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GENDER RATIO STAYS STEADY

Women outnumber men nearly 3:2 in 2016-17 academic year

By Siannah Martius

Siannah.Martius@coyotes.usd.edu

With a virtually unchanged gender ratio from last year and slightly improved enrollment rates for minority students this year, USD administrators are seeking new ways to appeal to students of all walks of life.

According to data released by South Dakota Board of Regents last week, the gender ratio at USD is 62 percent females and 38 percent males. Last year’s ratio was also about six to four. USD has a headcount this year of 9,971 students, compared to 10,061 in the Fall of 2014.

The rate of diversity at USD has grown from 15 percent in 2015 to 17 percent in 2016. The largest growth was found in African Americans at 22 percent, meaning 52 more African American students were attending USD. Hispanic growth rates were at 11 percent, meaning 32 more Hispanic students are attending USD. Scott Pohlson, the vice president of enrollment, marketing & university relations, said “a lot more females go to college than males,” and the percentage of male to females on campus isn’t that unusual of a ratio.

Although there are more female students enrolled in college overall, another factor that USD has to consider when looking at the ratio of male to female enrollment is being a liberal arts school, since it naturally attracts more females than males, Pohlson said.

“USD does not have highly male-interested majors,” he said.

Schools such as South Dakota State University or South Dakota

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Research has shown that the more diverse an institution is, the better it is for the academic experience for students.

Lamont Sellers, associate vice president for diversity

School of Mines, however, do offer highly male-supported majors.

USD, for that reason, is putting forth an effort to become more appealing to males.

“We are recruiting through robotics competitions, and by promoting our intramural teams,” Pohlson said.

Though USD is working to attract more males, Quincy Wert, a junior business management student, doesn’t mind the current ratio.

“I don’t think it really makes a ton of a difference that there are more girls than boys,” Wert said.

Aside from trying to become more appealing to males, Pohlson said USD is also making efforts through advertisements and marketing to create a more diverse student population on campus. USD believes that having a more diverse campus will give its students a better perspective.

“We want our students to be cultured,” Pohlson said.

Lamont Sellers, the associate vice president for diversity, said he

agrees that diversity on USD’s campus is necessary for the success of its students.

“Research has shown that the more diverse an institution is, the better it is for the academic experience for students,” Sellers aid.

Wert said USD should strive to become more diverse.

“Having a diverse campus would prepare you better for different fields,” Wert said. “You’re going to have people who don’t agree with you or are a lot different than you.”

Though Sellers does agree that diversity is a necessity for the students at USD to thrive, he also said it’s more than race that creates a diverse setting.

“Under our definition of diversity here at the University of South Dakota, it’s not just Native American, African American, Latino, but we also take into consideration veterans, socioeconomic status, disability, age, or any number of other social identities,” he said.

USD is making efforts to create a more diverse population on See GENDER, Page A3

USD introduces new multicultural studies minor

By Cheyenne Alexis

Cheyenne.Alexis@coyotes.usd.edu

Students wanting to study diversity in all its forms can now do so while working toward a new minor offered by USD in Multicultural Studies.

“A whole range of different departments can get on this,” said Lamont Sellers, associate vice president for diversity and an instructor for the minor’s intro class.

“A lot of students are already taking courses that would be incorporated in this minor. It’s quite possible... that they could already be on their way to completing this minor. With a few extra courses, they could already have this minor under their belt without much effort.”

The minor is an 18-credit interdisciplinary, and students will have to take nine hours of required courses and electives to fulfill the minor. The minor includes a variety of classes ranging from human sexuality to gender and media.

Sellers said the into course is a

great way for students to really get into discussions about what is happening in the world today.

“I’m really excited and it was really fortunate to be able to talk about those kinds of things,” Sellers said.

KC Herman, a senior who’s in Sellers’ Intro class, said that it’s “fantastic” that USD is offering a minor that introduces people to different perspectives, even if they aren’t familiar with certain topics.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Herman said.

“We talk about a lot of different things, and it’s really cool to talk about and hear different perspectives on (different topics).”

Some topics discussed in the class focus on “-isms,” such as racism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, ageism and more. These topics and more are discussed so students going further into the minor are able to go into their other classes with a “critical lens” for looking at various issues, Sellers said.

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Students in Introduction to Multicultural Studies break into groups to discuss gender roles Sept. 20. This is the first semester the course and multicultural studies minor has been offered.

Xuyen Nguyen, a junior, is interested in how the class focuses on many topics that require deep discussions.

“I really like discussing topics on race and oppression because that’s what I’m most familiar with, but I also like other subjects as well

because I’m not as familiar with them,” Nguyen said.

Nguyen said USD implementing the minor was a good choice for students to immerse themselves in topics they don’t know much about, and also realizing that diversity is an important subject.

“The U.S. is a melting pot of rich and diverse cultures,” Nguyen said.

“We’re going to begin to see a lot of societal shifts, so I think it’s important for us to prepare for that by interactions with other people See CULTURE, Page A3

UPD prepares for increased activity during Dakota Days

By Rachel Newville

Rachel.Newville@coyotes.usd.edu

With Dakota Days approaching next week, the University Police Department is preparing for the big weekend.

Lieutenant Jef Rice said D-Days weekend is something the department plans for all year.

“It’s one of those deals, it is a very big event here. Just like Move-In Day is and it isn’t something like, ‘oh RICE we’re two weeks out, we better start thinking about D-Days,” he said. “We started thinking about D-Days right after last D-Days.”

When it comes to planning the

weekend, Rice said the department looks at multiple factors such as who the football team plays and when peak activity hours will be.

“One year, Hobo Days (South Dakota State University’s homecoming) and D-Days were at the same time so it really cut down on the activity here because obviously those students come down here for ours and our students go up there for theirs,” Rice said. “So we do get a lot of outside students and outside fans and spectators, family, friends, that come in. So, we do have to be cognizant that that’s going to happen. It grows our campus and along with that, people that celebrate for lack of a better word.

So were making sure everyone is safe.”

Rice said with D-Days landing on a three-day weekend, the de-

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We have to make sure that we’re staffed and have the safety of the students and the campus community first and foremost.

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partment can’t just assume that people will leave after the game.

“We have to make sure that we’re staffed and have the safety of the students and the campus com-

munity first and foremost,” Rice said. “So, we’re not going to change the way we staff just because it’s a three-day weekend.”

Once peak hours are predict-

ed Rice said officers are assigned shifts.

“During D-Days we staff up, we bring in more of our officers. That’s a weekend that nobody gets off so we have officers on campus,” he said. “We have them on foot patrol, on bike patrol, car patrol — we will patrol the residence halls a little bit more. Not trying to bust anybody but for safety reasons. We want to keep on top of that, not follow it up.”

The main goal of UPD during the weekend is safety, Rice said.

“We’ll say these are our goals: safety, security, make sure anyone that needs medical attention is getting it as quickly as possible,” he said. “Make sure that any incidents are taken care of as quick See D-DAYS, Page A6

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Sept. 18 Officers responded to the report of a woman who entering a residence without permission. The woman was reportedly armed with a knife and taking prescription medications.

Based on information collected at the scene, the woman was arrested for burglary, theft and assault. The incident is under investigation.

Sept. 18 A car fire was spotted by officers. A fire extinguisher was used to contain the fire until the fire department arrived.

Sept. 18 A local business reported a partially clothed man that was walking through the property while eating food from the business.

He left without paying for the items he was carrying.

Officers located the man, and believed he was intoxicated on an unknown drug and unable to care for himself. He was transported to the hospital.

Sept. 19 An officer responded to a report of a gas odor and flames shooting out of a floor drain.

Officers ensured everyone was alright and stood by until the fire department assumed

control of the scene.

Sept. 20 A minor vehicle accident was spotted at a local business by officers.

Two adult drivers were involved and there were no reports of injuries.

Sept. 20 Social Services requested assistance in taking two children into protective custody. Officers provided the assistance without incident.

Sept. 21 There was a report of an infant that appeared to be having trouble breathing. Officers were dispatched, arrived and cared for the infant, who was transported immediately to a local hospital and didn’t have life threatening injuries.

Sept. 21 Officers conducted alcohol compliance checks by having an underage person attempt to purchase alcohol from businesses with alcohol licenses.

Six businesses were checked – five passed and one failed. The failing individual was cited for furnishing alcohol to a minor.

Sept. 21 A man was acting in a strange manner while occupying a sidewalk in downtown Vermillion.

medical episodes

Officers encountered the man, who appeared to be very disorientated.

Officers determined there was no medical or mental health emergency, and the male was cited for underage consumption of alcohol.

Sept. 22 A report of suspicious noise and the sound of glass breaking in a residential alley was heard by police. Officers arrived in the area and were unable to locate anyone.

A search of nearby yards did not reveal any damaged property.

Sept. 23 Officers responded to a noise complaint at a residence. There was a loud underage party going on. Officers cited six underage persons for underage consumption and possession of alcohol.

