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Vol. 130 No. 2
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November 1, 2021
BHSU Athletics teams battle for results By Chance Siess Contributor
Black Hills State University Athletics had a very busy Halloween weekend at home, with the Yellow Jacket athletes hosting five competitions throughout the spooky weekend. The weekend in Spearfish kicked off on Friday, October 29, as the Yellow Jacket’s Women’s Soccer team (310) took on the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks (4-9-2) at Ronnie Theiz Field at 3:30 p.m. The game started slow, despite each team having shot opportunities on goal through the first 30 minutes of action. According to the game report on the athletics site, the Skyhawks jumped ahead 1-0 at the 31:19 mark of the first half, which they would hold going into the second half of play. The Yellow Jackets came back and played faster in the second half, but could not notch a goal against Fort Lewis; they would eventually fall to the Skyhawks with a final score of 2-0. Friday evening saw an exciting five-set Volleyball matchup as the BHSU Yellow Jackets (7-15) hosted the Adams State University Grizzlies (9-14) at 7:00 p.m. at the Donald E. Young Center. The first two sets did not look good for the Yellow Jackets. Despite a tight contest between the two teams, the Yellow Jackets were outscored 50-38
through the first two sets. The Yellow Jackets bounced back in sets three and four, beating the Grizzlies 25-19 and 26-24 respectively. In the fifth and final set, the Yellow Jackets would record nine kills and two blocks to complete their comeback win over the Adams State Grizzlies, with a final score in set five totaling 15-12, giving BH the 3-2 victory. The team tallied a total of 65 kills, of which four Yellow Jackets carried double-digit kills. Saturday afternoon, October 30, saw the Yellow Jacket football team (4-5) host the 136th annual Black Hills Brawl against the South Dakota School of Mines Hardrockers (5-4) at Lyle Hare Stadium. The game was a slow, gritty defensive showdown as the two teams would combine for seven turnovers forced (BH forced two interceptions and two fumbles while SD Mines secured three interceptions). In the first two quarters of the game, each team only scored one touchdown before the halftime break, going in at seven points-apiece. The second half saw the Hardrockers take an edge on the Yellow Jackets, and the final score on the cold Saturday matchup tallied at 13-10. The Hardrockers offense finished the game with 379 yards of total
Mariah Robinson cheers after scoring in her volleyball match; retrieved from BHSU Athletics.
offense, while the Yellow Jackets were held to just 121 yards on offense. They finish their season on the road against Colorado Mesa University on November 6, and a final home game in Spearfish against Chadron State University on November 13. Black Hills State Volley-
Bert Juhrend on page 2
ball saw more action Saturday evening as they hosted the New Mexico Highlands University Cowgirls (8-16) at 5:30 p.m. at the Donald E. Young Center. This time the Yellow Jackets would receive the upper-hand as they outscored the Cowgirls 52-43 through the first two sets. The Cowgirls struck back, winning the third set 25-18. Moving into set four, the Yellow Jackets jumped ahead with a score of 7-2, and although New Mexico brought it back to be within one against BHSU, the Yellow Jackets would run away with the final score of set four tallying at 25-20, giving BH the 3-1 win over New Mexico Highlands. The Yellow Jacket Volleyball squad still have four games remaining in their season, with a weekend trip to Colorado coming up for the ladies. They will be playing the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Cougars (7-14) on November 5, and the Colorado State University Pueblo Thunder-
wolves (16-6) on Nov. 6. The final match-up of the weekend came on the morning of Halloween, as the final home game for the BHSU Women’s soccer team saw them square up on the pitch against the Western Colorado University Mountaineers (5-10-1) at Ronnie Theiz Field at 11:30 a.m. Both teams took swings at each other’s goals during the first 45-minutes of play, but both would not find any points as the score remained locked at 0-0 at halftime. After two opportunities for the Yellow Jackets to score, the Mountaineers would score the first, and only, goal of the game with ten minutes left to play. The final score of the game read 1-0, closing out a hectic weekend of sports in Spearfish. The Yellow Jacket Women’s soccer team have one more game over the road on November 3 in Denver, CO to take on the Metropolitan State University of Denver Roadrunners (9-5-2).
