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F A C E S O F D S U Photos by Deryl Matthew B E N I P A U L S O N By DSU Communications Student Go to dsufamly.com to join the DSU Family David James Dickinson State University alum, Beni Paulson, rode bulls for 15 years and reached the pinnacle of his sport when he competed at the Professional Bull Riders World Finals in 2001. Having mastered one profession Paulson is now try- ing to master another; the world of contemporary coun- try music. Surprisingly bull riding, which is also part of the en- tertainment industry, has given him plenty of experienc- es to draw upon and a good foundation for succeeding in this next adventure. Meanwhile Paulson and his band Outlaw Sippin’ , who recently played at DSU’s Cowboys & Candlelight dinner/auction/dance, are getting better everyday. Continued on page 3 2 F
Photos by Deryl Matthew Go to dsufamly.com to join the DSU Family F A C E S O F D S U B E N I P A U L S O N Where were you born and raised? Dunn county, N.D., on a farm/ranch. I live in Killdeer now. How did you arrive at your choice of where to attend college? What were your plans for your education? What was your best experience? I went to Cheyenne, Wyo. for two years because they had a good rodeo program and I wanted to spread my wings a little. I came back to DSU because they have a great rodeo program in a great state and to get my bachelors degree in Busi- ness Administration with an Ag concentration. My best experience was being a part of the Reserve National Champion DSU Men’s Rodeo Team. How did you get into bull riding? I think because I won a buckle riding calves when I was a kid and it felt good to win. I then progressed to riding steers, then cows and then bulls. I grew up by Brad Gjermundson so of course I had to try being a saddle bronc rider but it was too dangerous for me so I decided to focus on riding bulls. What were your bull riding goals? My goal was to be the best bull rider ever. What did you like most about bull riding? What did you not like? The best part is the challenge of conquering a two thousand pound beast that wants to kill you and the feeling of being successful at it. The camaraderie within the sport is great and as we speak I am at a (PBR ) Professional Bull Rid- ers alumni reunion in Las Vegas and it is awesome to see all my old buddies and fellow competitors. The only thing I Continued on page 4 3
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