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U entering million-dollar partnership Fairview Health Services will give the Medical School $35 million for the first year. BY HELEN SABROWSKY hsabrowsky@mndaily.com
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents unanimously voted to enter a new partnership agreement with Fairview Health Services at a special meeting Friday. Under the agreement, Fairview will make annual financial contributions to the University’s Medical School that increase in amount over the next five years. The two organizations will also join under one brand: M Health Fairview. Fairview will give $35 million to the Medical School on Dec. 31, which will increase to $50 million in 2022. Medical School Dean Jakub Tolar said Fairview’s financial contributions outlined in the agreement are crucial to the partnership’s success. “Money is necessary; it’s not sufficient I would say, but unless you have foundation on right economic bases, we cannot move on,” Tolar said. The agreement has been years in the making and the University believes it could help improve the reputation of the Medical School. u See FAIRVIEW Page 3
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Frats ban hard alcohol following national policy The Interfraternity Council’s announcement spurred UMN frats to implement the ban. BY JORDAN WILLAUER jwillauer@mndaily.com
On Sunday, fraternities at the University of Minnesota banned hard alcohol following the announcement of a nation-wide ban from the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). The University of Minnesota Interfraternity Council (IFC) implemented the ban after the NIC announced in a Sept. 4 statement that all alcohol with over 15 percent alcohol by volume at member fraternity houses and chapter events would be banned, except when supplied by a thirdparty vendor. The University IFC decided at a Sunday meeting to jumpstart the process, despite not being required to implement the ban until September 2019. “It’s in effect now, and all chapters are expected to enforce it as of today,” said Quinn Roessler, president of the University’s FarmHouse Fraternity. University fraternity chapters have until Oct. 31 to amend their chapter bylaws to reflect the new policy, although the policy is already in effect campus-wide. Roessler said the implementation and enforcement of the ban will be decided by each individual fraternity, and the IFC is still currently undecided on how enforcement will take place. “Nearly all hazing and over-consumption u See BAN Page 3
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Sociology senior Kali Suchy works on updating computer software at the CLA Language Center in Jones Hall on Friday, Sept. 28, on East Bank. Suchy has been working at the CLA Language Center through a work study program since her freshman year.
Fighting for a higher wage This fall, the student senate began a push to increase the minimum wage for students. BY MICHELLE GRIFFITH mgriffith@mndaily.com
The hourly pay for University of Minnesota student Megan Hanson’s job at Wilson Library recently increased to $9.86 per hour — the highest it’s been since she started working there in 2017. Even though she works 15 to 20 hours per week, she said she barely makes enough to cover her rent and often withdraws from her savings. “If my friends want to go to a concert, I have to really budget for it – just to do one fun thing every once in a while,” Hanson said. “It’s definitely stressful.” The University’s Student Senate
recently launched a year-long initiative to increase student minimum wage on all University campuses. The initiative hopes to ease financial burdens for students like Hanson. With the resolution in its beginning stages, USS members say they’re focusing on making a compelling argument to the University’s administration. They’re asking the University to increase the wages of student workers on all campuses to match the local minimum wage of the surrounding area. On the Twin Cities campus, students who work on East or West Bank would have their pay raised to match Minneapolis’ minimum wage of $11.25 per hour. This is scheduled to increase to $15 per hour by 2024. “The way we’re approaching this is that we want to advocate for student compensation at all levels,” said USS Chair Catalina Anampa Castro.
USS Vice Chair Aleksander Holleran said each campus would have a different policy outcome as minimum wage policy varies between cities. While many students advocate for an increase in hourly wages, some at the University say there isn’t a simple solution, said Matt Kramer, vice president of university and government relations. “This is a job, but it is financial aid,” Kramer said. “So, when people say, ‘I want to earn more money,’ or they want to talk about a living wage … I would like everybody to back up and remember: student employment is a form of financial aid.” But USS members says student pay is less than the pay non-students receive for doing the same work, with many students using income for things besides tuition. u See WAGE Page 3
NEIGHBORHOODS
Home away from home: handbuilt ‘Somali house’ connects neighbors The handmade house, at the epicenter of community events, will soon close for the winter.
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The Somali House, a structure made of sticks and held together by various forms of weaving, is fixed by Cedar Riverside resident Ayan Isaq on Thursday, Sept. 27 in Minneapolis. The house serves as a space for Somali people to gather and experience Somali culture.
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After feeling alone and unsafe during her early months in Cedar-Riverside, Ayan Isaq decided to find a way to bring her community together. Her idea spurred local Somali women to create a traditional Somali house held together by sticks, grass and old clothing. Completed in the spring, the house has been at the center of everything from holiday celebrations to weekly tea. Located at the intersection of 19th and 6th Avenue South, the intricately woven colors stand out from the surrounding single-family homes. “This is about the neighborhood [communicating and seeing] each other, and safety,” said Isaq, community liaison for the
nonprofit developer West Bank Community Development Corporation. The WBCDC provides resources to the women as part of its outreach to the Somali community, which has been ongoing
sporadically for a decade, said program manager Debbie Wolking. This the first time the developer has seen a comprehensive u See HOUSE Page 3
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New policy to standardize grading across UMN classrooms enters final stage Policy changes include shorter deadlines for incompletes and clarified “A-F” grading scales. BY AUSTEN MACALUS amacalus@mndaily.com
Following a year-long review, changes to the University of Minnesota’s grading policy could go into effect as early as next semester. The revised policy — the University’s official guidelines for student grades, GPAs and transcripts — entered its final stages after the standard 30-day public comment period ended last week. The Senate Committee on Educational Policy, which looked at the policy over the course of the past year, approved revisions last spring. Changes to system-wide policy aim to increase clarity and consistency across the University, said Stacey Tidball, director of continuity and compliance for Academic Support Resources at the University. “Coursework and grading is the the core of what we do at the University, so we want clear and understandable rules,” she said. “We need consistent rules of the road.”
The most significant adjustment shortens the deadline for incomplete coursework, which is assigned to students who can’t finish the course due to extraordinary circumstances. Under the new rule, students would have a semester, rather than a year, to complete work before they would receive an “F” for the course. The year-long deadline was too long, said SCEP Chair Jennifer Goodnough, which presented challenges for students and faculty alike. “We were finding that sometimes … an instructor would be gone before the incomplete was done,” she said. The new policy helps reinforce that incompletes are reserved for students who have already completed most of a course. “We wanted to send a message in a lot of ways,” Goodnough said. “The expectation is there’s not a lot of work left in the course if you’re giving an incomplete.” She said students and faculty are allowed to work out another deadline, if needed. “Ideally, students are resolving it and that deadline never comes into play,” she said. u See GRADING Page 4
UNIVERSITY A-F GRADING SCALE DEFINITIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT GRADE GPA POINTS Represents achievement that significantly exceeds expecA 4.000 tations in the course.
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Represents achievement that is above the minimum expectations in the course.
Represents achievement that meets the minimum expectations in the course.
