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At University, study abroad participation highly-ranked The school is ranked 20th in the nation, with over 2,700 student study abroad participants. BY ELIANA SCHREIBER eschreiber@mndaily.com
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Robert Lin chants during a march for Philando Castile while walking down Selby Avenue in St. Paul on Wednesday. The Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar organized a gathering at J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School after Ramsey County attorney John Choi announced charges against St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez for the death of Philando Castile.
‘A historic decision’ On Wednesday, Jeronimo Yanez was charged for the July shooting death of Philando Castile.
The University of Minnesota is among the top schools nationwide in study abroad participation both at home and abroad, according to a recent report. Data from the Open Doors Repor t on International Educational Exchange revealed the University is one of the highest ranked schools for inter national programs on Monday. The University also recently announced its participation in a new study program within the University of Minnesota system schools. The repor t — released by Institute of International Education and the U.S. Depar tment of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs — ranked the University sixth in number of students who studied abroad last year, with over u See REPORT Page 4
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Questions around U’s independence continue to linger Regents say autonomy from the state is crucial to fulfill the school’s educational mission. BY KEVIN BECKMAN kbeckman@mndaily.com
The crowd first gathered in the parking lot of J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School, where Castile worked, in St. Paul. Speakers from Black Lives Matter St. Paul, the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar and other groups mourned Castile and denounced police violence. “This is a gathering to celebrate justice [for Castile] but also to realize that there is more progress to be made,” said Kenneth Eban, who attended the demonstration.
For over 15 years, outside groups have worried about the University of Minnesota’s hardline stance on its autonomy, and now a decision to demolish historic grain elevators has reignited that debate. While University of Minnesota regents and administrators have heralded their constitutional independence from the state as vital to the school’s educational mission, some believe the University takes its independence too far. “If you’ve ever faced it, particularly if it’s in an area where you’re representing constituents or community groups or local units of government, you’re well aware of it,” said Rep. Gene Pelowski, DFL-Winona and member of the House higher education committee. Earlier this month, the University’s
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Glenda Hatchett, the representative for Philando Castile’s family, speaks as Castile’s family stands behind her during a press conference at the offices of Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP on Wednesday. BY RAJU CHADUVULA AND KEVIN BECKMAN rchaduvula@mndaily.com kbeckman@mndaily.com
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he officer who killed Philando Castile in July during a traffic stop was charged with three felony counts Wednesday morning — a decision some called historic and unexpected. A vigil in memory of Castile drew at least 100 people Wednesday night in a march to the St. Paul Western District Police station.
“Let me just say very emphatically that we see this as a historic decision, a historic time. We also see it as an important signal to this nation.” GLENDA HATCHETT Castile family attorney
LANGUAGE
In blended families, deaf literacy vital for communication U professor Debbie Golos made Peter’s Picture six years ago to foster visual language literacy. BY RILYN EISCHENS reischens@mndaily.com
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Amy Caslow signs to her son Asher Caslow, 6, while walking him into Metro Deaf School in St. Paul on Wednesday.
Immediately after her son AJ was born, Amy Caslow was told he was deaf. At the time, Caslow had no knowledge of sign language but now is almost fluent and has a degree in American Sign Language interpretation. But this isn’t the case for many families. The majority of deaf children are born into hearing homes, she said, where no one knows a visual language — meaning they can’t communicate with each other. Research shows that a lack of early access to visual language, like ASL, can limit literacy for the rest of a person’slife. That’s why University of Minnesota associate professor of deaf education Debbie Golos created a set of
online resources in 2010 to help children and adults learn language visually. Golos developed Peter’s Picture, a set of educational videos, to promote literacy in deaf preschoolers after she noticed a literacy gap among her students at the California School for the Deaf, where she used to teach. She now needs funding to remake the videos with sound, so Peter’s Picture is a more effective learning tool for hearing kids as well. The videos feature a group of deaf children who go on adventures and use a variety of strategies to teach viewers new words in both English and ASL. “The deaf children who had deaf parents and had been exposed to ASL from birth were reading at or above grade level, and those who hadn’t had that exposure … were reading below grade level,” Golos said. And a significant number of parents don’t sign fluently or at all, she said, which inhibits deaf children even more. u See ASL Page 8 VOLUME 117 ISSUE 22
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STATE REPORT FINAL 3 MINNESOTA MEN SENTENCED IN ISLAMIC STATE CASE MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota man described as a leader of a group of nine who plotted to travel to Syria to fight for the Islamic State group was sentenced to 35 years in prison Wednesday by a federal judge who said he didn’t believe the man’s tearful apologies and words of contrition. Two other members of what U.S. District Judge Michael Davis repeatedly called a “terrorist cell” — Mohamed Farah and Abdirahman Daud, both 22 — were sentenced earlier Wednesday to 30 years in prison apiece. But Guled Omar, 22, drew the longest sentence of the nine defendants who appeared before Davis this week. “I understand the seriousness of what I’ve been convicted of, and I understand that I will not be able to go home anytime soon,” Omar told the judge as he awaited his sentence, which ended up being less than the 40 years prosecutors sought. “I always had energy for justice as a young man but I lost my way.” Omar’s statement sent his mother in the galler y into sobbing uncontrollably while other family members left the courtroom to collect their emotions. Davis didn’t buy it. “Ever ything you have said here, I don’t believe,” Davis said. Prosecutor Andrew Winter said Omar’s tears could not be trusted. “Only when backed into a corner, does he attempt to of fer false contrition. You can’t fix manipulative. You can’t fix deceitful. And you can’t fix Guled Omar. He has blood on his hands,” Winter said. A jur y convicted Omar, Farah and Daud in June of conspiring to provide material suppor t to a foreign terrorist organization and conspiracy to commit murder outside the U.S. Prosecutors said the plot involved of a group of friends in the state’s large Somali community who inspired each other to join the militant group. Some of their friends made it to Syria, but the nine who were caught did not. ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Haeg elected PHC president BY LAYNA DARLING ldarling@mndaily.com
The University of Minnesota’s Panhellenic Council elected eight new executive board members on Sunday, including a new president, Molly Haeg. Haeg, a junior studying kinesiology and leadership, will leave her position as chapter delegate for Alpha Chi Omega and become president within the next month. As the newly elected president, Haeg said she hopes to show the campus community what sorority life is all about. “We are a group of really strong, extremely amazing women and I think that needs to be celebrated,” said Haeg. Jill Barrette, voting delegate for Phi Beta Chi and
ing a greater sense of cohesiveness among the Greek community and other student groups. “The main thing I want to focus on is just fostering the relationships between us and the parts of university, including the other three chapters of Greek life, Minnesota Student Association and Student Unions and Activities,” Haeg said. The PHC, which oversees fifteen sororities on campus, is comprised of eight of ficers. To be considered for an officer position each must complete an application, participate in an inter view then give a speech and answer questions at the general election. Emma Mazour, current PHC vice president of public relations, said they use
this extensive process to ensure each candidate is a good representation of the Greek community. “It’s to make sure we have the ver y best people for each role,” Mazour said. In addition to electing a president, PHC delegates selected seven other executive of ficers who will ser ve for 2017 calendar year: - Executive Vice President Amanda Teske - Vice President of Public Relations Shelby Stahl - Vice President of Finance April Chung - Vice President of Recruitment Claire McCartan - Vice President of Member Development Kaela Juarez - Vice President of Programming Alex Plevell - Vice President of Academics Brooke Braman
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Trump: No transition troubles BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump and his team on Wednesday vigorously rejected charges of turmoil and infighting roiling efforts to set up his White House, national security and economic teams. A week after his upset victory, Trump said the enormous endeavor was proceeding “so smoothly.” Trump dished out his rebuttal on Twitter, spending yet another day ensconced in his New York skyscraper, beyond the public eye. Aides and allies vouched for the transition efforts on his behalf, suggesting some commotion was to be expected. “The beginning of any transition like this has turmoil because it’s just the nature of the process,” former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said as he left Tr ump’s transition headquarters in Washington. He said the picture of Trump’s administration would become clearer over the next two or three weeks. Others close to the transition process described advisers “fighting for power.” Tr ump has long stoked
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Ashley Ger man, voting delegate for Alpha Epsilon Phi said they both chose Haeg because she planned to keep small chapters involved. “That was a really big thing for us — especially recr uitment-wise and involvement-wise,” Barette said. Haeg said this is one of her main focuses now that she was elected president. “I want to make sure each chapter feels included, supported and celebrated for all that they bring to our community. We are at our strongest when each chapter is at its greatest,” Haeg said. German said she voted for Haeg because she and her chapter liked the idea of fresh faces in the PHC. Barette said she looks for ward to Haeg creat-
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inter nal rivalries among his staff — both in his businesses and his campaign — and has created ambiguity in his transition about who has authority to make key decisions. Eric Trump, one of the pr esident-elect’s sons, raised expectations of imminent progress Wednesday, telling reporters in the morning that appointments were “likely” to come during the day. Then, other Trump aides suggested a slower pace. “We’re not going to rush to put names for ward until we’re absolutely sure,” Tr ump spokesman Jason Miller said hours later. “We’re going to make sure that they’re people we’re confident will pass confirmation and we think can implement the presidentelect’s vision.” Trump’s team noted that President Barack Obama waited until a few weeks after the 2008 election to announce many of his Cabinet appointments. And former Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra, who has infor mally advised members of Tr ump’s national security team, blamed Trump’s detractors
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for the reports of drama. “When you’re doing a transition that is tr ying to push the kind of change that Mr. Trump wants to be doing, it’s going to be even harder,” said Hoekstra, a former House Intelligence Committee chairman. The incoming Republican administration also got a boost of support from outgoing Vice President Joe Biden, who met with his successor, Mike Pence, continuing the Obama administration’s show of public suppor t for the transition. “No administration is ready on Day One,” Biden said following the meeting at the Naval Obser vator y, which ser ves as the vice presidential residence. He expressed confidence that by Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, “ever ything will be in good hands.” Tr ump’s team was essentially star ting from scratch, scrapping much of the preliminar y transition work New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie conducted during the campaign. After winning the election, Tr ump demoted Christie and put Pence in charge. The result has been a
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series of new additions to the transition team and several departures, mainly among those aligned with Christie. Kevin O’Connor, a former senior Justice Depar tment of ficial, joined that group. Trump appeared to be weighing an eclectic mix of individuals for top Cabinet posts, including longtime loyalists, former rivals and even a Democrat. Transition of ficials said Trump met Wednesday with Eva Moskowitz, a former New York councilwoman and charter school founder who is being considered for education secretary. Others who passed through the marble lobby of Trump Tower included Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., a potential pick for Health and Human Ser vices, and Ray Washburne, a Dallas businessman and top GOP fundraiser in the mix for Commerce secretary. New England Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft also entered the gilded elevators for meetings and Trump of ficials said later that the president-elect also met with Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Kan., and Wall Street financier and economic adviser Steve Feinberg.