Sept. 23 An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding.

The driver was intoxicated and had a previous conviction for DWI. He was charged with DWI second offense.

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campus, said Pohlson, but Sellers believes the work isn’t done once the students come to campus.

“There is a saying that says that diversity is getting someone to the party, but inclusion is inviting someone to dance,” Sellers said.

“It’s the responsibility of the entire institution to not just

recruit and bring students here, but we also have to retain students.”

Sellers said the qualities and experiences that people bring to USD’s campus are important, and everyone needs to make an effort to be more inclusive.

“We really have to do a better job at being inclusive once people do come to our campus and recognizing all of the assets that they bring to our campus,” he said.

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15 percent rate of diversity in 2015

17 percent

22 percent

increase in African American students, or 52 students

11 percent

increase in Hispanic students, or 32 students

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Array of increased security features protects athletes, faculty and fans at new Sanford Coyotes Sports Center

By Amelia Morris

Amelia.Morris@coyotes.usd.edu

A weight room and basketball court aren’t the only features of the newly opened Sanford Coyotes Sports Center. Installed throughout the building is an array of high-tech security features ranging from cameras to doors that can only be opened with an ID card.

Associate Athletic Director Jeanette Hubert said

there’s more security in the building than there is in the Dakota Dome.

“This new complex is much more secure,” she said. “We added more security features to this facility, such as keypads, places to swipe ID cards and cameras.”

All outside entrances require a card to be swiped to get in while internal doors, such as locker room doors,

have keypads and are locked at all times. Hubert said cameras are located strategically by university police, so all access points are in view of cameras.

Security also increases on game days, according to Hubert.

“We hire UPD for games for security, and we also hire our own staff,” she said.

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Junior Joe Reagan, a member of the USD track team, uses his ID card to get into the Sanford Coyotes Sports Center.

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outside our race, gender, social class.”

Herman said he enjoys the class because of Sellers, and likes that he can work to bring forth more discussion from his peers.

“I go a little extreme and all in-depth just to get other people (to talk),” Herman said. “It’s fantastic whenever you get a chance to learn something not about yourself.”

Sellers said the minor is important for students who will work in companies with

people who come from different backgrounds, and these courses will give them the upper hand at relating to and understanding diversity.

“We’re really looking at this minor as being a way of our students being able to show that through these courses and through these things, they will have that ability where they can really be able to dive into diverse populations and be able to thrive and succeed wherever they’re placed,” Sellers said.

“Just because we’re here in South Dakota doesn’t mean they have a disadvantage.”

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We’re going to begin to see a lot of societal shifts, so I think it’s important for us to prepare for that by interactions with other people outside our race, gender, social class.

Xuyen Nguyen, junior USD student

tion’s weight and recovery rooms, sophomore Joseph Reagan said that the security features are important. He also said it was a lot easier to get into the Dome than the new Sports Center.

“We need our IDs to get in, which sometimes can be a pain if I forget to bring it to practice,” Reagan said.

Features such as the new ID access scanners make Reagan feel safer when using the facility.

“I feel safer because only athletes can get into that section of the arena, so there’s no worries about anything there,” Reagan said. “It’s cool that the IDs scan and we can get in that way without having to swipe them.”

Non-athlete students have differing opinions about the new security that was implemented. Sophomore Rachael Severson said there isn’t much of a difference from the Dome from when she attended a volleyball game.

“It didn’t seem like there was much security at all,” Severson said. “We have to swipe our ID cards to get in, but that was about it. There was people standing in the

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If I were at a game in Minnesota or Chicago or something like that and they had the same security as USD, I honestly probably wouldn’t feel very safe, but for Vermillion it is perfect.”

Rachael Severson, sophomore USD student

corners and everything but besides that it didn’t seem like a lot.”

Even though the security doesn’t seem super intensive, Severson said she thinks students still feel completely safe with the measures that were implemented.

“I feel completely safe,” Severson said. “I think it has

a lot to do with the town of Vermillion as well. If I were at a game in Minnesota or Chicago or something like that and they had the same security as USD, I honestly probably wouldn’t feel very safe, but for Vermillion it is perfect.”

SGA allocates $9,000 for CDC media center

By Siannah Martius

Siannah.Martius@coyotes.usd.edu

In a 17-8 vote, Student Government Association Senators decided to allocate $9,000 for a new media center for the Center of Diversity & Community Tuesday evening, a move that some Senators thought was an inappropriate use of unallocated funds.

There were no empty seats at the SGA’s meeting to show their concern of the CDC’s current media center as well as their need for a new one.

SGA President, Nathaniel Steinlicht, said it was one of the greatest student turnouts he has ever seen at an SGA meeting.

Students who came to the meeting were passionate about the CDC receiving the funds, claiming the money would benefit students’ experience overall at USD. Saeed Hani Dabbour, a first-year business finance student, was especially passionate about the matter.

“The CDC is my home away from home, so it’s really important,” he said. “I pay my fees, and it would be beneficial for me to see my fees used for something that I use in my community, es-

pecially since a lot of student organizations use it. Putting $9,000 into the CDC will help and advance students’ experience.”

Jack Seitz, a second-year political science and history education major and atlarge senator, was one of the senators who felt that giving these funds to the CDC was inappropriate.

“It was a matter of making sure that our money stays for student organizations and not groupings of university things in general,” he said. “Another senator brought it up in our finance committee meeting that this bill gives money back to the university and the university should be following some guidelines before they pass it to us.”

The money allocated to the CDC will come from the SGA reserve fund. The fund is composed of leftover General Activities Fee funds that have not been used by student organizations.

Other students said the CDC is rapidly growing in visitors, and it’s necessary for the CDC itself to accommodate the needs of the visitors they’re having.

Virginia Osueke, a third-

year international studies and medical biology major, said the CDC needs to better accommodate its visitors.

“The CDC is not just used by us, it is also used by professors for their lectures.

They are using that small TV to educate their students.

The CDC is getting bigger every semester,” she said.

In order to accommodate its visitors, the CDC would like to create a friendlier space for when there are no activities being held. To create this center, Lamont Sellers, the associate vice president for diversity, said Direct TV and an Apple TV would

be needed.

In total the new media center will cost about $14,000. The remaining $5,000 not allocated by SGA will come from Student Services.

Since the CDC is a center for organizations, and isn’t an organization itself, some senators argued that it wasn’t appropriate to use General Activities Fee (GAF) for the CDC. Although it was thought by some that funding the CDC was inappropriate, Sellers said that “the university provides very little funding for the CDC.”

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CDC-goers attended the weekly SGA meeting Tuesday

to show their support for a new media center in the CDC.

Students hope to find dark matter in underground lab

By Chance Mullinix

Chance.Mullinix@coyotes.usd.edu

USD professors and graduate students are working to find the driving force of the galaxy.

Students are working at The Large Underground Xenon (LUX), a dark matter collaboration that is hoping to detect dark matter particles. The LUX laboratory is located nearly a mile underground in the old Homestake Mine in Lead, South Dakota.

USD professor of physics Dr. Dongming Mei leads the USD arm of the collaboration. He says this is to reduce any background radiation in the form of radon and gamma rays.

“Being a mile underground helps make LUX the most sensitive dark matter detector in the world,” he said.

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The underground lab at Black Hills State University is used by USD students and professors to study dark matter.

Assistant professor of physics Dr. Chao Zhang also works with the lab.

He explained why the element Xenon is used in the experiment: “Xenon is a noble gas, which makes it very stable,” he said. “It is also very

heavy, allowing interactions with dark matter to be seen better.”

He described the process simply, using ping pong balls as an example.

“If you roll a ping pong ball towards another, when they collide, energy will be

transferred to the second ball,” Zhang said. “But you will also see a recoil from the first ball, which is what we’re looking for.”

The Xenon will collide with a dark matter particle, causing the Xenon to recoil.

The underground Xenon

barrel is surrounded by water, further reducing background interference.

Michelle While, a graduate student, works at the collaboration. She said she loves working with scientists from all over the world.

“We all experienced the same kind of training, so when you are in a particular class and comment about it, everyone, from all over the world, commiserates and makes good suggestions on how to approach the subject,” she said. “The subject matter is a bit challenging, but it is worth it. Physics is a small world, that really doesn’t recognize country boundaries or boarders, the topics of interest to us, cross all boarders and are pertinent to every human being on earth.”

LUX is combining with a similar group, ZEPLIN

(ZonEd Proportional scintillation in LIquid Noble gases), to form LZ. That generation will begin in 2020.

Mei said they will increase the amount of Xenon from 350 kilograms to seven tons, making the detector even more sensitive.

He added that, while dark matter hasn’t been detected, the improvements in technology is astounding.

“We’re getting to the point where we will be able to observe dark matter” he said.

“The LZ will be the excited new chapter in the search.”

While hopes to be involved in the next stage in 2020. “(We are) currently taking background readings and calibrations so that it can participate in the large screening process currently underway for LZ,” she said.