Represents achievement that partially meets the minimum expectations in the course. Credit is earned but it may not fulfill major or program requirements. Represents failure in the course and no credit is earned. SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
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The Minnesota Daily sat down with University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler earlier this week to talk about the recent death of a student, the future of the Child Development Center and the search for the next executive vice president and provost. How’s the school year going? Anything special about your last first day of school? The fun thing about the final year of anything is that you get a whole lot of “last firsts,” and that was our “last first” convocation and our “last first” helping people move in. So I’ve had a good run as president and I’m enjoying reflecting on those past firsts and enjoying the other ones as they come along. Two weeks ago you sent a letter to Greek life leaders following the death of Dylan Fulton calling for a safety review and committee and additional education. Can you provide more information on what that will look like? We’re looking to the Office of Student Affairs to develop the programing that will guide that. But the letter and the other activities are as clear of a sign that I can send that this kind of behavior is unacceptable. The human tragedy of a death of a child is unbelievable and incredibly painful to a family. And the personal tragedy is something that we just have to create structures to prevent and that’s what we’re setting up to do. Late last month Chinese billionaire Richard Liu was arrested for alleged sexual assault of a University student. Is the University investigating? If so, what does that timeline look like? We are aware of the situation from the news media, but both people involved are students and of course student privacy laws
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prevent me from saying very much more about it at all. The University is currently in the beginning stages of drafting its state budget request -how will the University ef fectively communicate its goals and funding needs with the state Legislature? We will do what we always do, which is identify areas of particular interest of individual legislatures and help them become more informed about them so they can advocate for them. We will use our external constituencies, our alumni and other influencers who believe in the value of the University to communicate. And of course our government affairs people and administrators will be telling our story. But the best people to be telling our story are our students, so we will continue to ramp up the engagement of student voices in that communication. Are you satisfied with the future of the Child Development Center? I think we are now on a right path — we clearly didn’t manage that transition very well. We’ve recovered from that and
we have a plan that makes very good sense for the Lab school and the Child Development Center. We will be involving additional parties so that we can grow the scope of our childcare availability and we will also be looking at the cost structures so that people who can afford to pay for childcare are doing so and those who are going to need some help will have some structures in place to help them. A policy on prefer red pronouns and names has been in progress since spring, why has there been such a long delay on taking action on the policy? Well, in any of these policy processes, your number one goal is to get it right and so we issued a draft policy in the springtime ... There was a bit of, I would say, overreaction to some of the language in the policy, but now that language has been modified … That all takes time, specifically in an academic setting where the summertime is devoted to scholarship and education and not particularly developing policy and so you expect a little lag, but it’s moving, I think, appropriately through the channels.
Ideas for the St. Paul Strategic Facilities Plan were discussed at the September Boar d of Regents meeting. What are your thoughts on the ideas discussed? I think they point the way to a couple of things that are important. One is using the campus spaces in a more intensive way and improving the quality of what’s available there in terms of infrastructure. And it also enables, potentially, the development of some publicprivate partnerships that would leverage University resources and provide better bang for our buck, so to speak. Recently, you named Michael Goh as the University’s Vice President for Equity and Diversity, what does he bring to the table? Michael brings the full suite of skills that are needed in that space. He has a deep academic understanding of the subjects. He has a wonderful personal manner that allows him to work well with others. And he has a passion for the work. So he really does bring the skills, the background and the passion to be excel-
lent as the leader of our equity and diversity efforts across campus. The search fir m, Storbeck/Pimentel and Associates have been involved in two failed local searches, why was this firm chosen to lead the presidential search? All of our presidential search activities are really under the purview of the Board of Regents, so [I] didn’t have a voice in that choice. Over the next year, the University community will gain a new president and executive vice president and provost. How will the transitions in new leadership be carried out effectively? I plan to appoint an interim provost that will span the two presidencies and provide continuity there … There will be a strong [group] of people in leadership positions and they will welcome the new president and help him or her get off to a new start ... One of the president’s first jobs will be to search for a new provost who compliments his or her strengths and brings a strong academic voice to the University.
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Kali Suchy, a senior at the U, poses for a photo outside Jones Hall on Friday, Sept. 28 on East Bank. Suchy, who works at the CLA Language Center has been working there through a work study since her freshman year.
Wage tuition. “For most of the students that you talk to, this [job] is how they pay their rent,” Holleran said. “This is how they buy food. This is how they sustain their life.” Student group 15 for Student Workers hopes to eventually raise student pay to the level of Minneapolis minimum wage. Currently,
minimum wage on the Twin Cities campus for students is $9.65 per hour, according to University’s Office of Human Resources. “I think that students deserve at least the same minimum wage as other Minneapolis workers,” said Anna Peter, co-founder of 15 for Student Workers. Kramer said students are exempt from the city’s minimum wage because University student employment was never meant to be a
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“This reflects the culmination of years of hard, intensive work and tremendous effort by a lot of people and a lot of organizations ... I am more than mildly excited to be at this point,” said Regent Chair David McMillan at the meeting. The contract will last through 2026, with the option of an extension in 2023. Tolar called the agreement a foundation on which improvements to health care and research can be made. The agreement combines Fairview’s operational abilities and the University’s academic-based approach to medicine, he said at the meeting. While Regent Ken Powell voted in favor of the agreement, he urged the negotiation team to clearly define in writing how the brand will be used by both parties. Regent Linda Cohen said the agreement has been a top priority of hers, as her husband was a student at the Medical School while it was at its peak. “I am really thrilled that we have the opportunity that this medical school can again aspire and reach the top 10 medical schools,” Cohen said at the meeting. “I believe that a superb and excellent university needs a superb and excellent medical school.” James Hereford, president and CEO of Fairview, said his organization is excited to partner with the University. He added that Fairview has gained a research and development lab through the partnership, allowing Fairview to implement more academics and research into its work. “I think it’s a mix of relief to be at this milestone and awareness of just how much work now lies in front of us to bring it into reality of what the possibilities are,” Hereford said. Hereford said Fairview’s next steps will be determining where the organization can create programs of distinction, he said. University President Eric Kaler said he’s pleased that the University and Fairview have come to a conclusion. “My role in this was perseverance, as was noted we’ve gone through a series of failures ... and we are poised for great success … I look forward to watching you all get it done,” he said at the meeting.
deaths in the past two years have involved students consuming high-percentage alcohol beverages,” the NIC said on its website as to why the ban is being established. “The [NIC] felt it was critically important to act with one voice to effectively implement an industry-wide standard.” Billy Langer, the University IFC president, supported the decision to ban hard alcohol, calling it a “nobrainer.” He added that it’s a step in the right direction for healthier fraternities. The University IFC would support local fraternity chapters as they decide how best to implement and enforce the ban, Langer said. Almost all University fraternities are subject to the ban as members of the NIC. Tau Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Sigma and Phi Delta Theta are the only fraternities at the University that are not affected by the ban. “Tau Kappa Epsilon is not a part of the [NIC]. We wish [the NIC] well in their implementation of their
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living wage — only to help aid the cost of tuition. Since the University strives to give financial aid to as many of its students as possible, Kramer said the University deliberately hires as many students as they can. Because the University has a limited amount of financial aid, increasing the minimum wage would most likely reduce the number of students the University can employ, he said. “I mean this in a very
sincere way … if the Minneapolis minimum wage is higher than the University wage, then all of us in a democracy have choices,” Kramer said. “You can work across the street on Washington Avenue or University Avenue and earn a different wage, and that’s 45 feet away.” When asked what would happen if students left campus to work elsewhere, Kramer said the University would not be significantly impacted because there are more students
interested in working than available positions. The students who are most affected by these reduced wages are international students, Anampa said. Some visas only allow the student to work on campus. Many University student jobs, like dining hall positions and maintenance jobs, also hire non-students to fill positions. These workers are paid more than students who are holding the same position because they belong to
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Zach Kosel and Dan Davidson watch to see if they make the cup during a beer pong game outside their fraternity on Friday, April 20 in Minneapolis.
policy across all member organizations,” said Alex Baker, Chief Information Officer of Tau Kappa Epsilon’s national chapter. A ban on hard alcohol is
not a completely new idea on campus. The University’s Beta Theta Pi chapter has had such a ban in effect since August, after the fraternity’s national chapter
implemented it, said David Bock, president of the fraternity. “We have a pretty positive attitude about it,” Bock said. “There was some
pushback when we got the news in February. ... People now understand that it’s practical in order to protect the health and safety of their brothers.”