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Officer charged in death of motorist Castile u from Page 1
The rally came after Ramsey County District Attorney John Choi chose to a bring second-degree manslaughter charge and two felony counts of dangerous discharge of a firearm against St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez for Castile’s death. Like others across the nation, Castile’s death sparked protests and calls for police to be held accountable for their actions. Choi said he reached the decision without a grand jury. Choi said Castile acted lawfully, alerted Yanez that he was carrying a firearm and didn’t pose a threat to the officers or passengers in the vehicle. “I have given Of ficer Yanez every benefit of the doubt on his use of force, but I cannot allow the death of a motorist who was lawfully carrying a firearm under these … circumstances to be unaccounted for,” Choi said. Demonstrators held photos of Catile and signs reading “No Justice, No Peace” and “Rest in Power.” Castile, 32, was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights on July 6. The incident’s aftermath was recorded and live-streamed by Castile’s girlfriend. Glenda Hatchett, the Castile family’s attorney for the
case, said the family was encouraged by the decision. “Let me just say very emphatically that we see this as a historic decision, historic time,” she said. “We also see it as an important signal to this nation.” Castile’s mother, Valerie Castile, said the family was pleased with the decision. She called for peace throughout the process. “We are here in solidarity, my family and I, to support that decision,” she said. “We all hope and pray the right thing is done in this issue.” Eban said the fact that Yanez was charged when many other officers in similar circumstances were not is a good sign. Demonstrator Terrance Nelson said at the vigil that the charges are a small step in the right direction and that he hopes it will set a precedent for future cases. Still, several at the rally thought more severe charges were necessary. Anja Witek, 30, said the officer “needs to be charged with murder” and called the actual charges a “small victory.” “The police are given too much leeway with the law that they should uphold” said Kenneth Garnier, who attended the demonstration. Though Hatchett said she would have liked more severe charges for the officer, she understands Choi’s reasoning. “We understand why the
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Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, is embraced after speaking outside of J.J. Hill Montessori School in St. Paul on July 7. Castile was an employee of the school, where he worked as a cafeteria supervisor.
officer was charged at the level he was charged,” she said. “If I had my druthers, the penalty would be certainly more severe, but we have to be realistic. This is what the law says and this is the charge they brought.”
The worst-case scenario, Hatchett said, would have been no charges at all. “We’re happy that there was charges, but it’s not the end of the battle,” said Sam Sanchez, an organizer with the Twin Cities Coalition for
Justice 4 Jamar. Several members at the rally called for systematic changes to occur with police practices. “Castile’s life was taken due to an implicit bias and stigma against African Ameri-
can people,” said demonstrator Aneesha Kelly. “Everyone has implicit bias and if people are aware of their biases, that’s when progress will be made.” Yanez’ first court appearance is Friday.
Brian Herman steps down from U administration The vice president for research will return to a faculty position in January. BY KEVIN BECKMAN kbeckman@mndaily.com
After nearly four years as a top administrator at the University of Minnesota, Vice President for Research Brian Herman is stepping down. University President Eric Kaler announced Herman’s decision in an email to faculty and administrators earlier this month. He will move to a faculty position in January. “Over the past four years, Vice President Herman has been instrumental in helping the University adapt to the changing environment for research universities,” Kaler’s email said. “His dedication to this work has made the University a stronger and better place.” Effective Dec. 31, Herman will return to the Department of Biomedical Engineering’s faculty. Before his time at the
University, Herman was the vice president for research at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He said he’s looking for ward to continuing his research at the University and getting back to teaching students. “It’s really important to stay excited and to stay enthused about what you’re doing,” Herman said. “And students have a way of challenging you, challenging your thinking, challenging your beliefs.That, actually for me, is exciting.” In 2013, under Herman’s tenure, the University collaborated with the state to establish the Minnesota Discover y, Research and InnoVation Economy, or MnDRIVE — an initiative to link University research with state challenges. Since its inception, the program has aimed at global food shor tages, environmental issues, the treatment of depression and brain conditions and the development of “smart fabrics” that can monitor and improve health.
“It’s really a national model, we think, of how a state can partner with the research community at universities to advance knowledge in the economy,” Herman said. He said that under his tenure, he oversaw other notable University research accomplishments such as improving medical technology and increasing protections for research participants. Concerns over research ethics at the University — including issues with the protection of research participants — arose after the 2004 suicide of psychiatric research par ticipant Dan Markingson. Two repor ts issued in 2015, including one by the state’s legislative auditor, revealed several flaws with the school’s research procedures, conflicts of interest and other ethical concerns, including Markingson’s inability to consent to his participation. The repor ts prompted dozens of pledged changes by school administrators, and Herman said the changes
Obama urges nations not to give in to isolationist impulses BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ATHENS, Greece — Standing in democracy’s birthplace, President Barack Obama on Wednesday issued a parting plea to world leaders not to let the fear of globalization tugging at Europe and the U.S. pull them away from their core democratic values. He argued it wasn’t too late for a course correction. On his last foreign trip as president, Obama has repeatedly tried to draw lessons from Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, hoping it can serve as wake-up call in the U.S. and abroad. Conceding that many feel left behind by globalization, Obama said there was an understandable impulse toward isolationism and that if people feel their futures are at risk, “they’ll push back.” “People have to know that they’re being heard,” Obama said in a speech to the Greek people in Athens. But, he added, “We can’t look backward for answers. We have to look forward.” While fewer people in the U.S. are looking to Obama for direction now that his successor has been chosen and his agenda largely rebuked, Obama has retained significant clout abroad. His message Wednesday appeared aimed at other world leaders
facing pressures of nationalist movements and economic anxiety, exemplified by Britain’s recent vote to leave the European Union. From Greece, Obama took a short flight to Germany, which has emerged as one of the strongest voices for preser ving a unified, inclusive Europe. Yet even German Chancellor Angela Merkel faces her own threat from a nationalist right-wing movement, fueled in part by anger over her generous policy toward resettling Syrian migrants pouring into Europe. “We cannot sever the connections that have enabled so much progress,” Obama said. Obama’s argument centered on the notion that economic inequality, while a growing problem, can be addressed without a full rejection of globalization. Rather, he said it demanded a “course correction.” “In the years and decades ahead, our countries have to make sure that the benefits of an integrated global economy are more broadly shared by more people and that the negative impacts are squarely addressed.” Obama argued nations must str engthen alliances and expressed his confidence that the U.S.
would remain loyal to NATO despite Trump’s suggestions to the contrary during the 2016 presidential campaign. He elicited ner vous chuckles as he acknowledged that he and the president-elect “could not be more dif ferent.” But in a message of reassurance, Obama argued that democracy is bigger than any one person. “As long as we retain our faith in democracy, as long as we retain our faith in the people, as long as we don’t waver from those central principles that ensure a lively, open debate, then our future will be OK,” Obama said. And to listeners at home fear ful about Tr ump, he of fered a path out of the wilderness, albeit a long and winding one. “Any action by a president, or any result of an election, or any legislation that is proven flawed can be corrected through the process of democracy,” Obama said. Though Obama’s trip to Greece was planned before the election results were known, the White House hoped the setting would form a powerful reminder of the basic tenets of democracy: fair elections, a free press and tolerance for ethnic, religious and sexual minorities.
will be almost completely implemented by the end of the calendar year. A July report conducted by Herman’s of fice said that 12 of 16 recommended changes had been fully implemented. The remaining changes were between 80 and 95 percent completed, the report said. “One of the biggest issues … in the world of clinical research is, what are the appropriate checks and balances on how we [allow] individuals who have impaired decision making capacities to participate in clinical research,” Herman said. He said researchers have made strides to ensure legally authorized representatives of patients are present during consent for participation in studies and that both the patient and their surrogate understand the risks and benefits of participating. He said it’s also important to make it clear that patients understand they can stop participation at any time. “I think that what we have done now here at the
University … will ser ve as a national model for many other universities in thinking about how they should engage with research volunteers,” he said. Regent Michael Hsu said that while the improvements are on track, the school has to keep a close eye on research to make sure the standards are kept up. “Obviously, we have to keep watching it to make sure these things continue after Vice President Herman is gone,” Hsu said. Robert Tranquillo, head of the Biomedical Engineering Department, said he’s excited to have Herman doing research in his department. “Given his expertise in microscopy, we cer tainly would welcome having professor Herman back in the depar tment,” Tranquillo said. Herman’s expertise in a method that uses a light microscope to view cells will be important to the University’s research and the understanding of cell processes, like those involved in aging,
Tranquillo said. “That’s something of high importance to a number of us who are trying to understand the basis for various cell behaviors,” he said. Herman said he wants to contribute to research on degenerative diseases of the nervous system such as Parkinson’s disease. “I’m really looking forward to getting back to creating new knowledge,” he said. “I have been very fortunate. I’ve had a very successful long-term research career.” In his email to faculty, President Kaler said he will be asking Executive Vice President and Provost Karen Hanson and Vice President for Health Sciences and Medical School Dean Brooks Jackson to co-chair a search for a new vice president for research. Kaler also said that he will appoint an interim vice president for research in the meantime, though no specific dates were mentioned about when an interim vice president will be appointed or when the search process will begin.
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Pharmaceutical and medical drug claims have risen steadily each year. BY OLIVIA JOHNSON ojohnson@mndaily.com
Drugs administered in medical settings are a robust part of healthcare spending in Minnesota, a new study shows. Using data on pharmacy and medical drug sales, researchers from the University of Minnesota’s PRIME Institute and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) found that prescription spending rose 20 percent from 2009 to 2013. The study — released last week — also found the costper-claim increased for drugs given to patients in medical settings. Pharmaceutical claims occur when a patient receives a medical prescription from their doctor and picks it up at a local pharmacy.
U among top schools in study abroad participation Report u from Page 1
2,700 student par ticipants, according to a news release. The repor t also ranked the University 20th for the number of inter national students on campus. More than 7,000 inter national students enrolled at the University last academic year. “Meaningful interaction between and among people with different perspectives promotes peace and justice, and we are proud to be a part of that process,” Associate Vice President and Dean of International Programs Meredith McQuaid said a news release.
Study Away While the University is among the top 20 for inter national experiences, study abroad programs aren’t always accessible to students for financial and academic reasons. To give more students a study abroad experience, the University of Minnesota system will introduce a “Study Away” program this spring. The program will allow students from any University-system school attend another in the system for a semester to emulate a traditional study abroad experience. The Study Away program of fers specific pr ograms at each sys tem school, such as an
animal science program at Crookston, a health care program at Rochester and an environmental program at Duluth. The T win Cities campus will of fer two programs — one in social justice and one in food science and systems.
