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There’s an app for that Two apps, RoverTown and Yik Yak, are circulating UMD students’ phones, one focused on saving money, the other on anonymous, locative posting BY MAKAILA MILLER Staff Reporter
An app that allows people to make anonymous comments is sweeping through UMD. Yik Yak is a free, anonymous social networking app for people ages 17 and up that is gaining popularity among colleges around the country. The app provides users with a live feed of what is going on around them while keeping their identity unknown. Yik Yak users are grouped into areas called communities, which is based on their phone’s GPS location. Anyone in that community can see or create posts, which are limited to 200 characters and referred to as Yaks. Yaks range from jokes and quotes to comments about what people are doing or thinking that apply to the location or the college people are in. Users can reply to and share Yaks, as well as “up-vote” or “down-vote” the Yaks depending on what they like or dislike. For many, the appeal of this new app lies in the anonymity it provides. On some social media sites people might feel the need to put on
a face, but being able to post anonymously allows users to not worry about what others think of their posts. Though people can judge a post by up- or down-voting it, they cannot judge the person who posted it. To UMD sophomore Gabby Novoa, who has had Yik Yak for a month, Yik Yak’s popularity stems from the fact that people enjoy knowing what others are doing. UMD junior Becca Tahmooresi finds Yik Yak to be an entertaining way for college see YIK YAK, A3
BY AISLING DOHENY Staff Reporter
These days, smart phones play an important role in life. Smart phones can connect you with those around you, tell you the latest news, and even save you money. A new app on the market called RoverTown has come to Duluth. RoverTown is free and local. The app connects with universities around the country and offers relevant discounts at popular businesses. Students who install the app only need to connect through Facebook
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to see offered discounts in their neighboring area. Duluth shops such as Domino’s Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Vertical Endeavors and Baja Tanning are among those that feature discounts on RoverTown. RoverTown is a paperless coupon book. The company coins the phrase, “all of your local student discounts, always in your pocket,” on its website. UMD Junior Rachel Cook says that RoverTown seems like a great way to see local discounts. “There are many other ways out there to find discounts,” Cook said, “but it’s cool that RoverTown gives you access to deals at anywhere and anytime.” The app supports Android and Apple iOS operating systems. Once the app is installed on a device, one only needs to hit the “redeem” button at the time of payment to receive the discount. The discounts are only valid if redeemed in person. It is also recommended you have a student ID. Unless a business or discount indicates it in fine print, students can use their RoverTown student see ROVERTOWN, A4
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Flats will include oneand two-person living units and an indoor pool BY AISLING DOHENY Staff Reporter
Students study in Kirby Lounge. Because students have so many obligations, they often resort to cramming before tests. However, it may be more effective to study on a day-to-day basis. SARAH STAUNER/STATESMAN
The age-old practice does not work in the long-term BY MAKAILA MILLER Staff Reporter
You have an exam in a week. Add a job, time to spend with actual friends and not just books, 15 credits worth of classes and (of course) Netflix, and now you have to cram. Due to busy schedules or feeling pressure to receive a good grade instead of a good understanding of a subject, many students resort to the method of cramming for exams. As a result, students simply gain a short-term recognition INDEX:
of the information but are incapable of actually recalling or understanding the information in the long-term. Frank Gulbrandsen, a professor in the education department at UMD, maintains that many students have numerous obligations and interests besides the subject they should be investing their time in. Because of this, studying and learning shifts from becoming something students want to do to something they have to do. “Students will take on the mindset of ‘there’s a test coming up, so I need
to know it for the 50 minutes I take the test,’” Gulbrandsen said. “In this process, students are motivated by what should be the secondary reinforcer — the grade — instead of the primary reinforcer: knowledge.” By cramming several chapters of notes into four hours of studying, students often assume they have learned the information because it’s fresh in their mind. However, after a week or two, they will notice they have forgotten. see CRAMMING, A3
