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23rd annual Black Hills Research Symposium goes online Samantha Rider Reporter/ Researcher
“So basically, it’s going to be on the BHSU YouTube channel, where we’re going to have the poster presentation and the oral presentations, where they’re going to have their videos running.” Pfeiffer continued. The channel has the ability
for students, instructors and the community to view the presentations just as before but within a safe environment. “It’s a good way one for them to get feedback from other people and secondly, a great way for others to see the work done at
Black Hills State University has helped host and participate in the Black Hills Research Symposium for several years. This year, the Symposium looked a little different but will be hosted by BHSU yet again. The 23rd BH Research Symposium is an event where instructors, graduate and undergraduate students are able to showcase their research. Because of COVID 19, some changes had to be made to keep everyone safe this year. “Normally it is live, like in person...” Dr. Ashley Pfeiffer, Co-Chair of the BH Research Committee, exPhotos taken By Samantha Rider plained. “This year because of COVID, we went online.” According to Dr. Pfeiffer, students and instructors would present their work to a panel of personnel. The panel would then critique the work and offer some suggestions to the groups and or the students and instructors in their research efforts. In the event, students would be able to view each other’s work and show their work to the public.
BHSU.” Some of the projects presented were things like the psychology with the Special Olympics and managing lower back pain. In fact, BHSU’s own Associate Professor, Gina Gibson showcased her own work from within the Stanford Labs. Not only did the BH Research Symposium have plenty to show, but also featured two keynote speakers, Dr. Nancy Babbitt and Dr. Shankar Kurra, to talk about everything COVID. Both speakers have played major roles in aiding the fight against COVID
19 and helping with the vaccine rollout. Be sure to check out the BHSU YouTube channel to view the presentations.
Dr. Nancy Babbitt, keynote speaker
Dr. Shankar Kurra, keynote speaker
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Combatting the Winter Blues Kyla Parish Contributor
Who seems to catch a case of the winter blues when cold weather comes to town? What seems to be a heavy influence in this fluctuation of sadness? Is it the weather or is it the location? Or is it both? Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is a condition that is related to the changes of seasons throughout the year. The particular symptoms found in seasonal depression are fatigue, weight gain, increase in appetite, increased desire to be alone and decreased levels of energy. These are close to the signs of general depression but are triggered by the change of seasons in comparison to triggers that can cause general depression. This disorder usually develops at the start of the fall season and carry on through winter months. However, these seasons can seem to last longer in certain areas of the United States. Midwest states such as South Dakota tend to have longer and colder winters. Are residents of South Dakota aware of this disorder as they face cold temperatures, hours of darkness and inches of snow? Regan Salamun, a freshman at Black Hills State University, said she was aware of SAD and did not find it surprising that people’s mental health is heavily affected by the weather, especially in the Midwest areas.
Due to the shorter and darker days, this serious form of depression can lead to sluggishness as well as an inability to participate in usual daily activities. Individuals who are between the ages of 20 and 30 and also have histories of depression and anxiety are the most at risk to catch these “winter blues”.
during the colder months in South Dakota. Staton continued on to say that a large part of the sadness he experiences throughout the winter is caused by the longer amounts of darkness as well as the continued low temperatures. In the Black Hills National Forest, near Rapid City, the average low is 13
around the months of January and February every year and she experiences tiredness, sadness, and loss of motivation, which began when she was eighteen. When Campbell started to find ways to cope with her seasonal depression, she focused on the people around her rather
Matt Staton of Rapid City found that he experiences SAD every year, but only started to begin paying attention to it when he consistently felt saddened
degrees in the month of November and the average low in December is 4 degrees. Another BHSU student, Kenna Campbell, said
than the weather. Salamum, Staton and Campbell are just three examples as to how seasonal affective disorder can become
problematic for residents throughout the winter season. Although there are no ways humans can control the weather, there are ways to combat seasonal depression no matter what state one lives in. According to the American Psychological Association, experiencing as much daylight as possible can help to make up from the minimal hours of sunlight one gets during the winter months. Other ways to perk yourself up include eating healthily, finding some sort of activity like crafting or gardening, spending time with friends and family, staying active and working out and seeking professional help if feelings of depression persist. As winter settles in, Americans need to be aware of their mental health and how it affects their physical health. Learning ways to combat the darker winter months will benefit mental health across the country. If you are experiencing a crisis, you are not alone and there is help available. Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Textline. You can also call the National Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255.
Poetry Column
March 29, 2021
The Jacket Journal presents the Poetry Column for all students to participate
Adam Brehm Writer/Fact-Checker
This section, which is dedicated to the sharing of poetry and prose, is open to all. For those with a voice, an interest in beauty, or the potential of the written word, this is the place for you. Our first selection of poems, and your first challenge, are to celebrate spring and the whimsical feelings that are a result of its coming. I hope you enjoy reading these pieces as much as I did writing them. Bring life to words, as they may bring life to you.
