The Vessel November 2018

November 2018

Volume 6 issue 2

University of Sioux Falls Student Media

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Staff Writers: Cordell Wright Jade Rozak Shelby Kinney Austin Clemen Westly Johnson

USF’S 2ND ANNUAL SERVICE DAY Story by Abriana Scholl

Photo courtesy of University of Sioux Falls

Organizations Served: Active Generations Alpha Center Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire Central Church Dougherty Hospice House Feeding South Dakota Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Good Samaritan Society Good Samaritan Village Great Plains Zoo Habitat for Humanity Jam Art & Supplies Joe Foss Alternative School LifeScape Reach a Reader Salvation Army Sioux Falls Humane Society Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Sioux Falls Seminary Special Olympics South Dakota St. Francis House The Banquet The Butterfly House Conservatory Trail Ridge Senior Living

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niversity of Sioux Falls students spent Wednesday October 3, 2018 serving the community of Sioux Falls. More than 600 students and staff went to various organizations to volunteer for Culture for Service Day. Event coordinator and Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Students, Corey Ross, said it was a record turnout.

“We have 500 students signed up. We love our students to get connected out into the community.

We think this reflects the mission of who we really are and who our students are.”

USF students and staff volunteered at the Great Plains Zoo, The Alpha Center, Feeding South Dakota, The Butterfly House, Good Samaritan, Prairie Creek, and more than thirty other locations.

Freshman, Karissa Trobec, went to The Butterfly House and said it was a very rewarding experience

“I think my favorite part is being part of a team, serving God, myself, and the community as well as the animals that live here.”

Volunteer Coordinator, Megan Myers, at Feeding South Dakota says the USF helpers sorted nearly a thousand pounds of food.

“We appreciate every volunteer that comes through our doors. We literally couldn’t do the work, feeding as many South Dakotans who need help and are dealing with food insecurity, without the volunteers who come through here. Having nearly fifty volunteers from the University of Sioux Falls is a huge thing.”

Junior, Nakita Ewest, was also a volunteer at Feeding South Dakota.

“Those who don’t have food or can’t provide for themselves are able to come here and grab what they need.”

This is the second annual USF Culture for Service Day. Corey Ross says last year the event was on a Saturday. This year in the spirit of service, the school committed to allowing the students to volunteer on a school day which Ross says made the experience valuable.

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The 55th Annual Madrigal Dinners:

Story by Jade Roszak

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he 55th Annual University of Sioux Falls Madrigal Dinners are set for the last weekend in November and the first weekend in December. The Madrigal Dinners are a Renaissance-themed Christmas dinner theatre performance filled with songs, solos, instrumental music, dramatic sketches, jokes, and food.

“It’s a dinner theatre show that takes place in Medieval England (or Europe), and centers around a King, Queen, and the Jester, who basically run the show,” says Brady Boerema, a participant in this year’s Madrigals. A sophomore, Boerema is majoring in Communication Studies and Theatre and Music Performance.

“The Dining hall is transformed into something completely different, we set up curtains with a big table where we all sit,” says Ellie Herman, a senior Media Marketing major and participant in this year’s show.

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When the cafeteria is set up and everyone knows it’s Madrigals season!”

–Ellie Herman

This year’s performances commence on Thursday, November 29 at 9 p.m., with the dessert show for current USF students.

This helps the cast shake any first performance jitters, and it lets the student body watch their peers during this special USF tradition. The following shows are November 30, December 1 and 7 at 6:30 p.m.

The cast usually consists of current USF student singers, musicians, actors/actresses, or any other students who may want to participate, but every five years there is an alumni year. This year, past performers are invited to be a part of the year’s last show as a reunion.The Madrigal Alumni Reunion is scheduled on December 8, starting at 6:30 p.m.

The night starts off in the Ward Lobby of the McDonald University Center at 6:30 p.m. Then the royal court escorts the guests The Madrigal Dinners are one of USF’s longest lasting to the Salsbury Dining Hall for dinner beginning shortly after. The night is filled with traditions. entertainment before, during and after the four-course meal.