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Register now and vote to make your voice heard For the past year, America has immersed itself in a presidential election like no other. Beyond following the constant drama from a few select candidates, however, a greater issue is at hand.

Voter Registration Day focuses not on the latest headlines, but the democratic responsibility at hand.

College students possess a crucial voice that rarely speaks loud enough at the polls. Every two years, the same message urging everybody to vote rings true.

USD luckily supports a wide range of political voices and organizations, but as involved as the campus is, we have a long way to go.

Interested voters in South Dakota can still register themselves by Oct. 24. The Secretary of State’s website provides all necessary information. Either printing the form from online or filling it out in person, the form simply requests a birthdate, mailing and home address, phone number, license or Social Security information and party affiliation. With such a straightforward process, we have little excuse to not register, especially South Dakota natives.

Several USD organizations are also helping interested students register to vote.

The College Republicans and College Democrats set aside their differences Tuesday afternoon to offer Yote Floats and voter registration information.

Even if the two presidential hopefuls don’t seem appealing, every vote still

Nicole Theobald I The Volante With numerous local and national decisions to make this election season, our democratic participation is crucial to guarantee the government hears our voices loud and clear. The only way to truly do that is to register to vote and fill out a ballot.

counts and there’s still local elections to vote in. The Pew Research Center predicts that our generation continually grows in voter representation, but the true test lies in voter turnout. Young people cannot expect their needs to be met if they don’t use the opportunity to utilize representative democracy.

This system can’t work properly if the population

isn’t accurately represented.

We cannot realistically write political Facebook statuses or Tweets complaining about initiatives and candidates whilst simultaneously doing nothing about them. The only true way to have our voices heard is at the ballot box. If we fail to vote, we yield the ultimate power to older generations to make decisions about the

leaders and laws that will shape and lead society for decades, and chances are those decisions won’t be congruent with our unique perspective.

We are extremely lucky to live in our current setting.

Other countries across the globe lack political democratic institutions. They don’t even have the option to shape their government and

their future. Minorities like women and people of color fought for decades to partake in this Constitutional right.

Before marking the ballot on Nov. 8, we also need to inform ourselves on the candidates and ballot measures involved. Information such as guides from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities stress the civic responsibility to consider the options at hand and make informed decisions when electing representatives to office, both at the national and local level.

South Dakota voters especially can have a major impact on politics in the state this year. There’s important ballot measures that will be voted on this election, from Amendment T, a measure that would create a nonpartisan, independent redistricting commission that would essentially end gerrymandering in the state, to Amendment V, a measure that would establish nonpartisan elections. There’s also measures relating to caps on payday loans and campaign finance reform.

We, as college students, should be a political force to be reckoned with. Cliché as it sounds, we are truly the future. We have the ability to make enduring changes and it’s up to us to make sure the changes that take place in the next four years are ones we can support.

Swipe right for feelings: The new college dating world JORDAN SMITH is a sophomore majoring in political science.

College is a time for self-discovery. Among the classic traditions of this coming-of-age are drinking like a cast member of Animal House and dating. With the rise of internet dating, there has been a seismic shift in how dating works, not only in college, but worldwide.

Dating apps such as Tinder have turned finding a date into a game where users take less than a second to judge the face of whoever shows up on screen. While some have argued these programs as a feminist progression, and I certainly won’t judge anybody who makes use of these services, I’m not entirely certain it’s a wholly good change in courtship.

I don’t know if the two are

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There is more to dating in college than Tinder.

correlated, but there’s also a common idea among our age group expressing concern of “catching feelings.” We’re so concerned with trying to find a hot date for the evening that we’ve gotten scared of getting attached to just one. While seeing and getting to know new people is definitely an important part of flourishing into adulthood, this attitude also neglects the ability to

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cultivate lasting relationships.

I’m not the type to have a single date and be done.

I like companionship. If a relationship only lasts a single night or even just a cup of coffee, we can’t even get past the point of framing ourselves.

There isn’t a chance to learn who the other person is beyond the self they present on the typically nerve-inducing first date.

For those who aren’t overly self-confident, the dating scene can be a very intimidating process to get into. Not everyone is going to be on their best show, especially if they don’t have the experience, and a lot of people coming into college don’t. If someone comes into college and the only experience they have is Tinder, a very surface-level place, it can be even more discouraging.

I’m not saying anyone should follow up a poor date if they don’t really want to. If it goes poorly, just cut it, but this culture of brief romantic endeavors is making college dating very intimidating

for those who might want something a bit longer-lasting, or those with sorted histories worried about trying to find a stable way of living. Some people may want to explore different, more enduring aspects of a relationship.

I’m not saying that Tinder or online dating are the end of civilization or even a fully negative force. But there is more to dating in college than Tinder. For lucky individuals, it can be a wonderful and progressive thing. Even if it goes poorly, the experience teaches a lesson to improve for next time. While not everyone will be in a longterm relationship in life or get married, plenty of people will.

This is a time to grow into a better, well-rounded and genuine person. For those interested in learning about the finer points of being in a relationship, I encourage going, finding someone wonderful and catching feelings.

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“Oh, Trump.”

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“Nobody needs to know that I’ve already seen this episode of ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ four times.”

—MUC

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In The Know & In The Dark IN THE KNOW: Sanford Vermillion is offering flu vaccinations in the MUC on September 29.

IN THE DARK: Pull out the hand sanitizer, everybody. What’s the time? It’s time to (hopefully not) get ill.

IN THE KNOW: Monday marked the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

IN THE DARK: Anybody else feel like this election season and Trump v. Hillary business has lasted way too long? Me, too.

IN THE K NOW: Enrollment at USD this fall increased by 67 students, taking the total population up to 10,038.

IN THE DARK: Even more people are realizing how great it is to be a Yote.

IN THE K NOW: This month marks the 10th anniversary of My Chemical Romance’s album “Welcome to the Black Parade.”

IN THE DARK: Bring out the black eyeliner and Hot Topic attire because the emo middle school days are back in full swing.

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USD library is an underutilized but helpful resource DEAN WELTE is a junior majoring in media & journalism.

The library is a place where students can go to study with friends or get some quiet time and study by themselves, but there are students on campus that hardly ever go the I.D. Weeks Library while at USD. The library is a great resource for all students and should be taken advantage of more often. It provides a great place for students to go and study in peace and quiet. Even if the quiet environment isn’t what someone is looking for, the library’s first floor is not a quiet zone. Students there are allowed to talk at a

regular volume while conversing and working with other students.

Whether a student needs a quiet area or a somewhat louder study area, the library provides both.

The library also provides more than just an area for studying. The Writing Center is located in the library and helps students having trouble with papers get the help they need in grammar use and sentence structure. If students are having tech troubles the library also has an IT center to help with any problems that might arise during the school year. They will even order parts if necessary with a small fee, of course.

The benefits of the library continue with the fact that it has many great reference materials nearby for students to use. Even if a student isn’t looking

Screenshot I The Volante The I.D. Weeks library can easily be overlooked when considering study spots and resources.

for academic reading material, the shelves are also stocked with newspapers, magazines and a wide assortment of CDs to choose from.

Also, if a student can get their hands on an old VCR, the library still has a wide assortment of movies on their shelves.

The more prevalent

benefits aside, the library is a good place to gather for students who have group projects. The mere fact of having a big table to gather around with a wide computer screen to all look can greatly improve the group’s chances of getting a good grade.

Even if going to the

library physically is something students don’t want to do, the USD library is part of the Digital Library of South Dakota. This designation means that a wide assortment of portraits, manuscripts and other materials pertaining to USD are available online for any student

to access. So even if a student never goes to the actual building itself, the library’s resources are still readily available for use.

But going and actually working at the library can greatly influence how well a student performs in college. A study by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission has shown that students who actively use a library and seek assistance from librarians and supporting staff have a higher rate of academic success. In the end, those who make full use of what the library has to offer can improve their college career.

A college library has many things to offer to students, and the students that take full advantage of these offers are far more likely to have a successful academic career.

Students should prioritize reading more often MYRIAM MEDINA is a junior majoring in media & journalism.

Recently, I finished reading “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover, a book a dear friend recommended. The book is magnificent with just the right amount of romance, foreshadowing and complexity. These are all qualities I look for when deciding whether or not a book is a good read.

I hadn’t read a book that wasn’t assigned in a class in more than a few months. I always found a reason to put it off. There was always some reason or another I would come up with keeping me from sitting down and reading a book for fun.

As a college student, I find that I don’t read for the sheer pleasure of doing so, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. There are always other things

that I prioritize a little bit more than reading, such as watching Netflix or scrolling through Facebook.

Time and time again, students are taught in school that reading is good for them and it can be a rewarding experience. With the rise of mobile technology, people don’t even have to go to the library to check out a book, but I still prefer to have a paperback in my hand.

However, sometimes it’s just easier to find a book online.

A Pew Research study from 2015 said people between the ages of 18-29 read an average of 11 books a year. That is less than one book a month.