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BlueStone Commons Expansion to Include Flats and New Restaurants and Shops Construction is in the air. Just a year after the BlueStone Lofts on Woodland Avenue were completed, architects and owners are adding to the development. BlueStone Commons has seen many changes in the last year, including new living spaces and a marketplace. Now, this area can expect many more additions in the years to come. The BlueStone Commons renovation began in 2012 when discussions about building a residential area close to campus were brought to life. Mark Lambert, the fundamental developer of BlueStone Commons, said he saw this project as something big. “I saw it as a great opportunity to build something fun,” Lambert said. “But most importantly, I saw this as something the Duluth community needed.” The BlueStone Commons project exists in three phases. Phase one is the finished living space that we see today — the lofts where UMD students and Duluth residents alike live. Phase two is the addition of another living area — BlueStone Flats. see BLUESTONE, A3
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n On Wednesday at 1:17 a.m., a UMDPD officer responded to a report of suspicious activity at 513 Niagara Court. The officer checked the area, but did not find anything. n A security alarm was triggered at 1035 Kirby Drive at 10:39 a.m. An officer responded to the alarm and checked the area. It was given the all-okay, and was filed as a matter of record. n At 1:42 p.m., an officer responded to a report of suspicious activity at 619 Oakland Circle. The students were reprimanded, but no citations were handed out. n At 6:16 p.m., an officer assisted a student who was locked out of 1216 Oakland Circle. n An officer assisted a student 5:41 p.m. on Thursday. The student had locked their keys in their vehicle parked at 416 Library Drive. n A report of property damage, at 9:22 p.m. at 1049 University Drive, prompted an officer response. The officer filed a report. n At 10:34 p.m., an officer responded to a report of a drug incident at 1224 Maplewood Court. The officer reprimanded the students and released them. No citations were given out. n Less than an hour later, at 11:13 p.m., a report of a disturbance at 619 Oakland Circle was called in to the UMDPD. The report was quickly cancelled, and was filed as a matter of record. n Not even a half hour later, the UMDPD received another report of a disturbance at 619 Oakland Court. This time the report was not cancelled, and an officer responded. The officer searched the area, but conclud-
ed that the cause of the disruption had left the area. n On Friday, an officer responded to a report of an intoxicated person at 350 Harbor Drive at 8:22 p.m. The party was cited for underage consumption and transported to detox. n On Saturday at 12:03 a.m., a traffic stop on the first block of Elizabeth Street led to numerous underage consumption tickets. A report was filed, and a DWI arrest is pending. n At 12:47 a.m., a report of a missing person was reported to the UMDPD. The party was located at 1:22 a.m. n A carbon monoxide alarm was triggered at 1220 Village Lane at 7:43 a.m. The UMDPD assisted the Duluth Fire Department, and the building was given the all-clear. n At 9:20 p.m., an officer responded to a report of a disturbance at 616 Oakland Circle. The case is pending. n Twelve minutes later, at 9:32 p.m., an officer responded to a different report of a disturbance, this time at 1220 Maplewood Court. Upon arrival, the officer found intoxicated students. Underage consumption citations were handed out. n At 1:01 a.m. on Sunday, the UMPD received a report of a drug incident at 1135 Junction Ave. An officer was sent to check out the area, but was unable to find anything of note. n An officer found a number of unattended bags at 1410 University Drive at 8:51 p.m. People claimed the bags two minutes later. This was filed as a matter of record. n On Monday, an officer responded to 1220 Maplewood Court because of a medical call. The party was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital at 12:04 p.m.
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BlueStone Flats will include one- and two-person living units, as compared to the three- and four-person units in the current BlueStone Lofts. The flats will include about 140 rooms and will have space for about 220 residents. The final plan of the BlueStone Flats will be decided by the end of the year. Construction of phase two is expected to begin March 2015 and conclude March 2016. The BlueStone Flats will feature a skyway from the BlueStone Lofts, underground parking, a cyber café lounge, an exercise room and perhaps the most exciting aspect of the project according to Lambert: an indoor pool and hot tub. The flats will also allow pets, so there will be a pet-grooming shop in the building. The same designers that built the lofts will be building the flats. The BlueStone Flats architecture will be similar in appearance and design to the current BlueStone Lofts. Phase three is the retail space which is already started and underway. Popular businesses such as Chilly Billy’s, Starbucks and Qdoba occupy space there already. In the spring, BlueStone Commons can expect three more storefronts. “This coming spring we will have a Members Cooperative Credit Union, a Diamond Nails and a Jimmy Johns,” Lambert said. Phase three is expected to have an array of restaurants and shops, but will not be completed for a few more years. “I think this whole project is at least halfway done, maybe 51 percent done,” Lambert said. “We are over the hill, but there is still a lot to do.” Lambert expects three to five more years of construction before BlueStone Commons is completed.