Of the Woods Old are these these woods; untamed, who by many names, persist.
And old be thy cinders, the ash of Europe, her peering stare
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Manners of the heart and bloody lain upon the table, a solitary page illuminated, By candlewick.
I Crimson over countryside, like ember, only poppies rival you.
Remains. But what abstains from youth and poise, might ne’er see the day, Hidden, like the feathers of some so beautiful, so tame, extinct bird, forbidden true and rare,
Across the table Faire, Dance secrets of the flesh and ode Such joy to see and feel that flame.
Tempting still the bounds which pry, “Where does he lie or wake, and in whose arms could sigh.” Hearts which kneel, as pawns, to Queen and Jester proudly speaking.
In gaunt, flowing robes, enduring Love’s absence.
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The Hunt By Brittany Birgen The moonlight is so bright, so pure. The fresh air so crisp and my focus so sure. The smell of dirt and moss lingers in my nostrils. Feathers ruffle at the cool westerly winds Silence broken as the hunt begins. A swift blur of white fur sets my senses ablaze. Do you dare to escape my snare into this horrible maze? Hazel trees and corkscrew willows Foil my chance to strike. Immense frustration fuels my fixation Forcing my adrenaline to spike. My eyes aiming towards the path he’s laying As I drift to reset my track. With a loop-de-loop and one fell swoop My claws dug into its back
Snow White In the springtime, life leans upon a question green where here or there means nothing, little or less defined What lies or floats is magic, purple mystery shade of night. Sleeping girl, A blood rush in lung and limb rejoined to plant and sage, Bold tunnels of earthworm summer, woodland and salty shore. Who rages unto countless beaches announced to the powers of nebula.
Stars of the archer pulls like teeth and wine and liquorice toffee, Sweet, her rhyme and toe in step with mine, a walts beneath the earth, Of bones and weeping women tears guard, men’s hearts, sanctity responds. A bushel for the poor man, a spoon for the rich, to make of chilly earth, ripe and rare A fruit like none other, in heart, bare as sunlight ray enacts on olden bark.
Features
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My Vaccine Time Samantha Rider Reporter/ Researcher
I know that many people are uncomfortable with the COVID 19 Vaccine because of various reasons. The number one reason I hear is that it was developed too quickly. I took much of what people confided in me into consideration. Yes it was developed quickly, however, COVID 19 is killing a lot of people and not just within the USA alone. I did some research. I found that the main vaccine provided by Moderna and Pfizer is not a ‘dead virus’ or even the virus at all. The vaccine is actually a strand of RNA from the COVID virus. To put it in layman’s terms, it is like a strand of directions for the body. In the first shot, the body takes that RNA strand and starts to make copies of the cells with the spikes which are found in the COVID virus. The second shot is another set of instructions that tells the body that those spikes are a bad thing. This triggers the immune system. A war begins to rage in the body to kill all cells that have said spikes on them.
Afterwards, the body knows to kill off any similar viruses. So, after understanding, and verifying with the doctor, I decided to get the shot. (You see my picture graciously being taken by one of the nurses there getting shot number 1.) It has been reported that some people feel some side effects after the first shot however it gets worse after the second shot. It is important to remember to rest after each. So I did the opposite of that and went back to work. I felt a little fatigued and slept hard that night but afterward, just a bit of soreness. I’m not a zombie yet Photo of Samantha Rider so y’all hunters are just ganna have to wait a little longer. Please keep in mine, do not post a picture of your card if you have the vacI’ll keep you guys updated cine. There have been reports of stolen identities from just that little card itself from people on my experience with posting them on social media. the COVID vaccine.