Those numbers don’t surprise me, but I’m saddened at the fact that young adults have lost the desire to prioritize reading. It’s such an amazing experience to read and be in the mind of someone else. Reading allows people to detach from reality and have a way of destressing.

Last year I would’ve

been part of those statistics as I barely picked up a book. Part of the problem was the fact that I didn’t know what to read, but it was mostly just a lack of time. I’m a person that likes to pick up a book and read until I finish it. This is an issue for someone that is a fulltime student or full-time employee.

I still insist that even if someone can’t read 50 or so books in a year, they should still strive to read books more often. It’s okay to read a little bit at a time, even if that means reading 20 minutes here and there. Something is always better than nothing.

As for what to read, I suggest trying different genres and exploring the varieties a library or bookstore has to offer.

Something might strike a chord for one person but not another. It’s all about finding what’s best for the individual, but once they do, I’m sure they won’t regret it.

Great reads, according to Myriam For those in need of some inspiration before diving into reading, here are a few selections.

“It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini “Delirium” by Lauren Oliver “I Know This Much is True” by Wally Lamb “Gimme a Call” by Sarah Mlynowski “Keeping Faith” by Jodi Picoult “Your Heart Belongs to Me” by Dean Koontz

Activism is important, creates unity and awareness RAVEN MARSHALL is a sophomore majoring in media & journalism.

Amidst the ongoings at Standing Rock, the number of campers coming to the site have been said to be up to 7,000, representing over 250 nations.

With the numbers of individuals who voice their support at an uncountable number and growing, at this point, people can’t hide from or ignore activist messages. A simple glance over social media shows that activist articles and posts are unavoidable as everyone

discusses the opinions and stances on issues they care about.

The media acts as an outlet that can provide information to the world, but the process of changing things in the world happens first with changing the grassroots contributors.

As students, youth and people, we have an inherent obligation to lend our voices to the voiceless. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. This phrase is nothing but a modest but crucial call for action.

How does society give and use its collection of unique voices? Where does the process begin?

The answers are more simple than previously

imagined, considering the popularity and variety of social media platforms available.

Activism has become much simpler and more approachable. The only tools necessary to start spreading knowledge about important issues is as simple as one click on a smartphone screen.

This includes anything from commenting, retweeting, reblogging and posting. Most students are likely passionate about at least one issue, so it’s important to use available resources to educate others.

College students are the next generation driving change and making decisions.

Sooner rather than later, we will quite literally have to choose how

we want the future to unfold. Famous thinker Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel said, “We learn from history that we do not learn from history.”

Some may wonder how the issue of the Peaceful Protectors Camp in Standing Rock has become so large in its numbers of those who visit the camp and the many more who support the movement through social media. The most important answer is found when examining the missing link that’s the heart of this specific movement, something that hasn’t been seen on such level or in such a massive scale: unity.

Unity is the glue that is holding this movement together. It has created a space to build the capacity for open-

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College students are the next generation driving change and making decisions.

hearted conversations within thousands of people across every part of the country and places all over the world.

What we are seeing here is other movements

using their platforms to support and promote the Standing Rock movement to essentially protect drinking water in the Midwest, and arguably drinking water everywhere. Through unity found in activism, young people have the potential to make an enduring statement and call to action. If every societal problem received the same attention as the Standing Rock movement, this millennial generation will undoubtedly become a force to be reckoned with. With social media, anybody can speak out and start meaningful

Submitted Photo I The Volante The student involvement at the Standing Rock protests demonstrates the potential young people have to make a difference. Social media platforms have encouraged all people to stand up for what they believe in and make their mark on societal issues.

campaigns. The best time to join forces to benefit the greater good is now.

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Nate Brady, USD’s computer support analyst, operates the current supercomputer.

USD’s new supercomputer to be installed next semester

By Nick Zeimet

Nickolas.Zeimet@coyotes.usd.edu

It’s an upgrade that has been a long time coming.

USD’s new supercomputer — a computer that runs 10 times faster than the average desktop computer — will be rolled out in the spring.

After having written the grant for the new supercomputer in January of 2015, the funds, $504,911, were finally given to the department in August by the National Science Foundation.

D o u g Jennewin, the director of research computing, has been taking working on the two year JENNEWIN process.

“This is a very big deal, the supercomputer we have now, and the supercomputer we’re upgrading to, is used beyond USD with colleges like Black Hills State, The School of Mines… we even work with Augustana,” he said. “It’s been a long process.”

The new supercomputer, which is used for simulations of events that are too dangerous to do in

real life or would take too much time — such as data mining of DNA, biology informatics and for visualization purposes — is highly anticipated by members of USD’s scientific community. Graduate students Joe Madison and Wendi Sapp are among those anticipating this new technology.

“I was brought on specifically for supercomputing,” Madison said. “With the old supercomputer Doug was pretty much the only person who could do anything with it. I think everyone sort of realized that with this new technology there’s a lot more that needs to be done than any one person can handle.”

The new supercomputer, named Lawrence after Ernest Lawrence, a graduate of USD and a winner of a Nobel Prize in Physics, is also meant to be more accessible to students in and out of the science department.

“Historically, the supercomputer has been used for the sciences but we’re going to be offering seminars on dealing with accessing the supercomputers,” Jennewin said. “It’ll be open to anyone who wants to use it, just like the old one is, but now it’ll be even faster.”

Sapp said she’s excited for the new supercomputer’s speed.

“For me, there’s only a small percentage of things I can run at USD, the systems I’m using are just too large,” she said. “This newer, faster computer allows me to keep everything in one place. The size and speed of the new model will also make things a lot more user friendly.”

While the current supercomputer does allow students the opportunity to do things they couldn’t do with a standard computer, the new supercomputer is a much anticipated upgrade.

“It’ll take weeks for my projects to complete as opposed to months. Which is nothing with my work. I’ll be doing more of my work with considerably less troubleshooting which is going to make a huge impact,” Sapp said. “With upgrades to storage and with integrating a share feature to the supercomputer, we’ll be able to make our work more visible to people and organization like the National Science Foundation and being able to show what we’re doing like that is going to open a lot of doors for us.”

as possible in a manor that’s beneficial to everybody. Sometimes, maybe, we would look at different situations and say, OK, it’s D-Days, but we still need to be cognizant that we want to treat the students fair but we want to make sure everybody’s safe, too.”

While all forms of law enforcement increase patrols during D-Days, Rice said UPD mostly operates on their own unless backup is needed.

“VPD has their own thing going on. They’ve got their own issues and situations downtown and house parties and all that,” he said. “When they need help, we’re certainly there and when we need help they’ll certainly show up — it all depends on what the situations are. There’s other law enforcement that shows up and patrols around. Highway patrol is normally around and Clay County Sheriffs Office. They have their own (operation) plans.”

D-Days may seem like a stressful weekend for law enforcement, but Rice said most officers look forward to the weekend.

“D-Days is homecoming and it’s a time to celebrate and our officers understand that,” he said. “I look forward to D-Days and I think they do, too, because there’s a lot more going on and we can interact with students a little bit more.”

Sophie Porter, a sopho-

more, said she thinks it’s good that UPD increases their presence over the busy weekend.

“I get it, ‘cause there’s so many people that come up but we’re not all drunken kids,” she said. “I’ve never really interacted with them (UPD), just while you’re leaving tailgate you’ll have cops look at you, but if you don’t talk to them, you’re fine.”

Junior Shilo Lemmon also said she that UPD has to be around more frequently during D-Days.

“It’s okay that other people come up and there can be some situations with alcohol that are very scary.

Freshmen haven’t experienced this before so they don’t always get it,” Lemmon said. “When I was

a freshman, I saw a bike cop tackle someone in the bushes and that stuck with me. I was like, obviously this is serious.”

Lemmon said students could be more responsible during D-Days, as well.

“As students, we could do a better job of being smart and prepared and making sure we know our limits and have a sober buddy or driver,” she said.

Rice said it’s good for students to know their limits and not be afraid to call for help.

“Our first and foremost concern is going to be to get the individual the help they need,” he said. “I want everybody to have a good time but I want them to have a good time safely.”

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Dakota Days, a week notorious for student drinking, sees more security than normal.

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Security at student tailgate increases during D-Days to make sure students say

safe, according to the University Police Department.

First presidential debate reaches OUTANDABOUT 84 million viewers, breaks record The Volante asked students if they watched last night’s debate, and who they thought won.

Part of it. I couldn’t stand the constant interrupting that Trump was doing, so I had to turn it off.

– Jensen Twite, sophomore

No, I had a test to study for.

– Katie Storm, sophomore

Yes. I think Hillary won because Trump was shooting a lot of questions her way and she did her best to deflect them.

– Laura Brown, first-year

Part of it. From what I saw, there was a lot of fighting and Trump was interrupting Hillary a lot.

– Rachel Abele, sophomore

Associated Press info@ap.org

NEW YORK (AP) — The showdown between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was the most-watched presidential debate ever, with 84 million viewers.