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project within the Somali community get off the ground. The house fosters a sense of companionship and security among the women, who can bring their children outside under the watchful eye of the community, Isaq said. “Unless you know your neighbor, you don’t know what’s going on with them. It’s good to come out and have a cup of tea or have a bottle of water together and share. It makes [a] big difference,” said Isaq. Gathering materials is a community effort. Old cloth is donated by residents for weaving. The women gather sticks by the Mississippi River on their weekly walks. But the smaller sticks and grass are harder to find in Minnesota, so WBCDC orders those on Amazon. In Somalia, similar houses are common, said Isaq. But having left her home country at an early age due to the civil war, Isaq said her main experiences with these structures were in refugee camps. She and the other women relied on the expertise of their neighbor Fatuma Halki. “I never forgot because
a union, Holleran said. USS hopes to reduce some of the pay gap between students and non-students. Kramer said people often don’t realize the flexibility of University jobs, which helps compensate for the lower wage. “Student workers understand that if you’re working for the University of Minnesota you have significantly higher flexibility than … a non-University employer,” Kramer said.
Fatuma Halki holds different types of traditional Somali weaving, camel bells and a spoon from her bag in front of the Somali House on Thursday, Sept. 27 in Minneapolis. Halki does much of the weaving herself.
I like it,” said Halki, who learned to build traditional Somali houses when she was 14 years old. The house has been an intersection for both the Somali and native-born residents to meet. Somali residents recognize it from their country, while Americans stop and learn about the culture, Halki said. She hopes the younger Somali-Americans will learn to recreate the house and keep the tradition alive.
While the house will be bundled away for storage in October, Halki is already looking ahead to next year. “I would like to build [it] more beautiful in the summer,” said Halki. The houses were a sign of endurance and adaptability in the refugee camps for Isaq. In the camps, the refugees were only given tarps and told to build their own shelter. Isaq said she would like to teach those living at
the homeless encampment at Hiawatha Avenue and East Franklin Avenue how to construct similar houses, but she doesn’t think the City of Minneapolis will allow it. Two-year Cedar-Riverside resident Laura Andre’s perception of the neighborhood has changed since she was a University of Minnesota student. Andre, who visits the house with her two daughters,
said increased security and friendly neighbors makes the area a welcoming place for her family. “I really believe that who your neighbors are can affect your view of the world and can really help you become familiar with someone who looks different from you,” said Andre. “I hope with my daughters growing up with different kinds of people, that will be the inclination.”
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UMN awards Prince doctorate degree Prince was given an honorary degree Wednesday night, followed by music. BY MICHELLE GRIFFITH mgriffith@mndaily.com
The University of Minnesota has given honorary degrees to some notable figures in the past: Desmond Tutu, Jane Goodall and Hillary Clinton are some notable honorees. On Wednesday, Prince Rogers Nelson was added to that list. The University awarded Prince the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Wednesday evening during a ceremony that included performances of the star’s hit songs. The award is given to those who make great contributions to society and human life, said Michael Kim, director of the University’s School of Music, who advocated for Prince to get the degree. Tyka Nelson, Prince’s sister, accepted the award on his behalf while many family members sat in the front row.The honorary degree is given to those who are not current employees of the University. Recipients of the degree need to be nominated and afterward go through the institution’s review process before being sent to the Board of Regents for final approval. With Prince, the University has now awarded 274 degrees. The Board gives out several degrees each year, but previous award ceremonies have not been as grand as Prince’s. The University nominated Prince for the degree long before Wednesday evening. Kim said the nomination had been sent
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Prince’s sister, Tyka Nelson, shakes band members’ hands at the ceremony for the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for Prince on Wednesday, Sept. 26. An honorary degree is the highest award conferred by the University of Minnesota, recognizing achievements that have added to the betterment of society.
before he became the Director of the School of Music in 2015 and the Board approved the nomination in 2016 — before Prince passed away. Kim said Prince knew about the nomination and was excited to receive the degree. He was only recently awarded the degree because of the long, timeconsuming process, Kim added. Because of Prince’s philanthropy, advocacy and humility, among other
notable attributes, Prince was a perfect nominee for the honor, Kim said. “He’s the very type of musician that we endeavor to create in the [University’s] School of Music,” Kim said Some administrators in attendance at the event included University President Eric Kaler, Regent Darrin Rosha and College of Liberal Arts Dean John Coleman. Audience members filled up Ted Mann Concert Hall on West Bank,
selling out the auditorium. In between musical performances from a University jazz ensemble, chamber ensemble and St. Paul and the Minneapolis Funk All Stars, Kaler gave the award to Tyka Nelson. She was overcome with emotion on stage and was unable to complete the remarks she had planned to say. Prince has been given many awards, including multiple Grammys, an Academy Award and a
Minnesota Music Hall of Fame induction in 2007. “All during his career, he never forgot Minnesota,” said Bonnie Ubl, assistant director at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Museum. Prince grew up in Minnesota and maintained a residence at Paisley Park in Chanhassen until his death. Throughout the event, administrators were interrupted by a cheering crowd. During the music numbers, the audience stood and swayed to the
music. Some even recorded the entire performance. “For us in Minnesota, Prince’s identity as a singer and songwriter is closely connected to his role as a dedicated community builder,” Dean Coleman said at the event. “He showed the world that Minnesota’s creative talents are cutting-edge, brilliant and eye-opening.” The degree will be displayed at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, which is now a museum.
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The revised policy also limits the use of placeholder grades, “X” and “K,” to approved courses. “X” is generally used for two-part courses that take place over consecutive semesters as a placeholder grade until the entire course is complete. For example, an instructor in a two-semester course would assign an “X” after the first semester and retroactively assign a letter grade after the second semester. “K” is used as a placeholder when a course involves some work that extends past the semester, such as certain courses involving a practicum or internship. The stricter guidelines are meant to ensure instructors use placeholders correctly and students are aware of such courses, Goodnough said. “The idea was that we would be keeping a more careful look on [courses] ... making sure people were using the right [placeholder] at the right time,” she said. Other changes to the policy focus on commonly
“If you look at the old policy, a ‘C’ was described as representing achievement that meets that course requirements in every respect … I don’t think that’s generally the way people understand what a ‘C’ is. It was much harsher than the way grades were given.” KENNETH LEOPOLD chemistry professor
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used grading scales, helping clarify descriptions of “A-F” grade letters, an issue raised by chemistry professor Kenneth Leopold to SCEP last year. Leopold said the way instructors assign grades often differs from the way the University’s policy
describes grades. “If you look at the old policy, a ‘C’ was described as representing achievement that meets that course requirements in every respect … I don’t think that’s generally the way people understand what a ‘C’ is,” Leopold said. “It was much harsher than
the way grades were given.” Leopold, also a member of SCEP, said the amended policy language is more reflective of how instructors assigned grades. “If anything it’s better for students,” Leopold said. “Nobody’s going to change the grading. It’s just more
aligned with the way things are understood.” The policy also distinguishes the “S-N” grading scale to clarify that it’s different from the “A-F” scale. Overall, Goodnough said the revisions will make it easier for instructors and students to understand. “I
think it’s much more clear,” she said. Although most of the changes are relatively small, she said they affect one of the most impactful policies at the University. “There’s a lot of really important information that’s in this policy,” Goodnough said.
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ast Friday, while local couture made its way down Twin Cities runways for Fashion Week MN, University of Minnesota students held down the campus fashion front. A&E camped out near the Weisman Art Museum to see what students are sporting this fall. Our takeaways? Lots of neutrals, denim jackets and layers — University students are sticking to the basics. Here are four looks that caught our attention: BY MADDY FOLSTEIN • mfolstein@mndaily.com
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Abdinasir Nourkadi Sophomore, prospective economics or political science major
Zoe Long Freshman, undecided major
Joshua Wang Sophomore, prospective finance major
What he wore: Shoes from Nordstrom What she wore: Pieces mostly thrifted, Rack, Uniqlo pants, turtleneck from Ama- boots gifted from her mom zon, jacket from Kohl’s and Topo Designs Favorite fall fashion piece: Funky, overbackpack sized sweaters Favorite fall fashion piece: An oversized hoodie (“It feels like a blanket everywhere Long is a thrifty shopper — her skirt is you go.”) from a place that sells clothes by the pound. That’s not the only reason we loved her enThis is how you do an all black outfit for semble, though. Her skirt’s graphic blackthe fall. Nourkadi combined a long jacket with and-white print popped against her burnt a simple turtleneck for a refined look. orange sweater, which helped to ring in the “I pretty much only wear black, and I real- fall season. ly like sweaters — the feeling of compression “I knew it was going to be really cold, and I against your body is really nice. I also like long wanted to dress up because my friend is comjackets,” Nourkadi said. ing. I was sick of wearing pants, too, so I wore We’re still thinking about this chic combo, a long skirt with tights,” Long said. and we hope he found a full-length mirror for the perfect outfit picture. Instagram — not just Washington Avenue — needed to see this look.
