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Life after a degree 45 percent The percentage of recent college graduates in the United States who move back home after receiving their undergraduate degree.
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The percentage of the population in the United States ages 18 to 24 years old enrolled in college during the month of March 2012.
37 percent The percentage of the population in the United States ages 18 to 31 years old who identified as unemployed in 2012. Source: Pew Research Center
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you know how it works — you’ve done it before, you’ve been there before and you’ve seen how it works,” Vonch said. “Without an internship I don’t think I would feel like I knew what I was doing if I was put into the field right now.” A 2012 Pew Research Center analysis reports the percentage of graduates who move back home is up 14 percent from 2001. To keep that trend from affecting USD students, the Academic and Career Planning Center offers advice and assistance to students searching for jobs and internships. Megan Lueders, head of
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Senior Laura Vonch is getting as much experience as possible to keep from becoming part of the national statistic that reports 45 percent of college graduates move back in with their parents after graduation. Vonch has completed two summer internships and expects to graduate in May 2014 with a degree in public relations and advertising, and a minor in speech communications. “An internship gives you the confidence you need getting a job with a full-time position, because
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The South Dakota Board of Regents Student Federation is crafting a cyberbullying bill to submit to the South Dakota Legislature by the next legislative session in January. South Dakota is one of 11 states in the nation that does not have an anticyberbullying law, which, said Dennis Smith, executive director for the Student Federation, explains the Federation’s push to lobby for such a bill. Smith said the law will hopefully make a constructive impact on existing South Dakota laws. “This law will create a more positive atmosphere and raise awareness,” he
cyberbullying noun: the act of harassing someone online by sending or posting mean messages
said. “It w o u l d h e l p enforce (harassm e n t ) laws and make a stricter control of the laws that are
already in place.” Smith’s definition of cyberbullying is “any sort of sexual or verbal harassment that happens over the Internet: Facebook, email, Twitter, any sort of social media that either creates a negative atmosphere or makes a certain individual unwelcome.” Smith said social media pages, such as “Coyote Con-
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Laura Vonch has completed two summer internships to prepare herself for life after college.
The panic inflicted while dreading the ACTs in high school could find its way to university campuses across the country with the creation of a new post-collegiate exam. The Collegiate Learning Assessment Plus (CLA+) will be used by more that 200 U.S. universities and colleges this spring to test the critical thinking skills of students, and potentially serve as a measuring stick to each stuPlease see TEST, Page A7
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The Monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery are on the campus of the University of South Dakota through Sept. 27. The monks are crafting a “sand mandala” in the atrium of the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are also giving lectures to classes this week on a variety of topics. The Tibetan monks arrived on campus Monday and presented a spiritual opening ceremony before beginning the construction of the sand mandala. “There will be hundreds of details,” said Lobsang Wangchuk, trip manager. “Every part (of the mandala) has some specific meaning.” The structure will be a three-dimensional figure made of different colored sands Wangchuk said. It is a
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THIS WEEK IN COYOTE HISTORY
>> Sept. 15-21
1940 Flying instructions began working at the airport west of Vermillion for the university's CAA program. Three training ships were used by the E.L. Graham Flying Service. Classes met four times per week and students were to pay a $6 examination fee and a $9 insurance fee. The course was only open to sophomores, juniors and seniors that year. Completion of both the primary and secondary courses was the equivalent of the three month preliminary training for the US Army.
1964 University of South Dakota President I.D. Weeks was at a luncheon at the White House hosted by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson to discuss higher education in the United States. Johnson said there was a demand for intelligent and compassionate government workers and asked university officials to recommend at least one student from their university who would meet such requirements. The luncheon was followed by several discussion groups at the White House.
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Sept. 21 1. A man called police to report he had found an intoxicated male in his house. Investigation revealed that the highly intoxicated man had wandered into the home through an unlocked door. The homeowner chose not to press charges and the male was escorted back to his own residence. 2. Officers responded to a fight outside of a local bar where one of the combatants accused the other of stealing money from him. Officers spoke to the man
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with the missing money who was treated for a bloody nose. The other person was never located.
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3. A man and woman brought three young girls to the police station whom they had found on the side of the road without shoes or proper clothing. The three girls said they had woken in the middle of the night and could not find their parents. Shortly after the mothers called 911 to report the missing children.
medical attention to an elderly woman who had fallen and hit her head. Officers remained with the woman until the ambulance arrived. 5. Police responded to a loud party complaint coming from a neighboring house. After talking with police, the homeowners turned down the music. One of the homeowners had an active arrest warrant and was arrested on the spot. *For a complete list of all police log activity, please see VermillionPD.org.