Experiences of internationl students on page 3
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Faculty Profile: Juhrend of BHSU Theatre
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By Heidi Prentice Contributor
Head of BHSU theatre department Bert Juhrend; photo retrieved from BHSU faculty directory.
Bert Juhrend has been the head of the Black Hills State University theatre department for over 17 years. His teaching and vision have helped both his students and community. BHSU student Rachel Larcher, when asked about the professor, said “I think Bert influences the theatre department every day.” According to a Black Hills Pioneer article from October 22, 2004, Juhrend has traveled and worked in theatres across the country
before landing in Spearfish, South Dakota. Juhrend chuckled when asked why he chose BHSU and joked that it “happened by accident,” but that it was meant to be. He was attracted to the small-town community and friendly university. Juhrend and his wife, Claire, who also has an education in theatre, moved from Arkansas to Spearfish and have resided here since. Many changes were needed upon Juhrend’s arrival to the Spearfish campus.
He explained there were needed adjustments to provide hands on experience for theatre majors. One of the ways Juhrend provided that hands-on learning was by implementing work study: He runs a paid, summer theatre program, has students participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, and continues to support student directors each semester. Through these activities, students have greater acting and playwriting opportunities. Juhrend has updated the scene shop as well as light and sound technology. He believes that as theatre becomes more reliant on technology, there will be more advancements to come. The most important change, however, might be the ongoing remodel of his curriculum. Juhrend “revamped” it to fit students’ career needs. He arranged classes for theatre majors so that they can be prepared to pursue a master’s degree or work in professional theater. Juhrend shifted the focus of the minor so that education majors could have a theatre minor that would prepare them for teaching. The curriculum changes often, as he explained, “I almost always rewrite my class before I teach it.” Juhrend believes he must keep adjusting his classes because theatre is constantly evolving. For example, the style of acting he learned in college is not the common practice now, as actors use a more realist form. This semester, Juhrend is
teaching Introduction to Theatre, Introduction to Acting, Makeup, and Stagecraft. He enjoys teaching his students. “I enjoy letting people in on the secrets of theatre.” The job does come with challenges: Juhrend is currently the only theater professor at BHSU. He balances a busy schedule and does not have many people to collaborate with for productions. Thankfully, Juhrend relies on the perspective of his wife Claire and help from students when necessary. Juhrend remains a wellliked professor and director. Student Rachel Larcher said, “One of the things I like about Bert is that he is the same person in class and in practice… Bert is not a dictatorial director.” She explained that Juhrend encourages students to interpret characters/shows for
themselves rather than telling them how to act unless students ask for help. Larcher shared that she has enjoyed all of Juhrend’s classes and is excited to keep pursuing theatre at BHSU. When asked what he is most proud of in his life, Juhrend took a moment before answering. He said he’s most proud of his overall relationship with theatre: “I’ve always stayed curious; I’ve always wanted to know what’s new and how do I do that.” As time goes on, his goal is to get as many people into the arts as he can. Juhrend’s determination to learn and grow has kept the BHSU theatre department’s heart beating.
Students at a Small Domestic Acts tech rehearsal; retrieved from BHSU Theatre Facebook page.