Ruby Wesley Junior, theatre arts major
What he wore: Abercrombie and Fitch What she wore: Old Navy shoes, pants jeans, Hollister sweater, Burberry jacket, from Nordstrom Rack, denim jacket from Alfani leather Chelsea boots, Louis Vuitton Ragstock and H&M hoodie sunglasses and Herschel backpack Favorite fall fashion piece: A denim jacket Favorite fall fashion piece: jackets and any beanie Wang is from California, but instead of hiding from the cold air, he thrives in it. “I love jackets. I have a ton of jackets. It’s hard to choose from them in the morning … and you can’t really wear [them] too much in California or during the summer,” Wang said. We were drawn to Wang’s skillful combination of seemingly basic pieces. The army green jacket, ripped jeans and cream sweater make for a perfect fall outfit. As for the Louis Vuitton sunglasses? We’re very, very jealous.
Wesley made athleisure look luxe — we loved the velvety texture of her joggers combined with the pale pink hoodie. “I wasn’t ready to break out my actual winter jacket,” Wesley said. “I like the look of layers, too. This pink hoodie is a staple in my wardrobe. I wear it with everything.” Wesley’s look models how layers can work well for the fall. Not only do they keep you warm in the harsh wind, but they introduce new textures and colors to an outfit.
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COURTNEY DEUTZ, DAILY LEFT: Shakey Graves, also known as Alejandro Rose-Garcia, on Saturday, Sept. 29. UPPER RIGHT: Shakey Graves performs at Palace Theater. LOWER RIGHT: Fans watch as Shakey Graves performs at Palace Theater in St. Paul.
Review: Americana artist Shakey Graves brings sweat and spirit to the Palace BY KSENIA GORINSHTEYN kgorinshteyn@mndaily.com
With foot-stomping, a dysfunctional microphone stand and hip swaying rivaling Elvis Presley, Shakey Graves brought Americana energy to the Palace Theatre on Saturday night. The show began as Shakey Graves, also known as Alejandro Rose-Garcia, approached the microphone with a red Solo cup and perfectly-tuned acoustic guitar. The setting resembled a campfire in some ways: intimate and warm. When Rose-Garcia began singing, the crowd pulled toward his voice and
apparent charm. There were three parts to the concert — an opening acoustic set, a full band performance and a closing acoustic set. The acoustic sets let Rose-Garcia’s humor shine as he sprinkled short anecdotes and remarks in between verses and songs. “Roll the Bones” was among the few songs he played that required heavy use of what appeared to be a suitcase drum. He alternated between the two pedals — one for a kick drum and one for a high hat — seamlessly and always on beat. Toward the end of the song, the beat built up so quickly that his playing re-
sembled a quick and intense flamenco performance. Once the band came in, it was full grit and sweat. Band members entered with a bass, another electric guitar and a drum set, creating a fuller sound that mixed alternative rock with acoustic roots. “Big Bad Wolf” acted as the warm-up for what would follow. Lyrics were shouted so passionately that voices cracked and heavy guitar riffs made ears ring. The music slowed down enough for Rose-Garcia to introduce the next portion of the show. The trilogy of songs “Pansy Waltz,” “Dining Alone” and “Excuses” fol-
lowed the narrative of a man who doesn’t take responsibility for his negative actions and complains about his life while doing nothing to fix it. The song’s arrangement made the story clear, especially as Rose-Garcia added a theatrical flair to his performance. He pointed to concert goers as he sang, “You should’ve been a better friend of mine,” and swayed his hips enough to make fans mimic the act. “The Perfect Parts” — the turning part of the show — came after the trilogy. It started calm, each member of the band grooving in their own space. Then the
chorus hit. The lights flickered, the band members broke out of their designated spots and Rose-Garcia started yelling. He turned the mic to let the audience scream along with him, and the guitar pounded through the speakers. There was so much movement between RoseGarcia and the audience that, as soon as he went to take a swig out of his Solo cup, the mic stand fell over. He threw his cup but continued to play his guitar. The audience continued to scream. They rode this energy to the final acoustic set and encore. The band brought
it in for “Dearly Departed” before Rose-Garcia moved on to his final solo set, featuring “Tomorrow” and that same campfire feeling. The Palace Theatre served as a perfect setting for Shakey Graves. The crowd gave each other room to dance along with the band — all dancing hard. The high intensity of the show mixed with the band’s intimacy created an atmosphere unlike any other concert. For a night, the venue transformed into a community of strangers happily screaming and swaying in unison. Grade: A
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2018
VOLLEYBALL
Gophers continue Big Ten dominance
Eight players scored in the two-game series against Mercyhurst University.
TONY SAUNDERS, DAILY
Junior Alexis Hart attempts to block a ball.
The Gophers won their fourth Big Ten match-up Saturday against the Hoosiers. BY DAVID MULLEN dmullen@mndaily.com
TONY SAUNDERS, DAILY
Redshirt junior Sarah Potomak keeps an eyes her during the Gophers game against Mercyhurst. The women’s hockey team beat Mercyhurst 4-2 in the season opener on Friday, Sept. 28 at Ridder Arena.
Balanced scoring helps Gophers sweep Mercyhurst BY ERIK NELSON enelson2@mndaily.com
It didn’t take long for No. 3 Minnesota to make a positive impression in its new season. Minnesota (2-0-0) swept No. 10 Mercyhurst (0-2-0) this weekend at Ridder Arena, outscoring the Lakers 9-2 in both games. The Gophers defeated the Lakers 5-0 on Saturday. In Saturday’s game, goaltender Sydney Scobee earned the shutout, stopping all 17 shots in her Minnesota debut. Scobee spent the past two seasons with Vermont. “Playing for this team is a dream,” Scobee said. “With the team in front of me, I’m confident. They play so well in front of me.” Right winger Grace Zumwinkle opened the scoring at 12:17 of the first period. Zumwinkle tapped the puck into an open net after Lakers goaltender Kennedy Blair lost her position trying to stop a wrap-around by center Taylor Wente. Wente and left winger Nicole Schammel recorded assists. It was one of two goals Zumwinkle scored on Saturday. Zumwinkle said it was beneficial for head coach Brad Frost to reunite the line of Zumwinkle, Schammel
and Wente that played together last season. “We see the ice well,” Zumwinkle said. “[Schammel] does a nice job of possessing the puck and finding openings for Wente and I. Wente’s a fast skater and finds the puck, which gives us the opportunity to shoot and create offense.” Frost said Minnesota played a much better game on Saturday than its debut — the team had 43 shots on-goal. “The pressure that we were able to apply in the first carried on into the second,” Frost said. “Non-conference games are so important down the road and at the end.”