Continued from A1 According to UMD Psychology Professor Aydin Durgonoglu, the term “massed practice” refers to when students attempt to cover large amounts of material in short amounts of time, leading to extensive but superficial connections that make it easy to confuse concepts and details. To freshman Jake Billings, this method of studying takes root in the fact that people don’t want to invest their time and effort into doing the hard work of reading and completing practice problems in order to understand. “Cramming is a waste,” Billings said. “If people want to use the information in the future and retain it, they cannot cram.” Gulbrandsen emphasizes that daily studying is required for students who wish to build an understanding of a particular topic. Much like a marathoner logging hours of training over an extensive period of time, students need to develop everyday habits that allow them to struggle with, understand and reflect on what they are learning. “If a student is interested in what they are studying, then they’re studying all along and they are thinking about the subject and talking to people about it,” Gulbrandsen said. “A student might pass an objective test, but it doesn’t necessarily mean they know it.” If a student is taking a class simply because they need the credits, they may choose to just get through it with a passing grade and not be worried about being able to apply the information in the future. How students study for exams boils down to their decision on doing quality work versus being good enough, according to Gulbrandsen.
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students to stay connected to what is happening around them. “The app is much like Bulldog confessional on Facebook, except people don’t need to go through others to post something,” Tahmooresi said. “I think it offers college students a nice way to vent,” UMD junior Caitlin Pederson said. “Nobody knows who is posting, so you can vent about a class or the college in general and no one can judge you for what you are thinking or saying.” Pederson would recommend the app to people as a funny thing to read, but would also warn people it can be easy for people to get caught up in it and think everything is about them.
The living room in one of the BlueStone Flats. The flats will have space for about 220 total residents. MELISSA PETERSON/STATESMAN
LEFT: The kitchen in one of the BlueStone Flats. The flats will have an indoor pool and hot tub. BELOW: The view from the new BlueStone Flats. The flats will connect to the current BlueStone Lofts via skyway. MELISSA PETERSON/STATESMAN
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The colorful VW Beetle is meant to encourage discussions about equality BY SAM STROM News Editor
A post on the Facebook group “Overheard at UMD” showed a photo of the once-vandalized and now famous car parked in Ordean Court on Monday that simply said, “Uhh what?..” The rainbow-colored VW Beetle, known as the “Fagbug,” is owned by Erin Davies, an activist who was oncampus to talk with students and show her movie “Fagbug Nation.” Davies was victim to a hate crime in Albany, New York, because she had a rainbow sticker on her VW Beetle. The car was vandalized, left with the words “fag” and “u r gay” on the driver’s side window and hood. Davies decided to embrace the graffiti and left it on the car. Ever since, she has traveled to all 50 states to show it off. Along the way, she has produced two films: “Fagbug” and “Fagbug Nation.” “Fagbug” was released in 2009, and is currently on Netflix. “Fagbug Nation” is the sequel documentary, and is scheduled for release on Dec. 2. The rainbow Beetle “serves as a catalyst for our nation on the road to equality,” according to the “Fagbug” website. Davies was invited to campus by the UMD Queer and Allied Students Union (QASU). QASU member Katrina Barnes was impressed with “Fagbug Nation,” and the popularity of its message. “It was awesome; it was super cool,” the sophomore said. “It was really cool to see the impact that (the Fagbug) made.” Barnes added that the event is important to have on college campuses because it shows the impact that hateful speech can have. “Basically, someone was trying to be really negative,” Barnes added, “and (Davies) turned it around into this really awesome, positive thing.”
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discount as many times as they would like. The website also allows feedback and student discount suggestions for its new tool. There is more to be learned, and as the app continues to grow, its outreach will, too.
