blades touch the floor.

“I’m not going to dress up.”

Zierra Koehler

freshman environmental enginering major

“Last year I was a minion. Now, I’m trying to plan a group thing with roommates.”

Brandon Peterson is a senior exericse science major. He hopes to become a physical therapist.

BY BRANDON PETERSON AND APRILL EMIG PHOTOS BY SARAH STAUNER

Madeline Schaeffer junior biology major

We have more wealth here (ha), and a better infrastructure. The health minister has visited every hospital in the country, making sure that they have quarantine wards. We are also the base for West Africa for a lot of NGOs, USAID, Save the Children, the UN, etc., are all based here and go to the other countries via business trips. I am not worried about getting evacuated, and I am so glad of that. Every volunteer in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia was evacuated, and that is every volunteer’s worst nightmare. To have to leave behind our projects, and our new family and friends, is an awful thought. And they weren’t evacuated because Peace Corps was worried they would get Ebola, but because the disease had gotten so bad the country’s doctors were stuck dealing with that, and couldn’t handle victims of other problems. For example, before this outbreak Liberia had 60 doctors for its’ four million people. That number has dropped now after many of them got sick and died. So let’s say a volunteer got into a terrible car accident and needed immediate attention — there is nobody to help them. But we in Senegal have more doctors, a better infrastructure, etc. Geographically, we are very close to the epicenter, but we have been diligent, and I am not concerned. What do you wish people in the U.S. knew about the outbreak? What I want Americans to know is this

— Ebola is very difficult to spread. Poor sanitation levels are absolutely required to spread it. I can give a first-hand account of the sanitation levels in West Africa, and they are abysmal. Ebola would (and is being) spread very easily over here. Nobody washes their hands, and you can’t say hello to somebody without shaking their hand (that would be extremely rude). But in America, Europe, Australia, etc., the sanitation levels that require Ebola to be spread simply don’t exist. Look at what happened in Dallas — the patient who, unfortunately, died of the disease exposed his entire family, and yet not a single one of them got sick. Had he been in, say, Sierra Leone, it is likely that they all would have gotten sick. The patient’s nurses got sick, because they work in one of the few professions in America that would put them in contact with someone else’s bodily fluids. It is extremely frustrating watching America’s reaction from over here, all the calls for banning flights, claiming the government isn’t doing its job, etc. Banning flights is a terrible idea. People can get around that extremely easily, and it would merely lead them to lie about their recent travel history if they were to get sick. And the government is doing what it can — all the people claiming foul aren’t mentioning the fact that, in recent years, the CDC and WHO have both had their funding heavily cut.

Album Review:

BY NATE MECHTEL Statesman Music Correspondent

When it comes to covering a song, musicians have two options: they can stick to the source material, or they can take artistic liberty and reimagine the work entirely. Some song covers are even disputed as being better than the original (Looking at you Jimi Hendrix’s “All Along the Watchtower”). With the latest record from psychedelic pioneers and indie darlings The Flaming Lips, we see the ultimate cover challenge: a complete redo of the famed “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” by The Beatles. The band takes on a star-studded feature ensemble that includes the likes of Foxygen, Miley Cyrus, My Morning Jacket and many other notable artists. The work itself has some incredibly interesting moments, from the temporal-shifting opener “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” to the eerie and spacey “Fixing a Hole.” You get special vibes from their incredibly synth-layered epic of “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” and no one can deny the happy-golucky guitar riffing on “Getting

Better.” However, this isn’t to say that the album isn’t without its bad moments. You don’t need to necessarily point to a specific song, but throughout the record some synths (such as in the “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” reprises) or auto-tune vocals (on “With A Little Help from my Friends”) will stick out in a track and make the listener scratch their head. For The Beatles purists, there will be complaints of how they overextended time on a few tracks or took liberty with changing up a melody, time signature or instrument arrangement. The album itself is a mixed bag of weird moments, both wonderful and disconcerting. If there is one thing to be noted, though, is that The Flaming Lips, along with all their “fwends,” really took care in creating a real tribute to an album by a band that is so well-beloved. Rec Tracks: “Getting Better,” “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds,” “Fixing A Hole,” “Good Morning Good Morning.” RIYL: The Beatles, Animal Collective, Tame Impala, Lava Lamps

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I’m Jen Schultz, the DFL (Democratic) candidate for your state representative and professor in the Dept. of Economics at UMD. I believe higher education creates opportunities for Minnesotans and pays dividends for our economy. I’m running for office to help students by fighting to adequately fund education. I’m encouraging you to vote for me, and all DFL candidates on November 4th so we can make education affordable.

What has the DFL accomplished for students? Ø Implemented a tuition freeze and supports a freeze for the future. Ø Passed a law allowing young people to stay on their parents’ health insurance until they are 26. Ø Started a program to allow Minnesotans to save money for education tax-‐free. Ø Working to allow refinancing of student loans at lower interest rates. Ø Raised the minimum wage to $9.50 an hour. Ø Fought against legislation that would require a government ID for voting – many students do not have an ID with their current address.

“With a Little Help From my Fwends”

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The Flaming Lips

Senegal

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