October 2018
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Meet Student Government
Meet this year’s women in power!
USF Calendar of Events Events for October 2018.
Celebrating 135 years Recap of this year’s 135th celebration picnic.
The Woman. The Myth. The Legend. Pam Gohl.
Q & A with Pam Gohl.
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USF keeps KEY TO THE CITY
Recap of this year’s Key to the City game.
What is Media?
Photo courtesy of Hannah Wold
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Inside view of our Media Department!
On the Cover: Paul TenHaken, Dr. Brett Bradfield, Jane Bradfield, Rich Garside, Kristi Garside, Jeff Savage Cover Photo by Jessica Perez
GREEN
Fingers
Green Fingers Garden Club began three years ago with the intention of beautifying the USF campus. Their major project was creating the Butterfly Meditation Garden in an attempt to help with the increasing decline in the Monarch butterfly population. It remains their primary focus on campus each Fall, Spring, and Summer. Recently, the club joined forces with Margaret Straley to tag the Monarch butterflies as they stopped through our area during their journey to Mexico. The club wants students to know that anyone is always welcome to join! Contact Ceca Cooper for more information. Ceca Cooper – Associate Professor of Art Ceca.Cooper@usiouxfalls.edu
Photo courtesy of Hannah Wold
Photo courtesy of Austin Clemen
E D I T OR S
Letter from the
Hello! We are very excited for this first issue of The Vessel for the 2018-2019 school year, especially since this is our first issue published as the new editors! We apologize for the delayed issue, as we are still learning and deciding what we want the magazine to be for the campus, students, and alumni. We can’t wait to tell you stories, show you some amazing pictures, and prepare you for the month’s campus activities and events. With that being said, let us introduce ourselves…
Marissa Lute Media Studies: Journalism Major Art Minor Senior
Hi there! My name is Marissa Lute, and I am the new Print Editor of The Vessel. This is my second time as an editor, as I was the editor for The Viewpoint at Northeast Community College before I transferred to USF last fall. I am a fifth generation journalist, so I have a ginormous love for journalism and the media world! Although this is my final year at USF, I can’t wait to see what this school year has in store for The Vessel and myself! Hello. My name is Jessica Perez, and I am the new Creative Director of the Vessel. This is my first time being an editor, and I am very excited to bring new design layouts to our student magazine! I have had a passion for designing since I was in high school, and I hope that my skills and creativity will continue to grow as I create new layouts for The Vessel. I am proud of my accomplishment these past four years, but I am even more excited to see what I will accomplish this year as an editor!
Jessica Perez Media Studies & Art Major Marketing Minor Senior
We are looking forward to new experiences and creative designs, while maintaining old traditions of The Vessel! Don’t forget to be on the look out for next month’s issue of The Vessel!
Meet y our
Executive council
Emily Wieczorek Student Body Vice President Secondary Biology Education Junior
“One of my goals for the year is to help clubs thrive and create a vibrant campus community.”
“Hello cougars! I am so excited to serve as your
2018-2019 Student Body President. We have an
excellent group of women who are incredibly gifted leaders.
We will help you, as a student, accomplish the dreams that you may have for this university. This year, we have the opportunity to partner with several students to begin a new initiative to make USF a greener
campus, we are celebrating our faculty in October with a brunch, our
Elizabeth Enalls Student Body President Music Ministry, Theology, and Philosophy Senior
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ministries here on campus will continue to thrive, and there will be plenty of activities on campus to participate in. I hope that you feel welcome to make this place your home. If you have any questions, concerns, ideas, or just want to talk, feel free to email me to set up a time. Thank you.”
“This upcoming year, I have the honor of leading the Cougar Activity Board. We have already planned so many exciting
events for the student body to engage in. A main goal that we
have this year is to reach out and create events that appeal to
all students’ interests. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas for cougar activities– please reach out to me!