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a USF Christmas Tradition

Photo courtesy of University of Sioux Falls

“Being a part of the tradition is crazy to me, that’s the reason I wanted to do it in the first place. Knowing that other people before me have worn the same costumes, sang similar songs and done similar things, and when alumni come back I feel more connected to the tradition,” says Herman.

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I have never been blessed with the opportunity to sing and eat food all in the same show.”

–Brady Boerema

Tickets can be purchased on the University of Sioux Falls website for $40 per ticket starting November 1. Simply enter “madrigal” into the search box.

Special group rates are available, allowing guests to purchase a table of eight seats for the price of seven.

See You There!

Menu Salad:

spring mix with mandarin orang dried cranberries & slivered almonds es, top with poppy seed dressing ped

Soup:

forest mushroom & wild rice so up in a bread boule

Entree:

grilled pork loin with raspberry sau duchess potatoes, & honey glazed ce, carrots

Dessert:

red velvet cheesecake

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INGREDIENTS pizza crust 2C mashed potatoes 1C stuffing 1 1/2C turkey, shredded 1C mozzarella, shredded 1C mild cheddar, shredded 1/4C gravy, room temperature

Turkey & Mashed Potato Pizza

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Microwave mashed potatoes to soften. Divide potatoes in half. Add spoonfuls to dough. Gently spread out an even layer. Add stuffing crumbles and shredded turkey on top.

3. Top off with Mozzarela & Cheddar cheese.

Sprinkle with ground black pepper if desired.

4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until desired crispness and edges are golden.

3. Slice & serve warm with gravy drizzle! *best reheated in over at 325F for 6-8 minutes*

Recipe and Photo by Hannah Wold

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HALLOWEEN DANCE

LIP SYNC BATTLE

JAZ IT UP

DINNER & A SHOW

Tuesdays | 6 P.M. | STEWART CENTER

November 16 | 6 P.M. | ART GALLERY

November 3 | 10 P.M. | CLEVELAND LOBBY November 15 | 7 P.M. | Z Hall

CAMPUS MINISTRIES CHAPEL TUESDAYS | 10 A.M. | Z Hall

BINGO NIGHT

SUMO WRESTLING

November 7 | 7 P.M. | Z HALL

November 17 | 6 P.M. | STEWART CENTER

HELPING HANDS

TRAMPOLINE CRAZE

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November 10 | 10 A.M | HUMANE SOCIETY November 29 | 7 P.M. |

PAINT NIGHT November 13 | 7 P.M. | COOPER’S CAFE

LIFE IS A DREAM

BIBLE STUDIES

TUESDAYS | 9 P.M. | RESIDENCE HALLS

HARRISBURG TRAMPOLINE PARK

WEDNESDAYS | 8 P.M.

MADRIGALS DINNER DESSERT SHOW

THURSDAY NIGHT WORSHIP

November 29 | 9 P.M. | CAFETERIA

November 14-18 | 7 P.M. | AUDITORIUM

THURSDAYS | 9 P.M. | COOPER’S CAFE

FOLLOW CAB ON SOCIAL MEDIA!! @USFCOOEVENTS

USF HOME ATHLET ICS USF WOMEN’S BB

USF MEN’S BB

PRESENTATION COLLEGE

WALDORF

November 27 | 7 P.M. | STEWART CENTER

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November 16 | 7 P.M. | STEWART CENTER

USF FOOTBALL WAYNE STATE

November 10 | 1 P.M. | SPORTS COMPLEX

FOLLOW USF ATHLETICS ON SOCIAL MEDIA!! @USF_ATHLETICS

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Media Issues PROJECTS

uring this time of year, students at the University of Sioux Falls often find themselves finally dusting off the education cobwebs and preparing for scholarly papers, tests and midterm grades.

However, students in the Media Studies Department are experiencing a different type of school work.

Every fall, students enrolled in the Media Issues course (MED260) take on a task that isn’t for the faint of heart. They are asked to seek out a nonprofit organization they feel would benefit from the media skills the students have learned.

