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As students settle back into school, they are sure to notice the new additions to the Minnesota State University: Mankato campus. A new hangout area in Armstrong Hall, a new study area in the second floor of the Centennial Student Union, a new sign on the corner of Stadium Road and Ellis Ave. and the construction of a new dormitory are only a few examples of the many construction projects that have occurred over the summer, or will be continuing into the winter months.

With all of the budget cuts occurring across the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

system, students are raising questions about where the funds for all these new construction projects are coming from.

Renovation project funding comes through a variety of different sources, and often times, for legal reasons those funds can only be spent on certain projects. Larger renovations, like the construction of the new residential hall, are generally funded through bonds given to the school for a specific project. Many of the other smaller renovations are made using one-time money the university was given or through Restoration and Renovation funds. R&R funds are awarded to particular budgets throughout campus.

For example, the media station on the second floor of the Centennial Student Union was paid for with operating funds after the project was suggested by MSSA leadership and the union board. Every year, money is set aside to keep furnishings and equipment in the building up to date.

The money spent on this project, and four others to begin in the next few weeks, was unable to be spent on anything else, including faculty salaries. The funds came from Student Union fees, and according to Minnesota law, those fees are restricted for maintenance of the CSU.

“The University has several different pots of money and that money may come from

a variety of sources and be used for a variety of different reasons,” said Director of the CSU and Student Activities Laurie Woodward. “Those dollars can only be used for the maintenance, staffing and upkeep of the student union. The student union does not receive any tuition revenue, or general fund dollars from the state.”

Though these construction projects seem frivolous to many students, the University strives to remain marketable. The campus must look good in addition to providing an affordable education.

Unfortunately, MSU does not retain the ability or convenience of having a massive budget to move wherever it wishes. For

example, the university cannot move a specified amount of money from academic affairs to student affairs or decide to take the small surplus of one budget and combine it with the rollover budget from one department to create an adjunct position, or create a new project.

Last year alone, Minnesota cut $8million from the MSU budget. While the school was forced to cut faculty and eliminate services, it also had to raise tuition rates.

“It’s extremely hard to communicate the message, ‘Yes, we’re raising your tuition but trust us it could be worse,’” said MSSA Vice President Moriah Miles.

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Costume retailer offers student jobs

MEGAN KADLECnews editor

Campus, community fair scheduled for Wednesday

REBEKAH ZENSstaff writer

Life is becoming visible on the campus of Minnesota State Mankato once again and as the year kicks off there are a lot of questions that come about. Some people may be looking for a job while others want to find a place to volunteer. Returning students may be looking for some sort of internship, while some are looking for a campus community to connect with.

The Greater Mankato Campus and Community Fair is the opportunity for new and returning students to browse different businesses and groups in the area or on campus in just one building.

“It’s a tremendous opportunity for new or returning students to see what’s out there,” said Denise Billington, assistant director of community engagement. “This fair is a one-room snapshot of a few Mankato employers and community resources.”

Since Mankato can be classified as a college town, the city greatly appreciates student involvement in the community and the economy.

“This event is Greater Mankato’s way of saying

‘welcome’ to the students who bring so much value to our region,” said President and CEO of Greater Mankato Growth Johnathan Zierdt. “Greater Mankato would not be as vital a marketplace without the many contributions of our higher education community.”

The fair has more than 200 resources for students to take advantage of. Pioneer Bank, Jack Link’s, Charter Communications and Toppers’ Pizza will be sponsoring the event. A well-deserved thank you comes from MSU Community Engagement office as well as the students and staff who take part.

“Pioneer Bank is really excited to participate and sponsor because we have some new bank accounts that reward people with fun things such as iTunes music downloads and specials from Amazon.com,” said Pioneer Bank’s Chief Financial Officer Carly Olson. “There will be a booth set up and we would love to have people sign up for a free t-shirt and open a new account to receive $10 in iTunes music.”

While employers are excited about the event, students are looking forward to the fair as well, especially those students

who have attended in the past. “I was looking for a job [at

last year’s fair],” said senior Julia Carter. “It was nice to have this opportunity to seek employers in one building and see what else is out there besides the typical job.”

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is also another group available at the event. This student-led organization along with many others such as The CLC, Chi-Alpha, Navigators, CRU, etc. has opportunities for student outreach.

“[InterVarsity] is my family, not just another RSO,” said junior leader in the group Brittany Jackson. “I look forward to everything we do, whether it’s digging into the Bible, hanging around a campfire, or in this case, meeting more students to show them the meaning of community.”