“Meaningful interation between ... people with different perspectives promotes peace and justice.” MEREDITH MCQUAID Associate Vice President of International Programs
Medical claims, however, cover complex drugs that are complicated to use — often those that require injection by a health professional. Medical drugs are also usually high-cost medications, said PRIME Institute Director Stephen Schondelmeyer. “Not only are they drugs that are different in some ways, but they’re in a totally different part of your insurance program,” Schondelmeyer said. The study shows drugs given in medical settings are a bigger piece of Minnesota healthcare spending than previously realized and are growing faster than those on the retail side, Schondelmeyer said. The data definitively shows that Minnesotans spend about 20 percent of healthcare dollars on drugs. This is more than what they spend on physicians’ services. Minnesota legislators created the “All Payer
Claims” database in 2008 and started collecting data in 2009, he said. “The database was limited only to state employees and to the Legislature’s use until about a year and a half ago,” Schondelmeyer said. These databases are often used to look at the prevalence of certain diseases or the total cost of care in states, he said. Linda Davis, a consultant with the Minnesota Health Action Group, said her expertise is in pharmacy and she acted as a consultant for the study over the past two years. Many states have all payer claims databases, Davis said, but none have done analyses of medical and retail drug sales like this one. She said research at MDH is decided by the Legislature, which chooses who researches what and when. Stefan Gildemeister, director of MDH’s Health Economics Program, also contributed to the study. “Typically, when we just
look at the pharmacy part … it’s much lower than that [spending],” Gildemeister said. The team also looked at trends, he said, finding that spending in medical settings accounted for over half of the growth in the five years of data. He said MDH tracks healthcare spending each year, including prescription spending. But in the past, it has only looked at drug spending in pharmacy settings. But in 2015, the Legislature made a request for an analysis of the role prescription drugs play in the state’s healthcare system, Schondelmeyer said. “What we’re missing … is sort of the other part of drug use, which occurs in office settings or is administered in hospitals,” Gildemeister said. This study is the first in a series of about six total briefs on the data, said Gildemeister, and another set will be published in early 2017.
Medical facilities in rebel-held northern Syria come under attack BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BEIRUT — Bombs rained down on rebel-held eastern Aleppo for a second straight day Wednesday, pounding a district that houses several medical facilities, including the central blood bank, and forcing Syrian staff and patients in the only remaining pediatric hospital to cower in a basement as buildings collapsed around them. At least 54 people were killed in airstrikes and artillery shelling across northern Syria, part of a long-anticipated offensive against rebelheld areas announced by Russia, a key ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The bombardment hit besieged neighborhoods of Aleppo, as well as the surrounding countryside and the nearby rebelheld province of Idlib. Russia said its air raids were only targeting Idlib and the central province of Homs to root out militants of the Islamic State group and Syria’s al-Qaida affiliate. But Syrian warplanes were pounding rebel-held districts of Aleppo, home to nearly 275,000 people. Residents said the aerial campaign intensified Wednesday. Syria’s Civil Defense, known as the White Helmets, recorded at least 150 raids, more than double the number of attacks on Aleppo on Tuesday. Resident Modar Shekho said warplanes hadn’t left the skies over his
neighborhood since 9 a.m. “The helicopters would leave and the jets would arrive,” he said by telephone, adding that the helicopters were dropping seven or eight “barrel bombs” at a time, “causing a lot of destruction.” The head of the only pediatric hospital still in service in eastern Aleppo described taking shelter in a basement with some 50 young patients and staff for more than two hours as the crude unguided explosive- and shrapnel-laden bombs and other missiles fell around them. “It was frightening,” said Dr. Hatem, who gave only his first name out of fear for the security of family members living in governmentcontrolled areas. He said he counted more than 20 missiles falling and that a number of nearby buildings were destroyed. When he and the others emerged, he said they found missiles that had landed in the hospital’s courtyard and hit the main door and stairs. The hospital’s operating rooms, incubators and other equipment were moved underground four months earlier because of repeated aerial bombings of the city. “We have no other way to reinforce the hospital. We see barrel bombs bringing down whole buildings,” he told The Associated Press by telephone. “We don’t really have many options.” Adham Sahloul of the Syrian American Medical
Society, which supports several hospitals in opposition areas in Syria, said it appeared the government was focusing its fire on Aleppo’s medical infrastructure, including the central blood bank, which was also hit. There are only five functioning trauma facilities left in eastern Aleppo, he said. The managing director of the blood bank, Ahmad Eid, said the damage was mainly to the facility’s exterior and reception area. The driver was slightly injured, but the stored blood was not affected, he said. “This was directly targeting the medical quarter. It is a very vital area,” Eid said. The Independent Doctors Association, a Syrian group which supports the children’s hospital and the blood bank, decried the lack of protection of civilians as the conflict rages. “Aleppo has been under siege since July and the escalating bombardment on the eastern part of the city has rendered the medical mission nearly impossible,” the group said in a statement. Medical facilities have repeatedly come under attack in the conflict. The World Health Organization said it has documented with its partners 126 attacks on medical facilities across the countr y this year, including five hospitals that were struck in Aleppo and Idlib between Sunday and Tuesday alone.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Editorials & Opinions COLUMN
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Hope persists despite these election results We are struggling to adapt to this new, post-election world, but we must continue to hope.
KATE MCCARTHY columnist
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y best friend’s birthday falls on Nov. 4. Back in 2008, Clare was a serious, blond, saucer-eyed waif with a keen interest in politics. So she asked that her 10th birthday party be centered around election night. It proved to be one for the history books, as Clare received the best birthday gift she could ask for: the election of Barack Obama. Much of my morning after this election night was spent crying; then I got mad at myself for crying because I don’t have the most to fear with this presidency; and then I looked at that one picture of Joe Biden finding two quarters on the ground and cried some more. There’s a lot to feel, but here’s what I have landed on: We protest not for a tangible outcome, but rather as an act of love and support for marginalized people everywhere. I want to chant along at the top of my lungs but not the phrase “not my president”, because he is our president — we put him
I want to listen to what the other side has to say, [...] but not if that means justifying racism, homophobia, misogyny or xenophobia.
More funding needed in the scientific world Scientific progress must continue even in this political climate, and more research is necessary.
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hen Galileo proposed an idea on the astronomical position of the ear th that contradicted the predominant view by the Roman Catholic Church, he faced trial and house ar rest. His ideas were viciously condemned and rejected. But our moder n understanding of the Ear th and sun is largely founded on many of his scientific obser vations. Scientific understanding was oppressed during Galileo’s life. The Church fought a vicious political fight against views that contradicted the geocentric philosophy of the universe. Still, science emerged victorious centuries later. With today’s political climate, it’s easy to become skeptical that scientific progress will continue. With impending issues such as catastrophic climate disr uptions and global health crises that necessitate funding, the lack of belief in the fundamental, scientific tr uths of climate change and vaccines’ ef ficacy is a reasonable source of wor r y and contempt. And now those doubts are coming from the highest office of our countr y. In the next few years, science may be challenged, but it’s important for the scientific community to remain even-keeled. Scientific innovation is driven by need. The need for progress drives our creative minds to fill the vacuum. Money and policy drive research. While it will be challenging to gain appropriate f u n d i n g for m an y lab s in a T r u m p administration, I think our available | resources will be directed toward projects that are most impactful. And the scientific
ANANT NAIK columnist
In the next few years, science may be challenged, but it’s important for the scientific community to remain even-keeled. community will rise to the challenge. In my own reading of many grants from the National Institute of Health, among others, many scientists stretch the potential impact of their research. This is the unfor tunate byproduct of a “publish-orperish” era of research. Either a scientist gets funding and continues to publish work for their research, or they lose their job. The lack of funding in important areas will hopefully facilitate a transition away from this mentality. One topic I have written about frequently is the lack of focus in research. Many projects around the countr y in the field of medical devices, for instance, create devices that are unreasonably expensive. The unsustainability of those efforts must be considered. Projects should have a direct impact on patient care rather than promote research on a topic simply “because it’s cool.” It’s impor tant for scientists not to lose hope. Science is the quest for the truth. Tr uth doesn’t change with decreased funding. It might take time, but the truth will always emerge victorious. Anant Naik welcomes comments at anaik@mndaily.com
in office, and it’s a wake-up call to address the deep fissures of our divided country. I want to listen to what the other side has to say in an effort to understand where their anger comes from, but not if that means justifying racism, homophobia, misogyny or xenophobia. I want to give him a chance and hope for the best, but never forget that this is not normal. I want to feel better, but sustain this productive outrage in the coming four years. Clare is now a freshman at the United States Naval Academy. Like many of us, she was broken by the election. As my mother put it, “We enshrined ignorance.” So Clare wrote herself a note: “I want to make sure that I remember the pain and frustration I feel today. For women, for Hillary, for all of it. This is my pledge. It is my pledge to make this a better country that can include everyone without stooping to their level.” Clare keeps this note folded in her uniform hat — a reminder of what’s important. Remembering that stoic little girl in ’08, and the hope she still has today, I know we’ll rise to the occasion. Kate McCarthy welcomes comments at kmccarthy@mndaily.com
Helen Teague welcomes comments at hteague@mndaily.com.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letter from a “professional protester” “Just had a very open and successful presidential election. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Very unfair!” — Donald Trump on Twitter, Nov. 10. Donald Trump is right. Some of the protesters at the Minneapolis march on Thursday night were professionals, and I was one: Not a professional protester, but a professor of public health at the University of Minnesota and a physician. I marched from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs through the Seward neighborhood with thousands of others, and I didn’t need the media to incite me. Like so many others, I watched with dismay as the country I thought I loved turned into a divisive and spiteful one. I’ve worked throughout East Africa on projects to help AIDS patients, and I find that if my friends and colleagues there moved into my own city, they would be the target of some truly nasty attitudes and behavior. To be clear, it is not just Donald Trump. It is the racist, sexist and xenophobic speech that has become an all too acceptable part of the American conversation. Sadly, if you want to know if evil exists in the world, you don’t need to go to the latest Marvel comic or Lord of the Rings movie. The darkness has come to our shores. As a professor, I wor r y about the
future of public health, with a mission to advance the well-being of all in society, including the most disadvantaged among us. As a physician, I worry about what will happen to the health of people who don’t have enough money to pay for care that could save the lives of their families. As a citizen of the world, I worry about what happens when we draw up the drawbridges and put up a sign that says we don’t care anymore. As a father of two, I worr y about the future of a world that will leave them with a deteriorating environment and system of support. This week will be my 66th bir thday, and I worr y about what sort of legacy we are creating for the next generation and beyond, including my students. In the face of such despair, what can a person do? In last week’s march, I saw Somali women in their hijabs and people holding Mexican flags. I talked to people with accents from around the world. I saw thousands of men and women of all ages, orientations, , religions and races come together to say that “Love Trumps Hate.” I even saw lots of older, white men like myself with signs that said Donald Trump — and those like him — don’t represent our values. I saw people on the streets of the Seward neighborhood with smiles and waves, and I saw people who said they were “welcome here” as the crowd chanted. So I didn’t need to be “incited” to march. I
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did it for myself and the hope it gave me. Coming together as a growing movement based on acceptance and tolerance, we can still have a future in this country that we can be proud of. I did it to believe that this is not the end, but a new beginning. Alan R. Lifson, MD, MPH Professor in the School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health
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EDITORIALS The necessity of comprehensive education reform
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ith the election over, the time has come for President-elect Donald Tr ump to decide how, or — in some of his critics eyes — if he will address educational policy in this countr y and what to do to improve the myriad problems facing the United States education system. Recently, Donald Tr ump announced his top choices for cabinet positions. One of the many red flags was the possibility of installing Dr. Ben Carson as Secretar y of Education. While he has since turned down the position, reports say Trump has turned his attention to the even more controversial Michelle Rhee. It’s impor tant to realize the following: regardless of who is chosen to lead education refor m at the federal level, we think that there are certain steps that must be taken. Policies that pr omote better pay for school teachers must be suppor ted by the federal gover nment with the hope that state governments will fall in step. Resear ch shows that diminished teacher retention rates cost school systems billions of dollars each year. This is because of the frequent cycling of temporar y teachers, which leads to the dramatic decline in education ef ficiency experienced by schools. By paying teachers more and incentivizing them to stay in their professions for longer periods of time, schools wouldn’t constantly be on the hunt for any takers to fill their positions. Other solutions include str onger
It’s important to realize the following: regardless of who is chosen to lead education reform at the federal level, we think there are certain steps that must be taken. education gap programs that invest in improving funding for schools in low-income communities. If pair ed with increased funding for ar ts and humanities, we can suppor t holistic lear ning of students — as opposed to targeting only science, technology, engineering and math education. Throughout the last two decades, there have been countless ‘fun’ names for education reform that really slide of f the tongue, star ting with the No Child Left Behind Act. But what if we took a few steps back and actually bear down with grit and gumption to significantly improve the education our kids receive? This especially impor tant for those from tougher socioeconomic backgrounds or those from communities that haven’t been given resources they deser ve. We wor r y that will not be the case. Tr ump has already signaled — and if he appoints Michelle Rhee, it’s all but cer tain — that he is interested in funding public schools through a voucher program that favors private and charter institutions over conventional public schools. That would be a nail in the cof fin for our public schools. They simply would not be able to sustain themselves. We urge Tr ump to check his nonsensical rhetoric at the door and aim for more constructive means of education reform during his presidency.
