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Out-of-state students will see 7 percent tuition increase Trent Opstedahl
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While South Dakota resident college students are breathing easier due the finalization of the 2014-2015 tuition freeze approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents, out-of-state students will have to scrounge their wallets in order to adjust to a seven percent increase in outof-state tuition costs.
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The SDBOR met April 2-3 in Madison and officially set tuition and fees for the upcoming school year, with no changes to in-state tuition and fees. The estimated cost of tuition for a resident undergraduate student enroll-
ing in 30 credit hours during the 2014-2015 school year is $16,154. Nearly $4 million was appropriated by the state Legislature in order to make the tuition buy down possible. The buy down alleviates some
HOW DOES THE TUITION FREEZE WORK?
A tuition freeze means state resident students, or students who receive reciprocity, will not pay more for tuition and fees than they did for the prior year.
of the largest costs associated with tuition rates, such as inflation, operating expenses, faculty salary increases and health insurance costs. Janelle Toman, director of comm u n i c a tions for the SDBOR said the SDBOR
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lobbied diligently to convey the importance of a tuition buy down to Governor Dennis Daugaard and state Legislators. "The request to freeze tuition for resident students was the Board of Regents number one priority as we were putting together our budget for the upcoming fiscal year," she said. However, the tuition buy down was not large enough to
also cover out-of-state tuition costs for students. "It was certainly not preferable to have anyone pay increasing costs, but when we looked at the bottom line of what we were going to have to request of the Legislature to support the freeze, we were already up to $4 million to pay for the tuition buy down for resident students," Toman SEE TUITION, PAGE A6
CHANGING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
"In the media, every time they talk about Africa they talk about wars, rape, famine and all that. We wanted to show another picture, a picture where you show people building something — a better future, a bright side of Africa." -Nicoll Saboukoulou, president of the African Student Association
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The Volante is changing its mindset: This semester we've embraced a cleaner, mobilefirst way of thinking. We're not just focusing on the print edition anymore — we're bringing the news to you as it happens, through our website. In order to do that, we needed to change our website design to make it better for college students. Not only is it more visually appealing, it's responsive to your mobile devices, something our old site could not do. It's not good enough just to get out a print edition once a day or once a week. Journalism is about telling a story in the best way possible, and in this day that means through photos, videos and sound bites that are all online first. By adapting to the change, we get the news to our readers faster, making it more convenient, visually appealing and interesting to you. Now this certainly doesn't mean we're getting rid of the print edition. It's still a valuable product to us, and something all of us at The Volante take a lot of pride in. We're simply pushing ourselves to get you the news faster. We would love to hear your feedback, and you can do so by tweeting with #NewVolante.
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Nicoll Saboukoulou, president of the African Student Association, quizzes African Celebration Night attendees over facts about the continent of Africa and its people.
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Food derived from African culture passed between the hands of students, faculty and community members as per-
formances depicting culture and dance were presented, all in an effort to convey Africa is a continent filled with more than just war and famine. The African Student Associa-
tion hosted its second annual African Night, "Africa: The Rainbow Continent," April 13 in the Muenster University Center ballroom. The event, which drew a crowd of about 50, is a cel-
ebration of African culture. During the event, attendees were seated at decorated tables with a single centerpiece decoration SEE AFRICA, PAGE A6
Student organization funding under SGA comittee review Josie Flatgard and Trent Opstedahl
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Student Government Association senators read aloud 46 budget allocation bills during its April 15 meeting. The bills will undergo their second reading April 22 before being voted on.
The Student Government Association is one step closer to allocating $186,131.50 to nearly 50 University of South Dakota funding-eligible student organizations for fiscal year 2014 2015. Senators heard the first readings of 46 budget allocation bills pertaining to small organizations, large organizations and club sports April 15. In order for the allocations to be approved, a second reading will take place April 22. Each bill will then be voted on for approval. Any amendments to the bills will also be made at this time. SGA business manager Katie Staley, who oversaw the entire allocation process, said the allocations committee tried their best to allocate funds
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fairly among each student organization. "It just depends on how reasonable the request is," she said. In each budget request, the student organization was to make a list of line items explaining how the allocated funds would be spent. Staley said this helps the committee better discern the necessity of funds being allocated to each organization. The amount of student interaction each student organiza-
WHO SERVES ON THE BUDGET COMMITTEE?
Non-voting members: Katie Staley, Tyler Tordsen Voting members: Dustin Santjer, Michael Buchanan, Lyndsay Claussen, Micaela Duch, Leah Gleason, Jamie Rykhus, Muhammad Suria
tion has with the student body is also one of the top factors the committee considers. Prior to being presented to SGA for their first readings, the budget allocation bills underwent the first of two hearings April 11. The six-hour hearing entailed the committee meeting with the student organizations to discuss their budget proposals. During the hearing, student organizations also presented brief reports about the happenings of their group. "A lot of student organizations were very realistic in their proposals," Staley said. "Doing the hearing in one day was very beneficial." The allocations committee consisted of a seven-member SEE BUDGET, PAGE A6
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CAMPUS & CITYDigest SD jury sentences man to death in carjack killing Associated Press A man with a history of mental illness was sentenced to death by a jury on Monday for killing a South Dakota hospice nurse as part of a plot to assassinate President Barack Obama. James McVay had pleaded guilty but mentally ill to a murder charge in 2012 in the stabbing death of 75-yearold Maybelle Schein. The Sioux Falls jury chose the death penalty, though jurors MCVAY could have sentenced him to life in prison without parole. McVay, 43, said he killed Schein and stole her car as part of his plan to drive to Washington and kill the president. Authorities said McVay walked away from a mini-
mum-security prison in July 2011 in Sioux Falls and was mixing cough syrup and alcohol when he climbed under Schein's slightly open garage door, entered her house, killed her and drove away in her car. After Schein's car was reported stolen, police used a tracking service in the vehicle to find McVay on Interstate 90 near Madison, Wis. He was arrested after a brief chase. Madison Police Officer Kipp Hartman testified that he was trying to get McVay to reveal his name when McVay began saying he "killed a little old lady" in South Dakota and stole her car to get to Washington, D.C., to kill the president. Prosecutor Aaron McGowan said McVay stabbed Schein nine times, with the final blow cutting her vocal cords and carotid artery, causing her to bleed to death within 16 seconds. But public defender Traci Smith on Monday said McVay's characterization by the pros-
ecution as monstrous didn't square with the facts of the case or his history, the Argus Leader reported. Smith said McVay's mental health wasn't properly monitored or cared for by the prison staff. She added that McVay poses no threat when his illness is cared for. "The state has continually downplayed the effect of mental illness," Smith said. The jury, made up of seven men and five women, agreed last week with prosecutors that McVay's crime met two aggravating circumstances that would allow the state to impose a death sentence. The first deemed the offense outrageously or wantonly vile, horrible, or inhuman; the second found that the defendant committed the offense for his own benefit or the benefit of another. Public defender Amber Eggert during the trial argued before the jury that McVay has suffered from mental illness as
well as alcohol and drug issues for much of his life and his life should be spared. She said that the night before the killing, McVay mixed alcohol with a DXM-based cough syrup, which can cause hallucinations. McVay said he awoke briefly at 3 a.m. to find spiritual entities surrounding him and awoke again hours later to find them still there, telling him to follow through on his plan, she told jurors. "That was the sign he was going to get the transportation and the final stuff he needed before going to Washington, D.C.," Eggert told the jury. The jury on Monday deliberated for a little more than five hours. After the verdict was announced, McGowan said the jury "made a brave decision." "I think they made the correct decision," McGowan said. McVay's defense team did not speak to the media after the hearing. Some of them wept after the verdict was read, news outlets reported.
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his car on East Clark Street. The daughter ran away and the man was not seen again. The event is under investigation. April 11 Officers arrested a man for domestic assault after police received calls from a woman claiming her friend had been hit by her boyfriend along East Clark Street. Police
determined the assault took place, and the boyfriend was placed under arrest. A caller reported a large party involving underage drinking and drug consumption along Willow Street. Police investigated and found a small party with no evidence of reported violations. No citations were given out.
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1983 According to the registrar’s office, 17 percent of students at the University of South Dakota were married. In its article, The Volante recognized college can be less of a challenge for single students because married students face responsibilities and struggles those without a spouse do not. Having children to care for, financial concerns and consideration of the other person involved were some things taken into account and added to the college stress for married students.
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1998 Students were reminded where the wall carpets that hung in the Commons came from in the late 1960s. They were added to create a friendlier, more attractive look. Four carpets were made: one for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a midnight snack. The artist said they represent students' lives. The first three woven works of art display food for a healthy lifestyle and the last one shows how a person "loses it before a big test." Recognizable foods were specifically chosen to remind students, especially first-years, of home.
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1. Sonic Boom trailer and concept art 2. Former SDSU player and coach Hansen joins Smith with Coyotes 3. Vermillion teens died in a car crash, cold case solved 4. Wonnenberg Princeton bound 5. Sororities strut their stuff for annual KATwalk
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University of South Dakota students engage in a game of frisbee April 12 in the old ice rink adjacent to North Complex. Vermillion experienced a week of warm weather with highs in the low 80s before temperatures plunged back into the mid-40s the following week.
CAMPUS Rare, historic pieces featured at museum The National Music Museum will feature a new display as part of the New Acquisitions showcase in the Arne B. Larsen Concert Hall. "It’s not a ‘Strat’ but a ‘Star'" features novelties including a Jolana ‘Star V’ electric guitar, circa 1963, from Czechoslovakia. The electric guitar was owned formerly by a popular Polish surf-rock band, The Typhoons, which were based in Warsaw (1963-1968). It was a gift to the museum from Mike Cwach of Yankton.