Paige Sandbulte Vice President of Campus Activities Board Psychology and English + Music minors Senior “Our goal in campus ministry is to help bridge
the gaps between different groups on campus by
refocusing on the reason God has called us here.
Part of this mission revolves around reigniting the passion for “culture for service” through service
projects, worship, bible study, and prayer ministry.” Andrea Manning Vice President of Student Ministries and Service Entrepreneurial Studies Senior
Sydney Johnson Secretary and Treasurer of Student Government Undecided Sophomore
“One of my goals for this year is to let students know who and what the Elective Council is. We
want to let them know that they have a voice and we want to hear it.”
Campus Activities USF IDOL
CAMPFIRE SMORE NIGHT
MONDAYS | 9 P.M | Big Z October 1, 22, & 29
October 7 | 7:30 P.M | QUAD
JAZ IT UP- DANCE FITNESS
PUMPKIN PAINTING CONTEST
CAMPUS MINISTRIES: CHAPEL TUESDAYS | 10 A.M | BIG Z
BIBLE STUDIES
October 2 | 6 P.M | STEW TRACK
October 17 | 6 P.M | COOPER’S CAFE
TUESDAYS | 9 P.M | RESIDENCE HALLS
AU + COO WORSHIP NIGHT
THIS IS ME
FCA
October 4 | 8:30 P.M | SEMINARY
Oct. 24-27| 7:30 P.M | JONES THEATER
WEDNESDAYS | 8 P.M
SERVICE DAY
FALL INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT
THURSDAY NIGHT WORSHIP
October 3 | ALL DAY
NIGHT GAMES October 6 | 8 P.M | QUAD
October 26| 6 P.M | AUDITORIUM
THURSDAYS | 9 P.M | COOPER’S CAFE
FOLLOW CAB ON SOCIAL MEDIA!! @USFCOOEVENTS Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!
USF HOME ATHLETICS USF WOMEN’S SOCCER: CONCORDIA STATE
October 5 | 1 P.M | Sports Complex
MINNESOTA STATE
October 7 | 1 P.M | Sports Complex
MINOT STATE
October 12 | 5 P.M | Sports Complex
USF VOLLEYBALL: ST. CLOUD STATE
October 5 | 6 P.M | Stewart Center
MINNESOTA DULUTH
October 6 | 6 P.M | Stewart Center
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE
October 9 | 6 P.M | Stewart Center
NORTHERN STATE
UNIVERSITY OF MARY
October 14 | 1 P.M | Sports Complex
October 19 | 6 P.M | Stewart Center
MSU MOORHEAD
October 20 | 2 P.M | Stewart Center
UPPER IOWA
October 26 | 1 P.M | Sports Complex
MINNESOTA STATE
October 26 | 6 A.M | Stewart Center
CONCORDIA-ST.PAUL
October 27 | 4 P.M | Stewart Center
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USF FOOTBALL: ST. CLOUD STATE
October 13 | 1 P.M | SPORTS COMPLEX
UPPER IOWA
October 27 | 1 P.M | SPORTS COMPLEX
USF SWIMMING: UNIVERSITY OF MARY
October 20 | 1 P.M | MIDCO AQUATICS
FOLLOW USF ATHLETICS ON SOCIAL MEDIA!! @USF_ATHLETICS
Top
5H a l l o w e e n
movies to watch around
Story by Austin Clemen
Photos courtesy of IMBD.com
I’ve gotta be honest, I am not the foremost expert on horror, thriller, or just plain scary films. I am not super into real scary movies myself. However, there are some thrillers and movies that could be considered scary I feel transcend the genre and I enjoy watching every now and again. So strap in for the quick ride that will be my top 5 favorite films (from least favorite to most favorite) to watch when you’re in the mood for something a little more spooky, though most of these are technically thrillers and not horrors. Keep in mind, these are all just my opinion and not the say all, be all for these films.