The Nielsen company said the viewership, over 13 different networks, toppled a record that had stood for 36 years. The previous record for presidential debate viewership was the 80.6 million people who saw the only debate in 1980 between incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter and his Republican challenger Ronald Reagan.

At the time of the Carter-Reagan debate, the U.S. population was 226 million. Now, it is 324 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

No debate since then had exceeded 70 million viewers.

Social media was humming, too, with Nielsen saying there were some 17.1 million Twitter interactions involving 2.7 million people on Monday. Tivo said that the moment during the debate that caused more people to pause their television and play back what was said came near the end, when Trump said that he will “absolutely support” Clinton if she is elected president.

Clinton has some bragging rights at home. When final results are in, the audience for her first presidential debate will more than double what her husband, former President Bill Clinton, received for his last presidential debate in 1996 (36.3 million viewers).

Only the Super Bowl annually commands a tel-

evision audience of that size. The biggest audience in U.S. television history was the 114.4 million people who watched the 2015 Super Bowl between New England and Seattle.

The news was particularly good for NBC. Not only did it have more viewers than any other network showing the debate, but “Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt’s reviews as moderator were more positive than Matt Lauer received for his interviews with the candidates at a national security forum earlier this month, or CNBC anchors when they did a GOP debate last fall.

Watching the debate was nerve-wracking for NBC Universal chief executive Steve Burke because of the pressure on Holt. Burke said at an appearance in London on Tuesday that Holt “ended up doing a very good job.”

Holt was not available for an interview on Tuesday.

Some Republicans were unhappy with Holt, suggesting that he was unfair because he asked tougher questions of Trump, and challenged his facts on issues like Trump’s support for the war in Iraq and a court case involving the “stop-and-frisk” method of policing.

That may account for an overnight change of thinking by the candidate. Interviewed by reporters immediately after the debate, Trump said that “I thought Lester did a really good job” and that he thought Holt brought up the topics he wanted.

Several hours later, on Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” Trump said he

thought Holt earned a C or a C-plus for his debate performance, and that he asked unfair questions.

The second of three scheduled debates will be

Oct. 9. The “town hall”style forum will be moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC News’ Martha Raddatz.

The most-viewed presidential debates, since they began regularly in 1976.

1. Hillary Clinton (D) vs. Donald Trump (R), first debate, 2016 — 84 million viewers.

2. Ronald Reagan (R) vs. Jimmy Carter (D), only debate, 1980 — 80.6 million viewers.

3. Bill Clinton (D) vs. George Bush (R) vs. Ross Perot (I), second debate, 1992 — 69.9 million viewers.

4. Jimmy Carter (D) vs. Gerald Ford (R), first debate, 1976 — 69.7 million viewers.

5. Ronald Reagan (R) vs. Walter Mondale (D), second debate, 1984 — 67.3 million viewers.

6. George Bush (R) vs. Michael Dukakis (D), second debate, 1988 — 67.3 million viewers.

7. Barack Obama (D) vs. Mitt Romney (R), first debate, 2012 — 67.2 million viewers.

8. Bill Clinton (D) vs. George Bush (R) vs. Ross Perot (I), third debate, 1992 — 66.9 million viewers.

9. Barack Obama (D) vs. Mitt Romney (R), second debate, 2012 — 65.6 million viewers.

10. Ronald Reagan (R) vs. Walter Mondale (D), first debate, 1984 — 65.1 million viewers.

11. George Bush (R) vs. Michael Dukakis (D), first debate, 1988 — 65.1 million viewers.

Source: Associated Press

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‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ opens soon

By Tari Knock

Tari.Knock@coyotes.usd.edu

USD’s Department of Theatre has been hard at work preparing for their upcoming production of “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” a Shakespeare play that is believed to have been written around 1593.

The upcoming production will bring both modern and traditional elements to the show.

Allie Verry, a senior acting major, said that throwing in some modern music into the production has always been part of Shakespearean theatre and this production won’t disappoint in that regard.

“We are doing contemporary songs during intermission and before the show, as part of a tradition of Shakespearean shows,” Verry said.

Verry will be playing Silvia, the high-spirited romance of Valentine, one of the Verona gentlemen the play is named for.

“I absolutely love this show,” Verry noted. “I love Sylvia as a person — she’s loyal and spunky.”

The production, like many of USD’s productions, is a collaboration of students working together on multiple levels. The production will feature students in the role of actors, dancers, choreographer and director.

Rebecca Bailey, a third-year Masters of Fine Arts directing

student and the director of “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” said the cast is firing on all cylinders to put together a good show.

“It’s a team production,” Bailey said. “There are 13 members of the cast who all stay pretty busy.”

Bailey said this production isn’t going to be the dry sort of Shakespeare that people might expect. “(The audience), they’re going to laugh,” Bailey said. “They’re going to be able to understand it.”

Trevor Hudson, a senior acting and bachelor of fine arts major said that many of the themes of “Two Gentlemen of Verona” are themes any person can relate to.

Hudson will be playing Proteus, another of the gentlemen the play is named for. “‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ is all about searching for love and forgiveness,” Hudson said. “We are always searching for love and someone who understands us better than we understand ourselves.

The same goes with forgiveness.

Everyone, at some point in their life, searches for forgiveness.”

The cast list was released last May and was followed by a readthrough of the script with the entire cast, Shakespearean workshops to introduce Shakespeare to the students involved and language research that students were expected to do independently over the summer. Rehearsals be-

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Trevor Hudson, portraying Proteus, holds a knife to the throat of Silvia, played by Allie Verry in USD’s upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s Two Gentlemen of Verona. gan Aug. 21 and have been a bit more intense as the cast prepares for opening night — scripts are sometimes thrown to the side as actors focus on their characters’ intentions and emotions.

“I think this is one of the casts that I’ve had the most fun with,” Hudson said. “A lot of us are seniors and this is a comedy, so

it’s goofy. I’m up there with my friends.”

The performance will be much more enjoyable than picking up a paper copy of “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” Bailey said.

“Shakespeare isn’t something to be read on a page, it’s something to be watched on the stage,” she said.

The play will also star Sally, a shelter dog currently living in the Siouxland Humane Society in Sioux City, in the role of a dog named Crab.

Rehearsals will continue as opening night approaches on Sept. 29. The play will be performed Sept. 29-Oct. 2 and Oct. 6-Oct. 9.

‘Harmonica Man’ plays at USD

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The Egg-Tastic is a ceramic pot designed for cooking eggs rapidly, even in the microwave.

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Harmonica virtuoso James Conway performs for a crowd at the National Music Museum on Friday night. Conway, who is from Chicago, plays a variety of styles on dozens of harmonicas he owns.

By Morgan Matzen

Morgan.Matzen@coyotes.usd.edu

James Conway, the harmonica man of Chicago, visited the National Music Museum on Friday night to demonstrate his harmonica skills. He brought his group, The Sprigs, along to help him showcase his varied harmonica styles.

Conway’s visit was organized by the museum’s director, Cleveland Johnson, to highlight the new harmonica exhibit on the second floor of the museum.

“These artists will lead you to be curious about what’s in this museum,” Johnson said. “The blessed, simple, innocent little harmonica.”

Conway was raised with a variety of musical influences. His musical gift was sparked at age six with the Celtic penny whistle and drum, and that Celtic influence is still a favorite of his and can be interpreted beautifully onto the harmonica.

“I’m known a lot for doing old time fiddle tunes and Celtic stuff,” Conway said. “There are some radically tuned ones that imitate bagpipes.”

At his showcase on Friday night, he demonstrated a few Celtic dance tunes which left everyone in the audience tapping their toes along to the jig.

Graduate student Rebekah McLaughlin was one listener who enjoyed the jig.

“I definitely want to jig and reel,” McLaughlin said. “That Celtic music is really fun. You can tell they’re into it too, they got their feet moving and bouncing.”

As he grew up, Conway’s taste

soon changed from Celtic styles to more acoustic folk-rock heroes such as Neil Young and Bob Dylan. In fact, his favorite songs were Neil Young’s “I Am A Child” and “Heart of Gold.” He was drawn to the magic of guitar and harmonica played together.

“I’ve always been a big Neil Young fan and I’ve seen him many times,” Conway said. “I wanted to imitate these harmonica rack players. I thought that was virtuosic stuff back then before I started hearing what you could really do with it.

That was pretty instrumental in my figuring out the harmonica.”

Growing up in Chicago led Conway to hang around in blues clubs. He said his favorite place he’s ever played in is a club called the Hideout in his home city, and that he was once a doorman at a similar blues club.

“I eventually became the door man just hanging out there and wanting to pick the brains of these few guys,” Conway said.

He had the chance to meet and learn from blues greats, the likes of Junior Wells, Sugar Blue, Howard Levy and more.

“I did actually sit down for a few paid lessons with the great Howard Levy after a couple decades of getting really into the advanced stuff,” Conway said.