Other instruments include a Stratton valve bugle from the 1860s-1870s, a rare alto ‘trombacello’ from 18371848, the oldest of only six trombacelli known to exist and a cuica made in Guatemala in the late 20th century. An eight-key flute from 1846-1850, made by one of the most important American flute makers of the 19th century, Alfred G. Badger, and a rare Hohner ‘Harmonetta’ from 1959-1980, which combines the features of an accordion and a harmonica, are among the newly acquired instruments to the museum. Also on display is a handwritten promotional letter signed by John Stratton, president of the John F. Stratton instrument company in
1875. Stationary and envelope of the early ‘direct mail’ piece are seen as elaborate, with an image of the Stratton factory in New York. The showcase will be on display until May 20. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. Extended hours will begin May 2 with the hours of 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Thursday and Fridays from 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. and Sundays from 1 — 5 p.m.
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Lowewen and Spencer Schilling received the South Dakota Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Chester B. McVay, M.D. Award. Work on their clinical paper, "Case Report: Hormone Receptor Positive, hER2/Neu Negative Inflammatory Breast Cancer in Male Patient" led to the honor. They will receive $500 and a plaque at the joint South Dakota/North Dakota American College of Surgeons annual meeting April 25, where they will present their case study. Loewen and Schilling are third year medical students on the Yankton Campus in the Yankton Ambulatory Program.
Faculty receive 2014 Belbas-Larson Awards Jacob Kerby and David Holdhusen are recipients of the 2014 Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching at the University of South Dakota. The awards are the highest honors USD gives its educators, according to a press release from the university. Each recipient will receive $5,000, a framed certificate that commemorates their accomplishments and a commemorative medal. Kerby, is assistant professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Holdhusen, is the director of Choral Activities and an associate professor of music. Both will be honored in the tenure track category at the 127th Spring Commencement ceremony May 10.
STATE SD university faculty collaborate with K-12 Teachers and administrators from high-need districts will be offered help and guidance from university science, math and education faculty. The faculty will work with them to develop lesson plans in math and science at summer workshops. Federal money will help support a K-12 partnership program. The program will involve the participation of more than 100 teachers across South Dakota. Grants from the federal Education Department will fund five projects, receiving nearly $270,000. Black Hills State University and South Dakota State University are collaborating with the groups of teachers and administrators of South Dakota. Todd, Summit and Bennett counties are among the school districts participating in the program. Funding for the program is available from April 2014 through Sept. 2015.
NATION Student on tour with Beauty and the Beast
A former University of South Dakota student is on tour with Disney. Kevin Kelly, 26, was cast as the village bookseller in “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” about two years ago and performs Tuesday and Wednesday nights. He recently appeared at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, where he performed the recognizable numbers in the show. Kelly's parents are Mary Beth Kelly and the late Thomas Kelly, who taught drama at Aberdeen Central High School. Kelly pursued a degree in musical theater at USD after being involved with one-act play festivals at Aberdeen Central High School. A few of his USD appearances are Captain Hook in “Peter Pan” and Mary Sunshine in "Chicago." After graduation, Kelly moved to the New York City area, where he took temporary work with agencies and worked in office building when not performing, and has not been back since. Kelly has performed in “Beauty and The Beast” in more than 450 towns across the U.S. and Canada. The tour will make its way to eight more U.S. cities before coming to an end June 8.
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NCAA presence brings pride to USD community While March Madness has come and gone — and with it, the University of South Dakota’s first NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament appearance — it is time to reflect on what the impact such appearances have on the university. First, and perhaps most importantly, is the growth of school pride and community which surrounds these tournaments. Building USD’s fan support among students has been a slow, painstaking journey. It’s a subject that has been talked about since USD made the transition to D-I, and the university has implemented numerous plans to get students to games, including Coyote Crazies and paw points. However, students still leave by halftime at football games and rarely attend any other sporting events. But when the Coyote women kept winning at the Summit League Championship, conveniently held in Sioux Falls, more red and white was visible in the crowd. Winning the Summit League title and earning a bid to the NCAA tournament only increased the level of pride on campus. There’s no shame in the fact that the women lost their first-round game. The Coyotes were a No. 15 seed, while Stanford was a No. 2 seed.
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For the university and the program, it would have been amazing to win, but really it was more about making the NCAA tournament in just the second year of eligibility for post-season play. Aside from helping build school pride for a program a select few cared about, there were other positive side effects. As Tena Haraldson, USD’s director of marketing communications and university relations, said in this week’s Volante story about the USD brand, simply making a first appearance in the NCAA tournament has increased the university’s visibility nationwide. Haraldson said USD’s website’s number of visitors increased by 19 percent, and it should help speed up the process of getting USD logo merchandise into larger national stores. All of this is good news for USD, as it continues to push national tournament success, something it emphasized with the hiring of Nebraska assistant men’s basketball coach Craig Smith to lead the Coyote men’s basketball team. The university is sending the message that the goal of its athletic programs is to win, so now it’s time for the students to stay on the bandwagon and continue supporting all the Coyote athletic programs as they strive for success.
file photo I the volante Junior guard Nicole Seekamp drives to the hoop against Stanford in the NCAA Women’s Division I tournament in Ames, Iowa, March 22.
Mental health awareness plays a key role in recent shootings Dylan huggins is a sophomore majoring in contemporary media and journalism.
On April 2, another tragic mass shooting occurred in our country. This latest tragedy took place at Fort Hood, a military base located in Killeen, Texas.
Over the past couple years, it seems when these mass shootings occur we focus more on the gun rather than the individual who fired the gun. In a CNN article titled “Fort Hood gunman vented on Facebook about Sandy Hook shooter, Iraq,” Ray Sanchez discusses how the shooter Ivan Lopez made a Facebook post about the Sandy Hook tragedy: “It is stupid to me that anyone can have easy access to a powerful weapon without being mentally evaluated.” Lopez was referring to
Adam Lanza, the young man behind the Sandy Hook shooting. In an article titled “Fort Hood shooter snapped over denial of request for leave, Army confirms” from Fox News, the news site confirms “Ivan Lopez’s rampage followed an argument over the denial of his request for leave.” When discussing the shooters history of mental health, Lt. Gen. Mark Milley, head of the Army’s III Corps at Fort Hood states, “we do know that this soldier had behavioral health and mental health
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issues and was being treated for that.” It wasn’t just because Lopez had access to a weapon and decided to make a terrible decision that ended up costing his life and others. It was the simple fact that he was mentally incapable of thinking clearly in the heat of the situation. Guns are objects meant for hunting purposes and the military. Hunting has become a big part of my life just as it has for many other people across this country. A gun can be danger-
ous, but they are even more dangerous if they fall into the wrong hands. By removing guns, we’re not going to solve the problem. We need to assist those incapable of making thoughtful decisions so they do not harm others. I believe most University of South Dakota students agree that by focusing on mental health rather than the gun aspect we will be able to limit the number of mass shootings that occur. The worst thing that could happen on this campus is if
someone was suffering from a mental health issue and was able to obtain a weapon. As a country, we need to solve this problem before it gets even more out of hand. Just like the rest of America, I’m tired of turning on the TV and hearing there has been another mass shooting. We need to help those who are suffering from mental health illness so they will not get their hands on a gun and hurt innocent people. Follow Dylan Huggins on Twitter @dhugg23
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Commentary OVERHEARD Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers.
“Word of advice: Do not leave your keys on a fire truck.” — Al Neuharth Media Center
“Bring me steak or bring me death!” — Muenster University Center
“If you’re gonna pregame for TKE, at least save something to use as disinfectant afterward.” — Plum Street
“Take your tonsils out, you pussy!” — Muenster University Center
“No wonder the weather is so crappy today, all the blue is in your eyes.” — Al Neuharth Media Center
“So, this girl came up to me at the bar and asked to get out of there. I responded by yelling, ‘ PickleBucket!’ and got out of there.” — Slagle Hall
IN THE KNOW: While the weather was still warm, more people were out in their cars and bicycles, crowding Vermillion’s Main Street, Cherry Street. IN THE DARK: More students than ever are pressing the crosswalk button on Cherry Street, a well-known faux pas on campus. IN THE KNOW: During a speech in Las Vegas, a woman threw a shoe at former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. IN THE DARK: The woman who threw the shoe was already wearing sandals, leaving some to believe she brought an extra shoe just to throw at Clinton. IN THE KNOW: Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of Health and Human Services in President Barack Obama’s cabinet, officially resigned April 11. IN THE DARK: An estimated 7.68 million people have so far signed up for health plans on the Affordable Care Act exchanges, which Sebelius was a main spokesperson for until her resignation. IN THE KNOW: On April 13, South Dakota hit yet another cold snap, even experiencing brief flurries snow. IN THE DARK: Climate scientists believe these cold snaps, including January’s Polar Vortex, are caused by stratospheric warming and a weakening jet stream caused by melting sea ice.
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Letter to the Editor To the seniors, juniors and others at USD, It is wonderful to see that the economy has turned around and that hardly any of USD’s upcoming graduates need to find a job or internship. That is the conclusion I am drawing after the Career Fair that was held April 3 in the Muenster University Center Ballroom. Over 40 employers were in attendance and less than 100 students showed up. Last October, we had an employer and graduate school fair with 80 companies and graduate schools where slightly more students showed up, about 200. Companies come to these events because they are interested in hiring USD graduates. An example: On Thursday the Mattress Firm was at the Career Fair. They are a huge nationwide company. The owner is a USD graduate. They came ready to hire. They were hiring manager trainees and trying to get an internship program started. The owner was here and he brought three other store managers with him. They do not care what major a student has as long as they are motivated and ready to work. Mostly they stood around and talked to each other and other recruiters and asked us where all the students were. There were 40 other compa-
nies in the ballroom asking the same question. How many upcoming graduates do we have on this campus? 1,200? How many students could use an internship? At least hundreds. There could easily have been a 1,000 plus students attending either of these fairs. These events were well advertised. Posters were posted, emails were sent. Departments and faculty were alerted. A whole week of activities featuring resume workshops, job search strategies, etc. preceded the fair last week. Why didn’t more students turn out? The Academic and Career Planning Center tries to connect students with jobs and internships, but students and upcoming graduates need to meet us at least half way. You need to put in time and effort, and that means more than just surfing the net looking for openings and applying online. Take advantage of the events that are offered and come out to meet possible employers and learn about companies and organizations that are out there. You may be pleasantly surprised by what spending a little face time with a recruiter could do for your career. Sincerely disappointed, Clarence Pederson, Adviser Academic and Career Planning Center
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A student talks to a recruiter from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance and Financial Services at the spring Career and Internship Fair organized by the Academic and Career Planning Center.