4. Police provided immediate
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S.D. universities' enrollment sees slight decline VOLANTE STAFF REPORTS Fall enrollment for South Dakota public universities has remained stable while enrollment for smaller, rural primary schools has increased. The Board of Regents said a total of 36,365 students are currently enrolled in the state’s six public universities, only 65 stu-
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dents down from last year. Last week, the BOR announced that the total number of students graduating with an associate or bachelor’s degree increased by 33 percent since 2005. BOR Executive Director Jack Warner praised the stable progress with enrollment in a report by KELOLAND, because he said
it proves that the universities are serving more students who take a heavier course load. On the other end of the schooling spectrum, primary education has seen an increase in enrollment in smaller communities in the northeastern corner of the state, like the Ipswich School District who has a total of 380 students this year,
the highest number since 2005. Ipswich Superintendent Trent Osborne said elementary classes have gotten larger than high school classes and that young families moving into the area are a big part for this increase. He also said that many young families are deciding to move back to their hometowns rather
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NEWSBRIEFLY Campus Human trafficking conference kicks off A conference focusing on human trafficking will be Oct. 3 in the Muenster University Center Ballroom. The event will be hosted by the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership and the Government Research Bureau. The conference will commence at 9 a.m. and will continue until 4:30 p.m. The conference training will boast on issues relevant to human trafficking in the state of South Dakota and shed light on the issues of human trafficking in the oil fields of North Dakota. Participants will be given information on human trafficking law and a historical background on case investigation and prosecution in South Dakota. The conference is free and open to the public and lunch will be provided to those who register online prior to the conference. Registration can be made at the Government Research Bureau’s page on USD’s website.
Freelance reporter to speak on Middle East Alison Weir will present "Against Our Better Judgement: What Americans Need To Know About Israel-Palestine," Wednesday at noon in Farber Hall as part of the monthly International Forum series sponsored by the Beacom School of Business. Weir is the founder of If Americans Knew, an independent research institution that focuses primarily on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and media coverage on these issues. Weir is a former journalist who spent several years reporting on the events in the Middle
East and the Gaza Strip and has spoken at Harvard University, Stanford University and the Naval Postgraduate Institute, among others. The program will focus on U.S. news coverage of the dispute between Israel and Palestine, describe and show photos of her trips to the region as a freelance reporter, and present little-known information about her upcoming book on the history of U.S., Israel relations.
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Piano trio performs Thursday evening The Rawlins Piano Trio will introduce their 2013-14 concert season with an 8 p.m. performance Thursday in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The performance is entitled "A Colorful World" and will feature the work of Pulitzer Prize winning composer Jennifer Higdon. The trio comprises of Eunho Kim, violin, Marie-Elaine Gagnon, cello and Susan Keith Gray, piano, all of whom are faculty members within the department of music at the University of South Dakota. The trio has appeared across the globe in various locations including the national conference of Chamber Music in America in New York City and throughout Panama, Taiwan and South Korea. Their music takes influences from 20th century America, according the trio's website. The performance will be free and open to the public.
Celtic folk duo strums unique instruments Curtis Teague and Loretta Simonet, acoustic folk musical duo from Minneapolis, will perform "An Eclectical Musical Journey" Sept. 27 at noon at the National Music Museum. Past appearances include the Fox
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Junior Jesse Pechous donates blood with Life Serve Tuesday. Pechous has donated several times each year since turning 16. Every eight weeks, students are able to help save lifes through the donation of blood.
Valley Folk Festival in Chicago and the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. The performance will feature the duos original work as well as pieces from other artists while mixing their blend of traditional Celtic tunes, American folk and harmonization. The duo is set to perform on a range of instruments including the Celtic harp, mandolin, clawhammer banjo and ukelele. The performance is free and open to the public.
Region Proposed bill supports anti-bullying grants A new bill that supports and promotes anti-bullying is being introduced at the federal
level by two Iowa members of Congress. Representative Bruce Braley and Senator Tom Harkin released the legislation Sept. 18 and believe the bill could help many schools overcome one of the major obstacles that prevent student achievement. Entitled “The Comprehensive Bill to Promote Student Health and Prevent Bullying,” the bill would open two grant programs, one of which would provide state funding for programs to support “positive conditions” for learning. The second program would fund various resources needed to develop data systems to provide analysis that would help to improve conditions for learning in schools and communities. Harkin hopes that the legislation will reduce future bullying by gathering data on the preva-
lence of violence. On the other hand, Representative Chip Baltimore of Boone, IA said the legislation is more concerned with politics than actually promoting anti-bullying. He said now is not the time to start a large grant program given the current financial state of the US. On Nov. 4 Governor Terry Branstad will host the Governor’s Bullying Prevention Summit in Des Moines, IA to discuss the issue.