Minnesota begins season with a win
The fans at Ridder Arena on Friday were in a festive mood. Minnesota honored its 2018 Olympians as well as last season’s team, which won the 2018 WCHA championship. Center Kelly Pannek made an immediate impact offensively as Minnesota defeated Mercyhurst 4-2. Pannek scored one goal and recorded an assist in her first game for the Gophers since March 17, 2017. “Once the puck dropped, it
was fun to get back out there and be with the team,” Pannek said. “Today was fun and exciting.” At 11:29 of the first period, Mercyhurst drew first blood when right winger Emma Nuutinen scored on a power play, giving the Lakers a 1-0 lead. Minnesota evened the score at 8:22 in the second period when a slap shot from defender Patti Marshall got past Blair. Late in the period, Pannek made a backhand pass to right winger Amy Potomak, who was left alone in the slot. She beat Blair with a wrist shot at 18:29 of the period, giving Minnesota a 2-1 lead. It was Amy Potomak’s first collegiate goal. Sarah Potomak, Amy Potomak’s sister, recorded the secondary assist. Amy Potomak said having her sister assist on her first collegiate goal is a dream come true. “She did such an awesome job on that play,” Amy Potomak said. “She was strong on it the entire time until [Pannek] came in, supported it and gave me a phenomenal pass. All I had to do was tap it in, but Sarah’s work ethic down low and [Pannek’s] vision was phenomenal.” Goaltender Alex Gulstene
WOMEN’S HOCKEY RESULTS
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SATURDAY Mercyhurst Minnesota
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stopped 21 of 23 shots for her first win of the season. Gulstene said she communicated clearly with the defense. “They saved my butt a couple times,” Gulstene said. “We talked a lot, and I made sure that [the] defense knew where I was and that I knew where they were.” Minnesota’s next series will be Friday-Saturday against U.S. Olympic star goaltender Maddie Rooney and No. 9 Minnesota-Duluth (2-0-0) at Amsoil Arena in Duluth. The first game will begin at 7:07 p.m. and the second game will begin at 3:07 p.m. Frost said playing the Bulldogs will be a challenge because Rooney will be in net. “You’ve got to take away her eyes,” Frost said. “We’ve got to pressure her as much as possible. It’s a daunting task, but we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.”`
No. 6 Minnesota (10-2, 4-0 Big Ten) continued its Big Ten sweep streak as the Gophers downed Indiana (11-4, 2-2 Big Ten) Saturday in Bloomington, Indiana in three straight sets. “In this conference road wins are a big deal, so I was just really happy with the way they battled on the road,” Gophers’ coach Hugh McCutcheon said. The Gophers’ win was a total team performance. Redshirt junior Taylor Morgan, freshman Adanna Rollins, sophomore Stephanie Samedy and junior Alexis Hart all had double-digit kills. “Having a lot of people getting it done at the net is important,” McCutcheon said. Senior setter Samantha Seliger-Swenson set up the offense with 36 sets and 13 digs. “Her sets are so good,” Rollins said. “She’s so good at spreading the offense around.” In the first set, the Gophers looked ready to blow the Hoosiers away. Minnesota was ahead 12-6 after two powerful kills by Morgan. The Gophers then extended their lead 17-10 after three commanding kills by outside hitter Hart. The Gophers looked as if they were going to close out the set when they were ahead 23-13, but the Hoosiers wouldn’t back down. The Hoosiers scored eight straight points and closed the lead to two. Minnesota took the final two points and went ahead 1-0 in the match. “We might have gotten rattled a little bit by the crowd, but I think we focused on our side and that helped us get our momentum back,” Rollins said.
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Samedy was a dominating force in the first set, with five kills and hitting .500. In the second set, Minnesota and Indiana went backand-forth. Minnesota took an early 5-2 lead after some errors by Indiana and two kills by Morgan. Indiana fought back, tying the set at eight. Both teams went back-and-forth from there, leading to a 12-12 score. Minnesota scored five straight points, which put them ahead 17-12. “I think we all came together, and we were all working together,” Morgan said. The Hoosiers fought back, but it wasn’t enough to top the Gophers as they went on to win the set 25-19. “[Winning the set] was a combo of everybody feeling great energy and great effort,” Morgan said. Rollins led the set with five kills. In the final set, everything went Minnesota’s way. The Gophers took a dominating 7-2 lead. Indiana again pushed back, but after a Samedy kill set by Seliger-Swenson, the Gophers led 13-8. Minnesota then went on an 8-2 run putting them ahead 21-10. A powerful spike by Morgan closed out the match for the Gophers, winning the final set 25-14. Rollins had six kills in the final set and Morgan finished the game hitting .923 with 12 kills of 13 attempts. “As difficult as these experiences are, at times, I think they [are] really good opportunities for growth,” McCutcheon said. The Gophers will travel to Evanston, Illinois on Wednesday to play Northwestern.
SOCCER
Minnesota gets a win over Maryland, loses to Rutgers on weekend The Gophers got a shutout on Friday and lost in overtime Sunday afternoon. BY ERIK NELSON enelson2@mndaily.com
It had to end eventually for Minnesota goalkeeper Maddie Nielsen. After four consecutive shutouts, Nielsen allowed two goals as Minnesota (75-1, 3-2-1) lost to Rutgers (71-4, 3-0-2) 2-1 in double overtime on Sunday. Rutgers opened the scoring in the 13th minute when forward Amirah Ali beat Nielsen on a penalty kick. It was Ali’s eighth goal of the season. The Gophers tied the match in the 41st minute when midfielder Emily Heslin beat Scarlet Knights goalkeeper Meagan McClelland moments after a Minnesota corner kick. Forward McKenna Buisman recorded the lone assist, as Buisman made the initial kick. Buisman said she was looking to find Heslin or defender Nikki Albrecht with her kick. “I was trying to get it to Heslin and Albrecht because I know they’re good
on the ball,” Buisman said. “I tried to hit it as hard as I could to allow them to have an opportunity on goal.” After a scoreless overtime, Rutgers scored the game winner in the 106th minute. Midfielder Adora Moneme scored the match-winner. Head coach Stefanie Golan said Minnesota couldn’t generate much offense in either overtime period. “They were playing balls forward and getting on the end of them,” Golan said. “We were having a hard time connecting simple passes to find the rhythm back.”
Gophers shut out Mar yland
Minnesota’s first match of the weekend was delayed a day, as inclement weather impacted Maryland’s arrival to the Twin Cities. On Friday, it appeared that the Terrapins still hadn’t fully arrived. The Gophers shut out Maryland 3-0 Friday in their third win in the last four matches. Minnesota controlled the run of play early, as forwards April Bockin and Patricia Ward found plenty of space down the wings.
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WOMEN’S SOCCER RESULTS
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April Bockin dribbles down the field during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.
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“We knew their outside backs were not going to be as fast as we were,” Bockin said. “We knew going in we should exploit that space, so as a forward group, we took advantage of that and kept going at them.” Despite a decisive edge in possession and opportunities, the Gophers couldn’t get a clear shot on-goal in the early going. Maryland (3-6-3, 1-3-0) held tight for the first half-hour relying on their back line to block shots. That all changed in the 33rd minute as defender Marisa Windingstad received the ball off a throwin and found midfielder Molly Fiedler, who fired a knuckling shot past Maryland goalkeeper Rachel Egyed. “[Windingstad] and I just made eye contact,” Fiedler said. “I felt the [defender] on my back, so I just tried to get her off and I saw a window and took the opportunity.”