Misguided sexual education does more harm than good DEE RIFE is a sophomore majoring in criminal justice and psychology.
After the passage of the Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Mississippi, a state with one of the highest birth rates in the country is requiring educators to teach abstinence in the place of more comprehensive sexual education programs. In addition to this legislation, anti-homosexual rhetoric is required by law in the classroom, the product of a controversial bill signed into law last week. Teachers in Mississippi are now required to convey to students that homosexual intercourse is “unnatural” and an “abominable crime,” stated an MSNBC article titled “Mississippi sex-ed classes teach kids that homosexuality is illegal”. The author, Amanda Saku-
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ma explains that while teachers may have an opportunity to opt out of such a program, they cannot go against the state’s anti-sodomy statute. In Oxford, a similar case has been brought to the attention of the public. A worker in public health from that district expressed her disgust at her school’s sex education program as students were promoted to open up a Peppermint Pattie and pass it around to other students while being told to study how dirty the candy became. The health worker, in an interview with the LA Times, stated “they’re using the Peppermint Pattie to show that a girl is no longer clean or valuable after she’s had sex.” All the while, Mississippi has an exceptionally high rate of teen pregnancy and is second in the nation for teen birth rates. The state’s birth rate indicated 50 out of 1,000 girls from the ages 15-19 had a child this year. It does not take a scientist to understand that minuscule sexual education and abstinence-only programs do little to teach young students about sexual health and the
consequences of sexual activity. When a young teen’s only understanding of sex comes from a teacher monotonously reading prewritten dialogue about homosexuality and abstinence, they are going to enter the adult world with no reliable or valuable knowledge. Telling someone not to engage in a certain activity does little to deter them from doing so. Without explaining why and indicating how it is important, students will form their own preconceived, oftentimes wrong and outlandish notions and take unnecessary risks. As I have stated in a previous article, religious liberties are important, and the freedom to practice whatever religion you choose should be an inalienable right. However, I cringe at the idea of teaching an impressionable child to believe that homosexuality is evil and an abomination of human civilization. Students should be taught the biological implications of sexual activity, not certain religious ideology. The separation of church and state
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is important, and students would benefit greatly from a comprehensive sexual education program that would teach them the consequences of sex and give them the knowledge they need to practice sex safely. Shame, guilt and fear do not properly prepare children for the adult world. It is not just a state like Mississippi that would benefit from this. All states, including South Dakota, would benefit from programs that teach students about their bodies specifically. The purpose of a sexual education program is to teach the students how to approach sex and everything that comes with it, not to make them feel guilty for their sexual orientation or their sexual habits. A more educated population means less teenage pregnancy. It is that simple. Once we accept that sexual education is important to the lives of the children in our state and in other states, we can begin to rectify the problems that plague our country. Reach columnist Dee Rife at Dee.Rife@coyotes.usd.edu
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Minimal parking creates trouble CHRIS MOSER is a senior majoring in contemporary media and journalism.
Is it just me or is the University Police Department handing out parking tickets like escort cards on the Vegas strip? It’s completely ridiculous. I have gotten three parking tickets this semester. Yes, it is my fault for not paying for a permit, but I only live two blocks away, so I usually walk. The only time I drive is when I have to haul video equipment for my video production classes. During a recent instance, I drove to the Al Neuharth Media Center to drop off a camera, tripod, light kit and a dolly to the equipment room. The guest parking lot was blocked off, so I went to the large parking lot just behind Neuharth Center. After searching every portion of that lot, I was forced to park at the far southern end of the lot and had to then haul all that equipment. After returning the gear I went back to my vehicle to take it home and walk to class. By the time I got there, the officer was already walking away from my vehicle. It was too late. Another reason I do not get a parking permit is the lack of parking. I know this has been said so many times, but we need more parking space — specifically the parking lot behind Neuharth. The university should take all the money they’ve been making off the parking tickets this semester — which wouldn’t surprise me if they really did make millions this year — and use it to build a parking complex/garage. We wouldn’t destroy the green the campus has done well to preserve, which I do appreciate, and more people would be able to park within the campus and walk to their destinations. With even spaces the University could even charge for reserves spots in the complex. Higher amounts for ground level spots.
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volunteer panel made up of SGA senators. The second allocations hearing will occur today, where the committee will meet with organizations who would like to talk more about the allocations process. SGA President Tyler Tordsen is a non-voting member on the allocations committee. He said this year's budgeting process went smoothly compared to years past. "It was a very catered process to each organization," he said. "(The committee) did the best
they could to go through every single line item." As the new SGA Senate enters its sixth week in session, the Student Affairs committee is reviewing every student organization's constitution and its bylaws to make sure they are current and accurate. Senator Brent Olinger, head of the Student Affairs committee said they are reviewing each constitution carefully and plan to meet with any organization that needs to update their documents. "We don't want to penalize them, so we want to work with them by the end of the year (to get everything updated)," Olinger said.
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are "considerably less" than what other state's tuition CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 rates often run for. "Frankly, part of our decision was based on the fact said. that our out-of-state tuition Sophomore Rachael rates are already quite Ruba, who lives in the Sioux affordable," Toman said. Falls area said the tuition "Reflecting on the fact that freeze will help keep the we already had a rate that costs of attending college was reasonable, we felt an lower. Ruba said a third of additional minor adjusther tuition and fees costs are ment to achieve (the tuition covered through financial freeze) would not price us aid, a third through schol- out of the market." arships and a third through Junior Joe Hoelker is an out-of-pocket funds. out-of-state student and "I'm happy about the takes out student loans to freeze for me personally, pay for his schooling. He but I'm disappointed in the said he wasn't surprised by seven percent increase," she the legislation. said. "I don't think it's fair "It seems to go up every they put the burden only on year," Hoelker said. "It is a out-of-state students." little bit upsetting. The real The SDBOR charges out- question for me is to know of-state students about why this is happening to just 150 percent the amount of (out-of-state students)." resident tuition. The estiThe tuition freeze for inmated cost of tuition for state students and tuition out-of-state undergradu- increase for out-of-state ate students enrolling in students will go into effect 30 credit hours during the starting with the summer 2014-2015 school year is term. $18,926. Toman said the tuition Follow reporter Trent Opstedahl rates the SDBOR charges on Twitter @TrentOp
"Reflecting on the fact that we already had a rate that was reasonable, we felt an additional minor adjustment to achieve (the tuition freeze) would not price us out of the market." -Janelle Toman, director of communications for the SDBOR
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This year's fiscal year 20142015 General Activity Fund, which is the source for all student organization funding, is being restored to its original amount after being cut last fiscal year. This allowed for some student organizations to receive an increased amount of funds. "It was a very a good year for the budget, for sure," Tordsen said.
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denoted the country the table represented. As participants ate their food they heard an informational presentation about Africa, participated in a trivia game, heard a speech that marked the 20 year anniversay of the Rwandan Genocide, watched a tribute to Nelson Mandela and experienced a comedy skit of an African naming celebration. The dances and activities that were presented at African night were not strictly from the continent, however. Dances from the country of India were also presented at the event. Nicoll Saboukoulou, president of the African Student Association said the dances from India were included to showcase the multiculturalism of Africa. "In Africa there is not just black people. There are black people, there are white people, there are people with Arabic origins, Indian origins and Chinese origins," Saboukoulou said. Supporting the University of South Dakota African Student Association's goal of changing perspectives on the continent of Africa were students from South Dakota State University. SDSU senior Ermias Lamesgan was inivited by the African Student Association at USD to give an informational speech on Africa. His presentation entitled "13 Months of Sunshine" centered around achievemets made by countries in Africa while debunking common miscon-
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ceptions about the continent. Lamesgan, who moved from Ethiopia to the United States ten years ago, said that the inspiration for his presentation came from his pride in his culture. "As I grew up I started to enjoy my culture more and I starteed wearing my culture on my sleeve and being happy to represent who I am and teach people about who I am." Lamesgan said he wanted to show people a different view of Africa than what the media portrays. "We're not all about hunger, we're not all about civil wars. In just Ethiopia there are more than 84 different tribes. That's more than 84 different languages right there and we still manage to coexist together...the old saying goes "Don't judge a book by its cover' its the perfect saying for Africa," Lamesgan said. For graduate student Amber Furness, the passion behind the messages that were conveyed was the best part of the event. "The best part was just learning about Africa and hearing how passionate some people are about where they're from and trying to get across what people are really like there and what the countries are really like and not just hearing from American media sources," Furness said. Fellow graduate student James Robertson said that he also enjoyed the event. "I loved it. The food was excellent, the array of cultures on display from this wonderful continent were just really stellar and I had an awesome time," Robertson said.
Union of African American Students Proposed funds: $4,760 African Students Association Proposed funds: $3,750 International Students Club Proposed funds: $2,800 Surgical Interest Group Proposed funds: $1,115 Vermillion Literacy Project Proposed funds: $1,100 Political Science League Proposed funds: $1,100
Proposed funds: $4,000 Club Lacrosse Proposed funds: $3,200 Women's Rugby Proposed funds: $2,450 Ultimate Frisbee Proposed funds: $2,200 Men's Rugby Proposed funds: $1,850 Club Tennis Proposed funds: $800 Club Paintball Proposed funds: $300
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South Dakota State University senior Ermias Lamesgan presents on Africa in the Muenster University Center April 13. "13 Months of Sunshine" aims to debunk common misconceptions about the African continent.