Nation New state bill grants attorney for students Gov. Pat McCrory of North Carolina signed a statewide bill that would allow any college
student in NC the right to be represented by an attorney or non-attorney advocate. This law is the first of its kind in the US, and FIRE, a nonprofit education foundation, fully supported the legislation and worked with a bipartisan group of state legislators to put it in action. The law does not apply to students accused of academic dishonesty or to any school that has a student honor code. Joe Cohn, the legislative and policy director for FIRE, said he hopes that college students across the US will soon be granted this same right. Cohn said that student access to legal representation will help them become better acquainted with the legal system.
Cold case: Skeletal remains found in buried car
Crews have lifted mangled hulk of old Studenaler believed to have two missing girls ASSOCIATED PRESS ELK POINT, S.D. — Investigators found skeletal remains inside an old Studebaker believed to be tied to the 1971 disappearance of two 17-year-old girls, authorities in South Dakota said Tuesday. Crews on Tuesday afternoon lifted the rusted, mangled hulk from an embankment in Brule Creek near Elk Point, which isn't far from the South Dakota town of Vermillion where Cheryl Miller and Pamella Jackson were from. Miller and Jackson were last seen May 29, 1971, driving a beige 1960 Studebaker Lark on their way to a party. A fisherman who remembered the 42-yearold case called authorities after noticing one of the car's wheels sticking out of the creek. Some potential pieces of evidence were taken from the site and will be processed, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, Union County Sheriff Dan Limoges and Union County States Attorney Jerry Miller said in a news release.
They said no other information will be released until an autopsy is complete and more testing is done on the items, and the families are told of the results. Miller's family released a statement to Sioux Falls television station KELO on Tuesday thanking the angler who found the car and law enforcement officials for their work on the case. "We're hoping this leads to our much desired and overdue closure," it read. High spring water levels followed by a drought this summer helped reveal the old car. Authorities recovered a Studebaker hubcap and a license plate matching the car once owned by Miller's grandfather. The disappearance of the Vermillion High School juniors was one of the initial investigations of South Dakota's cold case unit. The unit was formed in June 2004 to focus on unsolved suspicious deaths and disappearances; there's no time limit on filing criminal charges in homicide cases. A September 2004 search of
a Union County farm turned up bones, clothing, a purse, photographs, newspaper articles and other items, but not the car. Authorities have not ever said if the bones recovered were the girls' — or even whether they were human remains. In a warrant authorizing the search, authorities said that David Lykken, who lived at the farm in 1971 and was a classmate of the girls, might have been involved in the disappearance of Miller and Jackson as well as three other unnamed people. Lykken, 59, is prison serving an unrelated 227-year sentence for rape and kidnapping. In July 2007, a Union County grand jury indicted Lykken on two counts of premeditated murder, two counts of felony murder and two counts of murder in the disappearance of Miller and Jackson. But state prosecutors dropped all six murder charges after discovering a prison snitch made up a supposed admission.
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Union County, S.D., Sheriff Dan Limoges, left, speaks at a press conference Monday in Elk Point, S.D., about new developments in the Pamella Jackson and Sherri Miller cold case.
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Back on mom’s couch
Nearly half of college graduates are living back home Students, especially those graduating in less than nine months, it’s time to start thinking about your future. Not necessarily in the long-term sense, but the more immediate future. We’re referring to the “after graduation” future. It doesn’t really matter if it is a first-year or a senior, graduation day is steam rolling right at them and if the trend continues they’ll still be stuck back at home with good ol’ mom and dad. A recent report from MSN showed that 45 percent of college graduates are living with their parents.