Minnesota had struggled all season to get off to good starts. Fiedler’s goal was their third in the first half so far this year. Golan was pleased to go into the break with a lead for a change. “It eases some of the pressure,” Golan said. “Once you have a goal on the board, you can play a little bit more freely.” Th e Go ph e r s ’ do m inance continued into the second half, as they doubled their lead almost immediately following halftime. In the 48th minute, Bockin
made a run down the right wing and crossed a rolling ball into the box. When the ball arrived, forward Makenzie Langdok capitalized on a wide-open shot, tallying her second goal of the season. Down two goals, Maryland pushed forward and searched for one of their own, but Minnesota continued to create scoring opportunities. In the 78th minute, midfielder Megan Gray hit a rolling shot from outside the box. It appeared to be an easy save, but the ball took an awkward hop at the
last moment and skipped through Egyed’s arms for the Gopher’s third goal of the evening. The victory gave Nielsen her fourth-straight shutout. With the win, Minnesota improved their record to 3-0-1 over that stretch of shutouts. “We’re really happy with that,” Golan said. “We’re limiting opportunities throughout the run-of-play.” Minnesota’s next match will be on Friday against Purdue (6-3-3, 1-2-2) in West Lafayette, Indiana. The match will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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60B candidate supports UMN Greek life Patiño’s campaign platform focuses on housing and tuition for U of M students. BY ISABELLA MURRAY imurray@mndaily.com
House 60B candidate Joseph Patiño says he wants to reach out to one group he feels has been especially overlooked in the area: the University of Minnesota’s Greek community. Student issues like tuition and housing — especially as they pertain to Greek students — and immigration make up a large focus of Patiño’s campaign. He is running for Ilhan Omar’s former state House seat, which represents communities including the University of Minnesota, Augsburg University, Marcy-Holmes, Prospect Park, Seward, Como and Cedar-Riverside. Patiño will run as the Republican nominee against DFL opponent Mohamud Noor in
November’s election. A specific tab on Patiño’s campaign website is devoted to issues affecting Greek life, where he addresses the need to support the growth of fraternities and sororities at the University and across the state. “[Greek life] gives people a home and I think that’s what people need,” Patiño said. “We need that companionship. I strongly support what they stand for. Doing service, providing leadership opportunities and lower cost for housing.” Greek leaders met with Patiño earlier this year to discuss issues that affect the community, specifically housing and tuition rates, according to Panhellenic Council President Kaela Juarez. “Those were important issues for us to discuss because it affects everyone on campus,” Juarez said. Although he formerly attended the University for a semester, Patiño has
never been involved with Greek life himself. His interest in the community stems from their camaraderie and service initiatives, he said. “I think Joe is one of the most passionate people I’ve ever met. He’s super dedicated with students and interested in creating bonds and media with the Greek community,” Junior Panhellenic Council President Claire Doty said. Housing has been an ongoing issue for the Greek community. Several Greek chapters haven’t been able to buy houses in recent years because of rising prices and lack of availability, Doty said. Patiño recently took time off from his classes at the University to focus on work for an investment company that works with student housing complexes. He said he can work with Greek organizations to develop alternative housing options. “I’m looking to work with individual chapters.
Do we want to build Greek apartment complexes instead of traditional Greek housing due to the scarcity of land and how expensive it is?” Patiño said. Juarez said the Greek community isn’t allowed to officially endorse a candidate, though she did introduce Patiño to Greek members and continues to provide email updates to the community on leaders’ conversations with the candidate. Patiño has expressed concern about recent media coverage on the Greek community, which he said is often negative. “ P ro m o t i n g p a r t n e r ships with Greek life and local government could promote more positive connotation in media,” Doty said. Patiño plans on coming back to the University for the Spring 2020 semester to finish his degree in communications. “I’ll be back on campus if I’m in the seat or not,” Patiño said.
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Joseph Patiño, candidate for the Minnesota House Representative District 60B, poses for a portrait near his home in Como on Thursday, Sept. 27.
Diggin’ it: UMN students judge dirt as pastime
HAILEE SCHIEVELBEIN, DAILY
University students across the country compete in judging the quality of soil. BY MEGAN PALMER mpalmer@mndaily.com
On the St. Paul campus, a group of students often
climbs into pits in the dirt, taking samples, doing tests and recording measurements on the soil they find. While this may look strange to observers, it is routine for the University of Minnesota’s Soil Judging Team. The Soil Judging Team has been competing
against other universities since 1958. Last month, the team placed first in the group category and fifth overall at a regional competition in Kansas. Eight students represented the University at the competition, which featured schools from around the Midwest. The students
spent months preparing for the week-long competition. “[Soil] should be important to everyone who eats food, wears clothes, or utilizes transportation and buildings,” said Harley Braun, a University agriculture education major and soil team member. In the Kansan heat, competitors examined the horizontal layers of the soil, took samples and made inferences based on its characteristics. Judges at the competition graded soil beforehand and assessed students’ work on how closely it matched up with the official results. Part of the competition was determining if the soil could sustain certain developments like roads or houses. “Students say they learn more in a week of soil judging than they do in a whole semester of class,” said Nic Jelinski,
the University Soil Judging Team’s coach and an assistant professor in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. There are currently 40 universities in the nation with competitive soil judging teams, according to John Galbraith, a competition judge and associate professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech. Jelinski said other teams have an advantage because they can practice outside longer due to milder winter weather. When the weather is too brutal in Minnesota, the University’s team has group discussions and reviews scorecards and other paperwork. Even with this disadvantage, the team has been successful. “This is one of the best teams I’ve ever had,” Jelinski said. The University team
will not be advancing to the national competition this year, but they are currently preparing for another competition in the spring. To be on the soil judging team, most students need to have taken Jelinski’s Basic Soil Science and Field Study of Soils classes. Most team members are upperclassmen, but younger students are starting to join as well. Jelinski said this shift in demographics will help the team retain members and bring in a “new era” for the group. “We normally have a ton of turnover. This is the first time we’re going to have a big group stay together,” Jelinski said. Devon Brodie, a student in CFANS and member of the team, is confident about the team’s future. “We will be national champions within the next four years. You heard it here first,” Brodie said.
Papa John’s leaves the U of M St. Paul and West Bank campuses A build-your-own pizza restaurant, Oath Pizza, will replace Papa John’s. BY CAITLIN ANDERSON canderson@mndaily.com
University of Minnesota students returned to campus in September to find both Papa John’s restaurants missing. Papa John’s, a pizza chain restaurant, disappeared from the St. Paul and West Bank locations on campus during the summer, with many students wondering why it left and what will take its place. Oath Pizza, a customizable pizza restaurant, will replace Papa John’s sometime this fall on
West Bank and during winter break on the St. Paul campus. Chris Elrod, the district marketing manager for MDining, said in an email to Minnesota Daily the decision to remove Papa John’s was made this summer. Although reports of inappropriate remarks by the founder of Papa John’s emerged this summer, Elrod said this did not ultimately contribute to the final decision. “The University and M-Dining are committed to fostering an environment of inclusivity on campus and [do] not condone racism and insensitive language, no matter the context,” he said. The two former Papa
John’s locations — one in the St. Paul Student Center and the other in Blegen Hall on West Bank — were licensed by Aramark, a service-based business that licenses popular chain restaurants to operate them. “Honestly, I think there could be more options,” said Calla Morrissey, a University junior. “We need ... more fresh stuff, more healthy options.” Kenzie Barth, the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Undergraduate Student Board’s student senator, said she’s looking forward to working with the University to provide viable options for students. “I’m hoping to replace the
Papa John’s option as quickly as possible, as there currently aren’t many other options for students in Saint Paul,” she said. Aramark recently announced its partnership with Oath Pizza in August to expand the pizza brand to universities, sporting arenas, offices and more, according to the Aramark website. “What makes Oath Pizza unique is the ability for guests to fully customize their meal,” said Elrod. “We know that many guests on campus are looking for the ability to personalize their menu options.” Feedback from students requesting more dining options is not going unheard, Barth said.
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Papa John’s in Blegen Hall sits vacant as of Friday, Sept. 28.
“I’m happy to be serving students because dining options are an important part of the student experience here at the U,” she said. Barth will be meeting with a staff person from Ter-
race Cafe on St. Paul campus within the next few weeks to discuss more options. “M-Dining is always looking for new ways to elevate the food experience on campus,” Elrod said.
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“Areas one and three” provides the local creepypasta lore the U campus deserves As the tall tale spreads on r/ UofM, we will never forget the 23 who were disposed of.