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University works to broaden local merchandise sales Sophie Johnson
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The University of South Dakota Marketing Communications and University Relations team is working with retailers in Yankton, Sioux City and Sioux Falls to expand USD's brand. "USD has been working with many retailers in the effort to increase the amount of USD logo merchandise on store shelves," said Tena Haraldson, director of Marketing Communications and University Relations. Haraldson said the greatest source of USD merchandise revenue comes from local retailers in Vermillion. However, local retail chains have limited buying authority. First-year Madeline Bures has bought USD merchandise at retailers outside of Vermillion, but said her options were limited. "I bought two USD shirts at the Scheel's in Sioux City, but I can't think of many other stores that sell USD merchandise there," Bures said. "Maybe Dunham's, a local sporting goods store." The process in getting USD's branded merchandise into retail stores is a myriad of legalities, partnerships and expansion of the program, Haraldson said. In order for USD branded merchandise to be sold, every vendor must be licensed to use the logos and trademarks. Upon the sale of USD branded merchandise, vendors remit 10 percent of each item's wholesale
cost to USD as a royalty. Haraldson said the money generated from royalties is used to help fulfill scholarships and pay for the legal fees associated with trademarking at the state and federal level. The process, although slowmoving, can generate large profits for universities, Haraldson said. "Nationally, college logo products generate $4.5 billion a year in sales," she said. "Even the smallest community college is part of that market — we want to be sure USD gets a good share of the business." A portion of the money generated from USD merchandise sales helps make college more affordable for students. "Logo merchandise is a profit center for many universities, especially those that have been in the market longer than USD. Many schools use a portion for the sales to support scholarships — just as USD receives money for scholarships from our Barnes & Noble bookstore," Haraldson said. Director of Scholarship Administration, Joni Freidel, confirmed that the USD Barnes & Noble bookstore donates $4,000 every year to the USD Valedictorian Scholarship. "This scholarship goes to incoming first-year students that ranked No. 1 in their high school class," Freidel said. "Each scholarship is worth $500 so Barnes & Noble funds eight of them." The success of the USD wom-
en's basketball team in the NCAA tournament is helping to make the expansion process move more quickly, Haraldson said. "The visibility we gained from our first Division I tournament appearance will be huge," Haraldson said. "Visits to our website went up 19 percent following the win, for instance." Similarly, Meagan Bishop, a first-year, said the women's basketball team's appearance in the NCAA tournament will help bring more visibility to the university. "The women's basketball team appearance in the NCAA tournament gave USD a name and brought us more into the public eye," Bishop said. Haraldson said her offices have been working with local buyers to help match them with vendors who can meet their USD merchandise requests. Additionally, getting USD's branded merchandise into more and bigger stores transcends into more visible fan loyalty for the athletics department, Haraldson said. She said as USD continues to move forward as a Division I school, fan loyalty will become more essential. Bishop said she usually purchases USD merchandise from the Barnes & Noble bookstore location in the MUC because of its convenience. "I buy from the bookstore because it's convenient and there are a lot of options," Bishop said. "I usually buy things when there are sales."
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Sophomore Carly Holmstrom and her family browse for USD apparel in the Barnes & Noble bookstore in the MUC.
Where and how far geographically USD apparel will be sold is dependent on customer demand, Haraldson said. "We are starting by working with stores nearby, but we see no upper limit to where the logo sales could go," she said. "Coyotes everywhere can stock up and new merchandise ideas are coming out every day," Haraldson said.
Junior Mariah Bloom said she wishes to see more USD branded apparel in her hometown. "It would be great if there was USD apparel in the Aberdeen sports store in order to get USD's name out there," Bloom said. "I purchased my merchandise at the bookstore to get me pumped up to come to USD." Haraldson said the demand for USD merchandise in big-
name retail stores is copious, however, she said all efforts to get publicity for USD is a success. "Americans are pretty savvy consumers, and we all like to find that special something that speaks to us – at the right time and the right price," Haraldson said. "Big retail stores, little boutiques, tailgating, online, on campus – it all helps promote USD and makes our fans happy."
Students showcase research Strategic programs at Missouri River Symposium contribute to rise in student retention Emily Niebrugge
Emily.K.Niebrugge@coyotes.usd.edu
In an effort to engage University of South Dakota students in research, the Missouri River Institute Research Symposium gave students the opportunity to present their findings on the Missouri River April 10 at the Al Neuharth Media Center. "For a lot of students, this is the first time they've stood up and presented their work to an audience and to their peers," adviser for the symposium Tim Cowman said. "What the symposium does is prepare students to go on to more formal and larger conferences." Researchers, federal, state and local organizations, along with USD researchers covered new research discovered by faculty and students from USD and Virginia Tech University at the symposium. The National Park Service, USGS EROS Center and Vermillion Public Schools also presented information. Seniors Karen Herrig and Ruthie Wetzel presented a joint project at the symposium which featured research on the dust emission potential of the Missouri River Sand Bars. Although they each started their own individual research projects in the summer of 2012, Herrig said they each realized they needed information the other was researching. Herrig said her project started with Mike Sweeny, Earth Science professor, and that Cowman then helped her navigate the river for her research. "(Cowman) got us to the different bars on the river, but he's also been really supportive with other things like giving us information," she said. "It started off as a student-professor project for our own benefit, and then turned into a senior project with further presentations," Herrig said. Wetzel's presentation is also being used for her honor's thesis. "We presented last year in the fall on our separate areas at the Geological
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A park ranger stands in the mobile ranger station outside the Al Neuharth Media Center during the Missouri River Institute Research Symposium at USD April 10.
Society in Denver at their national conference, but it was cool to do a collaborative project and bring them together," Wetzel said. We like to see their fellow students to show up to see what they've been doing. Cowman said the university takes advantage of having a large river in its backyard by utilizing field trips and research opportunities. "We have a great opportunity, and we hope students become more interested because of that," he said. "Some of them will go on to careers involved with
work on the Missouri River or rivers like the Missouri River." The river, Cowman said, is an important natural resource for not only the state of South Dakota but also the country. He said it is important to be aware of benefits and the issues related the river. "We want people to be aware of the river as a natural resource, be able to experience it, enjoy it, learn from it, but we also want them to be aware of the issues that threaten the Missouri River ecosystem,"
he said. "That's what we do at the symposium — present not only the great values of the river, but what some of the issues that threaten the river." Follow reporter Emily Niebrugge on Twitter @ENiebrugge
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The University of South Dakota expects retention rates among first-time and full-time students to continue rising in the coming years, Kurt Hackemer, interim provost and vice president of academic affairs, said. The university’s Institutional Research has reported a steady rise in retention rates for firstyear full-time students from 2002-2012. Fall 2003 had a reported 68.06 percent firstyear retention hackemer while 2012 had 76.49 percent reported retention. The current overall retention rate at USD is 83 percent, and this spring’s retention rate from the fall semester to spring semester was 91 percent, a number comparable to years before. Hackemer said much of the credit can be given to more centralized Academic Commons, a smoother advising process and academic probation charting. “The biggest thing is more intentional student contact — making sure there’s good information and assistance out there for students,” Hackemer said. “We’re trying to make sure that students not only know the value of what they’re doing here, but if a student runs into any trouble, they know they have resources.” USD has centralized its academic services in recent years and plans to add more services to the central location at the Muenster University Center and I.D. Weeks Library in years to come, which will contribute to continued rising retention rates, Hackemer said. With plans to bring the math emporium, the testing center and other services to the library’s Academic Commons through an expansion, Steve Ward, director of USD’s Academic and Career Services said since the MUC was built with a connection to the library, he has seen a large increase in student traffic. Ward said he doesn’t have specific data, but using the eye test, he believes more students use the library and its academic
services because of location in relation to the MUC. “If it’s easier for a student to get to a place, they’re more likely to go there. It makes sense if they only have to walk 30 seconds from where they’re eating," he said. Hackemer and Ward said consolidating the advising and career service offices into one branch is also contributing to retention at USD. “That gives a distinct advantage to students because advisers are talking to students about what classes to take and also asking questions about what kind of experiences they are going to pursue,” Ward said. Don Fibich, a sophomore business major who transferred after his first year from NebraskaLincoln said the advising at USD is smooth and easy. “You sign up for a time on your own time online," Fibich said. "Then you just go in and you’re ready to go.” The South Dakota Board of Regents also implemented Starfish in 2012, which Hackemer said is boosting retention rates, specifically for first-year students. Starfish is an early alert system that notifies students of academic issues, such as poor attendance or low grades. First-year Ryan Hepper was early-alerted his first semester and said the alert helped him from slipping academically. “A lot of students don’t like the system because it forces you to do things like go to class when it’s Friday at 8 a.m.,” Hepper said. “That’s a struggle for some, but for me, the alerts helped me make sure I wasn’t wasting my money my first semester.” Fibich also said he was alerted in the fall 2013 semester. He doesn’t like the mandatory attendance policy some professors use, but he decided this spring semester to take more online courses instead. “I can teach myself better most times,” Fibich said. Hackemer said USD has the resources to help its students, and retention is growing to be less and less of a problem in the future. “You have to be almost deliberate now to avoid running into all these resources,” Hackemer said.
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Coyotes head to Denver The tennis team will travel to Denver, Colo. April 18-20 to participate in a tournament that will decide the final seeding for the Summit League Tournament.
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USD sweeps competition Kelsey Kroger
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not having an indoor tennis facility isn’t the best situation for trying to get better as a tennis player, so it’s important to focus on the things she can control. “Being in a cold-weather state is tough for tennis players,” Barudzic said. “We are still expected to take our
For the first time this season the University of South Dakota Coyotes softball team went three games in a row without giving up an earned run. The Coyotes hosted Western Illinois for a double header April 11 and a single game April 12. “Western Illinois has been a top five batting team in the nation, so for our pitchers to not give up an earned run is awesome,” head coach Amy Klyse said. In the first game of the series, junior Matley Jones hit a homerun in the fifth inning to put the Coyotes on the board. The Coyotes were down 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning. With two outs, junior Klyse Allie Daly was up to bat and hit a game-winning walk off to bring in senior Lindsey Boyd and junior Katie Dinning. Daly was 3-3 in the game with a double, two singles and a walk. The Coyotes won the first game 3-2. “It was pretty exciting — just being able to step up in a pressure situation — and coming through with the win is the biggest part,” Daly said. In the second game the Coyotes never trailed. Daly and Jones added homeruns in the first and sixth innings, respectively. Sophomore Madison Frain led the Coyotes on the mound as she gave up no earned runs and had a strikeout against the Leathernecks. “Our pitchers threw awesome this weekend,” Klyse said. The Coyotes faced the Leathernecks once more April 12, where they won 2-0,
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Sophomore Kelsey Biltoft comes back down to the ground after spiking the ball during USD’s home scimmage April 5.