This means that 45 percent of the 18 to 24 year olds that just graduated are back under their parent’s roof. This is up from 31 percent of college graduates who were living at home after leaving college one decade ago. Why is this the case? Is it the lack of jobs or is it our generation’s predisposition to be lazy? Either way 45 percent of college graduates, maybe more, are going straight back to their parents after they graduate. The question is: How long is it acceptable to live with one’s parents after graduating from college
and having to enter the big, bad world? Is six months too long? How about a year? Kids go to college to earn a degree, find a full-time job — with said degree — and eventually support themselves. But apparently, it takes a little more time for some to find that first job and learn how to live on their own. It’s more likely that while living with their parents, these graduates are living rent and responsibility free, which leaves ample time for job hunting. Which could prove to be beneficial as long as they are using it to their advantage and
What do Americans think? 70 percent of Americans think too many adults are living at home with their parents to avoid responsibility. 65 percent said too many young adults who live at home after college are overstaying their welcome. 80 percent of Americans surveyed said it’s OK for an adult child to live at home if they’re saving money to buy their own home. 82 percent said they should pay rent. 65 percent said it’s time to move out once the young adult finds a job. Source: Coldwell Banker Survey
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Staying informed on news and current events isn’t a priority in the lives of most college students, but it definitely should be. I’m not saying it’s necessary to know every detail of the happenings in Syria or the recent mass shooting in the mall in Kenya, but knowing of these events is the least that should be done. As people who spend their days learning and trying to better themselves, knowing about what’s going on in the world should be a factor in their everyday life. This doesn’t even have to be a hard task to accomplish
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planning for their future. There is nothing wrong with having to crash with your parents again after graduation. That is as long as an attempt is being made to actually leave their house within a set date. Spending six months to one year back home is an acceptable amount of time. But any more than that and not only are they wasting the degree they spent four to six years working for, but they’re probably becoming more of a nuisance to their parents than the child they love. They should be taking that time to work some sort of job, save up money for their own place and be on the hunt for a job that will provide a stable income. At some point in time they’re going to have to grow up, have some of their own responsibilities and stop sleeping on their parent’s couch. Start planning for that now. While still in school, you should be on the lookout for what your future has in store. The better you plan ahead, the better off you’ll be to avoid becoming that person who just never leaves their parent’s couch.
It takes barely any time of the day to go onto websites such as CNN, MSNBC or whichever new site you prefer to check out what’s happening. Within minutes a person can find out about news happening right here in the United States or on an international level. I know it’s extremely important to the young people in our generation to constantly update and check their social media. I’m guilty of refreshing my Facebook and Twitter feeds multiple times throughout the day. While I’m absorbing tiny pieces of information regarding what my friends ate for lunch and looking at adorable pictures of their puppies, I’m also paying attention to tweets and updates from newspapers and media outlets because I feel it’s just as equally important to not only know about the lives of my close friends, but also how my life is being affected by a bill that Senate may be looking to pass.
I know I’m not the only college student that feels this way. I’m constantly listening to my friends complain about how people our age don’t pay attention to what’s happening in the world around them because they can’t peel their eyes away from their iPhones and Instagram accounts for more than two seconds. When I was younger I used to become annoyed when adults would tell me to pull my headphones out of my ears and pay attention to what’s going on around me, but now I’m starting to understand what they mean. There are many places in the world where people aren’t given the same freedoms as we are and I feel that sometimes we take that for granted. With the abundance of information out there and as easy as it is to access, there is no reason that people, especially college students, shouldn’t be more informed on current events and important
world news. At the same time, I can admit that I am all for becoming lost in my social media accounts that have absolutely nothing to do with current events. I spent almost two hours looking through Vines last weekend while I was laying on my couch. It doesn’t have to be one or the other. It is possible to be a the kind of person who enjoys looking through Twitter, Facebook and Vine at pictures of cute animals and viral videos, but also knows the importance of being able to talk about and discuss world news with others. It’s called being a well-rounded person. Students should want to know what’s going on around them and it’s as easy as taking 15 minutes out of your day to log onto a news website and scroll through a few stories.