LEFT: Erin Davies speaks to students, staff and faculty in the Solon Campus Center on Monday night. Davies gave UMD students a sneak peek at her new documentary “Fagbug Nation.” ALEX GANEEV/STATESMAN
BOTTOM: Erin Davies poses with the “Fagbug” in Ordean Court on Monday. Davies’ VW Beetle was vandalized with homophobic graffiti in New York, which prompted her to tour the country in the rainbow vehicle. ALEX GANEEV/STATESMAN
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ABOVE: Defenseman Andy Welinski scored a goal in both games this weekend. He now has three goals and five points this season. ALEX GANEEV/STATESMAN LEFT: Freshman goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo started in both games this weekend. Friday, he recorded an incredible save that now has over 485,000 views on YouTube. MATT CHRISTIANS/ SUBMITTED
BY JIMMY GILLIGAN Statesman Correspondent
Good hockey teams take adversity in stride wherever it comes from, and UMD showed great composure after losing a penalty-filled Friday night game. Whether starting a series or a game, the Bulldog hockey team continues to struggle with beginnings. But in a gritty weekend split against No. 10 Miami, they showed characteristics that will undoubtedly help them on the long road ahead. They have struggled on Friday nights early on. In three
opportunities, they have yet to record a win to open a series, but UMD showed signs of change against Miami. “I thought (Friday) was the best start we’ve had in a long time,” head coach Scott Sandelin said. Despite a strong start, Miami won 3-2 — converting on two 5-on-3-power plays, amidst a valiant Bulldog penalty kill effort. “It’s a tough league. It’s tough to put 120 minutes of hockey together and there are going to be so many one-goal games (where) it comes down to a bounce or a special teams goal or a key save,” Sandelin said. Freshman goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo made a key save Friday, when a RedHawk
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emerged from the penalty box and received a neutral pass at full speed, gliding past the Bulldog defense. Cutting across the net to Kaskisuo’s blocker side and firing at the opening he created, Kaskisuo twisted his body, turning his glove behind his body to catch the puck. The unorthodox stop works as a metaphor for how UMD has found success in literally coming from behind (the back) this season. It was a capstone for Kaskisuo, proving to the crowd — and to over 300,000 viewers of his save on YouTube — that he can make big plays for the Bulldogs. “Personally I don’t like that save — it’s bad movement from me, but this time I got lucky,” Kaskisuo said, who has posted a .913 save percentage over six starts this season.
Saturday’s game was another slow start for the Bulldogs, as Miami scored less than four minutes into the game, but UMD won the game by dominating the special teams play. Like Friday, the game was tied deep in the third period. But it was UMD’s turn to score the game winning power-play goal. Sophomore Willie Raskob put the Bulldogs up 4-3 with his first collegiate goal, and UMD’s second power-play goal in the game. “It was awesome, I’ve been waiting for a long time to do it. Osterberg got (me) the puck and I just fired her on net, it was through the armpit — a chicken wing,” Raskob said. The Bulldogs hope to take momentum from Saturday’s win into next weekend’s series against No. 7 St. Cloud State. Coming off a series split with
the No. 1 University of Minnesota, the Huskies beat the top ranked team 4-1 Friday, showing they can play with the best. “St. Cloud (is) a different team, a lot of small, quick guys playing on an Olympic sheet,” Raskob said. “We’re gonna have to change our game but hockey is hockey so we have to go in with the right mentality.” The Bulldogs will need a fast start Friday. Of their 29 goals this season, just four have been scored in the first period. “A big part of Friday night is starting the right way, whether we score right away or get some momentum right off the start I think that’s going to be really big for us,” defenseman Andy Welinski said.
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Linnea Hedin and the rest of UMD’s defenders held MSU to zero shots in Friday’s final frame. ALEX GANEEV/STATESMAN
Sophomore Beau Bofferding will be expected to carry some of the load that the absence of Austin Sikorski created. UMD ATHLETICS/ SUBMITTED BY JIMMY GILLIGAN Statesman Correspondent
Saturday’s 77-3 victory over MinnesotaCrookston (0-9) was not a big test for the undefeated Bulldogs, but it was an opportunity to adjust to two seasonending injuries at key positions. “Austin (Sikorski) is out for the season with a knee injury, as is Jacob Brusehaver,” head coach Curt Wiese said. It is a bitter end for the seniors, who will not play in Saturday’s Senior Day tilt against the University of Mary. “(Sikorski has) been such a good player for so long. It’s tough to see that happen,” wide receiver Nate Ricci said.
“Losing him changes up people’s roles, but I don’t think (our offense) will change much.” Sikorski, who has the third most rushing yards in program history, was an important part of the rushing attack. After missing the season opener, Sikorski has scored seven rushing touchdowns and averaged 68.6 yards in seven games. In his absence, Wiese will be forced to spread the ball around to other backs. “Caleb Belknap and Beau Bofferding kind of took over his role, (and) both of those guys ran well, but Logan Lauters is certainly a guy that is see FOOTBALL, B2
Bulldogs sweep Mavericks: a statistical breakdown BY NICOLE BRODZIK Sports Editor
In a weekend sweep, before getting some much appreciated rest, the Bulldogs put up quite the numbers against the Minnesota State University-Mankato Mavericks. Here are some of the most impressive numbers from last weekend.