The fair is scheduled for Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Myers Fieldhouse. It’s free for students and open to the public. The climbing wall is available for student use as well as the opportunity to win some great prizes. Students interested in volunteering to set up the event are urged to call Denise Billlington at 507.389.6076.

It all began with three sisters asking their mother if they could have their old Halloween costumes. Julie, Lisa and Heather Fallenstein decided to rent the used costumes and Costumes Galore was created. The rental business expanded as the sisters continued to sew and purchase more rental costumes and changed their name to BuyFun.

Currently, the online superstore sells costumes, t-shirts, formalwear and toys.

“The purpose of our business is to provide fun to everyone around the world with unique products and top-notch customer experiences,” said BuyFun.com founder Tom Fallenstein.

Tom Fallenstein developed Costumes Galore’s first website in 2002 and upon his graduation in 2004, he decided to make managing the online site his full time job. The sisters slowly followed, and now, less than six years later, the operation has moved from their mother’s house to a 200,000 square foot facility located on Lookout Drive.

To celebrate their new location, BuyFun is planning an Open

House for Mankato area residents to tour the facilities, play games, view the themed conference rooms and apply for any of the business’ open positions.

“We hope to meet members of both the college community and the Mankato community to show them how far you can come in a short matter of time with the right people and the right business plan,” Fallenstein said. “As well as to show them there is a fun place to work in the Mankato area with a creative and fun atmosphere.”

BuyFun.com plans to hire more than 500 individuals for seasonal work at their Mankato store. Available jobs range from shipping specialists and customer service representatives to team leads in various departments. Students with all levels of experience are encouraged to apply, though requirements for each position will vary.

“We have flexibility of hours, competitive wages and many opportunities for growth and promotion within the company,” Fallenstein said. “Students will have the privilege of working at one of the most successful e-commerce companies in the nation.”

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This one is for all the girls who are stuck in the friend zone.

I’d like to think there is a rhyme and reason for it all… but

these days I’m not so sure. For as long as I can

remember, it has always been easier to get along with my guy friends. I think it may have something to do with my obsession with Vikings football and my ability to keep up with them on Friday nights. You’d think that guys would want to date a girl that had similar interests as they, but clearly, you’d be mistaken. Either way, it has gotten me stuck in this never-ending cycle and at the end of the day, I’m in the friend

zone. I’ve thought about it a lot

lately and I haven’t come up with any solutions to the problem. I think I may start a running list on the reasons why I’m still single… Oh wait, Kyle Ratke beat me to the punch.

Now as I enter my senior year of college, I’m wondering if it’s even worth it. Many girls come to college with the hopes of obtaining their MRS. Degree, or in other words, they come to find a husband. Well, maybe that’s not in the cards for me.

Instead, my guy friends come to me when they are having problems with a girl, need advice about what to wear or need to know the latest news on a football player who has been traded.

I thought, at first, that it was a good idea to develop a strong friendship so that you really knew what you were getting yourself into once a relationship began. But whenever I try this tactic, I find myself at a dead-end with no light in sight. Once you’ve found yourself in the friend zone it is nearly impossible to escape its confines.

I think that’s the tricky part of being friends with the opposite sex. Once you’ve built a strong friendship the fear of losing that person’s company exceeds the feelings you may have built for them. And on their side, they see you as nothing more than a poker buddy, wing girl or fantasy football opponent.

If you end up developing feelings for these so-called friends, there are a few paths you could venture down.

You could tell this friend that you have feelings for them. The problem with this is in a relationship, those feelings have to work both ways. If they don’t see you as anything other than a friend, your friendship may become a little awkward. This is where it gets tough. The rejection can make things awkward on both sides, leaving you without that friendship that was the basis of these feelings. OR the complete opposite could occur and they could be feeling the same way you do, leading you down the path of a relationship that could end in

heartbreak or a march down the aisle.

You could keep these feelings to yourself causing a hefty amount of heartbreak for you and only you. Whenever they talk to you about their love life you will feel a pressure in your chest that will leave you sad and confused. This friendship may be important to you, but if you don’t say how you feel, you may regret it for the rest of your life.

What is worse? Rejection, regret or the friend zone?

The friend zone is like a black hole. Nothing good comes out of black holes. Rejection is a hard concept to understand and leaves you without a few things including a boyfriend and friend. And regret is horrible. Reminiscing over the things you could have changed and leading yourself to believe that things could have been different will just drive you crazy. So when deciding which is worse, I’m going to say it’s a tie between all three.