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November 1, 2021
U.S. Citizens dispute drug prohibition
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By Ryder Blair Contributor
The Controlled Substances Act of 1971 banned the use of narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids to categorize regulated drugs based on their potential for abuse. In 2020 the state of Oregon passed Measure 110 and decriminalized the use and possession of controlled substances - punishable by a $100 fine - such as LSD, methamphetamines, heroin, cocaine, and other substances. Spearfish police officer, Justin Mowery stated, “It keeps people from seeking out help, from telling their doctors, from telling their family members that they have a problem.” Oregon has already set aside $318 million for the 2021-2023 cycle of the Drug
Treatment and Recovery Fund to support drug recovery health care treatments. Being able to help these individuals that have substance abuse problems is the problem. Many people with substance issues are hiding in the shadows due to punishable acts of their addiction. Loosening the laws on these types of “criminal” acts is what America needs to win the war on drugs. Oregon has set an example for the rest of the U.S. by uplifting drug prohibition and stopping the war on drugs. Problems from the war on drugs can be represented by looking at the intersectionality of drug offenses and racism. Races within the U.S. Citizens of color are more likely to be searched, arrested, and given jail time
for drug-related offenses. “Ending the war on drugs will decrease the prejudice within the police force and drug-related crime, but also allow police forces to spend more energy on helping build healthier communities.” Commented Nate Butts, African American Coach and Postgrad Sociologist at Black Hills State University. The Drug Policy Alliance notes that almost 60 percent of people in state prisons for drug offenses are Black or Latino. Disproportionate arrests due to drug-related crime are seen in the incarceration rates across the U.S. One in nine Black children has one or more parents in incarceration, compared to the one in every 57 children of the Caucasian race.
Drug offenses and racism intersectionality problems could be solved by taking action of lifting the drug prohibition. Prosecuting people for drug-related crimes is expensive. Decriminalization would put tax money to better use. Local taxpayer Sean Badwound said, “If I am paying my taxes they better go to good use, not to throw more people in jail.” Lifting drug prohibition means more money for the state or nation. Jeffery Miron, Harvard economist, calculated drug prohibition-related crimes cost about $47.8 billion in 2018. Drug decriminalization could accumulate up to $106.7 billion for federal, state, and local govern-
sity is no exception, as it has students from 21 different countries. This is great for American students since not many will be able to travel abroad, and they can experience communication with people from other cultures right here in Spearfish. Still, the transition for inter-
national students can be difficult. One of the new international students from Georgia, Luka Londaridze said, “There are a lot of differences, most of them are pretty hard to get used to.” Moving across the world to study in the United States is not easy, students must overcome many hurdles such as immigration and work-study permission. They must be able to understand the language and basically convert to the ways of their new country. Students have to leave their family and friends behind and try to make new friends in a country with a different
mentality than their own. Londaridze said, “My parents were worried for me, and when I become homesick, I miss my grandparents.” But he also said his outgoing personality helped him make friends in his new home. Londaridze also noted one of the biggest differences in mentality is that he felt that communication isn’t the same in his new country as it is in Georgia. He felt like he has to watch his speech more in the U.S. than he does in Georgia, for example, he needs to always make it clear if he makes a joke so that nobody gets offended. Still the exchange pro-
ments. More than double the cost for the war on drugs in 2018 alone. Cannabis tax revenue in Colo. contributes to state education, health services, and youth-drug prevention programs. Legalizing the use of controlled substances has a history of positive outcomes in the state’s economy. Lifting drug prohibition from the Controlled Substances Act of 1971 is nothing but beneficial. Individuals are considering the idea of loosening the laws to drug-related crime, as a step forward into the future. Jimmy Carter quoted, “Penalties against the possession of a drug should not be more damaging than the use of the drug itself.”
International students’ share U.S. experience By Jacob Jones Contributor
The United States has the largest international student body in the world with over 1 million students every year. According to the Institute of International Education, about 5 percent of all students in the U.S. are international students. Black Hills State Univer-
The Office of International Relations group photo; retrieved from BHSU International page.
grams are great for the international students because they get to experience “small town” America and American culture. Moving to a new country can be difficult but it is a great way to see the outside world and see how other societies run. It is also great for native born students because they can learn new ideas from their international peers. The best way for you to see what is good or bad about your country is to go to another one. The best way to learn new ideas to make a better society is to meet others from a different society.
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