5. Phantom of the Opera (1925)
We start the list with a film for those who want to consider themselves film connoisseurs. While it may not be as scary by today’s standards, this film horrified people when it came out and has some of the best performances I’ve seen in a silent film to date (not that I’ve seen too many silent films). I recommend this film to anyone who wants to change up their normal watch list this month. It’s definitely a “Keep the Ticket” movie.
4. Edward Scissorhands (1990) Johnny Depp turns in a truly
emotional performance as a guy who doesn’t fit into society the way it wants him to in this family film perfect for around Halloween time. While it definitely contains parts that may be scarier for younger children, the underlying story and emotion are enough to look beyond it and bring tears to anyone with a soul. There’s also the added bonus of seeing Johnny Depp in a good role again. I’d also “Keep the Ticket” for this movie.
3. Jaws (1975)
This is the film that started the summer blockbuster film phase Hollywood has been in ever since. It made an entire generation terrified to go in the water. The film keeps you on edge a majority of the time and is a true masterclass in how to make something amazing out of what you have as everything that could’ve gone wrong filming this movie did go wrong, including having the mechanical shark used constantly malfunction. Here, we’ve reached a “Frame the Ticket” caliber movie.
2. Split (2016) M. Night Shyamalan returned to greatness with this film that came out of nowhere in 2016
(released in only a few theaters, then expanded to about a thousand in 2017). James McAvoy turns in one of the most terrifying, unhinged performances I’ve ever seen on screen. It’s a fabulous movie that takes different twists and turns while playing with your brain, causing you to think about what you just saw and try to process it to figure out what will happen next, which you inevitably won’t guess fully. There’s also a great post credits scene which teases something you will know about if you’re a fan of Shyamalan’s earlier work. Without a doubt, this is for sure a “Frame the Ticket” movie.
1. A Quiet Place (2018) I absolutely love this film. It’s the tensest film I’ve ever watched, but it’s also a film about family and parenthood. As a parent myself now, I connect to it that much more. All I can say is that I had the whole range of emotions watching this film. To see my full review, you can head online to usfvessel.com, but I will say this is one of the most “Frame the ticket” type of December 2017 | 7 movies I’ve ever seen.
Welcome Back!
Dear USF Community:
As the first month of the fall semester comes to a close, we celebrate a busy and productive launch of our 2018-2019 academic year. In the midst of celebrating our University’s 135th birthday on September 8th, we were also honored to welcome the largest freshmen class and largest overall undergraduate enrollment in the institution’s history. We know that the start of a new academic semester brings with it the pressures of hard deadlines, academic performance expectations, and the challenges of managing time and responsibilities. However, we also know it represents a time of forming lifelong memories with friends, professors, and staff as you engage in the wide variety of activities that contribute in meaningful ways to the college experience. I hope that this first month of the academic year has provided positive memories you will cherish for the rest of your lives. As we welcome our new and continuing students to the start of our new academic year, we are also actively engaged in the next round of student recruitment for the 2019-2020 academic year. Part of that process is addressing quality measures that ensure USF curricular and co-curricular programs maintain the high standards of excellence expected by our faculty and staff at the University. The University remains steadfastly committed to this quality proposition in serving our students and the mission of the University. In the more external view, we also take pride in being a significant contributor to workforce development in the community, state, and region by sending our highly qualified and ethically grounded graduates into the workforce and greater society. Be assured that all programs operated under the auspices of the University remain in a cycle of continuous improvement. This is our non-negotiable commitment to our current and future students as a means of ensuring that your degree from USF will have value and contribute to a high quality of life in your future. As the academic year progresses, it is our hope that you will seize opportunities to