Once a connection is made between a student and their nonprofit, they discuss the company’s media needs, and what is doable for the student in the span of a semester.

Website assistance or maintenance, creation of videos, commercials, and photography, or social media marketing are just some of the skills students offer.

This not only raises awareness about the nonprofit, but students also get to put their skills to good use and learn how to conduct conversations with professional clients.

The conversation between a designer and client is a very crucial step in the designing process, so some students feel that communication skills are one of the more unique lessons they take away from this project.

Assistant Media Professor Nancy Sutton says both students and the nonprofits benefit from the Media Issues projects. She says it is important that media students start to use their media skills while they are in school, so they truly understand what businesses and professional contacts need.

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Story by Westly Johnson Laycee Cain, a Media Studies Marketing senior, is working with Call To Freedom.

This nonprofit’s goal is to bring awareness to and protect those who have been affected by human trafficking.

“Students in the Media Issues class are learning how important social media, marketing, and video production are to nonprofit organizations. As they learn, it is wonderful that they can also give the non-profit a public service announcement, poster, informational video, or create social media posts to help the organization promote their cause.”

- Nancy Sutton

50th Anniversary Glory House Birthday Bash at the Downtown Hilton Garden Inn September 27, 2018

“I learned so much more in that one hour of lunch [with them] than I ever knew about the issue before,” says Cain. She also mentions some of the difficulties she came across. “I didn't know exactly what I was going to do to help them, but I wanted to help. There are so many victims who won’t say something because they’re scared. I'm just glad we have organizations that are helping them find safety.”

Both nonprofit organizations and media students can gain so much from just a single semester working together. Students will present what they produced and learned about working with the nonprofit in the last week of the Media Issues class.

Some students have said they will continue to work with the organizations after the semester ends. Some of the nonprofits working with USF media students are Bread Break, KidStop, Glory House, Keepers of the Canton Asylum, Reach Literacy, Character on Track, Simba Ministries, EmBe, and Minnehaha County 4-H.

Media Studies student Aaron Ortiz recording highlights of the Glory House Birthday Bash

Kevin C Cole K Behind the Scenes Story by Shelby Kinney

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hen a college class is over, professors and students go their separate ways once lectures, tests, and papers are complete. But do you ever wonder what their lives are like outside of the classroom?

Dr. Kevin Cole, an English professor at the University of Sioux Falls, is a prime example of an educator who leads a fascinating life outside of campus. In 2016, he wrote a book of poetry called “Later Summer Plums”, he has written two plays and is currently working on a novel.

Dr. Cole’s recent play is entitled “Loving Arms”. He said this play may not be what people are used to. It does not have a normal beginning, middle, and end and it is not a family drama. The play is not a tragedy, but it is dark and comical.

“Loving Arms” takes place in a world famous art museum. The play is missing something that most plays require, so it makes the piece different and more interesting.

“I don’t use specific names, the characters don’t have names, the city doesn’t have a name, the art museum doesn’t have a name,” says Cole.

In the first half there are three characters; a man and a woman who are strangers, and a docent. The docent is a guide who commonly educates and serves people.

The three characters become friends and have conversations about art.

“I intend for there to be a good deal of comedy,” says Cole. Halfway through the production, an American shooter is added to the plot, and the dynamic in the play completely changes.

The conversation turns from a light discussion about art to an exploration of

social and cultural issues with American shooters. This puts the audience in an interesting position, trying to understand the reality of situations around the world.

Currently, “Loving Arms” will not see a full production. However the theater company, Monstrous Little Theatre will perform a staged reading at the new Full Circle Book Co-op on November 15. Full Circle is located on 10th Street between Main and Phillips. The company is owned and operated by a USF Alumnus and has many experienced actors who will read the play.

“It’s beneficial to the playwright because you get to hear your play, and it helps get an idea of where you need to make revisions and changes. But then hopefully there is an audience there to measure their reaction to certain things,” says Cole.

The reading starts at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public.