Reach columnist Payton Randle at Payton.Randle@coyotes.usd.edu
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Social media etiquette basically nonexistent Kathleen Serie is a sophomore majoring in contemporary media and journalism. If you are not aware by now, we are entitled to the freedom of religion, the freedom to petition, the freedom to assemble, the freedom of the press and the freedom of speech. If we didn’t have these last two freedoms, you would not be reading this column in a newspaper, nor would I be openly expressing my opinion in it. But thankfully, each individual in this country is allowed his or her own opinion, and we are free to share it with whomever is kind enough to give us the time of day. Now more than ever, our generation is completely willing
to share their wide range of opinions on the Internet over a broad array of topics. Every time I log onto Twitter or Facebook, my newsfeed is flooded with two primary components: breaking news, and everyone’s opinions and reactions to it. Like I’ve said already, we’re all entitled to our own opinion. But for some reason, everyone I follow or am friends with on Twitter and Facebook suddenly seems to hold a master’s degree in sports, news, economics, social policy, law, the entertainment industry, and, my personal favorite— politics. I always find it rather amusing to browse through social media following a major news event, such as the court ruling in the Trayvon Martin case. People came out of the wood work to voice how they thought the case should’ve gone. But the fact of the matter is, none of the people tweeting or posting statuses about the event were actually in the courtroom
throughout the proceedings. They did not see the full list of evidence, did not hear every testimony or allegation and did not closely analyze every single witness that was called to the stand. Even so, individuals from both sides of the argument acted as if they knew exactly how the case should’ve been ruled, when in reality, they only knew the tip of the iceberg. Rule #1: Just because you have access to a computer does not, under any circumstance, make you an expert in the aforementioned fields. Tweet accordingly. Essentially, social media acts as an activation switch to everyone’s “know-it-all” side. But far worse than that is people’s perception that it is acceptable to post painfully ignorant, offensive and racist comments for everyone to see. Take a look at last week’s annual Miss America Pageant. It was the first time in the history of the program that an Indian-
American woman claimed the title. As the crown was placed upon her head, people from across the country grabbed their phones, laptops and iPads to respond. Some called her a terrorist, made stereotypical claims about her race and wrote that women of ethnicity should not win an American pageant. These slanderous comments were constructed behind the safety of a keyboard, most likely in the privacy of the author’s own homes. With just a few keystrokes or opposable thumb movements on a touch screen phone, they revealed their views for millions of people to see. But the real question I have is would any of these people ever make their comments out loud in front of an auditorium packed with millions of people? I’m going to go out on a limb and say the answer is no. Rule #2: If you wouldn’t say it out loud, don’t post it online. And if you would make those types of comments out loud,
prepare for the consequences of your actions. In the end, opinions are wonderful things. But ones that are well-formed should be shared away from the world of social media, and ones that are poorly-formed should be shared with yourself alone. Reach columnist Kathleen Serie at Kathleen.Serie@coyotes.usd.edu
The Internet and Commenting Rule 1
Just because you have access to a computer does not, under any circumstance, make you an expert in the aforementioned fields. Tweet accordingly.
Rule 2
If you wouldn’t say it out loud, don’t post it online. And if you would make those types of comments out loud, prepare for the consequences of your actions.
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— Pine Street
of days the weather in
weather in our small town.
excited for fall just yet, it is
will bring.
for the weather and dress
Last year, we had days
only September after all.
If it were up to me,
appropriately. Just don’t
in January that called for
Coming from a town
and I was playing God,
get too excited that it will
shorts and a long sleeve
just north of here,
I’d make it “sweater
stay this way.
t-shirt and the next day
where the weather was
weather” year round,
would call for snow pants.
consistent and somewhat
because, I mean, who
Sincerely,
First-years may think I am
reliable in the way that
doesn’t like cute sweaters
Katie McGuire
— University Street
Vermillion has been chilly enough to constitute it as “sweater weather.” Don’t get me wrong, I am a fan of fall, it’s my favorite IN THE KNOW: Having your next door neighbors be friends of yours is nice because they chase away drunk strangers who are messing with your house. IN THE DARK: Those same neighbors ask you to let them tie their pet pig to your tree so their landlord doesn’t see it and you have no choice but to say yes. IN THE KNOW: A recent study showed that 45 percent of college graduates end up living back home with their parents after leaving college. IN THE DARK: Nearly half of the 2014 graduating class will be living back home with their parents this time next year.
Unused Commons space has potential Alex Levi is a sophomore majoring in music education.
I remember how easy it was to get to the Commons last year. On those Monday nights before dinner when I did not want to leave North Complex, I only had to put my shoes on and walk downstairs. It was wonderful never having to leave my residence hall for food. However, within the next
IN THE KNOW: South Dakota made national news this week. IN THE DARK: The story about the car that was found in relation to the disappearance of two teenagers in 1971 is what made national news. IN THE KNOW: Dakota Days is less than one week away. IN THE DARK: Seven days of outrageous behavior and an unbelieavably amount of citations due to public intoxication and underage drinking is less than one week away. IN THE KNOW: Breaking Bad won an Emmy for Best Drama Series. IN THE DARK: The final episode of Breaking Bad airs Sunday.