participate in our broad variety of University activities, be an active participant in your own learning, and periodically take time to step out of your personal comfort zone. To this end, we encourage each of you to engage in new experiences such as service projects, faith formation activities, and scholarly endeavors you had not previously considered. On behalf of a grateful University community of faculty and staff, thank you for a great start to the academic year. As we welcomed alumni to our campus for Homecoming festivities, it represented a positive and enduring reminder regarding the sense of family that has existed within this faith and academic community throughout its rich history. Best wishes for the remaining fall semester that lies ahead! Sincerely, Dr. Brett Bradfield President University of Sioux Falls
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1 3 5 Ye a r s a n d C o u n t i n g A Celebration of the History and Growth of the University of Sioux Falls STORY by Kullyn Meffert
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he history of the University of Sioux Falls is distinguished and remarkable. The growth, accreditations, hard work, the countless leaders and faculty, and even the hard times have led to 135 years of academic excellence through a culture for service. To celebrate one hundred and thirtyfive years plus five days after the first day of school, (back in 1883) USF honored its history and success. On September 13, students, faculty, community members, and alumni gathered in the university Quad for a picnic to celebrate the school’s 135th anniversary. Whether its name was Sioux Falls College or the University of Sioux Falls, the school has always been a major part of the Sioux Falls community. That was one of the topics President of The University of Sioux Falls, Dr. Brett Bradfield, spoke about when he addressed the gathering. “The first thing I would mention is that we are one of the founding members of the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. We got an award last fall for 110 years as members of the Sioux Falls Chamber. Eighty-seven percent of our students in our last survey that graduated, stayed and worked within a thirty-mile radius of the city. And so, you know as I talk to our mayor
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who is with us here this night, we believe that we’re contributing to workforce development and overall quality of life here in the City of Sioux Falls by putting out some of the very finest, bright, young men and women to serve God and humankind, per our mission.” Special guest, Sioux Falls mayor Paul TenHaken, spoke about the growth and history of his beloved alma mater. “Really I’m just here to say thanks, thanks to USF for the continued investments they make in our city, their efforts to keep graduates in this city, and help with our work force. What I appreciate about this school is the Christcentered approach to the education that you are getting. What we really need right now is leaders who are willing to stand up and do what’s right in the world, in whatever mission-field you are called to. My missionfield right now is City Hall. Your mission-field may be in a biology lab, or in a classroom, or anywhere else. But the morals and the fiber that is instilled in you at USF with a Christcentered education is something to carry on for a long time,” said Mayor TenHaken.
Alumni and Board of Trustees member, Paula O’Neill-Weedon, also spoke on the growth of the University over the years. “Oh, I love to see this, my mother is a graduate of the University of Sioux Falls, then Sioux Falls College. When I came I stayed in Glidden Hall, and my room was in the closet. And so I’m really excited about what has happened here. Real dorms, a campus that has a great library, and a great academic curriculum. I’m a health-science educator, so I love what I’ve seen on the campus. Great growth,” said O’Neill-Weedon. The evening’s festivities were planned for the community, with fun for all ages. Airbrush tattoos, inflatables, balloon art, good food, live music from Mogen’s Heroes, and a quick speech from Dr. Bradfield. “This University has always been and always will be a very important part of this community and this region. And a degree from this place means something.” Dean of Chapel, Dennis Thum, also lead the crowd in a prayer of thanks for the night’s festivities and everyone who is attending the university. Throughout the night, the band kept the music rolling and encouraged the crowd to join in. Mayor TenHaken even got in on the fun and joined the band for a song to close out the night. Here’s to another 135 years USF!
