USF College Monthly | May 2017

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May 2017 Volume 4 Issue 8 | usfcollegeweek.com

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In the Political Arena: The Syrian Conflict Recipes: A Taste of Summer Media Department

Changes in the Media Department & Senior Spotlights

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Top 10 Must See Movies of the Summer

1. War for the Planet of the Apes – July 14 Concluding the Planet of the Apes prequel trilogy, War finds humanity at the brink of extinction as sentient apes have declared war on the humans. Matt Reeves (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Let Me In) returns to direct. Andy Serkis will once again perform motion capture and the voice for the ape leader Caesar, with Woody Harrelson entering the franchise as the leader of the human alliance.

2. Spiderman Homecoming July 7 After his buzzworthy debut in Captain America Civil War, Spiderman has his first solo outing as a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Peter Parker is just like any other teenager, struggling with school, relationships, work, and in his case-supervillains. Tom Holland returns as the webslinger, along with Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, and Michael Keaton as the villainous Vulture.

3. Baby Driver – June 28 As a getaway driver for a notorious crime boss, Baby finds himself on a mission that threatens his love and his freedom. Directed by Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim vs the World, Shaun of the Dead) and starring Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Lily James, and Jamie Foxx.

Story by Casey Kelderman.

Photos courtesy of IMBD.com Layout designed by Karlie VanderVorst.

4. Dunkirk – July 21 Visionary director Christopher Nolan (Inception, The Dark Knight Trilogy) brings us this World War II film set during the Battle of France.

The film stars frequent Nolan collaborators Tom Hardy and Cillian Murphy, as well as Harry Styles making his feature film debut.

5. Annabelle Creation – Aug. 11 From director of the critically acclaimed 2016 horror film Light’s Out, David Sandberg returns to the world of horror with this Annabelle prequel. The first Annabelle left much to be desired for the franchise, but with the atmosphere that Sandberg creates, this film could prove to be a hidden gem.

6. The Mummy – June 9 An evil, ancient princess is awakened from her desert grave and unleashes her wrath upon our world. This film is the first in the “shared monster universe” from Universal Pictures, with this film featuring the Mummy and Dr. Jekyll. The Mummy stars Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, and Russell Crowe.

8. Alien Covenant – May 19 The film sees the return of director Ridley Scott to the Alien world in this sequel to the 2012 film Prometheus. Colony ship Covenant seems to have found paradise on an alien planet, until they uncover a threat like none other. The film stars Michael Fassbender, James Franco, and Danny McBride.

9. Atomic Blonde – July 28 Charlize Theron packs a punch as an undercover M16 agent in Atomic Blonde. Directed by stuntman David Leitch (Fight Club and John Wick) and starring James McAvoy and Sofia Boutella.

10. A Ghost Story – July 7 A story of love, loss, and legacy.

The film follows a recently deceased man who now roams his house in a ghostly bedsheet. This indie fantasy, drama film stars Oscar winner Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara

7. Wounder Woman – June 2 The first live action film for the greatest superheroine of all time sees Gal Gadot return as Wonder Woman. Set in the backdrop of World War I, Wonder Woman is directed by Patty Jenkins.

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In the Political Arena: Story by Whitney Fryer.

Information & statistics courtesy of the BBC.

After Syria gained independence from France (1946), the country has gone through multiple periods of political instability. Current president, Bashar alAssad succeeded his father in 2000.

Syria is considered a unitary republic* with a semi-presidential style** of government. However, the government is dominated by members of the Assad family’s minority Alawite Shia community (13% of the population). Although the government is divided into three branches (executive, legislative, and judicial), the current regime is highly authoritarian; power is held by a closeknit group of people.

In March 2011, protests contesting the repressive government of President

Assad sparked a civil conflict, which has since turned into a full-scale war.

The conflict began as a battle between those in support of and those against the government. Another dimension was added when the Sunni*** majority was pinned against the president’s minority, Shia Alawite sect.**** The rise of the jihadist group, Islamic State (IS) has added yet another dimension.

A UN commission has evidence that all groups involved have committed war crimes (murder, torture, rape, etc.) and are accused of civilian suffering—such as blocking access to food, water, and health services. (BBC).

Currently the U.S. and Turkey are supporting Syria’s main opposition

alliance, The National Coalition. Saudi Arabia is providing military and financial assistance to several rebel groups. On the other hand, Russia is supporting President Assad and currently has a presence in Syria. It has also been speculated that Iran is funneling billions of dollars to President Assad.