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year, the Commons will no longer be open leaving everyone to head to the Muenster University Center to eat on campus. So what will occupy the space sitting between the North Complex residence halls? I believe the potential of the Commons could be huge for incoming students as a spot to socialize, meet for organization work, or possibly housing. The lounges in North Complex seem to not be used to their potential – especially when overflow students are being crammed into them. For those lounges available downstairs, students don’t like to go there when another group of people are occupying the space and it
becomes a nuisance to check for an open couch. To right this problem, the Commons could become the next best place for students to come together. My vision would be to have some TVs, pool tables, a pop machine and coffee shop. It would also work as a movie theater that can be rented out or used as a get together on Friday nights – like at Coyote Village. Getting people together is an important aspect during the first year of college, and residence hall staff could put together bonding activities or tournaments that could be held in the Commons area. The to-be empty space could also be used as a meeting room
for organizations. Although the University of South Dakota already has the MUC meeting rooms, the Commons would be an excellent meeting room for organizations who want to have a more laid back space for pizza parties or group building activities, merely because of its size. The prospect of using the Commons for additional dorms would also be very helpful for the university. I remember last year when students on my floor had to live in lounges because there was not enough room for them in North Complex. Creating a new housing space would be a lot more comfortable for students who might feel like their dorms are overflowing. Using the
shower in the morning could be a lot less stressful if there was not any worrying about whether they were able to use the shower or not. It would also help community advisers who already have to work hard on each floor to allow them more focus time with a more manageable amount of students on their floor. There’s a lot of different ways the Commons could be used to benefit the students when the kitchen closes its doors. I hope USD can evolve to promote more social interactions, and the Commons could be the best way to start. Reach columnist Alexander Levi at Alexander.Levi@coyotes.usd.edu
Do’s & Dont’s: Dakota Days Check out the list of what to do and what not to do before and during homecoming week.
Please do: Go to all of your classes.
Yes, it is homecoming week, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to start skipping your classes. This week, it will be especially important to attend all of your classes and prove to your professors that you’re serious about your education.
Have a Dakota Days to remember.
We all know what Dakota Days entails, and, yes, it is important to go out and have a homecoming week that you’ll always remember. So go out, go to the events, and make memories with your friends.
Prepare your body.
Please don’t: Forget about your homework.
This week will test your time management skills. The best way to avoid falling behind this week and missing any assignments is to do them all ahead of time. Use this week and this weekend to study for all your tests and quizzes and finish your homework in preparation for Dakota Days.
Forget it.
Don’t party to the point that you won’t even remember all of the good times you had this week. There is a line when it comes to drinking and Dakota Days, try really hard not to cross it.
Make sure you’re keeping your body hydrated every day and that you’re not skipping out on meals. If you’re attending all of your classes and enjoying all of the homecoming festivities, you’re going to need all of the water and food you can handle.
Over do it.
Enjoy the week.
Ignore your responsibilities.
Take in all of the events.
Skip out on traditions.
Dakota Days only comes around once a year and that means you need to spend the week taking everything in and enjoying a homecoming full of fun. Don’t miss out on homecoming week, because you will regret it.
Try to go to as many events as possible. If you can go to all of them, do it, but if not at least make a good effort to attend what you can.
Your body can only handle so much and you don’t want to spend any time in the emergency room because you went overboard. You also don’t want to spend the day after Dakota Days hating your life, so just take it easy.
While it’s important to have a good time and not miss out on everything homecoming has to offer, it’s just as important to make sure you’re not ignoring your daily responsibilities. Remember: time management.
Dakota Days is more than a century-long tradition, don’t skip out on any of it.
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Address will focus on retention President Abbott set to discuss graduation rates at university speech Megan Card
Volante coverage: State of the University Address
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Student retention and graduation rates at the University of South Dakota will be the topic of choice for Thursday’s State of the University Address. The annual speech will deviate from last year’s focus on the university’s $250 million fundraiser to evaluating its stain appeal on students and getting them to a degree on a four to six-year plan, said USD President James Abbott. Abbott will deliver the address in Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall. "If you have a student whose stated goal is to receive a degree — to be granted a degree — it seems to me that whether or not they are taking one class or five, we need to talk about retaining that student,” Abbott said. USD’s first-year, full-time student retention rate has landed around 75 percent the past few years, while the university’s four-year graduation rate is just over 25 percent. Abbott said he would wait until his address to elaborate on what changes needed to be made to increase these percentages, but he wants to encourage a campus-wide discussion on how USD can do a better job supporting students involved in on-campus, distance and “hybrid” learning. “If (a student) is taking classes on a part-time basis, say with the University Center or here, we need to think about those students, too,” he said. The influence of Massive Open Online Courses — or MOOCs — will also be apart of his speech, as Abbott said he plans to talk about the state of higher education and how a “blended education,” which would feature in-class and online courses, falls into the picture. As Abbott takes to the stage Thursday, whether or not many students will be in the audience to hear the university’s priorities is unclear. A graduate of
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USD President James Abbott is pictured above with his pooch, McGovern. Abbott will address student retention and graduation rates at the annual university address.