T h e W o m a n . T h e M y t h . T h e L e g e n d . Pa m G o h L . Story By Austin clemen Photo Courtesy of Austin clemen
If you didn’t know, the University of Sioux Falls currently has an interim athletic director, Pam Gohl. I had the chance to sit down with her to find out what her role is on campus. Q: Prior to becoming the USF Interim Athletic Director, what did you do? A: I was at Minnesota State Mankato prior to my time at USF. I was the head women’s basketball coach from 2008-2012. I was also an assistant women’s basketball coach at Mankato from 2006-2008. [Since arriving at USF] my job title has changed over the years a bit, but the main part of my job was always compliance – making sure that we’re following the NCAA rules. Because we are a small staff, I’ve also always been involved with game management. I used to supervise just a few of the sports, and, obviously, now supervise all of the sports. Q: What do you believe your primary role as an Athletic Director is? A: This year is a unique year because I’m an interim Athletic Director. Most importantly, it always comes down to the student athlete experience. If you’re in it for anything other than the student athletes, you’re in it for the wrong reasons. I want to make sure that our student athletes have the best experience they can. I want to be able to encourage and promote and do a good job of leading the coaches– we have a tremendous coaching staff here at USF – so just helping them as they lead our teams. A lot of the administration of athletics also has to do with working around campus. It’s not only working with your student athletes and your coaches, but you also have to work to build, and continue to have, those relations across campus to make sure
that athletics are on people’s minds and that people are making decisions with athletics in mind across campus. Q: What does it mean for you to have that community involvement? A: I think it’s super important. Dr. [Brett] Bradfield, the USF President, has done a great job in his time here to really connect with and continue to foster a positive relationship with the community of Sioux Falls. We want to do the same thing with the athletic department. A lot of our teams do community service and are out in the community connecting with people, showing the caliber of people they are. It seems like, in the Division II level, if someone knows someone on one of the teams, they are more likely to come to the game to support them. Any way we can get more people in Sioux Falls to meet our student athletes, the better. We have tremendous student athletes; they’re wonderful individuals. They are young men and women and we’re extremely proud of them and they’re a direct reflection of our amazing coaching staff.
this busy year.
Q: What’s the most rewarding part of your job? A: That’s easy. Any time I can help a student athlete in any way. For me, if I do a waiver on the compliance side – because I’m still doing my old job – and it gets approved, that’s a great day to be able to go out to an athlete, who might’ve had some sort of extenuating circumstances that [they] needed a waiver from the NCAA, and that gets approved, it’s a great day. I always like going to the Augustana Twilight and watching not only our cross country athletes compete, but watch our track athletes there, cheering them on at every turn. It’s neat to see the community support. I don’t like staying in the press Q: What would you say the most box at a football game because you challenging part of your job is? can’t hear the crowd. It’s wonderA: There aren’t enough hours in the ful to hear after we score, just the day. I think that I would love to be able to do even more than what I am doing. roar in the stadium. It’s neat to just One of the things about USF this year be a part of it all. is that we’re talking about Hebrews 12:1, and it talks about endurance and There’s a lot that goes into being running the race. That’s kinda the mot- an athletic director for any univerto for our staff and faculty, and I would sity, and the things talked about say that, for me, this isn’t a sprint. For were just some of the things Pam however long I’m going to be the ath- deals with on a daily basis. I had letic director, I have to pace myself and a great time talking with her and getting to know her a little more, know when to put the pen down, go spend time with my family, and come especially as a fellow Cubs fan. back the next day. Also, when you talk Thank you, Pam, for taking the about athletic directing, it’s not a one time out of your busy schedule to man show, and I have wonderful peo- sit down with me and humor my ple helping make sure we get through more fun questions.