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nspeakable horrors have occurred in Keller Hall “areas one and three,” or so suggests Reddit user u/ SouthTop, who posted PALMER HAASCH the following on the columnist University of Minnesota subredddit nearly two weeks ago: “Both Dr. Antoli and Dr. Armstrong may rot in the deepest pits of hell for the human experimentation that has occurred in these rooms for the past 4 years. You successfully brainwashed division 12, but I have broken free from these shackles of thought. I know what you have done to us scientists and all 23 of the human subjects you’ve disposed of. Their souls will not be forgotten.” To break this down a bit: Dr. Antoli and Dr. Armstrong aren’t professors with offices in Keller Hall. “Areas one and three” aren’t real locations. SouthTop’s account seems to be a burner — they’ve made no further contributions to any subreddit since the original post. Soon after, Reddit users began invoking “areas one and three” on nearly every
one out of four r/UofMN (the University’s subreddit) posts. Well-meaning and innocent users inquired about found glasses or an unusual smell in Stadium Village only to be told stinky smells are probably a result of waste from previous experiments, or that the glasses probably belonged to a lost subject in area one or three. “Areas one and three” is absolutely hilarious and also contributes to campus culture. While the original post is textbook shitposting (publishing nonsensical content without proper context), it’s also reminiscent of classic creepypastas, or brief, repeated horror legends that find their way around the internet. This one is locally specific, which is what makes it even funnier. Last Friday, I got out on the ground and visited Keller Hall in an effort to suss out the truth. The lower levels of the building are devoid of human life — except for chatter behind closed doors. The corridors twist around in a way that conjures up images of the kind of laboratory you’d be likely to explore in “Stranger Things.” However, it’s unlikely the meme itself will make it past r/UofMN, no matter how spooky Keller Hall felt late on a Friday afternoon. I had hoped “areas one and three” would have potentially made it past Reddit, but when I asked several students if they had heard of “areas one and three” or of any human experimentation in Keller, they looked at me like I had grown a third head — like I had come from “areas one and three.” This meme is the perfect example of
This meme is the perfect example of a local creepypasta that will likely stay confined to r/UofMN.
a local creepypasta that will likely stay confined to r/UofMN. Geographically specific but still playing into current trends in internet humor, it addresses the Reddit community in which it began while playing into campus myth. Even if it doesn’t make it into mainstream campus discussions, it’s a valuable example of how online spaces foster the creation of potentially long-lasting memes and myths centered around campus. While we will never rescue the 23 fallen subjects, we can keep their souls alive by celebrating “areas one and three” on r/UofMN and in the terror-inspiring nooks and crannies of Keller Hall.
Palmer Haasch welcomes comments at phaasch@mndaily.com.
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Jim Knoblach case proves importance of midterm elections Daughter of Minnesota state representative Jim Knoblach accuses him of sexual assault.
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innesota Rep. Jim Knoblach d ro p p e d o u t of the race for his state legislature seat last week, after MPR News reported allegations his ELLEN SCHNEIDER columnist daughter made regarding his inappropriate behavior toward her throughout her life. Knoblach has denied all charges. However, his daughter, Laura Knoblach, claims she first remembers her father touching her inappropriately when she was as young as 9 years old. MPR News describes the allegations in vivid detail, including Knoblach coming into his daughter’s room at night, laying with her and holding her down while he licked her neck and bit her ears. The behaviors continued well into Laura’s adolescent years, she said, escalating as she got older. This caused some sexual confusion, especially once she started dating. Despite this, Knoblach’s behaviors continued. Laura described instances of him using his weight to hold her down and press against her, pinning her against a car and kissing between her thighs. Knoblach has been a prominent Republican state representative since 1994 in the St. Cloud area. While some have accused his daughter of making baseless accusations out of political grievances,
this is not the first time she has tried to tell someone about her alleged abuse. Laura Knoblach has confided in numerous members of her community, dating back to at least 2011. She confided in relatives – including her mother – teachers, youth pastors and even made a social media post in 2016. Despite attempts to get help and get away from the man she said was abusing her, he not only remained in her life, but remained in office as well. While the police held an investigation in 2017, Knoblach has not been charged because his behaviors did not include touching Laura beneath her clothing or exposing himself to her. In other words, Knoblach’s behavior does not meet criminal standards. However, that does not mean he meets the standards of the public for their representatives. The most astonishing aspect of this story is the extent to which Laura Knoblach’s family and community went in order to silence her, in the interest of her father’s political career. If you’ve had any doubts about how midterm or state elections matter, this case should make you reconsider. We cannot allow these kinds of people to represent us on either a state or a national scale. It’s our civic duty to ensure these people are not in positions of power, no matter how small. It is also a civic duty to make sure information that is relevant to the public is known. We should all be concerned about the lengths to which a family and community went to prevent Laura Knoblach from speaking out. While Laura was a minor, enduring most of her alleged abuse, she posted to social media that she had been molested throughout her childhood, a post that was removed following familial pressures.
I believe it is the responsibility of the people of Minnesota to hold their representatives and fellow community members accountable, get offenders out of office when their behavior becomes questionable and give platforms to the people who have something to say about them. If you’ve ever questioned if or why the #MeToo movement matters — this is your answer. An entire community failed a young woman in her multiple requests for help, which makes it strikingly clear that it is absolutely essential to provide adequate resources for people trying to escape allegedly abusive situations. I believe it is the responsibility of the people of Minnesota to hold their representatives and fellow community members accountable, get offenders out of office when their behavior becomes questionable and give platforms to the people who have something to say about them. Minnesota has to decide if we are going to be disengaged in this process and complacent in potential abuses, or if we’re going to be cognizant and care about who is representing us. It’s up to us. Ellen Schneider welcomes comments at eschneider@mndaily.com.
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Supreme Court: Kavanaugh hearing strikes at Republic Supreme Court nominee’s ire and partisanship reveals a process undermined by politics. The Senate confirmation hearings on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh revealed a troubling development in the American system of government, which relies on checks and balances to act as a wedge to the consolidation and corruption of power. Late developments Friday on extending the final vote for a week showed the concern among some senators that it was important to have the FBI investigate the allegations of sexual assault aired in the nationally televised hearing Thursday. Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., agreed to vote to move the nomination out of committee on the party line 11-10 vote only if his fellow Republicans agreed to delay the final vote for no more than a week allowing the FBI to investigate the sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh. Still, the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Kavanaugh set a new dangerous tone and precedent. Partisan politics overrode measured examination of a judge’s intellect and integrity. Kavanaugh, surprisingly and remarkably, took a hostile partisan, tone saying Democrats on the committee had turned their advise and consent role to one of “search
and destroy.” That Kavanaugh so easily took up rhetorical arms is troubling for someone who for the rest of his working life must remain impartial and insulate his intellect from his emotions. He laughed, sneered, cried and disrespectfully chided Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar as she asked questions about his drinking and whether he had ever blacked out or couldn’t remember things after a night of drinking. Kavanaugh’s answer was somewhat unclear and hesitant as he shot back at Klobuchar if she had ever had the socalled black out experience. She responded that she watches her drinking closely given her father was an alcoholic. These kind of exchanges certainly strayed from the discussion of nuances of the role of a Supreme Court justice in our constitutional democracy. Pundits said Kavanaugh took a Trumpian tone at the committee as a way to keep the president from jumping from the Kavanaugh ship. Trump, they argue, judges people by how they can perform on national television. But the theatrics of the committee hearing that Kavanaugh called a circus and disgrace clouded a more important issue. The committee hearing was a trial on gender equality, and the verdict wasn’t pretty. Republicans realized the visual of the
11 white male Republicans on the committee cross-examining Christine Blasey Ford in favor of a privileged prep school playboy, would not play well with the public. Instead, the committee invited a female prosecutor to question Ford. Rachel Mitchell’s presence only highlighted the gender imbalance among Republicans. It suggested that they indeed could not do their own work. In essence, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s advise and consent role unraveled with the Kavanaugh hearing and morphed into another one of the many partisan melees that the American public detests. Flake’s last-minute deal will not only offer a smidgen of justice and dignity to these proceedings, but it may for the time being keep a few threads in place that hold the American experiment in democracy together as three separate but equal branches of government that serves as a wall to corruption and corrupt leaders. Political leaders have long been expected to be partisan and political, sometime more than others, but the republic is in real trouble when our judges have no problem being partisan and political as well. Editor’s Note: This editorial was originally published in the Mankato Free Press.