So what to do? I’m tired of being one of the guys. Does that mean I need to stop watching Sports Center and start drinking girly drinks? Hell no. Looks like I’ll either be single for the rest of my life, like Kyle, or I’ll find some amazing guy that likes me just the way I am.

I wonder if guys feel the same way? Are they worried about the friend zone or are they off in their own little worlds of fantasy football and video games? I’m not going to try to decipher their intentions at this point in time. For now, I think I’ll enjoy my days of hanging out in the friend zone and being just another one of the guys.

MADDIE GREEN | staff writer

Stuck in the

friend zoneOne girl sounds off about her experiences as one of the guys

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Efforts to prevent and reduce the number of underage drinking citations during Minnesota State University: Mankato’s Welcome Week has proven successful on-campus for the 2011-2012 school year, while off-campus citations have gone in a less positive direction.

In the past, MSU has been notorious for the number of minors documented during Welcome Week on and off campus. This year just eight citations were documented

on-campus, while an increase was seen in off-campus citations; rising from last year’s 114 to 134 this year.

Even with a decrease in hours of enforcement off-campus, the number of off-campus underage drinking citations increased. According to the City of Mankato’s Detective Commander, Matt DuRose, enforcement decreased this year by about half, going from 114 to 56 hours.

“We did have a large party this year where 50 citations were written, but we did have a couple bigger parties last

year as well,” DuRose said. “I’m not exactly sure why there were more this year.”

When it comes to off-campus hotspots, DuRose said that they tend to give out most underage drinking citations when people are openly walking around with alcohol along the street, or underage drinking within parking lots. Another hotspot DuRose noted was off-campus housing complexes where underage drinking citations are given out most often.

“The main goal of enforcing the underage laws

is to decrease the amount of calls for service that are related to underage consumptions,” DuRose said. “We find that a high percentage of sexual assaults, thefts, assaults and disturbances have the common fact of underage alcohol consumption.”

According to Department of Residential Life Torin Akey, there are two commonly recognized underage drinking hotspots on campus: Gage and McElroy residential halls.

“Intuitively, given their size and higher percentage of first-year students, Gage and McElroy often times have more students documented during Welcome Week for alcohol related behavior,” Akey said.

Akey said the Residential Life staff put forth an effort to communicate with students and parents during summer orientation about choices and consequences in alcohol-related student behavior.

“I continue to believe that this upfront approach encourages students and parents to discuss the expectations related to alcohol prior to the beginning of the academic year and, as a result, students make better first weekend choices,” Akey said.

Not only were MSU first-

year students informed about alcohol-related consequences during orientation to help prevent underage consumption, students were also encouraged to take part in a prevention program called Alcohol-Wise.

Alcohol-Wise is a brief five-lesson course that informs students through professional narration, interactive exercises, personalized feedback and evidence-based intervention techniques. The course includes a post-survey and a final exam. This fall, 79 percent of incoming first-year students completed the course.

“The University hopes that this opportunity will correct misconceptions about alcohol use at college and help students understand the impact of their choices, whether they consume alcohol or not,” said MSU Coordinator of Alcohol and Drug Sanction Education Carly Hopper.

While MSU and the city of Mankato continue to take preventative measures to reduce the number of minors given out each year, one thing is for certain: underage drinking, in a college setting, will remain a targeted issue in regards to the academic and personal well-being of students for years to come.

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COOKING UP ADDICTING TELEVISION

A brilliant mind working at both a high school and car wash just to make ends meet financially is diagnosed with cancer. Walter White, chemist extraordinaire, finds himself in a bit of a pickle; even with two jobs, he doesn’t have remotely enough money to ensure finan-cial security for his wife Skylar, son Walter Jr. and unborn daughter after he leaves. So like all rational, brilliant minds, he puts his knowledge of chemistry to use by manufacturing metham-phetamine. Walt enlists the help of ex-student Jesse Pinkman to distribute his work, a quick-witted druggie who doesn’t much like his old teacher but loves the idea of money.

Together, Walt and Jesse attempt to expand their product distribution and as a result, gain some unwanted attention from the local cartel. Wherever the two go, bodies and misfortune follow them.

Breaking Bad is benchmark drama, showcas-

ing the finest in acting, writing, directing and editing. Each episode is an exhaustive ride of emotions and intensity.