USF KEEPS THE
KEY TO THE CITY
the recap
Story By Cordell Wright
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ollege sports are driven by rivalries. Notre Dame vs. Michigan, Duke vs. North Carolina, and the University of Sioux Falls vs. Augustana. USF and Augustana have been rivals for decades, but have only met on the gridiron for the past 7 years. On September 22nd, the two football teams squared off for their annual match up for the ultimate prize, the Key to the City. The rivalry stems from just one city block, and this short distance commonly results in pranks being played on the enemy team’s mascot. In recent years, we’ve seen things like spray paint and excessive amounts of sparkles being put on both the Cougar and the Viking statues. These pranks help fuel the fire that is this rivalry. “Having the opportunity to play Augie is truly an exhilarating and special experience,” said Junior football player for the Cougars, Noah Daniel. Everything about the rivalry boiled down to 1:00 pm when the ball was finally kicked off, and the two teams fought for bragging rights and to decide who will keep the Key to the City for the next year. USF received the ball first and had a great drive going before they stalled out in the red zone and settled for a 30 yard field goal by Mason Laramie, giving them the early 3-0 lead. USF quickly forced a 3 and out, and Nate Johnson had a fabulous punt return giving USF favorable field position starting their drive on the Augustana 42. Just when it looked like Augie was going to get some momentum back and force a punt, USF went for it on 4th down and
picked up a 31-yard touchdown run by Gabriel Watson. That pushed the score to 10-0 with a lot of time remaining in the first quarter. USF continued to pour on the points in the first quarter with Gabriel Watson picking up his second touchdown of the day on 19-yard run. The drive was set up by up by a 47-yard pass and catch from Caden Walters to Michael Maxwell. That score gave USF a 17-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Augustana offense answered with their first drive in the second quarter putting up a quick 3 points making the score 17-3. The USF offense continued to have a great day, putting up 13 more points making the score 30-3 late in the first half. Augustana quickly answered back with a touchdown of their own to get the first half started offensively. They strung it together with a defensive stop and looked to make the score more manageable going into halftime. This was short-lived after Parker Gregston forced an interception and took it all the way back for a touchdown giving the cougars a 37-13 lead at halftime. The second half brought more of the same and led to a 51-13 rout of Augustana. This win gave the Cougars their 3rd win of the season and the Key to the City. The USF Cougars moved to 3-1 on the season after this hard-fought victory at Kirkeby-Over Stadium. Best of luck to the Cougar football team with the remainder of the season, and congratulations for retaining the coveted Key to the City.
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USF Freshmen Advice: Freshmen, feeling a little homesick these first months? Well here is some quick advice on how to help you adjust! “My advice would be get involved! There are so many opportunities, especially at the beginning of the year, where it can be easier to meet other people. Getting connected and plugged in can help reduce feelings of isolation. It also gives you something to take your mind off of things that you feel you might be missing at home. Take advantage of athletic events, homecoming festivities, campus wide activities and those spontaneous movie nights that take place in your residence hall. It may be out of your comfort zone but push your boundaries a bit and I think you will be glad you did!” -Ashley Maturan Assistant Dean of Students/ Director of Residence Life
“Know that this is very normal! Talk about how you’re feeling with others… Give yourself time to adjust. College is a major life transition and adapting to all of the related changes takes time…length of time is different for everyone.” -Michelle DeHoogh-Kliewer University Counselor
“Don’t panic. It’s normal to have tough times like this. Don’t isolate and don’t beat yourself up with guilt about feeling this way. Sometimes all we can do is be honest about the hurt and find healthy ways to cope. I know it sounds like a cliché, but the hard things are the big things that God uses to build us.” -Dennis Thum Dean of Chapel / Instructor, Religious Studies
“There’s nothing wrong with feeling homesick…in fact, it’s good to reflect on the great meals, the special memories, and the fun and comfort you have with your family and friends. Here are a few ideas for embracing it and pushing through: 1. One thing I did that seemed to help was to set up a time every week to connect with my family. For me, it was 9 pm on Sunday nights, and we’ve kept that tradition alive from the first weeks of college through today—24 years later! 2. It can also be helpful to write down why you're feeling homesick: Is it because you really wish you were back, because you feel guilty for moving on, or because you're a little anxious about your new life? 3. Setting a schedule and getting around campus and around town can make USF and Sioux Falls feel like home pretty quickly. Wake up early, go work out or swim at the Avera McKennan Fitness Center (USF students get a great deal), grab a coffee, study at the library, go to class, attend a study group, meet up with a friend, etc. Not only will this keep you distracted (and on top of your work), it will also help you start to feel like a “regular” around spots in your new environment.