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Univeristy of South Dakota football wide recievers practice a catching drill during their first spring practice of the year March 28.
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The typical cycle of a college student includes class five days a week for roughly eight to nine months, with the summer off to relax and take a break. Student-athletes are students as well, and when it comes to their respective sports, they’re continually putting in work
during the offseason. Coaches on campus, including new men’s basketball coach Craig Smith, said the offseason is actually the most important part of the calendar year for an athlete. The Coyotes’ football season ended Nov. 23, followed by the next 10 weeks off as part of their “offseason.” Head coach Joe Glenn said nobody
really considers it an offseason though. “It’s good for them to take a little time to get football off their mind for a little bit, but not for too long,” he said. “Football is a game about preparation, and our guys know you have to use the offseason to prepare for the regular season.” A good diet, lifting weights regularly, staying conditioned
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USD football players practice blocking during their first spring practice of the year March 28.
and keeping up with the playbook are just some of the aspects of the game the players are expected to partake in when they’re away from the field. Programs not as highly funded by the university, such as tennis, are at a disadvantage for trying to improve in their off-seasons. Junior tennis player Nina Barudzic said
Track teams win two team, 17 individual titles Payton Randle
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Sophomores Katie Wetzstein, right, and Amber Eichkorn, left, finished in first and second places at the South Dakota Snowbird in Yankton April 5.
The Coyote men’s and women’s track and field teams saw a weekend of success at the Sioux City Relays. Hosted at Olsen Stadium on the Morningside College campus, USD brought home two team and 15 individual titles from the two-day event April 11-12. Head women’s coach Lucky Huber said the athletes took advantage of the warm weather and gave some good performances. “Especially for this early in the year, everyone looked good,” Huber said. “Everyone stepped up.” The women placed first, second and third in the shot put with the help of first-year Danielle Waldner, who placed first with a Summit League best toss of 47-5.25. Senior Breanna Janovy and sophomore Kayla Johnson finished second and third, respectively. Sophomores Katie Wetzstein and Amber Eichkorn finished first and second in the 1,500meter run, respectively. With her time of 4:33.71, Wetzstein set a meet record. Wetzstein said she knew if she got out fast she would get a good time. “I took the lead and pushed the pace and my teammate Amber and I both got pretty good times,” she said. Wetzstein will compete in the 1,500-meter run again in her next few meets.
“I knocked about five seconds off my time so now I can go into these next few meets knowing I have the speed to go against other competitors,” she said. Head men’s coach Dave Gottsleben said the weather and atmosphere played a role in last weekend’s success. “Overall it was a phenomenal meet,” Gottsleben said. “We had more than 10 athletes win events.” Gottsleben said the men’s relay team, which included juniors Jeff O’Connell and Erik Hill and sophomores Teivaskie Lewin and Christian Nielsen, performed particularly well at the meet. The 400-meter relay team turned in a 40.96 at the prelims Friday and won Saturday’s final with a time of 41.11. The men’s coach said he specifically admired the work put in by O’Connell, who also won the long jump with a distance of 24-5.75. “(O’Connell) was awarded Athlete of the Week last week,” Gottsleben said. “Honestly I think he earned it again this week.” Also on the men’s side, junior Kyle McKelvey broke a 16-year record in the shot put with a throw of 60-4.5. His mark is 25th best in the nation. Sophomore Peter Chapman and senior Kyle Ballew came out with a Summit-best score of 16-6.75 in the pole vault. Chapman and Ballew were two of four Coyotes who placed in the top five of the competition.
Ballew said his score was an average for him this season. “Overall, the progress I’ve made each week is slowly coming together piece by piece,” he said. Ballew said he’s looking for a consistency factor to help him clear bars he hasn’t yet. “There are things I can do at lower bars, and I can clear them easily. I feel comfortable with my grip and my run,” he said. “Once the bar gets higher, I tend to fall apart a little bit. Once that consistency clicks and is in the right spot, that comfort level is going to come back.” The teams will compete in the Mt. Sac Relays in Walnut, Calif., April 17-18 before returning to South Dakota to participate in the Mount Marty Relays April 22. Ballew, who is originally from California, said he is ready to compete in this weekend’s competition. “It’s kind of a homecoming for me because I competed there in high school and junior college, but this time I’m coming back in a South Dakota uniform,” he said. Huber said the wins from the Sioux City Relays will give the team confidence heading into the next part of the season. “It’s a nice boost as we get ready for California this weekend and the Drake Relays after that,” he said. “We have far bigger meets than last weekend, but it really helped us prepare for those.” Follow reporter Payton Randle on Twitter @paytiemarie
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Recap: The Coyotes traveled to Sioux City April 11-12 where 15 different Coyotes brought home individual titles. Junior Jeff O’Connell won the long jump with a mark of 24 feet 5 3/4 inches, which was a season best that ranks 31st in the nation. Sophomore Megan Dennis threw the javelin 156-8 and currently rank No. 30 in the nation. The Coyote women shot put finished 1-2-3 respectively. First year Danielle Waldner won with a Summit League best of 47-5.25, senior Breanna Janovy with a mark of 45-5.75 and sophomore Kayla Johnson with a mark of 42-9.75. In the 1,500 meter run, sophomores Katie Wetzstein and Amber Eichkorn finished 1-2 respectively. Junior Brant Haase won the 5,000 meter run with a time of 14:53.83. Key Players: Wetzstein won the 1,500 meter run and set a meet record with a time of 4:33.71, beating the previous record by 13 one hundreths of a second. First year sisters DeAsia and Cierra Garrett along with first year Courtney Albrecht and junior Amber Ewers won the 800 meter relay with a time of 1:43.90. Senior Jeff Mettler brought the second best time in the Summit League in the 1,500 meter run with a time of 3:52.45. While senior Tansha Clarke turned in the fourth-best time in the Summit League in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 14.67 which got her a second place finish in the finals.
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Intramural men’s volleyball teams “She Gone” and “Dirty Mark and the Boys” face off against each other in the Wellness Center April 14.
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Up Next: The Coyotes will send teams to both the Kansas Relays in Lawrence and Mt. Sac Relays in Walnut, Calif. April 17-19. They will also send a team to the Long Beach Invite April 19. The team gathers back in South Dakota April 22 for the Mt. Marty Invite in Yankton.
Bos was named to Summit League Academic All-League Team. Bos is one of six honored from the Summit League and the only Coyote with a 3.47 grade point average.
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Recap: The Coyote women’s softball team hosted their first home series of the season against Western Illinois April 11-12. The Coyotes swept the Mastadons winning the series 3-0. The Coyotes won the first game with a score of 3-2 with a walkoff hit by junior catcher Allie Daly. She led the Coyotes with three hits and two RBIs. In game two, the Coyotes won 4-1. Junior Matley Jones led the Coyotes with two hits, two RBIs and a run. In game three April 12 the Coyotes won 2-0 and were led by senior Christine Broders. Broders had two hits and an RBI. Key Players: Allie Daly had a total of five hits, five RBIs, a run and a two RBI single to win game one of the series. First year Rachel Cue struck out seven Mastadon players while giving up three hits as the Coyotes defeated the Mastadons 2-0 April 12. Cue also gave up no walks and retired 12 of the last 13 batters she faced.
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Record: 22-13 overall, 5-3 conference Up Next: Coyotes host IUPUI April 18-19.
Recap: The Coyotes returned home for the first time in two years where they faced Omaha April 12. The Mavericks defeated the Coyotes 5-2. In singles competition first year Yuliya Sidenko and Dragana Brankovic were the only two Coyotes to grab wins. In doubles play, the Coyotes were defeated in all three of their matches. Up Next: The Coyotes travel to Denver April 18-20 where they will face IUPUI, IPFW and Western Illinois.
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There are many aspects to being a sports reporter, one of which is simply having a broad understanding of a variety of sports. If a reporter is sent to report on a certain sport, that reporter needs to be sure he or she knows at least the basics. Growing up playing sports has definitely helped me understand them more. I also have grown up with a family that is into sports more than average. Having season tickets to Wisconsin football and hockey has helped me out. I played basketball my entire life, so I find it thrilling to write about any aspect of it, whether it be previewing or covering a game, a question and answer or meeting with coaches and
Name: Bailey Milne Year: Redshirt First-year Sport: Basketball “Michelle Tafoya, because I personally like listening to women because that’s what I want to do. I feel like she knows the game just as well as men.”
Name: Tavian Pomley Year: Junior Sport: Basketball “Stephen A. Smith, because he keeps the arguments juicy with Skip Bayless.”
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Player to Watch: Jones finished the series with five hits, three runs, and three RBIs. In game two of the series Jones had three RBIs on four hits.