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:With her pair of goals on Sunday, sophomore center Ashleigh Brykaliuk now has nine points in her last four games. Before the series with Lindenwood University, Brykaliuk had been on a seven-game goal-scoring drought.
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:The number of shots UMD threw at Mankato during Saturday’s 3-0 victory. It’s the most shots on net that UMD has recorded since Oct. 23, 2010, when they tallied 63. They would go on to win the National Championship that season.
: It took recent 100-point club member Jenna McParland only 50 seconds to open the scoring for the weekend. She went five-hole on Maverick goaltender Erin Krichiver for the 101st point of her career. It would eventually be the game winner.
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: After adding a trio of assists to her career total, senior defenseman Brigette Lacquette now sits at No. 10 in all-time scoring for Bulldog defenseman. After spending a year centralized with Team Canada last year, Lacquette returns to UMD hungry for a National Championship.
: The number of shots attempted by the Mavericks during the third period of Saturday’s game. This ties a WCHA record for the fewest shots allowed in a period.
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Linking basketball to the community BY ROD BLOCKER Statesman Correspondent
Head coach Matt Bowen is currently in his third year at the helm of the UMD basketball program and looks to get more community involvement. UMD ATHLETICS/SUBMITTED
After having difficulty creating a buzz around basketball at UMD, men’s head coach Matt Bowen is trying to do just that in his third season. Although Bowen’s career record sits at 20-34, there has been great improvement in the program since he’s come in. Last year, UMD had their first double-digit win season in the last three years after finishing 12-15 under Bowen’s command. After last year’s growth, Bowen sees a bright future for the Bulldog men’s basketball program. “I want to continue to show improvements to this program,” Bowen said. A big key to the season’s success lies off the court. Bowen strongly believes that incorporating fans from campus and the community can play a huge role in the team’s success. “We’re trying to improve by connecting the program from within the community on campus, our peers and
members of the city,” Bowen said. Even though Bowen would love to bring basketball to life in the area, he is aware that it’s a process. However, he also knows you have to put a product on the court that the fans will appreciate and be excited about. “We want the UMD community and the entire city of Duluth to join us on our way to improvement,” Bowen said, “but we have to put out a brand of basketball people will want to see.” Bowen said he’s excited for his new recruiting class to play alongside his key veterans and seniors. He feels the team is more experienced this year after having a big freshman class last year. “We’re vastly more experienced; we played with a lot of younger kids last year, and now we’re older and more athletic,” Bowen said. Senior captains Brett Ervin and Reece Zoelle have bought into Coach Bowen’s beliefs and system for the team’s success. From talking to Bowen and two captains — seniors Brett Ervin and Reece Zoelle
— it seems everyone is on the same page as far as what it takes for the team to be successful this year. Both Ervin and Zoelle felt that getting better starts every day at practice and preparation for a game. “Every single day we have to make sure we’re in line for practice,” Zoelle said. “Every day counts. We can’t take days off.” Ervin echoed Zoelle’s statement by adding, “You can’t breeze through practice. You have to take advantage of every practice and every day like it’s your last day of basketball.” Ervin and Zoelle are pretty excited about the talent that surrounds the team, but both players admitted that building on-court chemistry with the new talent is the key to the upcoming season. Players and coaches around the program feel that defense and rebounding are also big keys to a successful season. Last year, Bowen thought the team was light in the post, which led him to focus on defending and rebounding to address the issue.