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
FASHION
No digging required Moth Oddities re-envisions the vintage buying process. BY MADDY FOLSTEIN mfolstein@mndaily.com
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ooking to find your next statement piece? Local online vintage shop mothoddities.com — started by University of Minnesota graduates Yana Pietras and Ian O’Neill — can help you out. Moth Oddities combines Pietras and O’Neill’s thrifting skills with the eye of Italian buyer Gina Pagnella to of fer stylish, vintage fare. The duo launched Moth Oddities after graduating from the University’s graphic design program. “ We b e g a n d a t i n g shor tly after graduation. As a couple, we star ted to spend our weekends thrifting,” Pietras said. “This began out of necessity … then it turned into a passion. We loved how you could find stylish pieces for your wardrobe on a budget.” Pietras and O’Neill found that they were both par ticularly skilled at combing through countless racks of clothing to find hidden gems. “… Then our friends began to ask for help for date night and photo shoots. They would ask us to grab them things,” Pietras said. Moth Oddities was born. Though the couple’s day-to-day workload involves digging at local shops, the two recently returned home from a fourmonth road trip around the perimeter of the United States rummaging through thrift shops along the way. “We did six dif ferent
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Clothing hangs on the racks during a recent pop-up event by Moth Oddities.
markets and 15 or 16 different photo shoots,” O’Neill said. “It was amazing. [We] collaborated with bloggers, designers and other thrift shop owners.” Moth Oddities also creates look-books to showcase their best pieces. Miranda Meier, a senior studying product design at the University, works as a student ambassador for Moth Oddities. She said the shop finds success by curating class
“thrift shop finds.” “They have a lot of mom-style jeans. They do a really good job finding ones that fit and flatter,” Meier said. Standout pieces ar e also discovered by Pagnella, whom Pietras met while studying abroad in Italy. “She scours Italian markets for high-quality vintage pieces,” O’Neill said. “She complements shoots
with high-end pieces that we only have be cause she’s going to these markets in Italy.” For those looking online, the Moth Oddities team recommends focusing on vintage pieces that will work well with your wardrobe. “ Yo u h a v e t o t h i n k of three outfits that you would wear with it. It’s all about personal style and making sure you feel
comfortable in what you’re wearing,” Pietras said. Another good tip? “You want to make sure that whatever you ar e shopping for has a good return policy,” Meier noted. Moth Oddities has that covered too. The company’s future looks bright. Following their road trip, Pietras and O’Neill began thinking about expanding their pop-up shop abilities.
“ We r e a l l y w a n t t o invest in a mobile shop — something like a retro trailer that we can outfit to be a really cool curated shop,” Pietras said. The Twin Cities, however, will remain Moth Oddities’ home. “We really do believe Minneapolis will be a great hub for our business, and we love being a par t of the growing creative community,” Pietras said.
FOOD
Good eats with Zenbhang University student Ben Zhang has created the definitive list of best nearby Chinese restaurants. BY JOE CRISTO jcristo@mndaily.com
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s the son of Chinese immigrants, University of Minnesota computer science senior Ben Zhang grew up exposed to authentic Chinese food. One day, Zhang’s love f o r C h i n e s e f o o d c o nverged with his academic background. “I was in a boring computer science class, and I saw a comment on Reddit,” Zhang said. “It was asking what the best Chinese restaurant in the area around the University is. I star ted writing from the top of my head.” Zhang has lived near the University campus for most of his life. He has frequented some of the local Asian restaurants since he was a year old. For him, making a list of recommendations was a no-brainer. It was fun. “It was also about me letting people know which are the quality spots around campus that you probably don’t know of,” Zhang said. “[Like,] ‘These are some tips and tricks that I use that help inform why I go to these places.’” Zhang said he was born on the University campus. His father was a mechani-
cal engineering student and his mother worked at various Chinese restaurants. There was little money to spend at fancy restaurants, so cheap and authentic Chinese food was important. “I wouldn’t tur n up in Obento-Ya,” Zhang said. “What people forget is that these places have a purpose … The food is supposed to be what the community is built over.” When Zhang began making the newest edition of his list, he thought about representing the three main areas of Chinese cuisine: Szechuan, Cantonese and Chinese American. Szechuan is a spicier, pepper y Chinese food style. Cantonese is Hong Kong-style food with noodle dishes inspired by South China. Then you have Chinese American food such as Kung Pao chicken or broccoli and beef. Her e’s ar e a few of Zhang’s recommendations:
Peking Garden (Cantonese): “Back in the day, my parents used to take me there all the time — it was kind of our way of treating ourselves. We knew the family who ran it so we would go there be-
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cause we didn’t have a lot of money. It was a reward almost. The thing about Peking Garden is that it’s so attached to my memories. If I read something on a menu like pork watercress soup, the soup that I taste is from [Peking Garden]. I just think back to the time I was a little kid being car ried by my mom or by my dad and drinking that soup. Their food is incr edible and it represents a cer tain section of Chinese food perfectly.”
Kowloon Restaurant (Cantonese): “They are closed for renovation right now, but they’re opening up later in the year. I’ve never gone to a place where the staf f is so nice and welcoming. Ever y time I go there they remember my name. It’s like the intro to “Cheers” … where ever ybody knows your name. I really feel like it’s a hole in the wall restaurant from Hong Kong that they just picked up and dropped in Minneapolis. It’s one of those places you go to with all your friends. The renovation is turning it from a five or six table restaurant into much bigger one. People that go there will tell you two things: they are the friendliest and have
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some of the best food in the area.”
Little Szechuan (Szechuan) “There was this huge thing in Minneapolis where ever yone was obsessing about Chinese Szechuan food. They had this bigname chef from China who came to Minneapolis and said, ‘I’m going to open up a restaurant.’ He ended up opening up a bunch of different Szechuan restaurants.” Little Szechuan is where you go when you want that really spicy, ver y ethnic Chinese food. It’s not the stereotypical stuff like sweet and sour chicken. Szechuan is a big province for chili peppers. I think they are one of the biggest exporters of chili peppers outside of Latin America. It’s ‘roots’ kind of Chinese food.” From growing up with his family of five living in one room to the four years he’s spent at the University of Minnesota tr ying local restaurants’ specialties, food has always played an important role in Zhang’s life. It became Zhang’s way of expressing himself — helpi ng others spend their valuable time wisely. “It was ver y much my way of expressing that this is what real Chinese food is,” Zhang said.
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Senior Ben Zhang poses for a portrait with an entree from Little Szechuan in Stadium Village on Tuesday.
“For most people, most Chinese food they will ever eat near campus is at Panda Express. It was mostly about me helping people who might not
know about Chinese food.” For more recommendations, check out “Zhenbang’s Guide to Asian Food Restaurants 2016.”
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
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By Gunthar Reising, greising@mndaily.com
Listen to this:
Watch this:
Read this:
“We Got It From Here … Thank You 4 Your Service”
“Chef’s Table”
“The Garden of Forking Paths”
This original Netflix documentary series takes a cinematic look at the lives of the most revered chefs around the world. Made by the director behind works like “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” this documentary delves deep into the background, motivation and culinary genius of those who dedicate their lives to food. Feast your eyes.
Jorge Luis Borges isn’t new to the literature scene. In fact, he’s long dead and long heralded as the best Spanish-language author since Cervantes. His short stories are surrealist puzzles. They’re all short, sometimes just four pages. In the lull between midterms and finals, pick up some translated Borges, and maybe you’ll realize that contemplating metaphysics can be a fun pastime.
The long-awaited new studio album from A Tribe Called Quest, “We Got It From Here … Thank You 4 Your Service,” combines a retro hip-hop sound with an exciting list of features — Kendrick Lamar, Jack White, Anderson Paak, Kanye West and Elton John are included, to name a few. All your favorite artists are on this record. It’s got a lot going for it.