The baristas will begin to look familiar, the fitness instructors will know your name, and you'll soon have a favorite study spot. In short, this new place you're living in will start to feel like home, and so you won't have as much of a reason to feel homesick. 4. Finally, avoid sitting and flipping through your Instagram or Snapchat stories unless you’re getting out there, meeting new people, trying new things, and making some stories of your own. Don’t think for a minute your friends at other colleges aren’t feeling the same things you are!” -Corey Ross Dean of Students
“I work with a number of students who, because of the new demands of college academics, don’t feel like they have the time to do the social recommendations often suggested for helping with homesickness. My advice is to develop a time management plan that includes time for classes and studying, exercise, sleep, and FUN! If you don’t know how to develop a plan that includes all of these elements, come to the ASC and we can help you make one!” -Nicole Dulaney Director of Academic Success Center
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SPEAK O U T TIME Story by Shelby Kinney
Tearing someone down piece-bypiece, making them feel less than they are. Nightmare after nightmare they see someone haunting them in their dreams and they cannot seem to stop it. At some point it has probably happened to everyone. Someone has intentionally said or done something to physically or psychologically hurt you. They think they are superior; therefore, they have the ability to influence and intimidate you to do what they want. Maybe, you are the one treating people badly. Bullying comes in many different forms, from hitting and pushing to teasing and name-calling. It can happen in school or sitting at home on our computer, even on a Christian campus. Bullying typically starts out as a simple problem. Maybe you and your roommate don’t get along, so he/she ignores you or says something that you passed off as “that’s just who they are.” It doesn’t seem to be a problem at the moment, but eventually it could be. In an interview, Dennis Thum, Dean of Chapel at the University of Sioux Falls, says bullying is kind of a continuum, beginning with rude and insensitive comments. It eventually leads to being intentionally mean and aggressive, and then to all out bullying. “I would imagine many are trying to seem funny and impulsive,” said Thum. Most of the time they do it to get a reaction from people, they want the attention.
Here at the USF, we are lucky to have such great faculty and staff that care for the well being of students. Corey Ross, Dean of Students, is always available to students who need assistance. “That’s exactly what student development does. Our job is to connect with students and help them succeed in their academic pursuits,” said Ross. “Ultimately, we are investing in a program called the green dot campaign, and we are training faculty and staff over a couple years to create a culture on campus that doesn’t tolerate violence towards others, especially power-based violence.” They aim to resolve the issue and prevent it from happening again. There is also a great counselor on campus available to students who need support– Michelle DeHooghKliewer. “She asks great questions, and has a deeply faithful and meaningful impact on ideas that really create a lot of support for our students,” stated Ross. There are a lot of supportive and heartfelt people on campus students can reach out to when having trouble with bullies, or any other problems. Students are encouraged to seek help if they need it.
It is not something to be avoided, because it will only get worse.
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We should stand up for everyone around us, and we should stand up for ourselves. “I would love for students to follow the Matthew 18 approach, where it’s as you see something occurring that doesn’t seem right, or doesn’t seem helpful to the community, or healthy to an individual, approach the person that is doing it and encourage them to stop,” Ross said. It’s our job to speak against the bullies. We have the power to create an environment free from bullies, and make a difference in the lives of other individuals. Don’t be a bystander; words do have power over actions.
TALK
ABOUT
Bullying is not funny; it can drastically affect people’s lives.
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W h at i s
MEDIA?
Story by Shelby Kinney and Jade Roszak
Photos courtesy of Hannah Wold
With many different options, students have the chance to find the direction they want to take.
Although many students believe it, media does not necessarily mean news.
What’s your favorite TV show? What social media site do you use the most? Do you have a radio station you always listen to? How about Internet; what do you use it for? What current events are happening across the country, across the world? If media didn’t exist, you wouldn’t be able to answer these questions. It is the foundation of our lives; we eat and breathe media. It’s our means of connecting around the world, and in some cases, across the room. Here at the University of Sioux Falls, Media Studies students have the opportunity to choose a field of study that incorporates the things we do on a daily basis. Nick Poppens, Assistant Professor of the Media Department says,
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“The USF Media Studies department offers students hands-on learning opportunities across a variety of fields including journalism, marketing, graphic design, and audio/video production.”