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Studying abroad, while valuable, is undercut by costs Costs and fees of study abroad experiences need to be met with vigorous financial planning. Any University of Minnesota student has become well aware that there is an opportunity to study abroad. They encourage students to take advantage of the study abroad programs and it often seems like everyone can afford it. There are over 250 different programs available with destinations varying from all across the world including Spain, South America and China. 68 percent students abroad choose short term programs while 30 percent choose a single semester, while the remaining two percent of students commit to a full year. However, those that choose to study abroad only account for 33 percent of the undergraduate student population. The University also offers scholarships to ease the financial burden that studying abroad might bring. There are specific ones offered to those in financial need, academic excellence and different diverse groups. Also listed on their website on the financial planning page are times and dates for “You CAN Afford to Study Abroad” info sessions, as well as different resources available to students that aid in financial planning. There is even a link for different creative ways to raise money, including starting a GoFundMe and being more conscious of your on-campus spending. It is very evident that the university wants students to go abroad and try their best, making it accessible to as many as possible. Despite the available resources, it is important to note that only 24.5 percent of students of color actually study abroad. As we articulated in a previous editorial, students who belong to racial minority groups in the state of Minnesota face a higher chance of experiencing poverty. A large portion of minority students and more could be discouraged, even with the given resources. The Learning Abroad Center charges students a $400 non-refundable deposit that goes directly to your university student billing account. This fee is too expensive and makes students put blind faith into a program only to find out that funding for their entire trip fell through or another complication that would prevent them from going abroad. It is important to meet with an adviser to talk about your options before financially making a commitment; this needs to be stressed more by learning abroad resources at the University. Cost of participation is listed on the specific program website and posted at least 30 days before the application deadline, unfortunately, most students would benefit from knowing this earlier. This would allow students extended financial foresite while working over the summer and during the semester, allowing them to adjust their financial aid packages and let families see what they could contribute to their child’s abroad fund. There are estimates provided to students and their families, but those estimates could fluctuate and when dealing with financial planning, it is certainly better to receive accurate figures. We should appreciate that the University of Minnesota offers students an array of study abroad programs to take advantage of while we are in school. But the university should aim for more transparency through their dates and deadlines and financial requirements and stress financial planning more. While some circumstances may be out of their control, they should be careful on how they advertise study abroad programs, because unfortunately, studying abroad is not as accessible for everyone as the University would like us to believe. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS DEPARTMENT Editorials represent the voice of the Minnesota Daily as an institution and are prepared by the editorial board. SHARE YOUR VIEWS The Minnesota Daily welcomes letters and guest columns from readers. All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification. The Daily reserves the right to edit all letters for style, space, libel and grammar. Letters to the editor should be no more than 500 words in length. Guest columns should be approximately 350 words. The Daily reserves the right to print any submission as a letter or guest column. Submission does not guarantee publication.
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HOROSCOPES Today’s Birthday (10/1): Communication profits this year. Share your affection and kindness steadily. Study to unveil a mystery. Summer glory for your crew comes before physical obstacles alert you to stop and smell the roses. Follow your heart this winter. Express your creativity and passion.
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Written by Nancy Black
Aries (3/21 - 4/19): Today is a 6 — Don’t overlook domestic chores. Home and family take priority today and tomorrow. Handle home repairs and practical matters.
Libra (9/23 - 10/22): Today is a 7 — You’re attracting the attention of someone influential. Follow rules and guidelines rigorously. Don’t get mad when others remind you to stay on task.
Taurus (4/20 - 5/20): Today is an 8 — Brainstorm for bountiful brilliant ideas. Take them into consideration. Review facts and data. Edit, polish and share information.
Scorpio (10/23 - 11/21): Today is a 7 — Spread your wings and try something new without going wild. Keep your budget. Unveil a mystery. Don’t test limits or an authority figure’s patience.
Gemini (5/21 - 6/21): Today is an 8 — Unexpected expenses could rock your boat. Avoid a conflict of interest. Stick to the budget, and postpone extras. Defer payment, if possible.
Sagittarius (11/22 - 12/21): Today is a 7 — Keep your affairs in order. Monitor the family budget closely to plug any leaks. Fix something before it breaks. Invest in home and family needs.
Cancer (6/22 - 7/22): Today is a 9 — A personal project could find some opposition. Strengthen and build support. Friends can help you advance.
Capricorn (12/22 - 1/19): Today is an 8 — Pay attention to your partner’s interests and needs. Make a date to do something special. Reinforce support structures.
Leo (7/23 - 8/22): Today is a 6 — Take time for private reflection. Slow down with an obstacle ahead. Keep a philosophical mindset. Avoid controversy or fuss.
Aquarius (1/20 - 2/18): Today is a 7 — Don’t force things. Moderate the pace with a barrier ahead. Get support when necessary. Cutting corners costs you.
Virgo (8/23 - 9/22): Today is a 7 — Friends are a big help for a few days. Share the load. Listen to intuition, and stay in communication. Avoid big surprises. Send someone else ahead.
Pisces (2/19 - 3/20): Today is a 7 — Follow your heart. Prioritize love and romance today and tomorrow. Have fun with your sweetheart, friends and family. Save private time for yourself. Relax.
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SUDOKU
DR. DATE Dr. Date,
A few years ago, my buddy began seeing a girl. Fast forward one month, and we get the news that a little human is on the way. They decided to try to make the relationship work for the little one, but eventually it fizzled. My friend is a good guy, though he is a bit aloof and doesn’t always make the best of decisions, obviously. The mother can be a very harsh person and doesn’t always treat my friend the best. Fast forward to the present. The two of them split time between their daughter. Last weekend, the two started to rekindle their relationship, even though it has already failed a few times in the past. Do you think that it is better to have the “nuclear”-type family for their daughter? Or should they keep on parenting separately?
—Family Matters
Family Matters,
Do not, I repeat, do not let your friend’s kid go near the “nuclear family.” Do you realize the immense amount of energy released when an atom is ripped apart? We literally make bombs with that stuff. It’s scary. Unless the little girl ends up getting some rad super powers, like invisibility, from the nuclear radiation, what is the benefit? Besides, my grandmother always used to tell me, “For every one Bruce Banner, there are 687.45 horribly deformed people.” Dan Claes, a superhero researcher from the University of Nebraska, told PBS that acquiring superpowers from radiation is “unlikely in the real world.” Nevertheless, it’s hard to know whether your friend should get back together with his baby mama.
There are obviously advantages to having two parents raise a child, but a toxic home environment isn’t a good option. Talking to a therapist or some other type of professional sounds like the ideal route to me.
—Dr. Date Dr. Date,
So, my boyfriend and I have been seeing each other for about 11 months (2 weeks and 8 days!). Everything has been going, well, awesome. Nicholas Sparks level, seriously. But one thing I’ve always been bad at is picking out gifts. I want something thoughtful and nice, but I’m also a college student so I can’t really drop $500 on a watch or a (much-needed) getaway to Oahu. I’m a bit at loss, so any advice?
—Fundless Romantic
Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk.
Fundless Romantic,
Well, first thing’s first. Expensive does not mean good. Yeezys, $10 grass smoothies and caviar are great examples. My advice for a great gift? One from the heart. The gift should be something meaningful to both of you and does not have to be restricted to material things. Revisiting where you two met, a cafe you two love or even a movie night with junk food and wine. If you’re really deadset on getting him a physical gift, perhaps think of something he would use. If he’s a big camper, maybe a hammock or some gear. Noticing your partner’s interests and habits is also another easy way to say, “I love you.” And if you guys are as in love as you think, I’m sure whatever you buy him, he’ll love as much as he does you. Good luck!
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—Dr. Date
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