STYLE
Street style: It’s 60 degrees in November “Sweater weather” was overplayed, anyway.
LAILA BOUR BY GUNTHAR REISING greising@mndaily.com
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ome might see the warm weather this Novem ber as indisputable evidence for anthropogenic climate change. Instead, see it as an opportunity to look fly as hell in the face of the Armageddon. These outfits scream, “I got my pumpkin-spiced l a tte iced.” They showcase the best of a Minnesota fall while still claiming the warm weather as their own. Scar fs, vests, r ugged boots and mor e scar fs
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— it’s a gr eat time to be alive. Don’t let those mid-November blues grab hold of you! The weather’s good, so look good and feel good. Laila Bour, 18 Freshman at Bethel University Bour sat on the Stone Arch Bridge with a violin in hand, playing learnt-by-ear pieces from Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1. She was a true gift to the warm Saturday afternoon. Beginning from the top with a gray felt “hipster
hat” and hear t- shaped sunglasses, Bour was nothing if not the long lost daughter of Beck. She finished off her elegant ensemble with a gray cardigan, a white lace top and Earth Spirit boots. Ashley Tinguely, 22 Wholesale account and marketing intern at Mōglea It was beautiful serendipity that A&E managed to spot Tinguely on Satur day since she was educated in the ar t of fashion. T inguely’s outfit had the poise of a nonchalant hipster.
T inguely donned an enor mous Target scar f and a jacket found in a garage sale in an Iowa town of only 2,000. The real flavor of t h e o u t f i t , h o w e v e r, was her black and gray leather Raven and Lily backpack. Patrick Faunillan, 25 Student registered nurse anesthetist at Minneapolis School of Anesthesia The most striking feature of Faunillan’s frattyyet-functional getup was the North Face vest. Faunillan admits he got it in Vietnam while on a mission trip,
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so it might be fake. A&E forgives you, Patrick. Keep helping others! His orange shir t is Banana Republic, his jeans are Levi’s and shoes are Sperr y’s. Put it all together and you get a strong, independent young adult looking the future in the face. Marco Castro-Bojorquez, 48 Filmmaker and activist Castro-Bojorquez does not always dress like this. As a filmmaker from L.A., Castro-Bojorquez said he wanted to channel his inner “Fargo” while in
Minneapolis for the Cine Latino Film Festival. While his film, “El Canto del Colibri” (The Hummingbir d’s Song) — a documentar y exploring the relationships between Latino immigrant fathers and their LGBTQ family members — is the “obra verdad,” his outfit is no slouch. His scar f was hand made by his friend’s grandmother, his blazer is from J. Crew, his backpack is FTS and his boots are from a secondhand store in L.A. Castro-Bojorquez is a how-to-guide on being a chic filmmaker.
ART
Now screening Zefeldt’s “Desktop” looks at the intersection of classical painting and the digital age.
“Desktop” Where The Soap Factory, 514 2nd St. S.E., Minneapolis When Now through Dec. 18 Cost Free
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conography and symbolism are common themes throughout ar t histor y and Mathew Zefeldt — an assistant art professor at the University of Minnesota — is exploring how these ideas carr y over in the digital age. In his exhibit, “Desktop,” running now through Dec. 18 at the Soap Factor y, Zefeldt examines digital icons that stood out to him growing up with technology. “When I was a kid, I was really interested in choosing my desktop background. You could tile it or it would stretch to fit the screen. A lot of the images I have in the show [reflect that],” Zefeldt said. “I’m interested in the intersection of digital technology and painting.”
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Matthew Zefeldt poses for a portrait in front of one of his paintings during his gallery opening
Zefeldt’s main focus is not media or digital work. “I’m a painter. I choose to spend my day moving paint around on a canvas,” Zefeldt said. The galler y also
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exhibits paintings that draw inspiration from Dutch still life and Roman sculptures. These works have the Zefeldt touch. “A lot of it has to do with mortality. I first came across
these old, crumbling Roman statue heads. They’re sort of life-size … but then you see the nose is crumbling,” Zefeldt said. In Dutch still life works, much of the emphasis is on
fruits and flowers. However, these typical symbols of life are, “not fresh for long, rotting, with a fly on [them],” Zefeldt said. Keeping with the theme of digitization, modern symbolism is also on display. “There’s a lot of imagery from ’90s video games. 3-D first person shooters [and] genre video games,” Zefeldt said. When examined separately, these classical works and modern digital motifs bear no resemblance. Zefeldt creates something entirely new. The gallery’s title hints at this intersection. “The show is called “Desktop” [because of] the tradition of still life painting, but also digital desktops,” Zefeldt said. “It’s like making a collage.” Zefeldt finds new meaning
in the repetition of symbols. “A lot of the images already exist. I’m copying a 300-year-old painting, but I’m copying it over and over, so it almost looks like an Andy Warhol painting,” Zefeldt said. “I’m really interested in painting as a meditation. It feels physical. The repetition is important.”
“A lot of it has to do with mortality. I first came accross these old, crumbling Roman sculptures. These works have the Zefeldt touch, too, of course.” MATTHEW ZEFELDT Artist
By Gunthar Reising, greising@mndaily.com
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Gavin James
C.J. Chenier
Cafe Madrid
Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James is performing at 7th Street Entry on Friday, and he’ll be breaking hearts with his angelic vocals. James is like an Ed Sheeran with better facial hair, a Michael Buble of non-Christmas music or a Justin Bieber without hip-hop-inspired songs. In other words, he’s just a really good singer. Just this year he released his new studio album, “Bitter Pill.”
Accordionist C.J. Chenier will be bringing his funk/soul/ Motown vibes to the Dakota Jazz Club on Saturday. Chenier has worked with Paul Simon, and his father was the first Creole to win a Grammy Award on national television. Needless to say, Chenier’s life has always been about music. His latest sound is the kind of contemporary dance music that is guaranteed to leave you undulating.
Maximiliano Rebman and Jennifer Benavides are taking over the Icehouse Sunday for an evening of flamenco. The art form, which is native to Spain, includes singing, guitar playing and dancing. Both Rebman and Benavides have been classically trained in dance their whole lives, so the performance promises excellence.
Where 7th Street Entry, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis Hours 7 p.m. Cost $15
Where Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Hours 7 and 9 p.m. Cost $20-25
Where Icehouse, 2528 Nicolet Ave. S., Minneapolis Hours 5 p.m. Cost $25
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U prof. advances families’ deaf literacy MDS Secretar y Becky Swinney’s son, now 13, was identified as deaf at age 2. She decided to learn sign language so she could communicate with him. “Parents that don’t sign, they can’t even ask how their [child’s] day was, and that’s a harsh reality,” Swinney said. “Social-emotional [well-being] is a huge part. I definitely see that, especially as my son is getting older, the gap is getting wider.” Swinney has worked at MDS for seven years. She said the achievement gap there is noticeable. “My son star ted out at Metro Deaf School at age 2 with no visual language. He didn’t sign at all, but now he is at the top of his class,” she said. “Part of that has to do with being able to communicate, being able to help him with his homework, being able to have a conversation.”
Going forward
Six-year-old Asher (AJ) Caslow adds a date to his class’ calendar at Metro Deaf School in St. Paul on Wednesday.
ASL u from Page 1
“There’s a critical period for learning language. If … any child doesn’t learn a fluent language in their early childhood years, then they’re going to struggle,” Golos said. “Some children never catch up fully.” Golos said she became interested in researching this gap and facilitating literacy through visual language. “A lot of that is taking ASL
as a foundational language and using bilingual strategies … to help children connect ASL to written English,” she said. And Peter’s Picture incorporates a number of these strategies to increase deaf children’s exposure to language. “For example, we sign the word, then you fingerspell it, then you sign it again, and then you point to the English print,” Golos said. University ASL Program Coordinator Jonathan
Penny’s first language is ASL, and he said videos are an extremely effective way to teach the language. “Whether the parents are skilled or not skilled [in ASL], it’s important to give children a way to learn ASL because ASL is their natural language, period,” he said. “Deaf requires visual language … and that’s it.”
Beyond literacy Amy Caslow said she felt it was her responsibility as a parent to learn ASL when
State HIV data could help clinics track lost patients If given access to HIV data, clinics could track patients who stopped care. BY RYAN FAIRCLOTH rfaircloth@mndaily.com
For health providers, keeping track of patients with HIV has proven troublesome. A University of Minnesota study — funded by the National Institutes of Health — looked into the impact state HIV surveillance data could have on keeping doctors in contact with patients who have stopped seeking care. The analysis, presented on Nov. 2, found that Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) could reduce searches for HIV patients by about 30 percent if the hospital had access to case data, said Eva Enns, the study’s lead researcher and assistant professor at the University. The data, which is collected by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), measures the prevalence of the disease by tracking cases, death records and provider care data. Dr. Keith Henr y, who works at HCMC, said HIV patients who don’t follow up on care are a common problem. He said while providers worr y about their patients’ health, they’re also
concerned about the risk of viral transmission. “For those patients in our clinic who are in care regularly, 87 percent of our entire population in care are suppressed and undetectable,” Henry said. Reasons patients stop seeking care might include switching providers, moving, personal life instability or death, Enns said. “It may be that they have other priorities in their life than their HIV care,” she said. “Their HIV typically is going to be asymptomatic.” But without easier access to state sur veillance data, tracking patients is difficult for providers, Henry said. Access to this data would help clinics allocate resources toward patients who are truly out of care, rather than those who’ve switched providers or moved away, Henry said. “It would allow [providers] to have a better sense of their current caseload,” Enns said. “They would know which patients in fact they are no longer seeing because they’ve left the state or they’ve died and so on.” But Allison La Pointe, HIV surveillance coordinator for MDH, said some of the blame for the lack of data access falls on the providers. “[Providers] rarely take advantage of calling the health department to ask
“For those patients in our clinic who are in care regularly, 87 percent of our entire population in care are suppressed and undetectable,” DR. KEITH HENRY Physician, Hennepin County Medical Center
about patients,” she said. MDH, however, wouldn’t disclose the patient’s information to providers if the individual was receiving care elsewhere, said La Pointe, a collaborator on the study. Still, Henry said he’d like to see more collaboration between MDH and healthcare providers to find and reintegrate these patients into care. From there, he said he’d like to see efforts to improve care to prevent patients from leaving. Enns said she plans to build upon this research through examining what factors contribute to a patient’s decision to stop seeking care. “The next phase of this is to look at barriers to care,” she said. “So, reasons that people might not engage in care as frequently as … recommended.”
