The Bark - August 2018

ƒ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: WELCOME! | PG. 4

ƒ UMD STUDENTS EXPLORE OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY CAMPUS | PG. 6

ƒ SAY YOUR WAY AROUND CAMPUS | PG. 9

Letter From the Editor: Welcome! 05

As A Student: Top 10 social media accounts you should be following

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UMD students explore outdoor recreational activities by campus

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Police Chief welcomes bulldogs, addresses safety

09 Say your way around campus

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Duluth offers plethora of biking options

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Grief Support Group reminds students they aren’t alone

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Greetings from Chancellor Black

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Natalie Grant grant411@d.umn.edu

CO-BUSINESS MANAGER

Courtney Cornelius corne330@d.umn.edu

CO-BUSINESS MANAGER

Drea Rabuse rabus011@d.umn.edu

MANAGING EDITOR

Samantha Church churc254@d.umn.edu

VISUAL DIRECTOR

Rebecca Kottke kott0103@d.umn.edu

ONLINE DIRECTOR

Harmony Clarke clar1402@d.umn.edu

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Hannah Cornish corni076@d.umn.edu

PHOTOGRAPHER

Krista Mathes mathe502@d.umn.edu

PHOTOGRAPHER

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

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MARKETING

Austin Steinmetz stei1215@d.umn.edu

SALES

Griffin Bryan bryan559@d.umn.edu

EDITOR

Brianna Taggart tagga015@d.umn.edu

EDITOR

Maren Friemann friem027@d.umn.edu

EDITOR

Marta Rigstad rigst010@d.umn.edu

EDITOR

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MULTIMEDIA REPORTER

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Natalie Grant EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Natalie is a senior majoring in journalism and minoring in political science. This will be her third year at The Bark where she has formerly held roles of reporter, online director and social media manager. She is originally from Eden Prairie, MN.

Welcome, incoming Bulldogs!

Congratulations on joining the UMD family! We are so excited to have you here.

The Bark is your student run campus news organization. We are here to bring you the latest and greatest of what is happening on campus and in the Duluth community you now call home.

Every month you will see a new print edition on newsstands around campus. You can also find daily content on our website, thebarkUMD.com. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @barkumd.

We are YOUR campus news organization. We always want to know what you want to hear. If you have a story idea please email us at barkumd@d.umn.edu or stop by our office (KSC 115E).

We hope you enjoy our first edition of the year specifically catered for you! Inside you will find tips and tricks about navigating around campus and the city of Duluth, welcome letters from campus officials, coupons to local businesses and more.

Enjoy!

Natalie Grant Editor-in-Chief

AS A STUDENT: TOP 10 SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING

By Natalie Grant

Get connected in your new home by “refreshing” on what is happening on campus and in the Duluth community. There are plenty of social media accounts that Twitter and Instagram recommend you follow. Here are The Bark’s top 10 favorites.

UMD

@KIRBY_PB

KIRBY PROGRAM BOARD

@UMDULUTHADMIS

UMD ADMISSIONS

@GLENSHEEN

GLENSHEEN MANSION

@ UMDBULLDOGS

UMD ATHLETICS

@UMDULUTHSA

UMD STUDENT GOVERNMENT

DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE

@LARSONFORDULUTH

DULUTH MAYOR, EMILY LARSON

@PERFECTDULUTH

PERFECT DULUTH DAY

@VISITDULUTH

VISIT DULUTH

@LAKESUPERIOR

LAKE SUPERIOR

UMD STUDENTS EXPLORE OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY CAMPUS

By Brianna Taggart

The University of Minnesota Duluth is situated in an area surrounded by not only academics, but nature areas. These areas offer a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Whether you want to hang out with friends, relieve some stress, or be immersed in the tranquility of Duluth, these areas will help. Freshman year, I spent many weekends exploring these parks, nature areas and trails with new friends. The best part about these spots is their proximity to campus. They are all

almost within walking distance. Don’t have a car? Don’t want to lose that amazing parking spot you just scored? Don’t want to wait for the bus? These close recreational areas are perfect.

Here is a list of some UMD students’ favorite places with tips and tricks about what they offer:

» Bagley Nature Area

Located on the Northwest side of UMD’s campus, this nature area offers 59 acres of forests, a pond and a large grassy area with benches.