LAST YEAR'S UNIVERSITY ADDRESS $250 million fundraiser President James Abbott made the university's "fundrive" the focus of last year's university address. Abbott said Monday that the fundraiser is in its silent phase, but by next fall, he said he believes the university will have raised over $134 million.
Record breaking first-year student enrollment Abbott announced that nearly 1,250 first-year, full-time students were enrolled last fall, the largest class in the university's record to date.
Online courses Abbott also said, according to reports from The Chronicle Survey, by 2020, 60 percent of courses will be taken online.
USD, even Abbott admits during his seven years as a student in Vermillion, he never went to one university address. Sophomore Lennea Clark said she doubted she would attend the address unless
Abbott spoke about the physical progress of the campus — specifically with housing. With the university pushing for 1,500 first-year students on campus by 2017, Clark said she wants to hear the president
speak about where USD plans to put a surge of new students. Junior Emma Vrtiska said she did not think the marketing of the address was targeted to what students care about: the social aspects of USD’s campus.
“Academics are great, but students want to listen to more relatable topics, like how can we get more students involved in groups on campus?” Vrtiska said. Abbott said he understands that the prospect of getting students to attend the event is low, but he said students think they don’t have control over what happens at USD, but in many ways, they do. “Changes in higher ed., in great part, will be dependent upon what students are willing to do – what they are willing to accept.”
"Working really hard." Stephen Almond Senior
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Trend: Students take steps to plan for future success after graduation
"Creating an awesome resume." Kaylee Riepma Junior
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 employer relations for the Academic and Career Planning Center, said an employment survey is sent to USD students two weeks prior to their graduation, and is open six months after graduation to give them time to complete it. Fifty percent of USD students respond to the survey, Lueders said, which is better than the 34 percent national average of students who respond to employment surveys. Lueders said she wishes more students understood tasks such as putting together a resume, cover letter and learning how to go through a job interview. “If you already know those things that’s fantastic, but a majority of people don’t know how to do that,” she said. “I don’t know if people are hesitant to come through and talk to us about it, but if these students are a little more prepared ahead of time they might have better job placement because of it.” Vonch said she did not use the resources USD has available to land her internships, but said if students need that extra push they should reach out to the center. “I was just really motivated and I wasn’t going to let anyone tell me I couldn’t do what I wanted in my field,” Vonch said. “I wanted to get a job in Boston, and I wasn’t going to let anyone tell me I couldn’t. I’m very driven in that way, but a lot of students might be afraid of trying to put themselves out there.”
“I was just really motivated, and I wasn't going to let anyone tell me I couldn't do what I wanted in my field...I'm very driven in that way, but a lot of students might be afraid of trying to put themselves out there.” — Laura Vonch, senior
Vonch spent her first summer internship in Boston, Mass. at an advertising agency after her sophomore year at USD. That internship, unpaid, was a learning step for her, she said. Her second advertisement agency internship came last summer in Minneapolis. Vonch said her persistence helped her land those internships. “When I started applying in November of my sophomore year I didn’t get a job until I went to Boston for my spring break. I had three interviews while I was there and got one offer,” she said. “A lot of students are afraid of being annoying, but from talking with everyone else, you need to be like that — it shows that you really want something.” Lueders said taking an unpaid internship should not deter students from getting valuable experience. “You have to look at if it’s a good experience for you if it’s unpaid,” she said. “If it’s paid that’s obviously a great opportunity, but you still need to look at the experience. Maybe it’s a paid internship, but you’re not really going to get much out of it. “A lot of industries have unpaid internships, espe-
cially in the non-profit sectors, because their funding comes from different sources — they don’t necessarily have a budget or a cash allowance sitting there they can use to pay interns," Lueders said. "The opportunities, generally, with the unpaid are just as valuable as the opportunities with the paid.” Lucia Carlson is taking a different path to prepare herself for a post-graduate career. Carlson graduated in December 2012 and said she ended up moving back with her parents after her graduation because she couldn’t start graduate school until September. Carlson knew she wanted to attend graduate school her junior year because she wanted to become more knowledgeable in her field of international studies. “I want to get a job in the U.S. Department of State, and I figure the more knowledgeable you can be with your degree the better,” she said. Although nothing is certain, Carlson said, graduate school will add to her qualifications. “I can’t say for sure I’m going to finish grad. school and I’ll have a job — I don’t think anyone can say that, but I’m going to apply for