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On average, one in six American women will be sexually assaulted in her life according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. With a statistic like this, it’s clear that it’s important for college campuses to educate students on sexual assault. The Mock Rape Trial, which was presented by the Women’s Resources and Action Center and the department of Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, was meant to be educational for students, staff, faculty and community members. “It’s really important in general to get information out to students and faculty, date rape, etc.,” Nate Twedt, a Women and Resource Action Center intern, said. Because of last year’s reaction, the Women and Resource Action Center thought it would be a good idea to host another trial this year. “The realities of an actual trial are often misunderstood due to inaccurate or sensationalized media presentations of rape victims, perpetrators of rape, and rape trials,” read the pamphlet handed out at the trial. Also on the agenda was to educate those in attendance about the judicial processes and laws related to rape and sexual assault, resources available to victims of such crimes, and the prevalence of sexual
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violence. The trial focused on whether the defendant, Jesse, had raped the plaintiff, Tina, after a night of partying. UMD students Jacob Fazzio and Cassie Liberkowski played the parts, respectively. Prosecuting attorney Kristen Swanson’s main argument to convict Jesse was that Tina had been under the influence of alcohol, which means that she was incapable of giving sexual consent. Defense attorney Laura Zimm argued that this was a case of buyer’s remorse: Jesse and Tina had sex, and then Tina regretted it. When preparing for his role, Fazzio said that he had to take a moment and examine his own beliefs. “The experience is humbling, and makes you look at yourself,” Fazzio said. “I’m an actor, so what I do comes from experiences or feeling that I have inside of me. I’m not saying I’ve ever done something like that, but putting myself into a mindset where I could have makes me both angry and vulnerable. As Jesse, I felt angry and betrayed by Tina, and hurt at the same time because it could have happened.” Along with Jesse and Tina, two other people were called to the stand. Tina’s roommate, Tiffany, and Jesse’s friend, Lucy, also testified in the trial. These parts were played by Kirstyn Harasyn and Amy Ruth, respectively. At the end of a trial, Judge Sally Tarnowski would normally have allowed the jury to deliberate. In the mock trial however, the jury used a show of hands to indicate if they thought Jesse was guilty or innocent. A majority of students said guilty. Harasyn said that this event is important for everyone to attend. “This is such an important event to not only have students attend, but every single American citizen,” Harasyn said. “I am very passionate about justice for survivors of sexual abuse.” The freshman theater major added that educating people about sexual assault now may lead to more educated juries down the road. “It is sad how many disgusting abusers are acquitted because juries are uneducated,” Harasyn said. “I think educating the public at an early age has a huge impact and understanding as to how these crimes work.”
Defense attorney Laura Zimm represented Tina (played by Cassie Liberkowski). Zimm had to deflect accusations that Tina’s inebriation and appearance demonstrated her supposed consent. MELISSA PETERSON/STATESMAN
OUT OF EVERY 100 RAPES 40 get reported to police 10 lead to an arrest 8 get prosecuted 4 lead to a felony conviction 3 rapists will spend even a single day in prison THE OTHER 97 WILL WALK FREE *Statistics from RAINN
Tina’s roommate Tiffany (played by Kirstyn Harasyn) was called to testify as a witness. “I am very passionate about justice for survivors of sexual abuse,” Harasyn said. MELISSA PETERSON/ STATESMAN
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2014
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BY JOSLYN DANIELSON Statesman Theater Correspondent
AND BABY MAKES SEVEN 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. WHO? DUDLEY EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE DIRECTOR: KATE UFEMA WHERE? MPAC WHEN? 7:30 P.M. NOV. 5 THROUGH NOV. 8
The second play that UMD Theatre has produced this year, “And Baby Makes Seven,” has a unique perspective on what it means to be a parent. Opening last week on Oct. 30, the production will continue to perform through Nov. 9 in the Dudley Experimental Theatre at UMD. The show’s name is often misleading. In Paula Vogel’s script, the show is centered around three adult characters — Ruth, Anna and Peter. Ruth and Anna are a lesbian couple and Peter is their gay best friend, as well as the surrogate father of their baby. Koki Sabates, who plays Anna, explains the complex plot line. “My partner and I have three imaginary children. We wanted kids so badly we made them up. So once I have the actual baby, that makes four children, and then Ruth, Peter and I. So that’s seven of us in our little family.” What makes the show unique is that the cast consists of only three people: Sabates (Anna), Stephanie Stine (Ruth) and Phil Hoelscher (Peter). However, each actor plays multiple roles. Sabates doubles as one of the imaginary children, Cecil, and Stine plays the other two, Henri and Orphan. Each character is very different in physicality and voice. “Vocally, (it has) been very challenging mak-
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ing sure we’re supporting our voices and being understood through the accents,” Sabates said. “We’ve been playing around with different voices and trying to keep consistency.” Sabates said director Kate Ufema really helped them find precision in differentiating their characters, as well as improving their range as actors throughout the process. While the show does have some adult themes, the focus is not so much about their sexual orientation but more about the characters, their love for each other, and their children. “It’s a very sweet and moving show,” Sabates said. “I think it’s more about opening up your perspective, especially when it comes to parenting. There’s no manual, and you just have to do what you think is best and just trust yourself. That’s something that scares Peter. “He doesn’t know if he’ll be a good father, but Ruth and I know he will.” The play features many comedic moments, but also touching and heartfelt ones. Much of the comedy comes from how realistic many of the awkward situations are that occur during the transition into parenthood. Sabetes said she hopes people will walk away knowing that while change is scary, it is an essential part of any family.
