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Film/TV

April 22, 2013

TV Review: ‘Defiance’ Pilot

Defiance is very much a show built on the backs of everything that came before it. That shouldn’t be too surprising for a series from the creator of Alien Nation and Farscape, both of which very much fell squarely into that category. What is surprising, however, is that it’s coming in this day and age.

April 11, 2013

Review: Evil Dead

There’s a period of time at the beginning of the Evil Dead, a remake of Sam Raimi’s seminal cabin-horror classic, where you think the movie is outsmarting you. “Of course,” you tell yourself after the decidedly off-brand CGI opening “The dialogue and plot are only this bad because the movie is setting me up to play with my expectations.

February 11, 2013

November 19, 2012

Fantastic Four #1 Review

The Marvel NOW! Reboot continues to roll out with new number ones of popular series. Last week, Matt Fraction’s new family oriented take on the Fantastic Four began with the newly rebranded Fantastic Four #1. So how does his Incredibles inspired take on the franchise begin? Well, it’s hard to say… The Fantastic Four – that is, Reed Richards, Sue and Johnny Storm and Ben “The Thing” Grimm – is a team best used in stories related to each of its members.

November 15, 2012

‘Skyfall’ Review

You were expecting something else?

In the year of the 50th anniversary of Ian Fleming’s James Bond, it’s only fitting that we have now received the best Bond film to date. If all you’re reading this review for is to know whether or not you should go see Skyfall, that opening sentence should just about sum it all up for you.

October 29, 2012

‘Evil Dead’ Trailer Impressions

An ‘Evil Dead’ fan’s thoughts on the new ‘Evil Dead’

Evil Dead is a franchise that is near and dear to just about every horror fan in the world. The two latter films, “Evil Dead 2” and “Army of Darkness” in particular have garnered massive cult followings for more or less inventing the horror-comedy genre.

October 18, 2012

‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Comes to an End

Peter Parker won’t be Spider-Man anymore

New York Comic Con was a hotbed of Marvel news this year with details concerning the upcoming Marvel NOW! re-launch as well as the company’s new slate of movies taking center stage. Of course, it wouldn’t be Marvel if they didn’t have details about their flagship character, the amazing Spider-Man, to throw around.
The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Return

The Marvel NOW! relaunch isn’t just about renumbering current Marvel comics and starting new series. It’s also about bringing back some familiar names that have literally been out of circulation for a while. Case in point, Brian Michael Bendis will be bring Guardians of the Galaxy back to the Marvel universe.

October 15, 2012

New Villain, New Mary Jane for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’

This year's reboot of the Spider-Man film franchise might not have been universally received as Spidey's best big-screen outing, but it did make quite a lot of money. So, unsurprisingly, Sony has decided to go ahead with a sequel to be directed by a returning Marc Webb.
‘Mockingbird Lane’ Pilot Airs Alone

This is a bit of an odd one. NBC's dramatic re-imagining of The Munsters, a kitschy 60s sitcom about a group of universal monsters living in the suburbs, will make it to television after all, despite the network hinting otherwise. Mockingbird Lane is the name of the pilot for a darker, more dramatic take on the Munster family.

October 11, 2012

Netflix Original Show ‘House of Cards’ Gets Release Date

First when people thought of television they looked at ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. Then cable television started getting into the game with channels such as FX, AMC and subscription-based channels like HBO and Showtime. Now Netflix is trying to make their mark on the television landscape.

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THE BISON BEST ’12-’13

1 RECORD-SETTING ENROLLMENT Last fall NDSU officials reported yet another record of full-day enrollment of 14,319 students in undergraduate, professional and graduate programs. In the fall of 2011, first full-day enrollment was at 14,240 students. The 2012-2013 school year marks the seventh consecutive year that enrollment has increased at NDSU.
Initial Steps Begin for New Campus Aquatic Center

New Facility to Open by 2018

Plans are underway for the building of a new campus aquatic center. Its official proposal passed on April 11, 2013 with a 61% student majority and will be the first swimming facility that the school has had in five years. As a part of this year’s Student Body President Luke Brodeur and Vice President Jace Beehler’s original campaign platform, the reins of the project will be handed over to newly-elected President Robbie Lauf and Vice President Erik Diederich.
Advice From the Big Dogs

Five Tips for Freshmen at NDSU

nce again, summer is here and another school year is on the way. Many of the students returning to NDSU in the fall know a lot about NDSU and have experience with the things they like and dislike about campus. For example, many students have found their favorite studying spot on campus or know their favorite place to grab something to eat between classes.
Former NDSU Instructor Experiences Boston Marathon

e didn’t have many friends in Boston. Previous communications instructor and graduate student at North Dakota State University Michael Burns was spending his first year after moving from Fargo in Boston. So he didn’t have many friends. But one of the few he did have may have saved him.
From the Editor’s Desk

No Promises – It’s Up to You

As the incoming editor for the 2013-2014 school year, it is not going to be easy to fill the shoes of previous Editor-in-Chief Linda Vasquez. The paper went through staff changes, design changes, managed to snag the Associated Collegiate Press Best of Show spot at The Best of the Midwest College Journalism Convention and was listed as an exemplary college newspaper on journalismdegree.

News List

Summer in the City

A Guide to Happenings in Fargo-Moorhead

As final exam week comes and goes, so do many of the students that grace the halls across the NDSU campus. However, even though many students leave Fargo for the summer months, the excitement in this city remains as strong as ever. We all know the Fargo-Moorhead area is full of fun and excitement throughout the school year… from concerts, to citywide events, to sporting event, the FM area has it all. Full story

NDSU Students Represent 48 States, 78 Countries

North Dakotan and Minnesotan Students the Majority

hile the bulk of NDSU’s student population originates in North Dakota and Minnesota, it is a bit more diverse than many may think. NDSU students come from all parts of the country and world—with 48 states and 78 countries represented in the spring of 2013. Full story

Architecture Students Seek Community Voice

Public Install Project a Huge Success

ive architecture students have taken their skills to the streets. Armed with plywood, paint and chalk, Matt Fremstad, Katie Becker, Colby Judovsky, Brittany Taplin and Jeff Bauer have made it their mission to bring out the voice of the people. Inspired by the work of famed urban designer and community activist Candy Chang, who presented at this spring’s Beaux Arts Gala, these students in Don Faulkner’s fourth-year urban design architecture studio have installed a community outreach project in downtown Fargo. Full story

Top 5 of F-M’s 2012-2013 Theatre Season

1 FMCT’s “Rumors” Nothing this season was better than “Rumors,” that is for sure. Neil Simon’s beloved farce came to life at The Stage in February, and it sure left a mark. To put it simply, this production was hilarious. There was nothing not to like about this show; its characters, story, script and runtime were all ideal. Full story

The Biggest Games, Movies, Music and Comics to Watch for This Summer

f you’ve been watching closely, you should already know that this summer is going to be a big time for entertainment. Everything from video games, to movies, to music is going to see a major influx, and we’ve got a list of the things you should be paying attention to. Full story