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players and finding a story that is intriguing enough to write about. If you are told to go cover a softball game and have never played before, it is important to at least find out the basics. That way when you go to the game, you can take notes of important plays and have something in mind to ask the coaches and players during interviews after the game. Going into interviews, you do not want to look like a fool. If you are covering a football game and it is at Ohio State, you do not want to go into the interview with the head coach and ask how it feels going to Ohio State and coaching against Bo Pelini. That is just embarrassing and goes to show you do not have a clue about football. Another role of being a sports reporter, especially for me since I am a female, is the stereotype that females do not belong in the sports reporting field. Women are said to be less knowledgeable about sports than males. To this day, there
ATHLETES OF USD The Volante asked athletes who their favorite sports reporter or ESPN analyst is and why.
are many women who work in the sports media field who do a great job, but they do also know what they are talking about. My inspiration, idol and woman I look up to every day in the sports media world is Erin Andrews. When she first began her career, people often said they liked her because of her looks. While that does play a small role, the real reason she has been on College Game Day, ESPN and Fox Sports is that she knows what she is doing and what she is talking about. She graduated from Florida, where she was a member of the dance team as well as the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, a typical girl, but when on the air she does not flaunt any of that. Being an avid sports fan and wanting to be a sports reporter also has a lot of controversy to it. I grew up in Madison, Wis. home of the Wisconsin Badgers, and in Green Bay, home of the Packers. Obviously, when it comes to
those two teams, I am biased. However, when it comes to sports reporting, there is no team you can favor. You have to be neutral about the teams. My absolute dream game to cover would be a Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings game. Again, being from Wisconsin, clearly I want the Packers to win, but what if the Vikings win? Then I have to interview Adrian Peterson, and I’m not going to be rude or tell him his team should have lost, because obviously the Packers are better. Being neutral is so important. On that game day, there would be no purple, green or gold worn for me, as that would show favoritism and would be unethical. Lastly, just having a passion for sports in general is key. I keep up on my sports knowledge daily. Each morning, I check out ESPN and of course, Twitter, for my sports news and action. Follow reporter Kelsey Kroger on Twitter @kkroger34
Name: Kelly Stewart Year: Sophomore Sport: Basketball “Michelle Tafoya, because she really paved the way for female sports broadcasters.”
Name: Rico Thompson Year: First-year Sport: Basketball “Stephen A. Smith, because he keeps it real.”
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sweeping the Mastadons three games to none. Jones led the Coyotes again Saturday as she finished the game with a run and a hit. Senior Christine Broders also had two hits and an RBI for the Coyotes. Boyd said she was impressed with the team’s efforts this weekend. “It went great. (Daly) and (Jones) came up clutch for us and we had productivity throughout our line up,” Boyd said. The Coyotes will travel to Kansas City, Mo., April 15 for a non-conference double header.
The Coyotes will then return to conference play when they host IUPUI April 18-19 for a threegame series. Klyse said IUPUI is a great hitting team right now. “They have a great pitcher who handled us well last year,” she said. “They’re sitting well in the conference right now and competing well against everyone. Just like always, we will have to bring our ‘A’ game and expect that there will be a lot of work for our defense.” The Coyotes are now 22-13 overall and 5-3 in the Summit League.
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Senior infielder Christine Broders makes a catch in left field during the home softball game vs. Western Illinois April 12.
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off-seasons seriously. A big thing for me is to make sure I’m running a lot to be in good shape for the season.” Trey Norris, who started at point guard as a sophomore on the men’s basketball team said he knows this will be a big offseason adjusting to a new head coach. He also said being a Division-I athlete isn’t always easy, and there is no true offseason — but he knew that’s part of what he was getting himself into. “We have a new coach this year and he seems very enthused with his job, but that also means we’ll have to
learn quite a few new things,” Norris said. “His work has really already begun. We’ve been having 6 a.m. lifts and making sure we’re better than ever. It’s just part of the grind and you have to stay tough.” Smith, who was just hired as the men’s basketball coach less than three weeks ago said his philosophy as a coach is player progression. A lot of that has to do with him working with each individual, but a good chunk has to do with the player himself, he said. During the offseason, the NCAA allows coaches to work with basketball players up to two hours a week in terms of player development, but that number jumps up to eight hours a week when it’s combined with meeting with strength
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Matthew leads golf team by action Nathan Ellenbecker
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If you ask his teammates or his coach, the unquestioned leader of the University of South Dakota men’s golf team is Sam Matthew. They will also tell you he leads by example, not words. His coach calls him quiet and composed. Teammates say he’s kind and let’s others talk over him. That’s just the way Matthew likes it. “I am the captain of the team, but I wouldn’t say I’m the most vocal person out there,” Matthew said. “I try to lead by example and try to show the guys what I think the program should be and how you should be individually.” A junior from Roseville, Minn., Matthew has claimed three Summit League Golfer of the Week awards, carded his best finish at a tournament as a Coyote and is leading his team in a season where expectations are high. The Coyotes finished second at the Summit League Championship last season, but that was with Matthew being the only sophomore on the team. The rest of the team was composed of first-years. Matthew said the team has some lofty goals for this season. “We didn’t have a lot of expectations, but after finishing second at conference and improving from eighth the year before, this year we expect to win it,” he said. “That’s our main goal.” Matthew had to take a winding road to arrive at this point of high expectations and conference success. Matthew began his college career at North Dakota,
but after the coach who recruited him resigned weeks before he arrived on campus, Matthew said his time at North Dakota wasn’t what he expected it to be. “The golf program here was just a little more serious than there,” teammate Miles Death said. “Not to knock them, but they were threatening to lose their golf team for awhile, so that’s why he made the move.” Matthew transferred to USD, a place where he found guys he knew from competition back home in Minnesota. “Being able to have that support group and having friends where you don’t have to start over and make new friends really did help,” he said. “We’re all best friends — all eight of us. That really transfers over to the golf course as well. It really helps to be out there playing with five of your great friends.” On top of finding a comfortable situation, head coach Nick Hovden said from a coach’s perspective, there’s not a better kid to have leading the team than Matthew. “Sam’s obviously had a lot of success this season,” Hovden said. “I’d definitely have to credit that to his work ethic — the time he puts in when we’re outside practicing and when we’re cooped up in the DakotaDome. He finds time to hit extra balls even between classes.” Death reiterated his coach’s words, and said it’s the extra work Matthew puts in that’s setting him apart. “He’s really driven,” Death said. “He goes in for extra workouts all the time – a lot
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Junior Samuel Matthew putts during the USD vs. Omaha dual August 30.
more than all of us.” It’s that kind of precedent Matthew sets that Hovden said will lead his team, as well as Matthew, to success this season and into the future. “(Matthew’s) a kid I just don’t have to worry about,” Hovden said. “I know no matter what he’s going to grind it out. He’s someone you don’t have to worry about, because he’s not going to let anything get out of hand. He’s a kid we can count on tournament-in, tournament-out.”
"These past couple of months were crucial to me because I wanted to improve so many areas of my game...I didn’t think of it as an offseason.” -Riley Donovan, starting wide receiver and conditioning coaches. This means the majority of the time a player’s offseason is spent working on their bodies. Smith said skill development happens during the season, but the majority of it is teamoriented, as players are working on their offensive and defensive schemes. He said the best time to develop skills individually is during the offseason. “They’ll get to go home for a month over the summer, but our guys better figure out that
the best players are using that month to their advantage,” Smith said. “We’re going to be a very deep and talented team, so if you’re not putting the time in and making things over that month, you’re going to be left behind.” Starting wide receiver Riley Donovan, coming off a teamleading 533-yard season, said the same can be said for football. If a player isn’t using the offseason to better his game, others will replace him.
“These past couple of months were crucial to me because I wanted to improve in so many areas of my game,” Donovan said. “I wanted to improve my route-running, my hands, my speed, just everything. I didn’t think of it as an offseason.” Senior thrower Cody Snyder, who holds the school record for the indoor shot put and discus, said every athlete should have the same mind set during the offseason.
Right now, Matthew said, he just wants to focus on a conference title: team and individual. “We’ll have to play smarter than last year,” he said. “I know that last day really hurt us last year. We had some tough holes, but if we play our game and play a little smarter, we’ll have a great shot.”
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“The offseason is really the time to make yourself a better athlete, whereas during the season you want to refine that work to you specifically,” Snyder said. Snyder redshirted during the indoor season of his freshman year, leaving him with another season to compete next year. He said his determination over the offseason this year won’t be hard to find. He wants to accomplish his goal of making the U.S. Championships next year. “I’m just a couple feet off right now so that’s what needs to be done this offseason,” Snyder said. Follow reporter Grant Bosiacki on Twitter @GBo52
USD tennis team wins 7-0, focuses on future Kayla Prasek
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First-year Dragana Brankovic returns a volley during a tennis match against the Omaha Mavericks April 12 at a Coyote home meet.
After a home loss Saturday, the University of South Dakota women’s tennis team bounced back with a win at home Tuesday. “(Tuesday) was about getting back out, competing and getting ready for this weekend,” head coach Malcolm Gilreath said. “It was nice to build some momentum.” The Coyotes, now 9-11 overall and 0-3 in the Summit League, lost to University of NebraskaOmaha (6-10, 2-1) 5-2 at home April 12 in a Summit League matchup before beating University of Sioux Falls (8-10) 7-0 April 15 at home. “Today we were more in control,” Gilreath said. “We played within ourselves a little better and we played to our funda-
mentals. I was happy with how the ladies performed and how focused they were (Tuesday).” As for Saturday’s loss, Gilreath said the matches were competitive, but that it was time to focus on the future. “It didn’t go as well as we hoped, but it was really close overall,” junior co-captain Yamini Reddy said. “In doubles, we were all up and lost at the end. In singles, all of us won the first set and then it ended up coming down to our last sets to decide the games.” First-year Dragana Brankovic, playing at number five singles, and first-year Yuliya Sidenko, playing at number three singles, won the Coyotes’ two singles matches. “The girl I played against had a good game so it was a nice match,” Sidenko said. “It wasn’t
a hard match so I just played my game.” The Coyotes head to Denver, Colo., April 18-20, where the team will face Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne and Western Illinois in a tournament that will decide the final seeding for the Summit League Championship. “IPFW beat us last year, so they will be tough, but the matchup will be better this year because we have some new freshmen,” Reddy said. “We beat IUPUI last year, but it was close. Western Illinois should be our easiest matchup. It’ll be a tough weekend, but hopefully we’ll come out of it better than this weekend.” Follow reporter Kayla Prasek on Twitter @kprasek
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Eyes on the crown USD contestants prepare for Miss South Dakota
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Junior Autumn Simunek hands out Purple Up stickers in the Muenster University Center ballroom April 15. Simunek’s pageant platform is about assisting veterans and their families.