This area was one of UMD sophomore Abigael Smith’s favorite places to explore as a freshman due to the close proximity and hiking trails. “Bagley is amazing because of how expansive it actually is,” Smith said. “I went walking in Bagley all the time my first year. It’s an amazing stress reliever and even gorgeous during the winter.”

Here, winding trails are available for hiking and trail running. When winter hits, Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP) grooms the paths for cross-country skiing. UMD students can rent equipment on campus at the RSOP rental center. If hiking, running or skiing through the day isn’t enough for you, no need to worry. A campground is featured with six campsites leading off from the trails. For $25, four camp sites can be reserved and two are available based on first-come first-serve.

» Overlook

Another area located right by campus, is the Overlook trail. It is located directly behind Green Lot U. At the very edge of this parking lot, the trail leads uphill into a forest. This trail does not have a sign indicating the trail

head. However, rest assured that once you find the path, it leads up about half a mile to an overlook of the city.

This nice, short walk to the top is a fun place to bring family on parents’ weekend to show off your college town. Up there, a rimmed platform allows hikers to walk out and catch a view of the city below and Lake Superior. With views of Lake Superior, Smith believes “there is nothing else like it.”

» Chester Park

Nestled as a valley in a residential area, a flowing creek with multiple bridges and waterfalls acts as the backdrop for a two-and-a-half mile loop trail (Duluth Trails).

This park was another big favorite for Smith to frequent.

“[It’s] amazing, because it was only about a 10-minute walk from campus,” Smith said. “I loved the waterfalls and the dynamic views from above, especially when walking around the creek.”

This tree-lined hiking trail doubles as a cross-country ski trail during the winter months. Chester Park also has downhill skiing during the winter.

PHOTO: BRIANNA TAGGART

» Hartley Nature Center

Tucked away a couple blocks from Bagley Nature Area, is Hartley Nature Center. This 660-acre wooded park has trails perfect for hiking and mountain biking during the warmer seasons and cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, according to Hartley Nature Center’s website.

Along with forests and views, there are streams, Hartley Pond, and a collection of smaller ponds found throughout the area. Canoeing, kayaking, and fishing—during the fishing season—are allowed on Hartley Pond.

Current junior at UMD Rhett Lila likes the area so much, he lives by it now.

“I live within walking distance,” Lila said. “I love it. My favorite part is probably the pond or the bike trails.”

» Superior Hiking Trail

This 310-mile famous trail has many access points in the city of Duluth, and UMD is positioned by many of them.

Some of these access points can be found at Chester Park, Hartley Nature Center, Bagley Nature Area and by the Super One located at Kenwood Shopping Center.

“I hike through the Superior Hiking Trail up by the Super One all the time,” Lila said.

Another UMD junior Brayden Tripp, also enjoys hiking this famous trail.

“I love the Superior Hiking Trail though I haven’t done a lot of it,” Tripp said.

Another favorite of Tripp’s is an area in Duluth, but not as close to campus as the previous on the list.

“I would say Ely’s Peak is a big favorite of mine with some great views, fun climbing and a pretty spicy hike for being that close to town,” Tripp continued.

Whether your interest is hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, camping or kayaking there is a park for you.

FIRE PITS ARE LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE OVERLOOK TRAIL FOR NIGHTS SPENT LOOKING AT THE STARS. PHOTO: ABIGAEL SMITH

SMALL SIGNS PINNED ON TREES HELP GUIDE THE WAY THROUGHOUT THE SUPERIOR HIKING TRAIL LIKE THIS ONE IN CHESTER PARK ON APRIL 29, 2018. PHOTO: BRIANNA TAGGART

POLICE CHIEF WELCOMES BULLDOGS, ADDRESSES SAFETY

Sean Huls CHIEF UMD POLICE DEPT.

On behalf of your UMD Police Department, welcome to UMD! We’re glad you’re here. Our eleven full-time, fullylicensed police officers are ready to serve you, 24-hours a day throughout the year. We consider you to be our partners in maintaining the safety of our community, and we offer a few simple tips to help you along the way:

Call us anytime: We are a phone call away in case of an emergency, and so are the fire department and ambulance service. We also ask that you use 911 to report non-emergencies, such as thefts and damage to property. This is the best way to have us respond, as 911 calls are answered 24/7.