MN HIV POPULATION ACROSS CARE SPECTRUM OF THOSE DIAGNOSED:
1100 people are living with undiagnosed HIV 7808 people are living with diagnosed HIV
70% recieve treatment 53% have suppresed viral levels
SOURCE: MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
her son was identified as deaf at birth. Although AJ can speak, ASL is an essential part of his life, Caslow said. “He hears no high frequencies, only low frequencies,” she said. “Without the support of his [hearing] aids, he misses a lot of stuff, and he’s not going to have those on all the time.” She recently graduated from Saint Paul College with a degree in ASL interpretation and now works with an agency that helps deaf people find work. She also teaches
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ASL classes for people with disabilities. Caslow’s son attends Metro Deaf School (MDS) in St. Paul, and she estimates that the majority of the students there have limited or no communication with their parents, she said. “It can really cause some lifelong impacts on a human in their self-image and their self-worth … to not have had that commitment from family,” Caslow said. “When my son grows up, he’ll know I made that commitment to him.”
Research has shown Peter’s Picture to be highly effective in promoting literacy in children, but Golos said she would like to conduct additional studies to see how teachers can use media in the classroom and how parents and children can use the series at home. ASL Program Coordinator Jonathan Penny said everyone — hearing and non-hearing — should learn one visual language and one spoken language. Additionally, classrooms that are set up to facilitate visual learning lead to increased success for hearing and deaf students alike, Penny said. Educators should also incorporate visual captioning into classroom media, he said. “All children, deaf, hard of hearing or hearing, can benefit [from] visual language and visual learning,” Golos said.
Decision to raise grain elevators reignites U autonomy debate Autonomy u from Page 1
autonomy was questioned when the school decided to approve plans to demolish the Electric Steel Grain Elevators near TCF Bank Stadium, despite a request from Minnesota’s State Historic Preser vation Of fice to delay demolition while it assessed the buildings’ historical significance. “As a state entity, [the University] has to cooperate with other state agencies,” said Minneapolis attor ney Erik Hansen. “But the U’s argument was that it has autonomy from the state and isn’t necessarily gover ned by city code.”
What is constitutional autonomy?
Constitutional autonomy — established in many cases when a university was founded before its state — makes the school a separate depar tment of state government instead of a state agency. While state laws often supersede autonomous universities’ policies, those schools’ gover ning boards still have a significant amount of independent control over many university functions that the state cannot influence. “It preser ves the ability of the University to do its research and have the academic freedom that it’s got,” said Regent Thomas Devine. For example, the University has its own police force, power plant, street lights and buildings. It also practices some of its own judicial processes, like the Student Conduct Code. “The University of Minnesota sits like a self-contained island in the state of Minnesota,” Devine said. While provisions of independence were set
up to insulate university operations from political influences in the state Legislature and to promote academic freedom, some say the University’s autonomy is exercised too frequently. “Anytime anyone tells them no, it’s, ‘Well, we have constitutional autonomy, and we can do it anyway,’” Pelowski said. “And whether or not it’s for the good of the community or the state or histor y, that’s really not the issue to the University.” Increasingly, the University’s independence has been the subject of conflict, Pelowski said. In 2002, the University argued that its process for finding a University president replacement f o l l o w i n g t h e r e s i g n ation of Mark Yudof was not subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act or the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, saying those laws infringed upon the school’s autonomy. A 2004, Minnesota Supreme Cour t decision found the University is subject to those laws and that it did not violate the school’s autonomy. And in 2013, the legislature and University clashed again when gover nment of ficials questioned administrative bonuses, salaries and the number of administrators at the University. “Ultimately, we lost in conference committee … because of threats of the University taking the state to court that we were violating its constitutional autonomy,” Pelowski said. “That’s a classic example.” Eric Amel, secretar y of the Prospect Park Association — which asked the University not to demolish the historic grain elevators — said the school’s decision to continue with the demolition represented an overuse of autonomy. “University autonomy has gone of f the rails,” Amel said. “They’re more power ful than the state,
and that needs to be brought into balance.” But Devine said that because of the school’s independence, cer tain building codes and zoning laws don’t have to be followed by the University, and that the school can exercise eminent domain to condemn buildings for demolition. “At the end of the day, the Board of Regents can decide what to do or what not to do as it relates to a request or a mandate that the state might put forth,” Devine said. He added that the University tries to be mindful of the state’s requests. “The goal is for the Board of Regents and the governor and the Legislature to be compatible,” he said. “It’s complex, but it’s worked.” While the state can provide incentives for the University to act as the state desires, the strongest power the state wields over the school is in the form of state appropriations. “That line gets kind of blurr y,” said Rep. Bud Nor nes, R-Fergus Falls, who chairs the House higher education committee. “There’s not much the state can do except in terms of what we give them for funding.” At least 19 other state constitutions contain a special guarantee of autonomy for its state university or university system. Some, like the Universities of Califor nia and Michigan, have extensive autonomy laws like the University of Minnesota. Others, like the Universities of Alaska and Colorado, have practically none. Devine said the protection of the University’s autonomy is a core responsibility of the Board of Regents, and that ensures the school’s academic freedom. “We are free-standing units,” he said. “We have the ability to car r y on no matter what happens around us.”
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Gophers are passing less, scoring more Minnesota Gophers only had six passing touchdowns during the entire season. BY MIKE HENDRICKSON mhendrickson@mndaily.com
In his senior season, quarterback Mitch Leidner is handing the ball off more and passing less. The offense is thriving as a result. “When you’ve got great r unning backs like Rodney [Smith] and Shannon [Brooks], that’s just what comes with having two great backs like that,” Leidner said. “I think our O-line has a great mentality being able to move guys inside the red zone, and it’s been working for us, so it’s just something that happens and everyone respects that.” It’s been a while since the Gophers’ offense scored at such a high rate. Minnesota is averaging
31.8 points a game through 10 games, which would be its highest mark since 2005 — even if there was a slight drop off in its final three contests. So why has it been five games since a Gophers quarterback has thrown a touchdown? “It’s just kind of the way our offense is, and we all kind of embrace that,” Leidner said. “Once we get into that red zone, we want to be able to run the football … down people’s throats.” The Gophers have 38 touchdowns this season and have already surpassed the 2015 total by four with three games left. Smith, Brooks and Leidner have combined for 27 of those touchdowns on the ground. Offensive coordinator Jay Johnson said he doesn’t really pay attention to those numbers, but the team does play to its strengths.
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Gophers running back Shannon Brooks fights through the Cornhuskers defense at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12.
“Two of our most talented guys on our football team are Rodney Smith and Shannon Brooks,” Johnson said. “I just have a lot of faith in those guys.” Last season, Minnesota ran the ball on 51.1 percent of its offensive plays. That number is up 12 percent in 2016. Johnson said Leidner has adjusted to the change well, pointing to his eight rushing
touchdowns this season after having six last year. “Sometimes that’s hard for a fifth-year senior quarterback,” Johnson said. “It’s always sometimes more [fun] to throw it and things of that nature, but we felt like we’ve been doing what we needed to do to be successful.” Passing attempts and touchdowns per pass attempt are down this season.
The Gophers currently average one touchdown every 42.8 pass attempts, compared to 28.5 in 2015. Head coach Tracy Claeys pointed to Minnesota’s improved red zone touchdown percentage from last year to explain the lack of passing touchdowns, as the Gophers have been running a lot in the red zone. The Gophers’ touchdown percentage in
FOOTBALL
MEN’S HOCKEY
Minnesota aims to reemerge as threat with home-and-home
Cashman takes on new, bigger role at linebacker
The linebacker from Eden Prairie has three sacks in the last two weeks.
FOOTBALL PREVIEW
VS
BY JACK WHITE jwhite@mndaily.com
CHRIS DANG, DAILY FILE PHOTO
Gophers forward Tommy Novak sneaks the puck around North Dakota on Nov. 4 at Mariucci Arena.
The Gophers are 1-9 against Minnesota teams in the past two s e a s o n s .
MEN’S HOCKEY PREVIEW
VS
BY DREW COVE dcove@mndaily.com
Minnesota will look to reestablish itself as a threat in the “state of hockey” this weekend with a homeand-home series against Minnesota State-Mankato. The No. 7 Gophers (4-2-2) had last weekend off but will hope to get back on track with a pair of wins against the No. 15 Mavericks (7-41). “We had good success last year when we went down to Mankato,” said head coach Don Lucia. “We’re going to follow that same routine by heading down ther e [Thursday night] after practice and getting a good skate in the morning.” Minnesota will play in Mankato on Friday and come back to Minneapolis for a game Saturday night. In the same series last season, Minnesota came out with a 4-0 win in Mankato but lost at Mariucci Arena in overtime 3-2. In-state matchups have stymied the Gophers in recent years, and they have a 1-9 record against the four other programs over the past two seasons. All five of Minnesota’s Division I collegiate hock-
the red zone is up about 16 percent from last season. He said Leidner is still a big part of the offense, even with his smaller role. “Offensively, when you look at [the numbers], we’re better by far, and [Mitch is] a big part of that,” Claeys said. “We’re not where we want to be, but we’re a lot better on offense.”
NO. 7 MINNESOTA WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday
NO. 15 MINNESOTA STATE WHERE: Mankato, Minn. & Mariucci Arena
SOURCE: GOPHERSPORTS.COM
ey programs are ranked within the top 20. “I would say just to stick to our game,” said forward Tommy Novak. “Really feed off of what we did against North Dakota … If ever yone works hard, and we’re all winning battles, I think we’re in a pretty good spot.” Minnesota’s abysmal standing against other Minnesota programs has shown no signs of changing. The Gophers lost both games in a home-and-home series vs. St. Cloud earlier in the season. In both games Minnesota blew either a three- or two-goal lead. The Mavericks just came off a weekend tie and loss to Bemidji State and have a player, Marc Michaelis, who is a top-40 scorer. “I’m sure [Minnesota State] is going to be hungry,” Lucia said. “Obviously well coached … they play a good skating game, they don’t give you much time and space, two good goaltenders and we’re going to have to play well.”
Special teams will be a key factor in the Gophers’ success this weekend. Minnesota’s power play is ranked No. 5 in the nation, and in only eight games amounts to an impressive 25.7 percent. For ward Vinni Lettieri said that special teams are a point of emphasis ever y week. Some of the team’s goals include being stingy on the penalty kill, getting more shots on the power play and converting on roughly one of every two extra-attacker advantages. The Gophers will be looking to improve their non-conference record this weekend, and to get a couple of wins against an in-state opponent, something that has proven very difficult in recent years. “It’s just like any other game, any other team,” Lettieri said. “We have to bring our intensity and just do what we do best, respect ever yone and fear no one and just go out there and tr y to get a couple of victories out of the weekend.”