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Some University of South Dakota students are tackling homework, preparing for finals and juggling the responsibilities of a beauty pageant crown. As the current Miss Siouxland, part of the Miss America program, junior Autumn Simunek has dedicated herself to training for Miss South Dakota and promoting her platform, Five Stars for Serving Those Who Served, which works with veterans and their families. Simunek said she was attracted to pageants at a young age after seeing the transformations past Miss South Dakotas have undergone. “I always knew it was something I wanted to pursue,” Simunek said. “I wanted to become the best version of myself I could be.”
In her fourth year of vying for the Miss South Dakota title, Simunek said she’s looking to break her streak of close calls. With a fourth runner up and two second runner up titles, Simunek has been making appearances, traveling, practicing her talent of singing and working out at the gym to prepare for the competition. She recently spearheaded a fundraiser which raised $12,000 in items for her platform. “It is a huge time commitment,” Simunek said. “It’s more than a title — it’s a job.” Pageants have been highly beneficial to Simunek, she said. The scholarship money she’s won has been enough to cover her tuition. Simunek said she was drawn to her platform because her grandfather and great grandfather were veterans and her mother works at a Veterans Affairs medical center in the Black Hills.
“It spurred something inside of me,” she said. “I wasn’t as tall as a wheelchair and I was wheeling them to their next destination.” If she were to win Miss South Dakota, Simunek said she’d take two semesters off to train for Miss America and dedicate herself to her duties, including intensive travel. At the end of her reign, she would return to school. Simunek said she has changed her view of Miss America contestants since competing in pageants. “The truth of Miss America and the women are that they’re the image of imperfection and that’s beautiful,” Simunek said. “Don’t take the stereotypical image and have that be your only version of pageants you have.” Sophomore Carrie Wintle is the current Miss Dakota Plains, covering the Brookings area. Last year, she was Miss Dakota Rose, covering
the area around Vermillion. Both competitions are part of the Miss America pageant circuit, a program Wintle said she chose because it provides winners with scholarship funds. Both competitions are general competitions, which means although Wintle is from Huron, she is able to compete throughout the state. Wintle has written editorials and visited 4H groups to promote her platform of 4H education. Outside of promoting her platform, Wintle practices her talent, jazz dancing and walk. Wintle is currently developing a new dance for the Miss South Dakota pageant this summer. “I practice because I don’t want to end up tripping,” Wintle said. “I practice to make it a habit.” Wintle has competed in pageants since 2007, when she ran for teen titles. Despite the competitive nature of the pageants, Wintle said seeing the other contestants through the years has formed a strong bond between them. “My favorite part is all the girls and I really mean it,” Wintle said. Last summer, Wintle was a semifinalist for Miss South Dakota. If she were to win this year, Wintle said she would take the fall semester off to prepare for the Miss America pageant. She has set the talent portion as her focus for this year. “I really have to focus on technique and the difficulty level,” Wintle said. Wintle said competing isn’t cheap, that contestants have to purchase items such as evening wear for the competition, but that there are fundraisers and volunteers who help ease the financial burden. Despite the competitiveness and glamour of the pageants, Wintle’s focus is on the charitable work she does as part of the program. “It’s definitely fun to dress up, but it’s all about your platform,” she said. Wintle chose 4H as her platform after being involved in the organization for more than 10 years. “All the projects provided me with a life skill,” she said. “I’m still using them today.” She has also taken away SEE CROWN, PAGE B6
Group creates week of Earth Day festivities Kayla Prasek
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To celebrate Earth Day next week, the Sustainable Vermillion committee, comprised of members of the University of South Dakota Sustainability Club, sustainability program and members of the Vermillion community, have planned a week of festivities that will involve communities both on and off campus. The week kicks off April 21 with a showing of the documentary ‘A Fierce Green Fire’ at 3 p.m. in Farber Hall. The week wraps up April 28 with a community panel, planning and potluck at 6 p.m. at the Vermillion Area Arts Council. “The Sustainability Club has been very involved with planning the week’s events,” sophomore Emily Roberson, co-president of the club said. Roberson said the Sustainability Club’s big project for the week will be tied to the club’s Face Your Waste project. “The whole week we’ll have a visual representation in the MUC under the stairs of all the recyclable waste of college students,” Roberson said. “We’re really trying to get the message out about recycling.” The highlight of the week for Roberson and Meghann Jarchow, adviser of the Sustainability Club, is Frances Moore Lappe’s visit April 22. Lappe, an internationally-known sustainability activist, will host a sustainability discussion at 2 p.m. April 22 in Farber Hall, and will then give a lecture about sustainability at 7 p.m. that evening. Jarchow said Lappe will share an important Earth Day message. “She has been a spokesperson on sustainability since the 1970s, so it’s a big deal to have her on campus,” Roberson said. “She’ll be a very inspirational speaker, who’ll encourage everyone to get actively involved.” Jarchow said the week of events grew from the Sustainable Vermillion committee’s search for spon-
sors for Lappe’s lecture. “We found that there were so many passionate people, so we decided to spread out the events so they weren’t all jampacked into one day so there were no conflicting events,” Jarchow said. Throughout the week there is a wide range of events, from lectures to sustainability fairs and a walk/bike to work/school day to trash cleanups. “We really tried to pick a variety of events so there’s something interesting for everyone, so there’s a combination of events that are intellectual and events that are experiential,” Jarchow said. “If you’re looking for something that’s content rich, we have that, but there are also familyfriendly events.” Roberson said the goal is to get the Vermillion community involved, not just the USD campus. “The planned events are a lot of things we’ve wanted to do for years and they’re finally coming to fruition,” Roberson said. “Sustainability is something we should think about daily, so all of these opportunities are hitting a wider audience.” Roberson said sustainability is an interdisciplinary issue, so everyone should get involved and take advantage of the week of events. “Everyone has something to learn from these events,” she said. “It’s great for families to get involved. It gives students a chance to do something different than what you study every day in the classroom. You can apply what you learn to all aspects of your life.”
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Lifeboat lecture addresses apocalyptic question Megan Card
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A natural disaster has caused worldwide flooding. There is only one spot left on the last lifeboat out of the University of South Dakota, and only one discipline can survive. This was the apocalyptic scenario set up as the backdrop to the Honors Association’s second “Lifeboat” Lectures, held April 15 in Farber Hall at 7 p.m. Six professors gave fiveminute lectures to convince the audience why their discipline should be saved. Students in the audience voted by paper ballots to name Joe Tinguely, a visiting professor in philosophy as the winner of the lifeboat trophy and bragging rights for the year. Drew Espeseth, Honors program coordinator and the group’s adviser, first heard of the event in a “This American Life” episode and suggested
it to the student organization Last year’s event featured four professors, with Dan Van Peursem, chair of the math department, as the winner. The idea behind the event is to allow students to be introduced to other disciplines they don’t normally experience, Espeseth said. “It’s low-key and informal, but it gives students a chance to know professors outside the classroom,” he said. This is one of the major spring events for the Honors Association, which hosts events throughout the year. This year’s “Lifeboat” Lectures line-up consisted of: • Tina Keller — Physics • Tim Farrell — Music • Dan Van Peursem — Math • Holly Straub — Psychology • Joe Tinguely — Philosophy • Derric Ludens — English
Van Peurseum, chair of USD’s math department, made his argument on math being the “life blood” of all other sciences. He pointed to the basic practicality in math and its necessity in recreating society as the reason to save his discipline. “You can’t enjoy life if you don’t have it,” he said. The lecturers engaged in good-natured digs at each other’s field of study. Physics Professor Christina Keller said while mathematicians could provide equations, her discipline of physics would show the survivors how to use simple machines like pulleys, screws and levers to build a shelter. Some speakers also brought instruments of their discipline along — literally. Music Professor Tim Farrell began his five-minute lecture with a serenade from his trumpet, and said as a society, creative outlets like
music need to be saved. “Is that what you want your world to sound like?” he said after having the audience sit in silence for 10 seconds. Derric Ludens, a member of the English faculty, took a more humorous approach to his lecture. After discussing the historical and perceptual realities of the discipline, Ludens said the people who study English are practically vultures. “We scavenge what we need from other disciplines to get what we need,” Ludens said. Promoting student-faculty interaction is another reason the Honors Association decided to host the event, President Zack Schulte said. “I’m stuck in the chemistry department all day long, so to get to learn about English or psychology introduces me to professors and disciplines I never get to meet otherwise,” he said.
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Visiting faculty member Joe Tigeuly from the philosophy department collects his lifeboat trophy from the “Lifeboat” Lectures. The event was held by the Honors Association.
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USD New Music Ensemble Location: Colton Recital Hall
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Bingo Location: Muenster University Center
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Beresford’s “The Beat” in Concert Location: Colton Recital Hall
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Tips for wardrobe spring cleaning JOSIE FLATGARD is a first-year majoring in contemporary media and journalism.