Dancing with the Dead “ BY TAYLOR JENSEN Student Life Reporter
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The Latino Chicano Student Association celebrates a Latin holiday with a dance party
The Night of the Dead ... brings two different cultures together: The Night of the Dead and Halloween. Thelmy Maldonado
On Saturday, the Latino Chicano Student Association hosted the second Night of the Dead dance in the Kirby Ballroom. The Night of the Dead is a day that is celebrated in some Latin American countries (Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Ecuador and Bolivia). The holiday focuses on celebrating the life of lost loved ones. “It’s a time to celebrate life,” said Thelmy Maldonado, a member of the Latino Chicano Student Association. While people do not traditionally wear costumes for the Night of the Dead, the Latino Chicano Student Association has included
the American tradition of costumes. Samuel McCurry’s first time at the dance was Saturday. McCurry is an active member in the Multicultural Center. “I’m just going to have a good time. I came here to set up,” McCurry said. Maldonado talked about the diversity of Spanish music and culture. Generally, its many influences can surprise people. “The Night of the Dead, in my opinion, brings two different cultures together: The Night of the Dead and Halloween,” Maladonado said.
Students dance to celebrate the lives of lost loved ones on The Night of the Dead. ALEX GANEEV/STATESMAN
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Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Resident Artist Woodwind Concert
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OPINION
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2014
Opinion Editor / Satya Putumbaka / putum003@d.umn.edu
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REVIEW: THE HOUSE DEBATE Three female candidates steadily network their way to the debate platform. Jennifer Shultz and Becky Hall are dressed for the occasion, trim in their professional outfits and no doubt photo ready. They’re calm, demanding respect with conventional demeanors. In contrast is Osbaskken, dressed casually, from the Green Party. We watch as these contenders greet any spectator willing to strike up a conversation, as the 300seat auditorium at UMD slowly fills to half capacity. This debate is to decide who will speak for Duluth, and get a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. The dismal turnout makes the November elections seem further than a month away, though the eager faces of each politician suggested otherwise. The debate is preceded by an inspirational speech commending citizen participation in politics, a tribute to the host — UMD’s Center for Ethics and Public Policy — and the moderator — the League of Women Voters. The arbiter of the debate begins by orchestrating the discussion, where each preplanned question prompts a two-minute response from each nominee. An hour into the discourse, written questions from the audience are submitted and read (provided they follow discussion
guidelines). As we watch the three performers behind the podiums, we begin to hear the stereotypical normalcy of political parties as each adherent spouts their respective propaganda. This is even true for our green representative, Kristine Osbakken. Osbakken is well traveled and displays a sense of wisdom in the way she speaks — although her rambunctious idealism shows signs of immaturity and years of aggravation. She criticizes our current plutocracy, speaks out against the “two party system,” hails the implementation of sustainable technologies, and is a realist when it comes to climate change. In contrast to Osbakken, the spitting image of republican Becky Hall is what gives politicians a bad name. A large, gleaming smile masks her somewhat controversial views as she reiterates a contradictory argument prevalent throughout the presentation: “Every mining job on the Iron Range creates two high paying jobs in Duluth.” (Schultz discredited this claim, detailing the location of these jobs.) Hall’s obvious support for business interests in general is enough to turn you off, especially when she backed Citizens United v. The FEC simply because it was a federal decision. Other than the pillaging of finite resources, Hall offers few examples of potential affirmative action that would facilitate her politi-
cal goals. She is complaisant towards the rich and cannot be counted on to progress societal equity or sustainability. We are not sure which is better: advocating a pipeline/mining and making sure to institute safeguards, or apathetically allowing such activity if and only if safeguards are a high priority. Our democrat Jennifer Shultz envisions the latter approach, though her words are a bit more kind. She wants to slowly shift our economy away from nineteenth century energy solutions, recognizing how dependent our economy is on coal and oil. Shultz has a soft-spoken demeanor lined with boldness as she insinuates her victory. Speaking in the crystallizing language of a seasoned saleswoman, Shultz says lines like “When I represent you citizens in Minneapolis,” and “After I win this election.” They’re confidence-lines geared to sway votes, revealing a glimpse of the true motivation behind most campaigners. By the debate’s end, we could not help but identify with the casually dressed Osbakken and the resentment she felt towards each problem. She has the benevolence and courage to resist the temptations and objectives provided by elite interests. Shultz wants communities to choose their own discretionary and local law, though we fear (based on attendance) that only
a minority of the population would participate in this legislation. Hall wants to remind us of her openmindedness and willingness to listen to the community — but her proposed solutions of “more high-paying jobs” won’t be sufficient to pull the lower class from the trenches of poverty.