Secure your valuables: Unfortunately, theft is a fact of our society and it happens here occasionally, too. The best way to prevent it is by securing your valuables, all the time. Don’t leave your dorm room unlocked when you leave, even if it’s for a short time. Don’t leave anything of value in your vehicle. Don’t leave your belongings unattended.

Report suspicious activity: Many crimes are prevented by alert citizens watching out for themselves or others, and calling 911 when they see something that looks suspicious. Don’t hesitate to call. If it turns out to be nothing, that’s OK. Better safe than sorry. And don’t ever think that you’re bothering us by calling. That’s what we’re here for.

Respect the weather: It can get cold here. Really cold! If you head out for a hike or a night out with friends, make sure you dress appropriately for the weather, and let someone know where you’ll be. It sounds like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised at how many times we end up helping out people who fail to take Mother Nature into account when they head out.

Watch out for each other: We’re all in this together, so let’s take care of one another. Watch out for your neighbors and give them a hand when they need it. Be smart and don’t let yourselves or your friends get into situations that could lead to danger.

Don’t be afraid of us: Our officers are not out to write tickets or arrest people or make life uncomfortable for you. We do have a job to do and sometimes it’s tough, but we’re part of this community too and we really are here to help, serve, and protect you. We like to talk and answer questions, so feel free to come up and say hello. We invite you check out our Ride-Along program or consult us on classroom projects if it’s something we can help you with.

The safety of the UMD community is our top priority and we look forward to partnering with you in making this a great year.

Chief Sean Huls UMD Police Department

SAY YOUR WAY AROUND CAMPUS

By Samantha Church

The University of Minnesota Duluth is full of buildings that are difficult to pronounce. Here is your guide to the correct pronunciation for each building. To hear each word visit thebarkumd.com/sayyourway

Kirby

English phonetic transcription: [kurb-ee]

Heaney Hall

English phonetic transcription: [hee-nee]

Lawrence A. Ianni Hall

English phonetic transcription: [i-aw-nee]

IPA phonetic transcription: [a ɪɑni]

M W Alworth Hall

English phonetic transcription: [m-w-awl-worth]

IPA phonetic transcription: [ɛm]

[ ˈd ʌb ə lju] [ɔlw ɜr θ]

IPA phonetic transcription: [kɜrbi]

IPA phonetic transcription: [hini]

Griggs Hall

English phonetic transcription: [gri-gz]

IPA phonetic transcription: [gr ɪgz]

Labovitz

Cina

English phonetic transcription: [ch-een-uh]

IPA phonetic transcription: [ ˈʧin ə]

» Malosky Stadium

OUR HOME STADIUM ON CAMPUS

English phonetic transcription: [m-uh-i-ah-skee]

IPA phonetic transcription: [m ʌl ɑ ski]

» Amsoil

English phonetic transcription: [Lab-uh-vit-s]

IPA phonetic transcription: [læb ə v ɪ ts]

Endazhi-

gikinoo’amaading

English phonetic transcription: [en-daw-zee-gi-ki-noo-awmaw-ding]

IPA phonetic transcription: [ɛndazigikinnuamad ɪ ŋ ]

Montague

English phonetic transcription: [mon-tuh-gioo]

IPA phonetic transcription: [ m ɑnt ə gju]

Voss Kovach

English phonetic transcription: [vaws kovawch]

DOWNTOWN DULUTH ARENA

English phonetic transcription: [am-zoi-l]

IPA phonetic transcription: [æmz ɔɪl]

Bohannon

IPA phonetic transcription: [v ɔ s] [ ˈko ʊ v ə ʧ ]

English phonetic transcription: [bou-han-uh-n]

IPA phonetic transcription: [bo ʊ hæn ə n]

MAP BY REBECCA KOTTKE

DULUTH OFFERS PLETHORA OF BIKING OPTIONS

By Vinny Harvieux

Bike riding is one of the more prominent outdoor activities in Duluth. With over 90 trails, there are plenty of opportunities to get tread on your tires.

“The trails are super fun,” said Levi Nelson, a senior at UMD, as well as an avid cyclist, “and there are like four that are close to campus.”