Although his play is only going to be a reading, Cole hopes that someday his play will be much more. “My hope is always that it would be produced here at USF,” says Cole. Considering the type of play it is, Cole is not sure the play would be the right fit for the University Of Sioux Falls. If it is not, he plans to pursue other avenues to have his play produced.

So next time you leave a classroom, consider asking your professor about their life outside the university. You may be surprised to learn the person assigning homework and grading your papers has a very interesting passion or hobby in their everyday life.

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TUESDAY TRANSACTIONS Story by Austin Clemen

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s a married college student, who also happens to be a father, I’m always looking for deals around the Sioux Falls area. Obviously, I’m not always going out and using deals (which helps save money), but I prefer to go places that have deals when I do go out.

Oddly enough, I tend to do things on Tuesdays more often than not. I have amassed a list of the top 5 deals for college students on Tuesdays in Sioux Falls. I’ve determined them to be the top 5 deals because they are deals I have used, making them the best, obviously.

Remember, this is just my opinion, so if you disagree, that’s cool with me.

They will be ranked in order of my least used deal to my most used deal.

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5 Two-fer Tubin’ Tuesdays Let’s begin with a winter-specific deal. Great Bear, Sioux Falls’ closest thing to a ski mountain (although it’s a hill to anyone not from here), has a great deal for Tuesday Tubing! On Tuesdays, you can buy one tubing ticket for the normal price of $9, but then get a second one for free! G rab a friend on a snowy Tuesday and have some outdoor fun with this deal!

As a side note, they have a college ID discount day every Saturday. Gear rentals are all $15 (instead of $23) and ski lift passes are also $15 (instead of $26).

Tuesdays at the Phillips Avenue Diner in downtown Sioux Falls means half-priced shakes – with the purchase of an entree, of course! This deal is a great way to get a cheap dessert after a great meal from one of my favorite restaurants in the area. Their shakes are also the best in Sioux Falls, in my opinion. It helps that you essentially get two shakes for the price of one as they bring it to you in a glass, as well as a refill amount in the metal mixer they use. Just writing about it makes me want to go get one right now, even without the discount.

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3 Traditional Wing Tuesdays If you’re into chicken wings, and especially Buffalo Wild Wings, this is the deal for you. Each Tuesday is their ½ priced traditional wings day. While a little messier than boneless wings, they are definitely tasty. If you need to eat on a Tuesday, are in the mood for wings, and don’t want to have a more social outing (you’ll understand what I mean by this in a minute), this is the Tuesday steal for you.

Bdubs also has a side note, which is this: if you bring your student ID on Sundays after 9 PM, you get ½ off one food item. Really, they just have great deals most of the week.

The local Cinemark locations, or Century Theaters (a.k.a. - Century East at Dawley Farms and Century Stadium 14), have the deal for movie lovers, like myself, on Tuesday.

Rather than waiting for a movie to come to the West Mall 7 Theater, or the cheap seats in layman’s terms, for $4.50, you can go to the movie you want to see for just $6 at either Century location on Tuesdays!

That’s great for people both strapped for cash, or for those who want concessions, but who usually don’t get them due to higher prices of both tickets and concessions.

It’s even perfect for a date night because you end up paying the price of just over one ticket while getting two in return! I use this deal usually once a month, if not more.

1 Discounted Trivia Tuesdays The number one deal for students every Tuesdays is both one of food and one of a fun social outing. Grab yourself and up to 5 other friends (for a total of 6 people) and head over to Sickies Garage for their Trivia Tuesdays.

Each Tuesday, from 8 pm - 9:30 pm, a fun game of trivia is held where the winners get prizes in the form of gift certificates to Sickies. 1st gets $30, 2nd gets $20, and 3rd gets $10. On top of a fun game of trivia, they also have ½ off a food item when you show your student ID and buy a beverage (or $5 off if it’s over $10). With a menu range of burgers, wings, salads, and sandwiches, they have something for almost every one. Myself and a group of friends have been going here every week since May, and we have won twice, gotten 2nd a few times, and 3rd more than a few. We always have a blast, and eat decent to good food while doing it. This is definitely the best Tuesday deal in Sioux Falls.

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