“Howard was considered one of the best diatonic players, and he lived pretty close to Chicago.

I had countless micro-lessons from the great few players I mentioned.”

One song that Conway and his group played on Friday was an old folk tune called “Salty

Dog Blues,” which was a tad bluesy and incorporated throat singing from Bill Knox on the banjo and some intense fiddling from Brendan Bulger on the fiddle.

Conway still takes part in the music scene in Chicago despite seeming to already know it all about the blues and the harmonica. He has a refined taste for all styles, he said.

“I like to go out to open mics still and just try out some new stuff,” Conway said. “I like to go out without any instruments too and just listen to new bands, blues or folk, rock and roll, sometimes even cover bands I go out and see.”

Conway also keeps a large collection of harmonicas. Even in a conversation, Conway will whip a few “mouth organs,” as he calls them, from his pocket and demonstrate their sound.

He brought a suitcase of about 60 harmonicas up on stage with him for the night.

“I have many at home, a sickening amount,” Conway said.

Conway’s advice for starting musicians is to not be afraid of the harmonica.

“I really encourage people to take 20 to 30 bucks and get a decent harmonica,” Conway said. “Take advantage of its portability and take it with you and keep doing little micro-practices in the elevator and in the car.

(Harmonicas) are a very unique instrument in the fact that it’s small and you get music from inhaling. You literally breath through this, you know? It’s a very special thing. It’s full of expression.”

Sleep is a precious thing that college students tend to value highly, and nobody, especially me, has time for breakfast in the morning when every last second of sleep counts.

But then there’s the dilemma of not being able to pay attention at that 8 a.m. class because of a growling stomach devoid of breakfast foods.

But have no fear, the EggTastic is here to save the day!

This as-seen-on-TV product claims to make fast, flavorful, fluffy scrambled eggs in just one minute. It can also be used for egg whites and poached eggs. The Egg-Tastic also claims that eggs made in the ceramic container are healthier because there’s no need for butter or oil.

Full disclosure, ever since I was young I’ve loved eggs.

When my family had breakfast for dinner my dad would always make them with cheese and it was my favorite thing.

So, as I was wandering Walmart and saw the Egg-Tastic, I had to get it. I didn’t have high eggspectations for this product but I hadn’t had the chance to make myself eggs since I moved into my dorm about a month ago, because of my busy schedule. In short, I was really excited to try this product out.

Soon thereafter I bought myself a carton of six eggs and readied myself for egg cookery.

I was so excited about the prospect of eggs that I neglected to buy myself salt, pepper or cheese. Nevertheless, I was preparing to make eggs so I was excited.

As an added bonus, the Egg-

Tastic is so pretty that I wasn’t going to be disappointed if it didn’t work because if it didn’t, I would simply decorate the outside of it with Sharpie markers and use it as decor of some sort. Either way, for $10, it was a win-win situation for me.

To begin, I cracked one egg into the bowl and scrambled it up. Because of the non-stick ceramic surface, there was no need for butter or oil; however, I never used butter when making eggs so this didn’t really make a difference. I placed the lid on top and popped it in my microwave for 60 seconds.

I waited anxiously — until finally the timer reached zero — and as soon as opened the microwave I could smell the deliciousness. I took the pot out of the microwave and uncovered the lid.

Unfortunately, the egg didn’t look like fluffy scrambled eggs like the advertisement showed — the egg came out looking more like the egg you get on a breakfast sandwich, all in one piece. The egg, however, was fully cooked and didn’t taste horrible. Add some salt, pepper and cheese and it would’ve tasted pretty good. My roommate, who is very particular about the way her eggs are cooked, even said it tasted good.

Overall, I would say the EggTastic didn’t meet my expectations, but didn’t disappoint me either. I think on a scale from one to five I would give it a four because the egg didn’t turn out how it was advertised. Other than that, I was pleasantly surprised with how it worked.

I would recommend this product to a friend, but I’d be sure to mention what the eggs will actually look like when they are cooked. So, thanks to Egg-Tastic, I won’t be distracted by my hunger in my early class!

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Student completes prestigious San Diego internship

By Lauren Soulek

Lauren.Soulek@coyotes.usd.edu

This past summer, USD graduate student Riley Paulsen travelled halfway across the country to participate in a prestigious and competitive internship funded by the Department of Energy.

When Robert Pinsker, a laboratory education director (LED) for the internship program, first received an internship application from Paulsen for the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship he thought her application was from San Diego, where the internship was located.

Pinsker said students from across the nation apply online for this internship. The first cut is made in Washington and then said send the remaining applications to the first or second choice labs indicated on the application. From there, the LEDs pick from those and then make offers to the students that are good matches.

Paulsen said she had applied for a lot of different internships because she wasn’t sure what direction she wanted to take her career.

“I was shocked, I guess,” Paulsen said regarding when she learned she got the internship.

“I was sitting in class when I got the email and I assumed it was a rejection.” When she realized it wasn’t a rejection, Paulsen im-

Submitted photo I The Volante Graduate student Riley Paulsen worked for General Atomics in San Diego this past summer for a prestigious internship funded by the Department of Energy

mediately called her mother to share the news.

The internship started at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory where all of the plasma physics students took an intensive course on plasma physics for one week.

After completing the course,

the interns went on to their separate laboratories. Paulsen and nine other students were part of the lab at General Atomics in San Diego. Each student was paired with a research mentor and was given a project the mentor had prepared which had to be accomplished in the nine

weeks they were there.

General Atomics was founded in the late 1950s to find peaceful uses of atomic energy. They are contracted with the Department of Energy to work at the DIII-D, the nation’s largest magnetic fusion energy facility. DIII-D is a tokamak, a device used in thermonuclear fusion and research.

Scientists have been trying for years to develop a practical way to generate electricity through nuclear fusion, the same type of reaction that powers the Sun. It’s believed that if nuclear fusion is ever mastered, it would be a major solution for cleaner energy production worldwide, because of the massive amount of electricity that could be generated by the process.

Pinsker said General Atomics has been doing internships for so long that they see secondand third-generation students returning as interns. Their lab has about 10 students, compared to 50 or more student interns at other labs.

Paulsen’s project at General Atomics was an extension of the ongoing research that they are conducting with “magnetically confined fusion,” a nuclear fusion process that’s currently being studied. Her work was computational — she constructed an algorithm to calculate the magnetic field throughout DIIID and to compare those calcula-

tions to experimental data from the diagnostic equipment and to isolate the largest sources of disagreement.

“Ultimately the goal was to determine how well the correction coil geometry has been understood up to this point,” Paulsen said.

Because scientific endeavors are often a team effort, Pinsker admitted that student interns typically don’t discover anything completely on their own, but rather they work together with fellow scientists to achieve big things.

“In one summer a student can move one block onto the great pyramid,” Pinsker said.

Paulsen said the internship was challenging because “there was a real learning curve to not only plasma physics itself but I was also using a couple programming languages that I wasn’t familiar with.” In general, Paulsen said it helped her “learn how to learn at an extensive rate.”

The internship wasn’t all work, however. Paulsen said one of her favorite days was when her and some of the other students went to Mexico for a day off.

As for Paulsen’s future, she’s currently working toward her Ph.D. in materials chemistry at USD. After that, she hopes to work in science policy or academia.

Husband and wife professor duo have diverse backgrounds

By Megan Fisher

Megan.A.Fisher@coyotes.usd.edu

In side-by-side offices in Dakota Hall, Tim Schorn and Ilmira Dulyanova are a unique, international husband and wife teaching duo.

Dulyanova, an adjunct Russian instructor at USD, first arrived in the United States in 2004 on a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant program to teach Russian at USD. She is originally from Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan in the former Soviet Union.

Growing up in the Soviet Union, Dulyanova said she had a normal, happy childhood. She went to school, did extracurricular activities such as piano lessons, figure skating and was an active member of student organizations at school.

As an adult, Dulyanova finished her bachelor’s degree at the Uzbek State World Languages University, majoring in RomanGerman philology (language and linguistics), and received her Master’s degree in English philology. She later went on to complete her Master’s degree in communication studies from USD. It was here that, in her mid20s, Dulyanova met her future husband.

“I came here (to USD) on a full-ride program,” Dulyanova said. “And then my full ride adviser introduced me to Dr. Schorn as a person who could answer my questions comparing two different educational systems, so he brought me to Tim’s office, and the rest is history.”

In 2005, “we got married and that was the reason for me to move to the States,” Dulyanova said.

Schorn, an international relations professor at USD, grew up in Stuart, Nebraska, a town of rough-

ly 600. He received his bachelor’s degree from Mount Marty college in Yankton and completed his J.D. and Ph.D. at Notre Dame.

In his over 20-year tenure at USD, Schorn has been awarded the Cutle award for Social Sciences in the Liberal Arts from the college of Arts and Sciences, he attended the Fulbright summer seminar in Morocco, received a scholarship from the University of Tel Aviv in Israel, and attended the Salzburg seminar where he studied economic human rights.