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Inequality held no part in any of the debate questions, but these actors had a thing or two to say about money. Osbakken subtly questioned the economic paradigm in general and proposed a state bank as a solution. What better way to keep our fortunes from the wealthy than by storing it right here in Minnesota? She thinks money buys policy and the $3-6 billion spent on war each year is a bit superfluous. Shultz wants to increase the overall minimum wage, implement fair taxation lore, and institute “pay-it-forward loans,” which would reduce debt upon college graduation. Hall would decrease
the government’s budget, which in turn would lower taxes on both citizens and businesses. Like we expected, as one moves down the political spectrum from right to left, candidates become more aware of the fundamental problems facing society today: extreme wealth separation, global climate change and widespread poverty. We can clearly see how opposed these three programs are. It’s a familiar scene of politicians walking their party line, staying within the bounds of a majority opinion heavily influenced by conglomerate media. Hall wants to continue down the same economic path, Schultz wants to set the stage for a progressive society, and Osbakken wishes to shatter our destructive ways of doing things. In the debate, all three nominees demonstrated their willingness to represent by applauding their own door knocking and cold calling efforts — though the differences in their opinions are plain to see. Representatives really are just elected to speak for the populous. If three ample random samples are taken from the public, representative opinions should be quite similar. This was not the case in this debate. It’s imperative for politicians to truly represent us. For that to happen, the public must become educated and vocalize their opinions long before attending a debate.
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“And that’s why Kerry didn’t win.” The joke aside, the sentiment is one that carries a lot of weight with people. If I heard it first (in a memorably way) back then in 2004, I’ve heard it countless times since. The argument is ageold and a really terrible one. It assumes that one candidate is just an obstacle for another, and instills a strange obligation for that candidate to bow out for the other. At a glance, you can see where it comes from. When someone made the jab about Nader and Kerry, it was with the understanding that they share an overlapping voting base. But how can you claim that one party, just because it has a greater probability of winning than another, is entitled to votes they didn’t
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earn? For instance, democrats might have more similarity with green party candidates, but just because the Green Party is the minority party doesn’t make it any less legitimate. The argument can’t stand ideologically. It’s made like a preemptive counter to the split-the-vote tactic, but it’s just as corrupting. The critique is based only on outcome, but in its tunnel-vision focus on the end, so many values fall off the wayside. Besides, the argument still isn’t all that sound anyway. Going back to the 2004 example, Nader’s numbers were hardly large enough to deprive Kerry of his sustenance even in the popular vote. And his zero electoral votes weren’t problematic for Kerry or any other candidate, either. Generally, third party candidates get little attention (at least comparatively) from the general public, and even less from the Electoral College. But even if it was practically sound, the more important
issue is still what this method of choosing between candidates means. It seems dangerous to get utilitarian when you get to the voting booth. Politics already involves so many sacrifices and compromises once positions are settled and people are in place — but that shouldn’t, and needn’t, start so early in the process. Everyone’s hearts tend to break after inaugurations anyway, so let people be idealistic in the voting booth. The biggest problem of the “stealing votes” argument lies in its assumption that the one candidate owns votes and another is taking them. It treats all candidates, except the ones delivered from the two main parties, as extras — as if the stage is built for two and the others are gate-crashers. And worse, it splits the voters into two camps and declares that one owns us. The argument my friend made back in the end of that history class assumed that because I was progressive, I was married with Kerry (or any current
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democratic nominee) and that I’m letting my stupid romantic affair with Nader (or, anybody else who is not the democratic nominee) break up the family. In that way, the argument’s lame. There’s no good reason for any party to get the vote of somebody they haven’t convinced. And any candidate, coming from any minor party, is entitled to get the votes of people they have convinced, not bow out to boost the probability of the next-best candidate or the not-as-bad candidate. So as students gossip about the voting polls, as I know everyone’s so apt to do, I hope they argue over their friend’s bad pick based on the value of the candidate. As a lover of arguments, I’d be happy if someone is willing to critique a candidate for their stance on any issue, openly and passionately. Evaluate whether someone should vote for a candidate based on their merits or faults — not on the savviness of the pick.
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