Spring cleaning may not have been such a to-do in younger years, but it is something to look forward to considering the phrase, ‘out with the old, in with the new.’ Cleaning out a closet of clothes, bags, shoes and other accessories is something a person can benefit from whether it’s for an internship, job or simply plans to stay home for the summer. There are some things to consider when going through the closet. Ask yourself these questions: 1. Does it fit me? 2. Have I worn it in the past year? 3. Is it in style or does it repre-
sent my style? 4. Does it give me confidence when I wear it? 5. Will I realistically ever wear it again? One helpful technique to tell how often or if you ever wear an item from your closet is to turn all the hangers backward. Once an item is worn, flip the hanger around to the normal way. After a month or a season, check your closet for the backward hangers. If the item is meant for a different season, it is OK to give it some time if unsure about whether to throw or keep it. Once through with asking questions or going through a process, it is time do decide what to do with the items. Selling gently used clothing to stores like Plato’s Closet in Sioux Falls has become popular. Who wouldn’t mind a little extra cash to spend on new things? Another option would be to give the old clothes to a Goodwill, Salvation Army or a shelter in the area. If the task seems a bit boring, take the cleaning to the next level. Make an event out of it by
forming a clothing swap group on your floor or among friends. Each person could bring a few things that are no longer being worn but are still wearable and trade off with another. When going through makeup, pay attention to the expiration date on the packaging. Throw anything that has changed colors, has an odor or has not been used recently. I consider organizing the fun part. After going through the closet, the next step would be to put everything back and reorganize with shelves, hangers (don’t pass by those nifty Command strips), drawers and other means of arrangement. Scarf organizers are the new rage. For Christmas, I helped my mom pick out a set for my cousin only to find out she had already gotten me one. The organizers are offered in basic colors and designs with pretty swirls or in the shape of flowers. There are also simple hangers with circles to store scarfs, jewelry, belts or whatever else can fit. If feeling adventurous, try cre-
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ating one by combining shower rings and a regular hanger. If leaning toward the option of having jewelry out of sight or simply have too much of it to keep all on one dresser, there are options for inside-the-drawer organization. An object I have found to work wonderfully for earring storage and display is a muffin or cupcake tin — a spray painted one I found secondhand, a silver shade to match the decor of my room at home. To go for a more vintage or dainty vibe, try out some antique tea cups available at second hand stores as new storage. Spring cleaning may be exhausting at times, but in the end there are several benefits. Needy people could be helped with your generosity, a feeling of success or relief can occur after the throwing, giving and organizing and there can be more room or money for the new in life.
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Earth Week Film: A Fierce Green Fire Location: Farber Hall
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Celebration of Student Volunteers Location: MUC Grand Ballroom 225
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USD Sustainability Fair Location: Muenster University Center
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Earth Day EcoMind Lecture Location: MUC Grand Ballroom 225
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End of semester creates zombie blues JACKIE HENDRY is a junior majoring in contemporary media and journalism and Native Studies. There are two possible reasons behind the massive morale drop I experienced last weekend. First is the horrifying realization of all the deadlines filing out these final four weeks of school. Second could be the multiple seasons of ‘The Walking Dead’ I managed to watch in three days.
Come to think of it, the two may be related. In any case, Saturday found me so unenthused by life I could hardly get out of bed or concentrate on anything. “What’s the point of all this work?” I wondered to myself. “We’re all going to lose our humanity in the zombie apocalypse anyway.” Since then, when I have mustered the will to leave bed, my brain hasn’t been fully engaged. Recently, my roommate asked me, “How have you been today?” I stuttered something like, “Not much, how about— what am you—what?” It took me a while to realize that these are pretty common symptoms of the semester’s homestretch. The
first stage for me is paralyzing fear, which is quickly followed by despondency. I have yet to find a total cure for this that doesn’t risk caffeine overdose. The Despondency Stage generally wears off in a day or two due to necessity (as in, I have to get out of bed or I won’t know what final project is due when). It is followed by a state of general confusion. I think it’s safe to say I’m still experiencing this, because I haven’t been able to order a burrito from Q’doba without correcting myself at least three times. Luckily, my experience shows the next stage to be the final one. At the risk of plagiarism — or just being kind of lame — I refer to this as Git-er-done-itis. When time
is running out and your GPA is on the line, you grit your teeth and go. Will it be your best and most inspired work? Probably not, but at least it’s getting done. In this final stage, caffeine is to me as spinach was to Popeye: with enough coffee, I can move mountains. That’s about what it feels like, too, as I’m looking at my list of deadlines. Yet I know I’m safely out of Stage 1 because I’m not so much horrified as steeled for battle. After all, the end is very near, and not the zombieapocalypse end. Rather, on the other end of this semester is a beautiful summer with humanity still intact.
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‘Game of Thrones’ Purple Wedding
End of ‘The Colbert Report’
First there was Red, and then there was Purple. ‘Game of Thrones’ fans should know by now to be wary of weddings. Fans of the novels knew it was coming, but the last episode provided plenty of pow and enough shockers to fill a season finale. However, as the second episode in the new season, the shocking twist paves the way for a season filled with new drama as characters respond the show’s newest twist and scandal.
The end of ‘The Colbert Report’ ushers in a new era for Stephen Colbert as he prepares to take the reins of ‘The Late Show’ from David Letterman. While he’ll only be a few stations away, Comedy Central will never be the same without him, and it’s unsure how he’ll change his humor in a new context.
‘Catching Fire’ MTV Win
While it’s nice to see the crew back on television, the season premier was bittersweet. So far, there’s been a slow start to the season, and viewers can only hope the pace will quicken as the show propels itself toward its series finale. The first episode provided a lot of answers, but not so much in plot development.
‘Catching Fire’ won Movie of the Year at the MTV Movie Awards, along with sweeping Best Male and Best Female Performance for Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence. Even better than the franchise’s win was the quick tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman during the acceptance speeches.
MTV Awards Performances Nothing livens up an awards show like live performances. From Rihanna and Eminem’s lively performance of “The Monster” to other performers such as Ellie Goulding and Zedd, the breaks between awards were anything but boring.
Return of ‘Mad Men’
MTV Awards Presenters No matter what the award show is, the presenters prove disappointment time and time again. The banter is anything but witty, sounds forced and makes talented actors sound like they’re doing a dry read off a teleprompter. The show should have utilized Conan O’Brien more to liven up the time between the awards and musical performances.
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March of Dimes holds first walk Political science student Emily Niebrugge
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With the sun shining on the East lawn of the Muenster University Center, University of South Dakota students and Vermillion community members walked in Vermillion’s first March of Dimes April 12. With just over $1,500 raised from the walk, senior and president of USD’s Golden Key International Honour Society, which hosted the event, Catie Steir was just glad to see students showed up. “I’m thrilled when I see students,” she said. “Getting donations is great, but just to have students and community
members show up is great to start building that foundation for years to come.” Community director for the South Dakota chapter of March of Dimes Valerie Willson has been with the organization for two and a half years. She said it meant a lot to see a generation of students care enough to participate in the walk. “It means a lot that this generation wants to make a difference,” she said. “I’m very excited to see USD get involved and to see a smaller town really step up.” Sophomore Lauren Cass walked in the march, and said it was great to see her friends
come out and support her and the cause. “I have a passion for helping kids,” Cass, who is also a member of Golden Key, said. “USD does a really good job working with the community, and we had a good turnout today.”
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Junior Isaiah Wonnenberg (second from the left) and his friends stand in front of a sand sculpture in Taiwan. Wonnenberg received the Public Policy International Affairs Fellowship to the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University for this summer.
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Catie Steir (right) leads the Vermillion March of Dimes walkers April 12. The event raised more than $1,500.
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skills from competing in the pageants, including interview skills. “That is probably one of the best things I’ve taken away from it,” Wintle said. “I can enter into a career field and already have experience.” Until the Miss South Dakota pageant, Wintle is creating a goal list and tackling it one item at a time. “I’m attacking each day,” Wintle said. Junior Shelby Beer will compete alongside Wintle and Simunek for the Miss South Dakota title this sum-
mer. Beer is the current Miss USD. Beer entered the Miss USD pageant with a friend. She prepared for the pageant by practicing to walk in heels, but said she was surprised to win, especially because it was her first competition. “My first reaction was, ‘what the heck just happened?’” Beer said. “It was definitely one of awe and ‘holy cow.’” Beer channeled her past acting experience for her talent, a monologue called “Sophie’s Rant” about an Olympic swimmer who wants an admirer to back off. To prepare for Miss
South Dakota, Beer said she is searching for attire for the competition, staying healthy, practicing her walk and promoting her platform, the American Cancer Society. Beer said she chose her platform because if she didn’t she would not have felt true to herself. “It’s something that really spoke to my heart,” she said. If she were to win Miss South Dakota, Beer said she would return home and encourage girls to participate in pageants. “It was such a fun experience,” Beer said. “I can see myself possibly competing in another one.”
It not only takes the academic merits, but the characteristics of someone who has the ambition to succeed to get into an Ivy League school. Isaiah Wonnenberg, a junior from Gregory has displayed both these qualities in his three years at the University of South Dakota, so it was no surprise to his family, friends and professors when he received the Public Policy International Affairs Fellowship to the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton for the summer. As a nationwide, highly competitive fellowship, the PPIA is one to be proud of, said William Richardson, chair of the Political Science Department. Richardson, one of Wonnenberg’s past professors said Wonnnberg stuck out in his class. “He is very bright, independent, not afraid to express his opinion and quite thought-
ful,” Richardson said. The fellowship will take place this June and is an intensive program, but that doesn’t stop Wonnenberg, he said. “When I graduate from USD, I will be going to graduate school and receive a $5000 scholarship,” Wonnenberg said. “My goal is to get into the Princeton Woodrow Wilson School, which is one of the competitive ones to get in to.” The fellowship consists of a two-month program of political science work and includes transportation, the price of the classes and food. Wonnenberg will fly to Princeton for about six weeks starting in the middle of June. Wonnenberg has had a lot of academic experience in political science, but his past experience has shaped who he is today, he said. “He is a very impressive young man,” Richardson said. “He is our poster boy for ‘you can go anywhere from USD.’” Wonnenberg grew up with
pastors for parents. When he was six years old he moved to Mozambique, Africa with his parents to work, which he said shaped his maturity. Although he was young, Wonnenberg still remembers everything from living there — the good and the bad. “It was all around an interesting experience living there. I endured racism and had malaria seven times,” Wonnenberg said. Through his global experiences Wonnenberg was able to decide what he wanted for a career, and he knew exactly how to get it. One of Wonnenberg’s current professors, Associate Professor Eric Jepsen said Wonnenberg was a good candidate for the award. “This fellowship is welldeserved. His professional experience has made him a well-rounded student and he is always willing to challenge himself,” Jepsen said. Follow reporter Katie McGuire on Twitter @KatieMGee
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