Bryan Cranston, memorable as Malcolm’s dad in Malcolm in the Middle, gives a tour de force performance as Walter White, the every-day man turned meth manufacturer. He starts his endeavor innocently enough and with good intentions, but Walter can’t fight the darkness that surrounds him, including his own demons. There’s a reason he won three Emmys in a row for this character. Nuanced to the hundredth degree, Cranston owns the screen.

Walter’s life and choices eventually af-fect those around him. Skylar begins to notice incongruities in his lies, which results in riffs in their relationship. Brother-in-law Hank, who also happens to be a DEA Agent, is on the search for the elusive “Heisenberg” (Walt’s al-ter-ego) who constructs the purest form of blue meth. And Jesse, played just as brilliantly by Aaron Paul, turns from an idealistic drug dealer to a hardened shell of a person that’s seen a few too many loved ones die.

The writing is exceptional. Each episode, even those not involving life-or-death situa-tions, is filled to the brink with intensity. The burden of keeping secrets, of making difficult choices, of dealing with cancer and the pos-sibility of what would happen if he beat it. Complementing the writing, the direction and editing add to the emotion. Very few cuts are present; instead the camera lingers on the per-formances that pull you in.

Season four finds Walt at the height of his power, but also at his personal low. His co-workers want him dead, his relationships are strained, especially with Skylar and partner Jesse, and the emotional gravity of the tragic season three events continue to weigh on him. This season has taken a different approach from

those before it. Instead of posing our protago-nists in dire situations within the first few epi-sodes, this season has instead concentrated on the emotional journey all these characters have taken, and the crossroad they are reached.

Nothing is like it was when Walt began this endeavor. The threat of death looms, relation-ships are crumbling, and anything can happen. At least business is booming.

Bad things happen to good people, and good people take a turn to the dark side. A thrilling tale, and a fascinating study of character, this is can’t miss television.

Breaking Bad was renewed for a fifth and final 16-episode season to be aired next year. The time has never been better to jump on the bandwagon. Walter’s story is an intense, har-rowing, ingenious, addicting experience, and it will be sad to see it end. Tune in for the zigzag-ging wild ride Sundays at 9 p.m. on AMC.

It seems Director of Theater and Dance Paul Hustoles had very ambitious goals when plan-ning this year’s fall theater sea-son and is doing everything in his power to find the diamonds in the rough throughout this campus.

“If we see talent, we will ex-ploit it,” said Hustoles.

Kicking off the year is RENT,

a musical portraying the struggles of lower class New Yorkers in the late ‘80s. This show premieres Sept. 29 in the Ted Paul Theatre. A production never performed at MSU until now, 200 students and staff are said to be involved through acting, singing, danc-ing, costume design, backstage et cetera, including a diverse mix-ture of freshman through seniors, as well as graduate students. Five productions follow soon after RENT closes including, The

Shape of Things, Wait until Dark and Altar Boyz.

This year’s theater depart-ment is looking at its largest year of freshman majors and minors, as is the dance department. The choices of these productions, however, are heavy on the acting and singing.

Talent in the dance department can be seen in the Fall Dance Concert on Dec. 2 at Ted Paul as

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well. With so many productions in the works for just the Fall/Winter season, Hustoles says non-majors and new/transfer students are more than welcome to step up and audition. Leads in RENT and The Shape of Things are a grab bag of sophomores, juniors, and seniors; MSU veter-ans and newbies alike. This season is all about opportu-nity. Say you weren’t cast in a particular production; you need only wait about two weeks for a new project to start casting, and simply try again.

This isn’t to say auditioning proceeds without a chal-lenge. Casting for Altar Boyz will be run through an “Al-tar Boyz Boot Camp”; complete with singing, dancing and acting training. 120 young men auditioned this summer; they have now narrowed it down to 14 that will partici-pate in the camp. In the end, five lucky men will emerge with a principal role.

All of these shows can be seen at little cost for MSU students with the season pass, averaging out to around $8 per ticket. This includes the Fall Dance Concert, as well. It’s an incredible deal that’s worth considering, especially for those with performance requirements to fulfill for various classes.

This immense preparation through various genres of the stage, Hustoles says, is all leading up to MSU’s pro-duction of Phantom of the Opera this Spring.

Also a Mankato first, this beast of a musical brings together the beauty of a Parisian opera and the drama and intrigue that could only be otherwise found in a Shake-spearean tragedy. Needless to say, a challenge such as Phantom calls for a year’s worth of hard work and prac-tice; and the engaging and diverse projects opening this fall are just the tools needed.