The next page contains a timeline of the events that have resulted in the current state of Syria, this is by no means a comprehensive picture; this is only a small portion of the events that taken place 0ver the last four years. To learn about all of the events, scan the QR code.

Country Profile: Capital: Damascus Largest City: Aleppo Population: 21.1 million Ethnic Groups: Arab: 90.3%, Kurdish, Armenian, and other 9.7% Religion: Muslim 87% (Sunni 74% & Alawite 13%), Christian 10%, Druze 3%, and less than 1% Jewish residing in Aleppo and Damascus.

Photo courtesy of ISW.

Information courtesy of The CIA World Factbook.

*A state governed as a single power; the central government is supreme, any administrative divisions exercise only the powers that the central government chooses to delegate. ** A system of government in which a president exists alongside a prime minister and a cabinet, with the latter two being responsible to the legislature of a state. **** Also identify as Shiite Muslims; believing that Ali was the rightful successor after the death of Muhammad ***Often described as orthodox Muslims; believing that the Abu Bakr was the rightful successor to Muhammad after his death.

The Syrian Conflict 250,000+ Syrians have lost their lives.

11 Million+ people have been displaced. rch 2011 Ma

Pro-democracy protests (against Mr. Assad erupt in Deraa (south Syria), demanding the release of political prisoners. Security forces open-fire, killing several protesters and triggering nationwide upset. Over the following months, army personnel are sent to several cities to crush anti-regime protests.

July 2011

July 2012

Opposition supporters begin taking up arms to defend themselves; violence escalates.

Free Syrian Army (those against the government), blow up 3 security chiefs in Damascus and seize northern Aleppo.

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UN peace talks in Geneva fail; Syrian authorities refuse to discuss a transitional government.

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants secure territory from Aleppo to eastern Iraqi province of Diyala.

U.S. and five Arab countries launch air strikes against the Islamic State.

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Fire in Aleppo destroys historic market; bomb attacks and fighting continues in various cities.

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Hundreds of civilians are killed after rockets filled with Sarin (nerve agent) are fired at Damascus.

Western powers blame Syrian government, who then blamed rebel forces. UN begins destroying chemical weapons.

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Dec. 2015

Russia carries out first air strikes in Syria; claiming to target the Islamic State, but the West and Syrian opposition say it overwhelmingly targeted rebel groups.

Homs (third-largest city) is returned to government control after four years.

Dec. 2016

Government troops, backed

by Russian air power, recapture Aleppo, depriving the rebels of their last major urban stronghold.

Jan. 2017

Russia, Iran and Turkey agree to enforce a ceasefire between the government and nonIslamic rebels, after talks between the two sides in Kazakhstan.

Islamic State fighters seize the ancient city of Palmyra (central Syria) and destroy monuments at pre-Islamic World Heritage site.

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President Trump orders a missile attack on an airbase from which Syrian government planes allegedly staged a chemical weapons attack on the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun.

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

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• 10-15 strawberries (2 cups sliced) • 3/4 cup orange juice (can substitute for water or another flavored juice) • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 2 cups crushed ice • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

2 cups water 1/2 cup sugar 3 cups crushed ice 2/3 cup lemon juice (6-7 lemons)*

Directions:

1. Bring to a boil water and sugar to make simple syrup. Place in fridge to cool for about 20 minutes.

2. Using a blender, add ice, lemon juice, and simple sugar; blend until mixed together.

*TIP: Instead of squeezing lemons, buy fresh lemon juice instead.

Directions:

1. Slice strawberries, then blend.

2. Add orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar (to add extra sweetness). Blend.

3. Add in ice, blend until mixed together.

Recipes & photo courtesy of Whitney Fryer.

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Directions: 1. In a large skillet, brown the beef, breaking up with a spoon. Season with approximately 1 tsp. salt and pepper. * Chili powder can be added for an extra kick.

2. Turn off heat and add in 1 cup of pico de gallo salsa.

3. Warm a large non-stick pan over medium-heat, with the oil.

4. Place flour tortilla in pan, cover half with cheese, add beef mixture, sliced avocado, more cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.

5. Lightly fry the tortilla on both sides, until cheese is melted.

6. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream, remaining avocado, and pico de gallo salsa.

Scan the QR code for a simple Pico De Gallo recipe!

Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Ingredients: • 1 package of strawberries • 8 oz. cream cheese • 1/3 cup confectioners powered sugar • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 2-3 graham crackers (crushed)

Directions: 1. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, powered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

2. Crush graham crackers and put in a shallow bowl.

3. With a sharp knife (small), cut a cone shape out of the top of each strawberry to leave a small hollow.

4. Fill each strawberry with approximately 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture; make sure a little bit over flows from the top. **TIP: To do this: Use either a spoon

to fill the strawberries OR place the filling into a medium-sized ziploc bag, then cut off one corner to create a pipping bag.

5. Dip the filled side of each strawberry into the graham cracker crumbs, coating the exposed filling.

6. Place in an air-tight container and store in the refrigerate.

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Senior Spotlight: Emily Stahl

What is your best memory at USF? “Being accidentally tackled by a football player during Humans vs. Zombies. My friends thought I was a goner and the football player felt terrible, but surprisingly I was absolutely fine.

Onlookers told me I basically experienced flight in the interaction, so that was fun.”

What will you miss most about USF after you graduate?

“I’ll miss the diversity of things you can try out and explore when it comes to learning and the activities available to students. I’ll also miss the community on campus and the ability to go to campus and bump into multiple people I know and get to spend time with them.”

Sioux Falls, SD Multimedia Production Activities: Intramural kickball, Orientation leader, attended Los Angeles Film Studies Center for one semester.

What is one learning experience you will take with you?

“My time in Los Angeles; I got to explore and learn so much in a completely different space with new people, and I got to help make three short films. It was a really helpful learning experience that was also really fun to be a part of.”

What are your plans after graduation?

“HAHA as if I’ve gotten that far.”

What was your favorite class? “ Media Law because as challenging as it was, I have found it has become useful even just working as a Technical Media Producer.”

Jill Langland

What is one learning experience you will take with you?

“To be okay with everything not being perfect.”

Advice for incoming freshman?

“Study, study and study. Also, find time to do things for you otherwise you’ll burn yourself out.”

What are your plans after graduation?

“Either continuing working at KSFY or moving the Minnesota to work as a reporter in either Mankato or Duluth.”

Justin Fulks

Mountain Lake, MN Media Production, Art/Graphic Design Minor Activities: Theater and Choir

What is your best memory at USF? “Winning the USF first ever conference championship for football, because it has never been done before and it was a great accomplishment.”

What will you miss most about USF after you graduate?

“I will not miss USF too much because I am excited for my future, however I will miss some of the people and the memories we share.”

Advice for incoming freshman?

“Stay focused on your main goals because the partying aspect will always be there.

Overland Park, KS Media Production and Sports Marketing Activities: Football, FCA, and Sports line

What are your plans after graduation?

“I will see how long I can continue my football career in either CFL or NFL and after that become a sports broadcaster and journalist for ESPN.”

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The Faces of the Media Department Story & photos courtesy of Hailey Schmidt

Tyler Riedmann

What was your best memory?

“Meeting and proposing to my future wife during the last show of Bye Bye Birdie.”

What will you miss most about USF? “The [USF] community. Everyone is like family here and everyone looks out for each other.”

What is one learning experience you will take with you?

“No matter where you go, serve your community and do your best in whichever field you chose to go into after you graduate.”

Sioux City, IA Media Production Activities: Wind Ensemble and Theatre

What are your plans after graduation?

“Look for something in the [media] field, that will support me and my wife to be, come August 12 which is our wedding date, but maybe work at the Omaha Zoo for one more summer and live life with my soon to be wife Dakota.”

What will you miss most about USF after you graduate?

“After graduation, I will miss having so many opportunities to expand myself as a person. Whether that’s a CAB event or participating in a musical, I’ve done a lot of fun things during my time here and I’ll miss not having those opportunities so accessible.”

Hailey Schmidt

What is one learning experience you will take with you?

“Being in college has taught me time management skills. I hope I’ll keep those skills--although I’ll appreciate not having to schedule in time to do my homework!”

Advice for incoming freshman?

“Do all of the things you want to do. Don’t wait to get involved. It’s one of my biggest regrets.”

What are your plans after graduation?

“After graduation, I’ll stay in Sioux Falls and begin working full time at Simply Perfect. I’m also hoping to get a job substitute teaching in the fall. I also want to become a funeral singer. Mostly I just don’t know what I’m doing after graduation!”