Media students can end up working in a wide variety of places. Some will work for businesses, creating unique designs; others may end up producing film and video for the enjoyment of an audience. There are those who take pictures for a living, and others who spend most of their time creating on social media platforms. “Students majoring in Media Studies go into various fields including digital marketing, photography, and journalism. The skills learned throughout their time in the Media Studies department are beneficial to all students no matter what field they pursue after graduation,” says Poppens. The classes are not only educational and beneficial, but students say they are a lot of fun. A favorite for many students is Photography (MED181). Students learn how to work a DSLR camera as well as techniques used to take beautiful photos. They learn about different kinds of photography and how to use Photoshop. Students say they also enjoy Electronic Media (MED204).
Students get a sneak peak into the world of filming and editing video, and they learn how to use Adobe Premiere Pro, the video-editing software. Students even get to produce their own music video in this class. The department also offers Introduction to Design, Media Writing, Graphic Design, Television Production Lab, and many more. Students can even be a part of the television production team for credit. Every semester, Poppens and newly hired assistant professor Nancy Sutton, put together a team of hardworking and creative individuals whose passion for media is evident. The production team is responsible for running The Vessel, the department’s student-led production. They post videos daily on The Vessel website, and a magazine is produced monthly by editors Marissa Lute and Jessica Perez. The Vessel informs students about campus happenings, major events that affect students, human interest stories, and anything else newsworthy at USF. The Media Studies department is located in the lower level of the McDonald Center next to Cooper’s Café. Here, you can find the studio, radio lab, and media center. “The USF Media Center features KCFS Student Radio, an HD video studio, a podcasting audio lab, and 26 multimedia editing computers featuring the Adobe CC Creative Suite,” said Poppens. In the radio station, students are able to host their own radio shows. They can broadcast any music from country to pop hits, and occasionally
they go on air to talk about a wide variety of topics. The KCSF radio hosts can have shows that last for over an hour. Sometimes, guest speakers are brought in to increase the audience and to make the show more exciting. Managers, Grant Sweeter and Hannah Wold, keep the KCFS Radio Lab organized by keeping all show schedules in order and by communicating what needs to keep a radio station on the air. Wold and Sweeter also broadcast their own shows. Being a host on KCFS radio gives students a chance to have fun telling stories, learn to be a radio DJ, and play great music. The Media Center is the heart of the department. Students create and edit video; edit photos; and put their graphic design skills to use. Media students can also use this center to record audio which they edit and incorporate into their videos. Soon, the department will even start its own series of podcasts. In the Media Center creating is only limited by imagination; it’s where students make their visions become reality. The studio, visible from Cooper’s Café, is where the recording takes place. The
students anchor introductions for their videos, giving the audience a preview of what the video will contain. The green screen located in the center allows the media students to record themselves and then chroma key images, videos, and backgrounds to their projects. The studio is equipped with state-ofthe-art HD broadcast cameras, a tri-caster, and audio board. Students take on different jobs in the control room and the studio to prepare them for jobs in broadcasting. Being part of the media department can be really exciting for students, and often leads to jobs in news media, social media management, journalism, radio, TV, or film. For students who haven't found their direction, they may find media fills a creative role as well as a career goal, with so many businesses needing videos, social media management, and graphic design. “We have a lot of fun in the Media Studies department! I encourage all USF students to take one of our classes. You just might find yourself majoring in Media Studies,” said Poppens. Media is heavily tailored to one’s own creativity, and in this case, creativity is a skill. It’s not just about writing articles on current events or hosting your own news show. That’s only a small part of what media is. Media is telling digital stories, which often reach people all over the world. Media is a part of our everyday lives. It can be whatever you want it to be. Interested in writing for The Vessel? We’d love to have you! Contact us at Vessel.usiouxfalls@gmail.com
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