Information on exact dates and purchasing tickets for these events can be found at MSUtheater.com. Don’t miss out on this glorious talent exploitation.

THEATRE “This season is all about opportunity.” continued from 7 2011/2012

Theatre Season

Rent 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29-Oct. 1 & 6-8; 2 p.m. Oct. 8 & 9, 2011

Wait Until Dark 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13-15 & 19-22; 2 p.m. Oct. 16, 22 & 23, 2011

Altar Boyz 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-12 & 17-19; 2 p.m. Nov. 19 & 20, 2011

I Hate Hamlet 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26-28 & 1-4; 2 p.m. Jan. 29, Feb. 4 & 5, 2012

The Imaginary Invalid 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16-18 & 23-25; 2 p.m. Feb. 25 & 26, 2012

Phantom of the Opera 7:30 p.m. April 5-7 & 12-14; 2 p.m. April 7, 14 & 15, 2012

With the team licking its lips, ready for training camp to finally be over and to make the trip to Marquette, Mich., for the first real look at this sea-son’s team, head coach Todd Hoffner wants to make sure the Maverick football team is aware of what they’re about to go up against. “You know, you can have the best plays in the world but it really all boils down to the players’ mental approach to the game, their attitude and how much they respect their opponent,” said Hoffner. “Young men have a tendency of looking at certain things a certain way and their perfor-mance typically matches how they think and how they feel, so treating everybody with respect is very important.” It’s tough not to respect the Wildcats’ defense, which is expected to be one of the most intimidating and unforgiving in the Great Lakes Intercolle-giate Athletic Conference. Led by first team All-GLIAC linebacker Eddie Knoblock

and second-team All-GLIAC defensive end Zach Anderson, who Hoffner praised as a “pro prospect,” Northern Michigan welcomes back six start-ers from the unit that led the GLIAC in total defense last season and looks to pick up right where they left off. “Defensively, they have a couple of very special players up front and they also have

a great core of linebackers. Three out of the four guys in their secondary are return-ing, so we’re going against a team that has tons of maturity, tons of experience and they’re from a great conference in the GLIAC,” said Hoffner. Despite finishing near the bottom of the GLIAC in most offensive statistical categories in 2010, the Wildcats also

have a lot of potential on offense and look to be much improved early after welcom-ing back seven starters from last season. “They’ve got a great receiv-ing core, a great quarterback, and their tailback had a great season last year. Their offen-sive line has all returned and matured and gained experi-ence, so offensively they

When Chelsea Fogarty stepped on campus two years ago for her freshman year of college, she was ready to make

an impact. That impact turned into playing in 32 of 33 sets with a team best and freshman record 413 kills, along with a spot on the NSIC All-Conference squad. Now, going into her

junior year, Fogarty is ready to take on the role of being the kill leader again. “Being the kill leader just means I ended up with the most kills,” Fogarty said about her accomplishment. “My teammates had everything to do with that.” With only two seniors on the squad this year, Fogarty will also have to take on the role of team leader as well. “My role will probably become more of a leader be-ing an upperclassman with experience. I’m hoping my teammates will feel comfort-able relying on me as much as I rely on them.” One of these teammates has hooked Fogarty up with more kills than anyone. This would be senior setter Brittany Stamer, who has more than 3,000 assists in her career at MSU. “Me and Britt connect a lot on the court, we connect a lot off the court as well,” Fogarty said about her older teammate. “We are comfortable telling

each other what adjustments we think should be made as well as celebrating what’s go-ing well.” Stamer is one of those team-mates Fogarty says has a lot to do with her success on the front line. “She does a great job, which makes my job really easy and a lot of fun,” said Stamer. Fogarty also knows that this season’s conference will be tough, with five teams rated in the top 25 in the country already; but just like most of the Mavericks this year, that’s the way Fogarty likes it. “Being in a tough confer-ence makes our year fun and exciting,” Fogarty said. “We are always preparing for the upcoming weekend or event and get to play a lot of great, competitive teams.” One of those teams is Concordia-St. Paul, who is the four-time defending national champion and is the No. 1 ranked team in the country in the preseason poll.