Ben Gertner

Sioux Falls, SD Media Marketing, Art minor Activities: Student Senate, and Theatre. Also, an Orientation leader senior year.

What is your best memory at USF? “My best memory is spending January in Europe with Nick Poppens.”

What will you miss most about USF after you graduate?

“I will miss basking in the radiance of Nick Poppens’ smiling face.”

What is one major learning experience that you will take with you?

“Never let Nick Poppens get a hold of an embarrassing picture of you; he will put it on the Smart Board for the rest of the year.”

Sioux Falls, SD Media Production and English Activities: Manager at KCFS, president of USF Democrats, and Concert Chorale.

What are your plans after graduation?

“Take Nick Poppens’ job. (If they let you put this in the magazine, please do. If not, just say I’m pursuing music or something.)”

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10 | USF COLLEGE MONTHLY

The USF Media Department has seen Dr. Gerry Schlenker through some personal growth, as well as seeing him through losing a lot of hair since 1985, and now Schlenker will transition into a new phase of life as he looks forward to his recently announced retirement.

his wife Sandy retired a year ago, Schlenker says he was ready for the change as well.

Throughout his 32 years at USF, Schlenker says he has been part of a lot of change. This includes the transition from analog tape recording to non-linear editing, and saving the campus radio station, KCFS, from being shut down by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Schlenker says. “For me, it had to do with family as well as pragmatics.

I think I have taken this program as far as I can. I see wonderful, extraordinary new talent coming along, like Mr. Nick Poppens.”

Schlenker’s decision to retire comes after becoming a grandfather. After

“Retirement is kind of mystical.

One never really knows when the time is right or if you are ready for it,”

Nick Poppens, the current Director of the Media, is currently working on his doctorate while overseeing College Daily, our student news

production, and teaching classes such as Photography, Graphic Design and Electronic Media.

According to Dr. Schlenker, Poppens’ doctorate has to deal with the use of mobile technology in the classroom and app development, which Schlenker says is not his expertise.

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My expertise has very much become developed in terms of things like media law, media theory, media issues and ethics.

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w“I have been encouraging Nick to think about the direction he might want to take the curriculum; cautioning him that any decisions we make right now, he will have to live with a lot longer than I do,” Schlenker says. “He is now the one that needs to be concerned about the things that he needs to live with or can’t live with in the future as far as curriculum and student development and the general media major.”

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Schlenker says that he does not feel as if he is being pushed to retire from the department, but instead feels like he is leaving the department in a good place.

Schlenker says, “I’ve done a good job of keeping up with changes in technology, but it is time for someone like Mr. Poppens to take over this program and in the next 30 years see where he can go with it.”

With nothing set in stone for the future of the media department and media studies major at USF, these changes will be coming soon. With the media landscape constantly changing, it will be left to those in Schlenker’s wake to keep the department relevant. Schlenker knows this after being a professor for media law over the years.

“In my time here, the curriculum has been totally reorganized. Since that time, it has been revised a couple of times to try and keep up with current trends,” Schlenker says.

That leaves Poppens to make the next decisions on his own for the future media department. However, with Dr. Schlenker going through many changes in the department in the past, he’s been letting Poppens know what he has learned from his experience. As Schlenker has reminded Poppens, “It’s not me riding this bike anymore.”

“We have the program established right now,” Schlenker says.

“Our media studies major numbers are growing and the program is in a really good place right now. I’m excited to watch it and see what happens in the future.”

Not only is Schlenker excited to see what happens for the future of the department, but he also has much confidence about leaving Poppens and current students to keep the program growing. The future world of media is the development of apps as well as social and mobile technology. Schlenker believes Poppens is prepared and is the right person to lead the USF media department down that path.

website will be under construction.

Work study students will be working in conjunction with Nick Poppens to create a new website with a better layout as well as a more efficient way to bring students, faculty, and staff campus news.

As well as the website getting a makeover, the magazine will be undergoing a design makeover. The College Monthly magazine you see every month will have a new look for a new semester in the media department.

And as someone who has helped shape the department into what it is, perhaps no one is more excited about the future than the professor who is saying goodbye.

“I have the sense that a lot of good things will happen with or without me being here,” Schlenker says. “I feel like this will give the department a chance to really grow in new directions without ‘worrying about what Schlenker may think’.”

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to call in hair/make-up to More decisions will be made as give a final touch-up to Poppens will be settling into the actors before a scene is coming Fall Semester. One of filmed. those changes will include him having a new colleague to help him further the future of the media department.