Gophers Linebacker Blake Cashman has seen an increased role in his sophomore season. He has six tackles in the past two games against Purdue and No. 19 Nebraska, including three sacks. “He started off helping us out with special teams, and you can play guys like that,” said head coach Tracy Claeys. “We’re built for some of that. Once you get the lead, we’ve got some guys who can run and get after you a little bit, and he’s one of them.” Cashman, a walk-on from Eden Prairie High School, played on special teams last season as a freshman. He said that he is locked in when he gets the opportunity to play linebacker. “Throughout the week, myself and all the other linebackers, we do a lot of reps with each play call,” Cashman said. “I felt very comfortable with any play call that would’ve been called when I was out there.” Linebacker Cody Poock was starting before going down with a season-ending injury last week. While he said he only expected to have a special teams role this year, Cashman has filled in for Poock and started getting more reps on defense. “I kept working ever y
MINNESOTA (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten)
NORTHWESTERN (5-5, 4-3 Big Ten)
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: TCF Bank Stadium
day, going through the routine and respectfully earn my spot and opportunity to play, and I’ve done an OK job at it,” Cashman said. “I just play with a lot of confidence, doing my best to keep it up.” Cashman had the best performance of his collegiate career against Purdue when he recorded five tackles and two sacks. One sack brought up fourth down when Purdue was leading 14-13 in the second quarter. Defensive coordinator Jay Sawvel said that Cashman has met his hopes, but he still expects more. “We always had a hope that he would be really good,” Sawvel said. “You have a hope that he would be what he’s being right now. He can run. He can really run … but he’s a thick guy. When he blitzes, he will put a dent in stuff.” Cashman only had four tackles in the first three games, with zero tackles for loss. Sawvel said Cashman short-circuited during fall camp but has since improved. “He lost confidence in assignments and what he was doing, and when a player loses that, we lose that too,”
Sawvel said. “It was one of those things that for a while, you just didn’t rep him much … Now he’s starting to get more assignment-sound and get where he needs to be, and the light has come on.” Against Nebraska, Minnesota was missing two linebackers who had earned playing time to start the season. Poock was injured, and Nick Rallis sat out the first half because of a targeting call against him in the previous game. The defense still held Nebraska to only 10 points in the first half. “[Cashman is] a beast,” Rallis said. “We knew that he had this ability in him. He just needed to progress a little bit schematically and stuff early in the year, and once he got the hang of that, it was just a matter of time before his natural abilities take over.” Cashman has played in every game this season. He said a scholarship is always in the back of his mind. “I think ever y walk-on wants to earn a scholarship,” Cashman said. “It’s not my number one goal. I just take it step by step.”
SOURCE: GOPHERSPORTS.COM
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Gophers linebacker Blake Cashman sacks Purdue quarterback David Blough at TCF Bank Stadium.
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VOLLEYBALL
Paige Tapp leads on the court, in classes
The senior is set to graduate a semester early this winter with a 3.83 GPA. BY TOMMY SLETTEN tsletten@mndaily.com
Between summer workouts, early practices, and a loaded regular-season schedule, being an exemplary student could get lost in the shuffle in the life of an athlete — but not for Paige Tapp. Tapp has proved that she can handle it all — as a solid contributor to Minnesota’s volleyball program all while maintaining a 3.83 GPA in the classroom. “She’s a model studentathlete. She gets it done on the court and gets it done in the classroom; that’s all we can ask,” said head coach Hugh McCutcheon. “It’s wonder ful to have someone so driven and so high-achieving in both areas. She’s been a great example of what the studentathlete life should be.” Tapp has seen the Minnesota volleyball team grow over the last four years, from a middle-ofthe-pack Big Ten team to a National Championship contender.
VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW
VS NO. 2 MINNESOTA
NO. 13 MICHIGAN STATE
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Sports Pavillion
VS NO. 18 MICHIGAN
NO. 2 MINNESOTA WHEN: 1 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Sports Pavillion SOURCE: GOPHERSPORTS.COM
The senior middle blocker is using the consistency she’s honed over the past four years to help lead the squad to where they are now. “ We h a v e a n i n c r e dibly deep team, and I’ve been able to work on my game in all dif ferent aspects,” Tapp said. “I think I’ve been able to become a mor e wellrounded player here with the depth on our team.” Tappsaw minimal action her freshman year and played in just 21 sets t o t a l . H o w e v e r, T a p p came into her own her
sophomor e year, being named All-Big Ten, and amassing 171 blocks. Her junior year she s t a r t ed a l l 35 ma t c h es and played in all 129 sets. She was second on team in blocks with 150, and third on team in kills with 296. This year, Tapp has continued her consistent play with 172 kills and 107 blocks, good for second on the team. She’s been named an All-American two times in her career for her efforts. While Tapp has seen massive success on the cour t, she also is a ver y
WOMEN’S HOCKEY
Pannek’s play-making proves vital for Gophers The junior forward is currently on a team-best 17-point scoring streak.
successful student. She was named Minnesota’s first Academic All-American in volleyball in over a decade and is also set to graduate this winter, a semester early, from the Carlson School of Management. Tapp and her twin sister, Hannah, who will also graduate early, were recently named finalists for the volleyball Senior CLASS Award,
a plaudit highlighting senior student-athletes who epitomize community, classroom, character and competition. Both will graduate with marketing degrees and though the two have played together for four seasons, it’s hard to envision anything else. The work that Paige and Hannah Tapp have put in on and of f the cour t in their college careers will hopefully pay dividends for
their futures in volleyball, which they’d like to take on together – as always. “The hope is to continue playing professionally for a few years. We would star t this spring and continue that for as long as we’d like. I say we as in Hannah and I, that’s her plan too. I always do that,” Paige Tapp laughed. “I never say ‘I’ … it’s always ‘we’ or ‘us.’” Emily Polglaze contributed to this report.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Minnesota off to hot start with help from newcomers and vets
WOMEN’S HOCKEY PREVIEW
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BY TOMMY SLETTEN tsletten@mndaily.com
Kelly Pannek has always been a staple in Minnesota’s of fensive corps, but this season she’s taken her scoring prowess to a new level. Pannek is cur r ently on a team-best, 17-point, eight-game scoring streak, and she has greatly contributed to No. 2 Minnesota’s 9-1 start in the WCHA. “I think especially these last few weekends we’ve done really well, and it’s exciting,” Pannek said. “It’s obviously good to build on any confidence you already have.” Pannek’s impact for the Gophers has been flourishing ever since her debut. As a rookie she came in and scored 44 points, and upped her total to 49 as a sophomore. Both of Pannek’s full seasons with Minnesota have ended in national titles. This year the junior forward has been promoted to a near full-time, first line for ward, and she has lived up to the expectation. Pannek has scored 22 points through 12 games and is tied for first on the team with senior forwar d Dani Cameranesi and sophomore for ward Sarah Potomak. Pannek was named the WCHA Player of the Week for the week of Nov. 8 after she scored two goals and six assists against
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Senior Paige Tapp spikes the ball on Oct. 29 in the Sports Pavilion.
NORTH DAKOTA
NO. 2 MINNESOTA WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Grand Forks, N.D. SOURCE: GOPHERSPORTS.COM
Minnesota State, a catalyst for two big wins against the Mavericks at Ridder Arena. She and her teammates see this as an extension of the team, and how well they have been playing together. Pannek has been playing on Minnesota’s top line with her counterpar t top scorers, Cameranesi and Potomak, and the trio has scored a combined 66 points. Their consistency has been a key component to Minnesota’s success so far. “I think it’s their chemistr y. They see the ice really well. They play off one another well, but they also get the puck to the net, and in order to score goals you have to get yourself there and the puck there,” said head coach Brad Frost. Each player of the top line has gotten equal points so far, but Pannek seems to be the playmaker of the group. She has 17 assists so far on the season, the most of any Division I collegiate player in the countr y — male or female. “Kelly is an unbelievable player, probably one of the smar test players I’ve ever played with,”
Potomak said. “You give her passes and she can catch them all, or you get passes that you just don’t expect so it’s been lots of fun playing with her.” Early in the season, however, Pannek is still focused on each series at a time, looking ahead to this weekend’s matchup at North Dakota. “[Nor th Dakota] just really love[s] to battle. They get after it at the boards. They’re going to tr y to get you fr ustrated and put a lot of pressure on you,” Pannek said. “It’s less of a back-andfor th; they’re maybe going to be OK with playing defense for a little bit, and we have to figure out how to tur n our possession into of fense.”
“I think it’s their chemestry. They see the ice really well. They play off one another well, but they also get the puck to the net.” BRAD FROST Head coach
CHELSEA GORTMAKER, DAILY FILE PHOTO
Junior forward Kelly Pannek skates against the Lindenwood Lions on Sept. 30 at Ridder Arena.
KATHRYN CHLYSTEK, DAILY FILE PHOTO
Sophomore guard Carlie Wagner celebrates with Shayne Mullaney after a game-winning shot.
The Gophers have won their first two games by 10 or more points each. BY DOMINIC DAVIS ddavis@mndaily.com
Minnesota has star ted the season well, winning its first two games by 10 or more points. The Gophers have shot over 47 percent from the field through two games while three or more players have scored in double digits in the first two games. New additions to Minnesota are making big contributions, leading to the team’s early success. “I think we’re really deep this year,” said junior guard Carlie Wagner. “The newcomers actually offer a lot to us. They came in experienced and ready to go.” The Gophers finished 20-12 overall and 11-7 in the Big Ten last season and reached the second round of the WNIT. Their goal this season is to win the Big Ten and make the NCAA tournament. “ We t a l k a b o u t t h e NCAA tournament ever y day,” said junior center Br yanna Fernstrom. “The team talks about how great we need to be to beat those teams and to make the tournament.” Sophomore guard Kenisha Bell per formed well against VCU after missing the first game. She scored 24 points, provided eight assists, four rebounds and two steals to help lead the Gophers to their 2-0 start. Minnesota believes it can compete with the toughest teams in the Big Ten for the top spot in the conference. Rachel Banham was a
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PREVIEW
VS GEORGETOWN 1-1
MINNESOTA 2-0 WHEN: 4 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Williams Arena
VS MINNESOTA 2-0 WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday
SETON HALL 2-0 WHERE: Williams Arena SOURCE: GOPHERSPORTS.COM
star for the Gophers for four years, finishing as the all time leading scorer, but the team is ready to show what they can do without her. “She brought some notoriety to women’s basketball that the sport has not seen in many, many years,” said head coach Marlene Stollings. “Something we’re focusing on is a more group-nominated team, and one that can share the ball on a much higher level.” Stollings said she doesn’t want all the pressure on one player and their new style of play will make sure they don’t rely on one person. Wagner was a key player for Minnesota last season and is ready to take on a leadership role. “I’ve had enough experience now where I’m in that position where I’m confident in what I can do and offer my teammates,” Wagner said. Stollings has high expectations for Wagner going into her third year. “She knows our system. She knows the expectations, and what we’ve seen out of
[Wagner] thus far is that she’s really been able to excel in a different part of her game because of the speed and quickness that’s around her on the perimeter,” Stollings said. “We’re going to see her be able to score in some different ways this year.” Wagner has scored 27 and 26 points in the first two games and is shooting 36.5 percent from the 3-point line. The Gophers are embracing their tough schedule, which includes top programs such as Georgetown and Seton Hall, which visits this weekend. “It will be very challenging for us,” Stollings said. “If you love to play basketball, you love playing against the top-level caliber teams. I think our kids are really excited about it.” Playing against top schools from around the country is beneficial and will prepare this team for the Big Ten. “Ever y game is going to be a battle in our nonconference,” Wagner said. “There’s not going to be any cupcake games. We want to get better. We want to play the best of the best.”