A way to get more involved or find people who have the same affinity for biking is the UMD Cycling Club. They hold weekly rides and welcome all levels of interests and abilities.

“My freshman year there was an opportunity to sign up for three club meetings,” Nelson said. “Probably about 20 or 30 freshman went on a ride to Hartley. That was a good way to get to know some new people and get a feel for the club.”

Natural wear and tear can cause some issues for bike maintenance. In 2013, UMD added three bike fixing stations throughout campus. They can be found outside of the Kirby Bus Hub and Lake Superior Hall, as well as on the path from

Woodland Avenue to campus.

Associate director of RSOP

Tim Bates believes that the fixing stations give students a cheaper and convenient way to fix their bike.

“There’s not an opportunity or location close to campus where a student that might not have any tools can repair their bike,” Bates said. “You would have to go to a bike shop if you didn’t have any of your own tools.”

The fixing stations have a variety of tools and wrenches to make basic adjustments on a bike, as well as pumps to put air in the tires.

There are many opportunities and resources to get out biking in Duluth. Bates encourages students to ride.

“Having a bike on campus opens your world to so many different things in the community,” Bates said. “It’s great for health and fitness. Rather than ride a vehicle, get on a bike and go exploring.”

A resource for figuring out where to ride is the Cyclists of Gitchee

Gumee Shores (COGGS). The group gives updates on the condition of the major mountain biking trails in Duluth: Hartley, Duluth Traverse, Lester, Mission Creek, Piedmont and Spirit Mountain. Along with trail length

and skill level, COGGS goes into detail about the history of each trail and how it was constructed. Another resource is Trailforks. They rely on users to log in and contribute information about every individual trail within the

Having a bike on campus opens your world to so many different things in the community... TIM BATES

PHOTO: BRETT GROEHLER

major trails. For most of the trails there is also a description of it, as well as a closer look at the outline of the trail.

On campus, the Office of Sustainability, Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP), Transportation and Parking and the UMD Wellness Program have come together to create the Bike-to-Campus Program. It began in 2011 and the purpose is to encourage students and faculty to ride their bikes or use alternate ways of transportation to get to campus.

To get started, bring your bike to RSOP and an employee will put

a Radio Frequency Identification tag on the front wheel of the bike. Once the bike is tagged it needs to be registered.

To get credit for riding, you will have to go past a “Zap Station,” with one of them located between the Darland and the Lund Heating Plant and the other near the Stadium Apartments. A “beep” will sound when passing the “Zap Station.” Within 15 minutes the data will be transferred to your calendar.

In the past, they used to hold monthly prize drawings

for students who rode their bike to campus at least eight times that month. Due to budget cuts, there are no prize drawings this year.

For students who don’t have a bike, the RSOP’s Buck-A-Bike Program allows students to rent a refurbished bike for the day for only one dollar.

HARTLEY

HARTLEY

PHOTO: BRETT GROEHLER

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP REMINDS STUDENTS THEY AREN’T ALONE

By Savannah Dettman

The average upper division class size at UMD is 30. Of those 30 students, a researcher from Oregon State University estimates that 10 of them will lose a loved one during their time in college.

“There are many faces of grief,” said Barb Titus, the facilitator of UMD’s Grief Support Group. “You laugh, you smile, you cry, you get angry. People are very real here.”

The Grief Support Group is for students who have lost a loved one. There are two groups of about six to ten people that meet for an hour and a half on Wednesday evenings. The importance of a strong community has been proven through Alcoholics Anonymous, churches, and many more social groups. Grieving the death of a loved one is never easy, but can be made

easier with the community of the Grief Support Group.

Barb Titus lost her son in 1996.

“When I knew my son was going to die and I had to figure out how to live with him dying, I remember saying to my mother, ‘If I could just find someone who has been through this before, who has survived and smiled, I might be able to find joy again,’” Titus said.

Titus leads grief groups at St. Mary’s and on campus. The inspiration for her to begin groups at St. Mary’s was the loss of her son, but the inspiration for doing groups on campus came from a student.

This particular student had lost his mom and his dad only six weeks apart from each other. He came into her office concerned about his grades and wishing that he had someone to relate to.