He also taught for a month in the Netherlands.

Both Dulyanova and Schorn are passionate about teaching and love working with their students. Schorn said he likes to be a part of students’ education because he loves to watch them grow and succeed.

Dulyanova said she also loves working with her students, but also loves the aspect of working with her native language.

“I really do like teaching Russian,” Dulyanova said. “It’s my native language and my primary specialization was to teach English as a second language in my home country. Then I came here and I started teaching my native language, and now I love it. I love talking and sharing my experiences about my culture. I enjoy teaching my students about the Russian traditions, customs and cuisine.”

Dulyanova began working at USD in 2004 as a Russian teacher, but left the school in 2007 when she had to leave the country. She said that when she returned in 2009, it was very difficult for the Russian program to resume due to financial crisis and difficulties at USD that began in 2007. She then became a full-time stay at home mom with their eight-yearold son, until she was offered her

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Ilmira Dulyanova and Tim Schorn met at USD and were married in 2005. Dulyanova teaches Russian and Schorn teaches internationals.

current position in 2012. She later added on instructing Russian class in 2014.

One of Dulyanova’s favorite things about teaching is being able to interact with students and watch them develop academically.

“I like working with students.

I enjoy mentoring them, I enjoy helping them and I enjoy expanding their learning opportunities,” Dulyanova said. “I want my stu-

dents to have the same experiences, or even better, to have more opportunities that what I had before. Russian, or any foreign language, may not be the easiest thing in the world to learn.”’

Despite the difficulty of learning any foreign language, Dulyanova does what she can to make sure that the students are engaged in the learning process.

“Learning any foreign language requires hard work — Rus-

sian is not an exception,” Dulyanova said. “However, I try to make the Russian language learning experience fun and enjoyable for my students. In addition to the language skills, my students learn about the Russian culture and compare it to their home culture. I share my experiences of growing up and being a student in the Soviet Union and then life in independent Uzbekistan after the collapse of the Soviet Union.”

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By Max Tushla

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Junior quarterback Chris Streveler runs through the Weber State defense during their game on Sept.

10 in the DakotaDome. Streveler leads the Coyotes in both passing and rushing yards this season.

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treveler for president,” yelled junior quarterback Chris Streveler’s teammates as he stood on the sideline for a recent interview following practice. The University of Minnesota transfer is quickly making friends and an impact at USD. Three games into the season Streveler has been a big factor for the USD offense. He currently leads the team in both passing and rushing yards. Of the 15 touchdowns the Coyote offense has scored, Streveler has 13, nine passing and four rushing.

This performance has earned him the praise of head coach Bob Nielson.

“Obviously you can see he’s a playmaker, still developing a little bit as a quarterback,” Nielson said. “At the same time he’s a guy that has demonstrated his ability to make plays for us and to make plays at a high level.”

Coming out of Crystal Lake, Illinois, the two-time conference and area player of the year decided to take his talents to the University of Minnesota. For Streveler it was a question of fit when deciding where to go.

“I loved it there,” Streveler said. “I had heard a lot of really good things about coach Kill, he was the coach there when I was getting recruited. He’s a great guy and we built a good relationship.

I just felt like their offense suited me well.”

Despite his decision to transfer, Streveler left the U of M on good terms.

“It was my first big offer and I committed right away,” Streveler said. “No regrets about that at all and I loved my time there.”

When deciding on where he should transfer, it was once again a question of fit for Streveler. This time on exactly what position he would play.

“When I decided to make a change I was actually playing receiver at the time,” Streveler said. “That camp I had kind of played around with tight end and running back and quarterback and receiver, I was playing a little

bit of everything.”

Once again it was the coaches that helped to seal it for Streveler.

“When I came on my visit here it was the first visit I took.

I absolutely loved it. I felt like I could build a good relationship with coach (Ted) Schlafke,” Streveler said. “Young guy, I really liked their offense and he played the position too, at a high level.”

Head coach Bob Nielson spending time with Streveler during his visit was another big part of his decision.

“Coach Nielson took a lot of time out of his day during the visit to sit down with me and talk,” Streveler said. “It sometimes can be hard to get a lot of time with a head coach on a visit, so the fact that he took a couple hours to sit down with me was huge.”

After deciding he wanted to play quarterback, the decision was made for Streveler.

“After the visit I just thought about playing quarterback and I decided I wanted that opportunity again,” Streveler said. “It’s my first love, I love playing it and I felt like this was going to be a good opportunity to get a chance to play.”

The spot at quarterback was not guaranteed for Streveler coming into USD. Senior Ryan Saeger was coming off of a season that saw him start every game and redshirt freshman quarterback Austin Simmons was now eligible to play.

Streveler has started each game so far this season, but all three have seen snaps. For some teams a position battle can be detrimental, but not for USD. “I definitely think that it helps elevate each other. They see another guy going and they’re competitive so I think it elevates one another,” Schlafke said.

“They’ve all handled it unbelievably so that’s a positive. It can be a divisive thing in certain situations, but it’s not that way here.”

According to Streveler there is no bad blood between the trio.

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...a much deeper, more meaningful and more impactful reward than the tangible results of a season.

Valuable lessons from the gridiron DEREK CHANCELLOR is a public administration graduate student.

Football will always be so much more than a mere spectator sport to those who have played the game.

Only those who have played football can truly begin to comprehend why the sport we love means so much to us. It’s so much more than just a fun time in our lives, it’s a part of who we are, to the very core of our being.

I consider myself fortunate to have played football here at USD under former head coach Joe Glenn. The experience taught me a lot. I don’t think I could ever learn anything more in any classroom or lecture hall.

I learned about perseverance and how to keep fighting and never put my head down, even after multiple setbacks or a huge mistake. I learned about community, togetherness and trust. Most importantly, I learned that you can’t let one thing, little or big, get in the way of your goals. If you have the right mentality and you work hard, you truly can accomplish anything.

This gratitude I possess isn’t expressed as a reflection of the less

than mediocre record that was accredited throughout my time here.

While there is definitely something to be said for successful results on the gridiron, a team’s cumulative record is a strictly utilitarian, merely trivial facet of the game when compared to the overwhelming benefits it offers its participants.

The unparalleled effects a sport like football can have on those who succumb to its priceless teachings present a much deeper, more meaningful and more impactful reward than the tangible results of a season.

Communication, trust and a solid relational foundation are absolutely essential when 11 people are asked to perform at their highest level of ability, in tandem, in order to achieve a common goal. This is exactly what football players do on every single play from scrimmage.

For those unfamiliar with football on an intimate level, the technique, footwork and various schemes are much more meticulous than its generalized reputation suggests.

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A USD student scales the climbing wall Monday night at the Wellness Center. The climbing club is very active and welcoming to new members through their Facebook page: ClimbUSD.

Climbing club gives students a different way to work out

By Megan Engle

Megan.B.Engle@coyotes.usd.edu

For most students, scaling a wall isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when deciding what to do with their downtime. For the members of Climb USD, this is exactly what they want to do.

For Chad Hatanpa, the president of Climb USD, it’s not just the climbing that draws him to the club. “(It’s) the casual nature of the club and the open and outgoing attitudes of its members,” Hatanpa said. “We all strive to provide a positive environment for students who use the rock wall.”

Climb USD is an organization that commits to the dedication of students who love adventures and the challenges that come with rock climbing. It focuses on introducing students as well as nonstudents to the joys and excitement of climbing. The organization’s goal is to promote an enjoyable experience for climbers of all skill levels, Hatanpa said.

“We climb and hang out for the most part, but will occasionally get together outside of the rock wall to do other things,” Hatanpa said. “The climbing

organization that USD has, contributes to around 30 active members but the Climb USD Facebook page has over 100 members listed.”

The climbing club hosts two competitions, one each semester, at the USD Wellness Center that is home to the state’s tallest rock climbing wall. While USD doesn’t have a university sanctioned climbing team, the club travels to other schools such as South Dakota State University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as well as schools in Minnesota to partake in competitions.

While attending competitions the club also takes trips to improve their climbing skills. They have taken trips to Palisades State Park, Blue Mounds State Park, Spearfish Canyon, Rushmore National Park and Victoria Canyon. They have also taken longer trips to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and Wyoming over spring break.

Over spring break last year the club took a trip to the Sandhills and went climbing there. Active climbUSD member, Rachel Beckman said, the has been her favorite thing to do outside of the

rock climbing. She started out as a beginner on the trip and throughout the trip the club was able to teach her and help her progress her climbing skills.

Beckman also mentioned that she, “loves how close the climbing group is to each other, the members do a lot of different activities together and she also likes how open the club is to welcoming new members.”

“Climb USD is composed of members who love adventure” Chad mentioned.

There isn’t a specific time the club meets, but they communicate within their Climb USD Facebook page as to when other members are going to go climb.The members don’t only rock climb, they also hike and partake in other outdoor activities.