Opinions & Editorials
March 29, 2021
Students question tuition refunds MaryClaire Nichols Writer/Copy Editor Going to college during a pandemic is no easy task, but adding hefty tuition costs certainly makes it even more difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted everyone’s lives and forced many people to adjust to new ways of living. Earlier in the year, administration at BHSU decided to send students home at Thanksgiving break and require they stay home until the spring semester begins, to prevent the spread of the virus. However, this means that for two months, students won’t be living on campus in dorms and apartments and using meal planswhen they are typically preparing for finals. Refunding students for this lost residential experience is something the administration at the
college should consider. Rayne Hermsen, a student at BHSU, knows the joys of living on campus and the impact of a possible refund on her family. She believes that there should be a common ground when it comes to refunding students. She explained that colleges still need a source of income, especially during a pandemic. But, she also doesn’t think that colleges should be charging students for a college experience they are missing out on. Many families have faced unemployment, pay cuts and Covid-related medical bills since early spring. Additionally, colleges all around the US have lost millions due to campus closures. Finding that healthy balance of refunding money and making payments to
colleges is a necessary decision that many administrative members are going to have to make in the upcoming months. Last spring, students were refunded for room and board costs, which was roughly $2,000 per students. Considering the fact that BHSU has around 4,000 students, the campus took a large hit when it comes to funding. That money generates funding for the campus clubs and orgs, and also allows students to attend events throughout the semester for free. That doesn’t dismiss the fact that families could use that money, however. Many students have voiced that fact they were able to use their refund money to pay for housing back home, bank payments, or tuition for the 2020-2021 school
year. Many students, like Hermsen, feel that they didn’t get the almost $3,000 experience out of her apartment and buildings on campus. Hermsen also explained that the refund money allowed her to partially pay for this year’s tuition. She added that it was a big relief, considering the pandemic and the financial strain that it put on her and other families across the state of South Dakota. So many students have been robbed of a normal college experience because of the pandemic, so why rob them of their unused tuition/room and board? Many students are currently asking themselves this, while they wait to see what may or may not appear in their bank accounts. Photo acquired by Brittany Birgen through Unsplash
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The Keystone XL Pipeline: We aren’t fighting the right fight
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Orion Pullen Contributor
Not just in the U.S. but all around the world, pipelines, in general, have been a hotly debated subject for decades. The Coastal Gaslink, Dakota Access, and Keystone XL pipelines are just three recent examples of underground pipes that have been the subjects of significant protests. In other parts of the world, they are frequently the target of terrorist attacks leading to ruinous environmental impacts. Even still, there are 2.6 million miles of buried pipeline in the U.S. alone. At 1200 miles, the Keystone XL pipeline represents just 0.05% of the existing pipelines. So, why should we care about the K-XL? As it happens, the answer to that question is stuck in a heterogeneous sludge of complexities, falsehoods, and other details that could choke a wetland. Hopefully, you are in a comfortable place with a pleasing beverage and a carb-loaded snack. We are about to embark on a journey, and you will need your strength. If you are in the student union, I recommend the warm coffee cake. It is light and fluffy; everything this article won’t be. As we drill deep into the heart of this issue, the first layer of complexity we will encounter is zeal. Human nature is such that we often find ourselves impassioned though un-informed. No matter our creed, we all want to fight for what’s right and will do so with vigor at the drop of a pipe wrench. It is this quality we all hold in common that so often finds us divided. If we are
Graphic By Adam Brehm to punch through this innate virtue in others to extract the truth from our world, we must first suspend our desire to jump to conclusions. We must open our eyes and see that we have been fighting against something that could have helped us all along. The K-XL is proposed to connect the Alberta tar sands to refineries in the southern U.S. It crosses several sensitive ecosystems. It will also be buried above the Oglala Aquifer, which supplies about 30% of the water to American agriculture, saying nothing for the domestic supply; losing the OA would cripple the country’s food supply. What’s worse, the oil that comes out of the tar sands corrodes pipes and has leaked from pipelines three times more often than cleaner crude oils from other reserves. Some sections of the Keystone pipeline that have been in operation since 2010 have leaked as well.
Furthermore, opening access to the tar sands has shown increased production of the heavier crude oil leading to 17% higher greenhouse emissions. That works out to an additional 178.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide every year. So, how could this possibly be a good thing? Especially at a time when we should be pushing for increased development of clean, renewable energy? As crazy as it might sound, the K-XL reduces more emissions than it creates. A heavily cited study by professor Karen Clay at Carnegie Mellon University found that the energy cost of transporting oil by rail is double that of a pipeline. Moreover, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions have a greater cost than pipeline spills and accidents — eight times greater to be exact. There is still the matter of the Oglala Aquifer to consider. Unfortunately, as good a point as
that would be, the existing ten-year-old KPL, which is roughly twice the proposed K-XL length, also crosses the OA. The K-XL at least would have the benefit of being newer and less prone to leak. As for the argument against the development of the Alberta tar sands, Canada has committed to developing its natural resources and has already side-stepped the K-XL hurdle with other pipelines along with rail transportation. So, whether they should or not is a moot point because they already have. While we were spending so much of our energy resisting the K-XL, Canada figured out a way to bypass our efforts at the cost of adding miles transported. We fought so hard against a “bad” system that we ended up getting something worse instead. However, this argument is far from decided. There still may be significant benefits from completing the K-XL, though none of those benefits should forgive the pipeline’s greasy past. In terms of oil spill safety, pipe ranks low on the list. The corrosive nature of crude oil is a beast of a challenge to overcome in any system. Still, the real challenges mount when one tries moving it through a pipe, even with its lack of moving parts. Continue reading at BHSUmedia.com............
Stings and Giggles Contributors to Jacket Journal: • Cody Cline, Consulting Editor • Brittany Birgen Managing Editor • Sydney Lunde Writer/Reporter • Adam Brehm Writer/Reporter • Samantha Rider Research/Proofer • MaryClaire Nichols Writer/Copy Editor • Orion Pullen, Contributor • Dr. Mary CatonRosser, advisor
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