When I came to college I wasn’t as busy [as in high school]. I couldn’t suppress anymore, so I found a place to talk. Talking was the hardest thing I had done, and the best thing I did.

TRAVIS MILLS

“College is supposed to be the best time of your life, but that’s not always the case,” Titus said.

The biggest challenge among college students dealing with grief is the expectation to continue living life like nothing happened.

“There is no room for life and feelings when there is a paper to be written, a project to be done, or a test to be taken,” said Titus, describing how hard life can be after losing a loved one. When students who are grieving reach out to Ekaterina

Elgayeva said via email.

Grief looks different for everyone. For Travis Mills, the most difficult part was talking about his mom for the first time.

Mills, a former UMD student who joined the group in 2004, lost his mother when he was 14.

“When I came to college I wasn’t as busy [as in high school],” Mills said. “I couldn’t suppress anymore, so I found a place to talk. Talking was the hardest thing I had done, and the best thing I did.”

Titus and Mills say that members of the grief group understand pain. They don’t judge. They listen.

“Even if out in the world we have to pretend everything is okay all the time, there is a place with people who understand, people who know,” Mills said.

Some people grieve before their loved one is gone. These students are welcome in the

support group as well.

“If you know something is changing, you start grieving right away,” Titus said. “There is a fear there. How am I going to manage?”

“This is a safe place where people can talk about the person that they lost, say their name, be with others,” Titus said. “You don’t have to explain things. These people understand grief and understand pain and welcome you with open arms. This is a place where you can be who you are. You don’t have to worry about how many times you talk about how sad you are.”

For more information regarding the Grief Support Group, contact Barb Titus at btitus2@d.umn.edu.

Elgayeva, a professor at UMD, the first thing she does is reassure them. She reminds them there are arrangements that can be made to accommodate them.

“Creating a sense of emotional safety is necessary in order to work on strategizing next steps together. The ultimate aim of these accommodations is to ensure that the student(s) succeed in my courses,”

GREETINGS FROM CHANCELLOR BLACK

Greetings Bulldogs!

The start of the school year is an exciting time of the year when students fill our campus and bring a contagious energy that always rejuvenates me. Thank you for choosing UMD, and thank you for being a part of the UMD community. It is our goal to help you learn and grow during your time here. We hope to inspire you, intrigue you, challenge you, and help you discover a successful path for your future endeavors.

The campus community here at UMD is shaped by each one of us. As individuals, we have a responsibility to contribute to the campus culture and environment through our actions, perceptions, and words. At UMD, we strive to model our core values, and I ask that you take a minute to read through them and model these values yourself every day as part of the Bulldog community.

» Learning. We analyze, solve problems, improve processes, and develop new ways of creating, working, and being.

» Discovery. We discover, create, and share knowledge.

» Engagement. We actively collaborate with each other and the larger community to identify and achieve common goals.

» Inclusiveness. We respect and embrace the diversity of individuals, perspectives, and ideas and promote social justice.

» Sustainability. We balance current environmental, economic, and social needs with those of future generations.

» Innovation. We are an evidence-based and forward-thinking institution that is capable of adjusting to changing demands on the university.

» Integrity. We adhere to the highest ethical standards and take responsibility for our ideas and actions.

» Excellence. We achieve excellence through creativity, continuous improvement, and innovation. Throughout the year, you will hear regularly from me and other members of the UMD leadership team. We will update you on important campus initiatives such as our efforts to put an end to sexual misconduct. This last spring and summer, all faculty and staff were required to participate in a thorough sexual misconduct training. I am pleased to say that we have a 99.2 percent completion rate and will continue to work towards maintaining it at 100 percent. You will hear more about this initiative, and I ask for your support to ensure sexual misconduct has no place at UMD.

While I ask for your participation in these important matters, I also encourage you to get the most out of your college experience. The faculty and staff at UMD are here to support you. Get to know your professors and your advisors well. Use them and ask them questions when you need help. Get involved with a student organization, get to know your classmates. Get out and explore Duluth, Lake Superior, and all the magnificent beauty surrounding us.

Thank you again for being part of the Bulldog community, and best wishes for a great semester.

Sincerely,

Lendley C. Black Chancellor

Lendley C. Black CHANCELLOR

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