Brad Zwart, USD’s rock wall manager and active Climb USD member said he loves having a hobby that he can share with other people.

“The socialization of members who all share a common hobby, it is one sport that everyone likes to do,” Zwart said.

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Sophomore Hayley Dotseth digs for a ball against Oral Roberts while teammate, sophomore Lauren Mattison, looks on in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Sunday. Dotseth totalled six digs in the match.

Volleyball opens Summit League play with two wins

By Max Tushla

Max.Tushla@coyotes.usd.edu

After their winning streak came to an end at the hands of the University of Iowa, USD opened Summit League play with two wins this weekend.

At the Iowa Invitational in Iowa City two weekends ago, the Coyotes defeated Lamar University twice in two days in straight sets before going up against the Hawkeyes. The Coyotes were unable to win a single set in the match, falling 19-25, 15-25 and 21-25. This was just the second loss of the season for USD and the first match

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and every game.

My personal experiences with my fellow colleagues on the USD football team were life-changing. I truly developed life-long friendships and have made memories that will last a lifetime. I’ve also gained a unique perspective on the power of relationships. Being involved in these deeply influential, productive relationships within the competitive atmosphere of collegiate athletics has allowed me to draw several connections to the importance of a culture built around trust and the perspective of leadership that supports this notion.

The feat of achieving unity with diversity proves necessary for any football team.

Each of us brought our own diverse cultural background to the unit. Throughout my time on the football team, I have befriended players from Los Angeles to Chicago, Minnesota to Florida. I have personally experienced no better example of achieving unity with diversity than being a member of the football team here at USD. I can definitely see how bringing a variety of beautiful backgrounds, cultures, values and experiences together under one vision can be exceedingly beneficial.

Our football team, and any football team for that matter, is proof that unity isn’t the same as uniformity. We brought our

where the Coyotes failed to win a single set.

Senior middle blocker Lindsey Brown was named the Summit League Defensive Player of the Week following the Iowa Invitational. Brown notched 13 kills, 13 blocks, five digs and one assist in the three games.

USD then opened Summit League play in Macomb, Illinois, Friday against Western Illinois. Coming off of the loss to Iowa, the Coyotes had no trouble with the Leathernecks, defeating them in straight sets with scores of 29-27, 25-13 and 25-16. own individual identity and culture with us to work every day. This allowed each of us to completely give 100 percent of ourselves each and every day.

As a result, this established a foundation of trust. Each of us must trust one another because success is a process that involves a long-term, encompassing vision. This mutual trust, fueled by our completely candid, individualized character, brought us closer together and allowed us to create a distinct culture as a football team.

Football has allowed me to truly experience moments worthy of life-long embrace. I have made memories that will spark moments of nostalgia 20 years from now. There were several specific moments in games — when we were driving the ball through the core of a defensive line, in critical situations when we needed a first down or needed to score, when we broke the huddle and the entire season was on the line — every one of those moments will not be forgotten. I will cherish them and hold them close to my heart for the rest of my life.

The moments we share and the deeply grounded, lifelong relationships we develop throughout our lifetimes shape us as individuals. I can candidly say without the sport of football, which encompassed so much of this for me, my life would have much less substance and meaning.

Sophomore Rachel Schmidt led the Coyotes in kills with 14. Senior Audrey Reeg had a strong match with 10 kills and 19 digs. Junior Brittany Jessen added 38 assists. She is currently first in assists per set in the Summit League, second in total assists.

The Coyotes then welcomed Oral Roberts into the Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Sunday. The Golden Eagles were unable to take a set away from USD, falling in three straight 25-23, 25-16 and 25-16. This time out Reeg led the Coyotes in kills with 14, Schmidt added

another 13. Sophomore Lauren Mattison led USD in digs with 14. Jessen once again led both teams in assists with 35, more than the 26 that Golden Eagle junior and Summit League assists leader Lucija Bojanjac put up.

The recent results put the Coyotes at 13-2 on the season and 2-0 in Summit League play.

These results are a stark contrast to the 0-2 start USD got off to last season.

The Coyotes’ next match is against North Dakota State University in the SCSC on Friday at 7 p.m.

and so open to me,” Streveler said. “It can be hard sometimes being a new quarterback coming into something, so I’m very appreciative of the way those guys treated me and helped me out.”

The move back to quarterback has paid dividends for Streveler and the Coyotes. He is currently fourth in points responsible for in the FCS and 15th in total offense.

Despite just arriving in the summer and dealing with a new offense, Streveler has been able to really gel with his teammates and coaches.

One of Streveler’s favorite targets this year has been sophomore receiver Shamar Jackson, who leads the team in receiving yards. Despite not having too much time before the season to get acquainted, the two have been able to make a connection on the field.

“It’s been going good, it started off in the summer when we first got here,” Jackson said. “We would go outside and run routes and stuff and the offensive line has been giving him time to deliver me the ball.”

It wasn’t just an adjustment to a new team for Streveler, also a different city. As a kid from near Chicago who spent the past three years in Minneapolis, Vermillion is a bit of a different experience.

“It’s been very different, something I’m not used to, but it’s been a good experience. Coming to Vermillion I knew it was going to be a different experience,” Streveler said. “I’m happy I’m getting to experience it.

I’m from Chicagoland suburbs, so a little bigger there,

then going to Minneapolis obviously a bigger city, then coming here something totally different.”

However different, doesn’t mean bad and Streveler is glad he is getting a chance to experience a different type of town.

“I’m the type of person that’s kind of just open to anything like that. You don’t know if you like something or don’t like something before you try it,” Streveler said. “It’s been a good experience and I like it out here.”

A big part of the reason Streveler has been able to acclimate so quickly is his character, which his coaches speak to at length.

“He’s a competitor and we knew that as we talked to the people from Minnesota about him,” said Nielson.

“He’s a tremendously hard worker and has gained the respect of our team in a very short period of time.”

Coach Schlafke is not only impressed with Streveler on the field, but also in the classroom. This is because while many players are still focusing on their degrees, Streveler is a fulltime graduate student.

“He graduated from Minnesota in three and a half years so he’s a mature guy,” Schlafke said. “He came here for one thing, in terms of for football and has really devoted everything that he does to that, while being a full time grad student.”

Now that Streveler is in Vermillion and settled, he’s ready to get after the goal he came here for.

“I just really wanted the opportunity to help a team and win some games,” Streveler said. “That’s why I committed here.”

Coyotes prepare for 15th ranked Youngstown State

By Max Tushla

Max.Tushla@coyotes.usd.edu

Coming off of the double overtime loss to North Dakota, a bye week is exactly what the Coyotes needed before beginning Missouri Valley Conference play. “(It was) an opportunity to kind of regroup a little bit and refocus on some things that we’re going to need to do better and be better at this week,” head coach Bob Nielson.

This week the Coyotes face off against number 15 Youngstown State at Youngstown State. Last year when the two teams met, the Penguins were ranked 10 and rolled USD 31-3 during Dakota Days. A big focus for USD will be the Youngstown State running game. They are currently fourth in the FCS in rushing offense.

“From a defensive standpoint we’re going to have to be really good against the rush, because that’s going to want to control the football with the running game,” Nielson said.

Nielson knows that going after this team is no easy task.

“They’re a very good football team, very well coached.

What we’re going to have to do is play our best football of the year,” Nielson said. “We’re going to have to do a lot of things right. We’re going to have to try to generate some opportunities to score.”

A big part of the Coyotes’ opportunity to score is junior quarterback Chris Streveler. He has started all three games for the Coyotes at QB and leads the team in rushing as well as passing. For Streveler, the bye week was good for getting ready to take on a daunting conference schedule.

“Just really focus on getting better and regrouping before going into a tough conference schedule here,” Streveler said.

Another intricate part of the USD offense this year has been sophomore wide out Shamar Jackson. Jackson has already doubled his receiving yards from a year ago, currently leading the team with 137 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

For Jackson this increased role is something he is proud of.

“It feels pretty good for my teammates to rely on me to come in and make plays,” Jackson said.

Despite the increased role,

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Redshirt freshman Austin Simmons looks downfield to pass during practice in the DakotaDome. it has done little to change the way Jackson approaches his game.

“When I see the ball coming my way I just do my best to catch it and help my team,” Jackson said.

The Coyotes aren’t treating this game any differently despite the trip to the imposing Stambaugh Stadium.

“You just prepare for every team the same every week. You go in, you’re watching film and getting scouting reports,” Streveler said. “In terms of preparing to go there, it’s like I said the same as every week.”

This game will also be the

beginning of Nielson’s fourth season as a coach in the MVFC, albeit this year with a different team. After leaving Western Illinois, he hasn’t focused too much on what the MVFC will be like from behind a different sideline.

“I’m excited obviously; you know league play is special,” Nielson said. “We certainly start off with a team that’s one of the best in the league.”

Kickoff time for this weekend’s game is set for 3 p.m.

“We’re dialed in, we’re focusing in on our game plan here early in the week and it’s coming along nicely,” Streveler said.