As decisions are being made, one decision about the department has already been reached. Changes have already been decided for a new College Week website.

This summer, the College Week

Campus Activities

Layout designed by Jessic Perez.

QWW

Godspell May 3-7 | 7:30 pm | Auditorium

Circuit Training May 4, 11, & 18 | 8 PM | Track & Cardio Room

Party on the Quad May 6 | 8 PM | Quad

Zumba May 8 | 5:45 PM | Stewart Center Aerial Track

Weight Lifting Class May 8 & 15 | 7 PM | Weight Room

Faux-Chella May 9 | 8 PM | Quad

Jaz it Up – Dance Fitness May 10 | 6 PM | Stewart Center Track

Video Game Tourney May 10 | 8 PM | McDonald Conference Room

Jazz & Wind Ensemble Concert May 13 | 7 PM | Auditorium

Dodgeball May 13 | 8 PM | Stewart Center

Finals Breakfast May 16 | 9 PM | Cafeteria

Finals May 17 – 19

Frustration Stations May 17 | 10 AM – 2 PM | McDonald Center

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USF Home Athletics May 5 Howard Wood Relays | Howard Wood Field Baseball vs. Wayne State | 1:30 PM | USF Stadium Baseball vs. Wayne State | 3:30 PM | USF Stadium May 6 Baseball vs. Wayne State | 12 PM | USF Stadium Baseball vs. Wayne State | 2 PM | USF Stadium

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SUPER SUMMER What kind of summer do you want? Relaxing? Exciting?

Whatever you are feeling, there is a new skill that will help make that happen!

How exciting are you?

ALWAYS doing exciting person stuff.

Do you want to be extra exciting?

Something active?

Yes

Sure, why not?

No way!

Make ice cream. Put ingredients in plastic bags with ice, and then pass them around hot-potato style with a group of friends

How bout intellectual?

Sure!

Uh-uh!

Find an attainable world record and break it with some friends.

Get good at stunt biking.

Already do that? Parkour, baby!

Quiz and Layout by Tenley Schwartz

Uhh, no.

How about involving food?

Nah, the activity’s the reward

Yeah, that’d be nice

You up for buying extra equipment?

Take up nunchuck fighting! It’s a super useful skill!

Nah...

Yeah, food’s good!

With people?

Nah

Try out dramatic poetry reading!

Sure, why not?

Yes, yes, yes!

Instagram worthy?

Yeah

Physical activity okay?

No. Why even ask that?

Learn bracelet weaving or sand art. Hours of calm?

Coming right up!

No, boring is best

YES

Do you want something active?

With people?

No

Do you want to change that?

I mean, I like to think I’m pretty exciting.

NO! I need calm!

OF COURSE!

Almost never up to something.

Yes Try yoga! Get past the classic sunset pic by trying new locations like the mall or a restaurant!

No

Learn to make balloon animals.This is a great skill to pull out of your back pocket (literally!) and make any situation more exciting!

Start training for an eating contest. Hot dogs, popcorn, pie, whatever you’re feelin’.

Get good at Slacklining!

Everyone wants to watch, and everyone wants to try.

Someone’s always around to take an artsy pic!

Become an expert lap unity swimmer at the comm it! leg so pool! You’ll be

Join a Co-Ed Kickball League.

No need to take pictures when you’re running all over a kickball field! Embrace the sweat!

Learn to cook a really fancy dinner. Invite your friends and show off your new cooking and planning skills!

Take up hammocking. Already do that? Work on getting sweet tan lines. Sock tan? Heck yes! Watch tan? Even better!

Scan the QR code to read the features stories on the College Week website!

Online Stories

The Case for Christ Review - Austin Clemen shares his thoughts on the latest Christian film to hit the big screen.

Political Talk: Interview with the Mayor - Jill Langlad sits down with Mike Huether to discuss the future of Sioux Falls.

Prepare Ye The Way of the Lord - The theatre department

has hit the ground running on their upcoming production, Godspell.

All That Jaz - Introducing a workout routine with a twist.

Benedetto Hall is on the Rise Story by Grant Sweeter.

The new residence hall is still under construction but it has the potential to be one of the nicest in the state.

Improvising for an Audience Story by Ellie Herman.

Laughter fills the Jones Theatre when Improv gets together every Monday night. Jenn Krueger, Improv Co-president, says that performing Improv is simply playing games with others and performing them.

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