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CROSSWORD Los Los Angeles Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle FOR FOR RELEASE RELEASE NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 17, 15, 2016 Edited Edited by by Rich Rich Norris Norris and and Joyce Joyce Lewis
HOROSCOPES Today’s Birthday (11/17): Consider your dreams this year. If you could have anything, what would you wish for? Your career changes directions after springtime, and before new love lights you up.
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 7 — Focus on home matters. The opposition holds out, and it could get tense. Don’t take on more than you can do by the deadline.
Libra (9/23 - 10/22): Today is an 8 — You’re attracting the attention of someone influential. A bonus is available. Keep your cool. Don’t take things personally.
Taurus (4/20 - 5/20): Today is an 8 — Writing projects flow with ease. Edit, research and broadcast your discoveries. Learn new tricks and share them.
Scorpio (10/23 - 11/21): Today is an 8 — Explore and investigate a subject of your fascination. Enjoy an adventure with interesting company.
Gemini (5/21 - 6/21): Today is an 8 — Focus on bringing income home. Carefully monitor expenses. In temporary overwhelm, stay out of a minor quarrel.
Sagittarius (11/22 - 12/21): Today is an 8 — A controversy leads to a compromise. Don’t let a windfall slip through your fingers. New facts dispel your fears.
Cancer (6/22 - 7/22): Today is a 9 — Take leadership. You’ve got the power and energy to make something happen. Huddle with your team. Priorities change in your work.
Capricorn (12/22 - 1/19): Today is an 8 — Collaboration gets the job done. Slow down to be sure communications get through; the odds of misunderstanding are high.
Leo (7/23 - 8/22): Today is a 6 — Slow down and contemplate where you’ve been and where you’re going. Organize and file. Make space for what’s next.
Aquarius (1/20 - 2/18): Today is a 9 — The pace is picking up; balance physical action with rest and good food. Avoid accident or illness.
Virgo (8/23 - 9/22): Today is an 8 — Gather with friends. Meetings, classes and events offer interesting opportunities and people. Share your wishes and goals.
Pisces (2/19 - 3/20): Today is an 8 — A barrier is dissolving, or becoming unimportant. Relax and recharge your batteries. Wait for traffic to improve. Get creative with having fun.
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DR. DATE Dear Dr. Date,
So, this is a weird one. I’m in shock and I don’t know if I can process what has happened except maybe with years and years of intensive therapy. I brought my girlfriend of several months home to meet my parents this weekend. This in and of itself wouldn’t be odd except for what happened after dinner. First, some back story: “Amy” and I met in the wild and exciting early days of freshman year. We’d both just parted from our high school sweethearts and found comfor t together in a Biblical sense. Things were steamy, believe me. But eventually a real love-connection developed and after all this time, we really need one another. Fast forward to after dinner this weekend. My mom sat Amy and me down in the living room and dropped a bombshell. Tu r n s o u t , A my i s my l o n g - l o s t
twin. I didn’t know I was adopted, but my parents did, and they also knew the identity of Amy’s (and my) parents. So many thoughts have sprinted through my head by now, and I’m no closer to comprehending the spot I’m in. I simply can’t believe it. But here’s the weirdest thing: I don’t know what to do next. Should I stay with my lovely girlfriend/twin sister, or should I distance myself from the Game of Thrones-esque relationship that has developed between me and my twin? I love her and don’t know what to do. Help me Dr. Date,
—Twinning in the worst of ways Dear Twinning,
Jesus. Just what the hell. I mean, are you sure you haven’t already fathered a pack of Baratheon brats? OK OK, I’m sorry I reacted poorly.
Jesus. OK, now I’m fine. How didn’t you … know? Never mind, this situation clearly isn’t your fault. I guess. Here’s the deal. Both of you are young and rambunctious 20-somethings who didn’t know you were related when you started up your really creepy twincest relationship. What you can do is move on from Amy and this episode while taking away some moral lesson or something. Here, I think the lesson is the importance of biodiversity. If there are too many Birch trees in a given forest, one biological factor could wipe them all out. And if you stay with Amy, your kids might look like Sloth from The Goonies. As a general rule, Dr. Date lives by a certain code: anything between consenting adults. But Jesus mate, stop this now. Just quit. You can still be friends and stuff, but like … yikes.
—Dr. Date
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Dear Dr. Date,
I’ve met these two guys and they’re really great. Attractive, I mean. I don’t know what it is they actually do or what they’re like. So anyway, one of them lives and takes classes on East Bank, but the other takes design classes on St. Paul campus and lives there as well. The point is, I think I could start seeing both these men and they would never know. I’d have it made in the shade and they’d be none the wiser. What do I do?
—Split Shot Dear Split,
You may have to resend your letter because the first one makes you sound like a real asshole. I think those Communist post office people may have tampered with it. Also, this school has a St. Paul campus?
—Dr. Date
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2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
IKRAN HAJI, SOCIOLOGY SENIOR
NICK NESBITT, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SENIOR
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I was surprised. I didn’t really expect it … The day before I was like ‘we’re gonna have the first female president’ … He personally attacked every part of my identity as a Muslim black woman who’s also Somalian … it put me as a target. Nothing’s happened yet, but I’m more aware of it as of now [and] kind of expecting it to happen.
VIRNA CRISTINA LAZO, MATH EDUCATION MASTERS STUDENT
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My head and my heart have hurt since Tuesday … I am worried of a Republican-held White House, Senate and what it will mean for LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, foreign policy, immigration reform and the environment … I am terrified of Trump because he has chosen a racist and bigoted rhetoric to run his election ... I feel small and vulnerable, even when I’m shouting.”
MEGAN NIEMUTH, UNDECIDED SOPHOMORE
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On campus, basically everyone I’ve interacted with seems pretty despondent and hopeless. As far as national discourse goes, there seems to be an attitude of ‘we accepted Obama, why aren’t you accepting Trump?’ I don’t know what that’s based on. There seems to be no memory of how Republicans behaved over the last eight years. I think people are upset and scared.
ANAS MOHAMMED, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SOPHOMORE
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“I hope it can’t be too bad, but my expectations aren’t that high either, so we’ll see … I voted for Clinton because I felt like the things that Trump were saying made him a.) not a candidate for president, and b.) an absolutely horrible person that I didn’t want to be in the highest office in the world.”
RYAN KARAU, KINESIOLOGY JUNIOR
For some reason, I thought Hillar y would win. I woke up the next day and was like ‘Oh Trump’ … One of my friends told me this: the silent majority isn’t silent anymore. What he meant by that is … some students are ver y nice, are friendly, are open-minded, and they elected someone who’s not.
EMILY WYDO, POLITICAL SCIENCE JUNIOR
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One of the biggest concerns I have is the fact that policy made in the next four years will be made to deal with the now rather than the future, especially in relation to the environment. I am concerned that little will be done to protect our greatest resource — the earth. … I don’t want a future where my kids won’t be able to appreciate nature.
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I felt very stuck as an individual this political season because most of who I am is very much in the middle of two sides … I’ve spoken to those who voted red — [some] are my family. Trust me, they didn’t want to, but their way of life, their livelihood is literally dying and they saw a candidate who would maybe help change that.
Reflections on Nov. 8 With the recent upset election of President-elect Donald Trump, many on campus have expressed shock, worry, confusion and joy. The Minnesota Daily interviewed U students to get feedback on the election and its implications. PHOTOS BY CHRIS DANG, MADDY FOX, CHELSEA GORTMAKER, AND MEAGAN LYNCH
ERIKA ROMERO, GENETICS JUNIOR
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ANNA MCALLISTER, GENETICS JUNIOR
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IGHEDOSA OGBEIDE, GENETICS JUNIOR
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Since I … got to the US, oftentimes people always have had things [to say] about ‘oh immigration and stuff,’ most of the time people are really against it. So I wasn’t surprised that actually happened because sometimes when you are experiencing it, you see it is there, but sometimes people just don’t bring it out. For me, some stuff like that happens, I just ignore it. For me, I’m not a citizen here yet, so I’m kind of disappointed.
I’m really disappointed [Clinton lost] … I don’t think I was that surprised. I think rural America is really angr y. The countr y is pretty torn. I feel like people care about the same issues, but we have different schools of thought on how to deal with those issues. I’m really ner vous. I don’t know what’s going to happen. I don’t know what’s still going to be there.
Initially, I was surprised because … I just didn’t think Trump was that qualified … At the same time you know a lot of people do want to sling hate around and say that a majority of people who support Trump are racist, that’s not true … people are so quick to label and to judge ... There was some things that he did say about women that I believe would tell me not to vote for him, what he represented. Building a wall, man, that’s just horrible.
JENNA MILLER, MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FRESHMAN
CONNOR SCHEIDLER, ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT FRESHMAN
JULIET PAULSON, UNDECIDED FRESHMAN
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The fact that a lot of people’s opinions are getting scrutinized can be hard to handle because it makes me feel like my opinion isn’t validated … I understand the anger, and I understand the frustration. I understand the fear, too, but people need to realize that this country is founded on core principles that aren’t going to change based on this election.
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I understand why some people voted for [Trump]. Personally, I don’t ever want to shame someone for their political beliefs. I think everyone is entitled to their political beliefs … I don’t like how people are saying, ‘If you voted for Trump you are immediately a racist or homophobic,’ or any of those malicious terms that are thrown around.
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I’ve looked forward to voting since I was six years old, and now that I’ve finally done it my first instinct is to be terrified … since Tuesday, I have resolved that I will not let this defeat me, that I will instead keep working for change and hope for the strength and unity to get through the next four years.”