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Mavericks itching to kick off season, ready for Wildcats MSU defeated N. Michigan 7-6 in its season opener last season in Mankato

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Fogarty ready to dominate for Mavericks againAfter missing out on All-Conference honors in ‘10 after being on the team in ‘09, Fogarty is more motivated than ever this season to get back.REECE HEMMESCHstaff writer

shannon rathmanner • msu reporterFogarty was second on the Mavericks in both kills (286) and digs (262) last season. Fogarty / page 10

Early strengthfor MSU is team chemitry

Not only are the Minnesota State, Mankato women’s soccer players athletic on the field and smart in the classroom, but they are also great teammates on and off the field. They pride them-selves on their team chemistry, from pushing each other to get better on the field and in the classroom, to hanging out with each other after practices and games. With four seniors graduat-ing, the returning players have another season of playing together, and they are taking advantage of that to get better and help them compete at a high level. Junior forward Nicole Dooher thinks the team’s chemistry is one of its strengths and that it will help them win games this season. Last season, Dooher was second on the team in points with 21 and goals with seven. “I am most excited about the talent and potential this team has. With only graduating four seniors last year the team chemistry not only remains but has greatly improved,” said Dooher. “The girls work so hard day in and day out and never give up. One thing that I love about this team is we not only work hard for ourselves, but for each other and our coaches.” The players took advantage of their time off this season, and came to Mankato early so they could get more practice time together and get to know each other. With nine new freshmen and two new transfers, they had a lot of new teammates joining the Maverick family. Senior goalkeeper Briana Hendricks agrees that this offseason their team chemistry has grown and she is excited for this season to get under way. “The offseason went very well. The team as a whole has grown closer on a personal and teammate level, which makes for a fun and yet competitive atmosphere,” Hendricks said.

JOEY DENTONstaff writer

Team Chemistry / page 10

Briana Hendricks

wale agboola • msu reporterThe Mavericks, who went 6-5 overall and 5-5 in the NSIC last season, are trying to defeat Northern Michigan for the second year in a row.

Former Oklahoma and New York Giants Quarterback Rhett Bomar was among a number of Minnesota Vikings cut from the team on Monday. Bomar was arrested for a DWI during training camp in Mankato earlier this month.

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“I would consider MSU and CU a rivalry amongst others,” Fogarty said of her hour-north conference rivalry. “As a team we just try to play them without a CU on their jerseys. The repu-tation of Concordia is usually what affects us the most.” As for a personal goal, Foga-rty is trying to get back onto the All-Conference team as she was as a freshman.

“I just need to maintain my composure through every match, work hard and respect the skills I’ve developed over the past two years,” she said. If Fogarty can do that, don’t be surprised to see MSU put together another great season and end up right back in the Division-II national tournament.

Junior midfielder Brianne West also agrees this offseason was really productive playing-wise and thinks the team got closer. West is a return-ing starter who scored one goal and had four assists last season. “I think our offsea-son or spring season went very well,” said West. “We meshed better as a team and played as a unit. We connected more passes to each other and often had teams running around try-ing to keep up.” With a good portion of the team coming back for another great season, the play-ers and coaches made some high expectations for this sea-

son. With a bunch of players who have already played with each other, they think they are up for it. “We definitely have higher expectations of ourselves and I think from our coaches,”

West said. “Most of us have played together a couple years now and work very well together on the field. I think we’ll be a very com-petitive team with some of the top teams in Di-vision II, and our team chemistry seems to be off to a great start.”The squad finally gets

to start its season this week, with a game against Au-gustana at 4 p.m. on Thursday at The Pitch in Mankato.

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UP NEXTNorthern MichiganWhen: 7 p.m. Thursday

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should be very explosive this year,” said Hoffner. Northern Michigan’s offense is expected to revolve around running back John Privitelli, who led the Wildcats with 1,411 all-purpose yards in 2010. The Wildcats also boast an experienced quarterback in senior Carter Kopach, who led the Wildcats with 1,075 passing yards and eight touchdowns despite missing the first half of the season with an injury. With two days left before the trip, Hoffner is less concerned with preparing his players for Northern Michigan’s talent than he is with making sure his own team is in the right mental

state. “We’ve just come off of a long camp where we’ve had only two days off in 16 or 17 days. I think we’re in a position where we’re trying to make some strides in the mental, physical and emotion-al toughness department, and I think that’s very important for a team’s success,” Hoffner said.

Despite plenty of question marks and unclear expecta-tions, Northern Michigan represents the Mavericks’ first challenge in 2011, and Hoffner has seen enough to believe the team is ready for it. “I think we’re fired up and we’re excited,” said Hoffner. “We’ll no longer be wearing leg pads for the rest of the week so that we can prepare for Northern Michigan, so we’re on the taper mode and we’re working our way into getting ready for competition.”

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