an internship this summer either in Washington, D.C. or abroad with the Department of State. It will help a lot toward my job prospect,” she said. Carlson did not have an internship during her undergraduate studies, but said looking back she wishes she would have. “It’s important for students to stop thinking that just getting by is enough. Now that I look back at my undergraduate years I think I kind of operated under that mentality. I graduated with a 3.5 GPA, which is not average, it’s good, but I didn’t do much of anything outside of academics and now I regret it,” she said. “Academics need to be at the forefront and need to be taken care of, but people also can’t forget about outside activities either, because the outside things are what make your resume shine.” Aside from completing her internships, Vonch also updates accounts such as LinkedIn and Twitter to potential employers interested in hiring her. I’ve been told by employers that my LinkedIn profile looks good or that my resume looks good. People will look at it and see that you’re watching your news or the types of things you’ve retweeted,”
she said. “You have to be aware of the people who are looking at your Twitter and the people who are looking your Facebook or LinkedIn. Being knowledgeable and even having things like a Google+ are really important as well.” Ultimately though, Lueders said experience is vital for graduates. “Everybody is graduating with similar degree programs, you could be sitting in a class with several students who have the same GPA as you, students will do relatively well with their degree program and are as outstanding of a student as you are. "What’s going to help you get those jobs after graduation or land a spot in the graduate program are the things you did above and beyond your college degree, whether it’s study abroad, doing an AWOL trip, doing some undergraduate research or doing an internship or job shadowing opportunity,” she said.
"Looking for shadowing opportunities and trying to keep my grades up." McKenzie Machovec Sophomore
"Starting to fill applications for medical jobs." Lexy Chase First-year
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"Getting good grades and focusing on school."
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Thirteen businesses fail compliance check Malachi Petersen
In part two of this three-week series about alcohol consumption, The Volante focuses on businesses contributing to underage drinking at the University of South Dakota. Out of the 42 local bars and alcohol vendors in Vermillion inspected last year by the Vermillion Police Department, 13 of them failed compliance checks. Hilary Wells, a senior at the University of South Dakota, is no stranger to the drinking scene in Vermillion, as she is a bartender at Maya Jane’s bar downtown. She said underage drinking at her workplace has never really been an issue for her, but she knows it does occasionally happen. “We have a door guy that cards everyone that comes in, so I’ve never had to deal with it,” Wells said. Wells said anyone who is a minor caught with a fake I.D. is immediately thrown out. The event of a minor drinking at Maya Jane’s is rare since it is so hard to get in unnoticed. The VPD does occasionally do compliance checks known as “walk throughs,” Wells added. During these walk throughs the police come into the bar and check anyone who looks underage for their I.D.s “I’ve never seen an issue with it before,” Wells said. Tiffany Herdlicka, a supervisor at the Old Lumber Company Grill and Bar, said underage drinkers have a very hard time getting in. On Friday and Saturday nights the bar has a bouncer to check I.D.s. She said underage drinkers usually stay away. “It’s a rare occasion to catch a minor,” she said. If a minor is caught at the Old Lumber Company Grill and Bar they are immediately thrown off the premises and their fake I.D. is confiscated. Jon Robertson, the owner of Howlers said it could be hard for young bartenders to know if someone is under the age of 21 when serving them. “Most of my staff are young, so when they’re serving other young people that look like them it’s sometimes difficult for them to tell,” he said. Regarding compliance checks, Robertson said Howlers passed their most recent
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Board places exact value on state compensation for freeze Nathan Ellenbecker The Volante
Students at the University of South Dakota and around South Dakota might finally be receiving something they have wanted for the past few years — a freeze in tuition. At the Sept. 24 Student Government Association meeting, former SGA Vice President Dennis Smith officially reported to the SGA that the South Dakota Board of Regents has placed an exact value on what the state will need to compensate for in order to pass the tuition freeze. According to the BOR 2015 budget request, the state will have to direct $5,000,680 in funding to pass the freeze on tuition. “The way the tuition freeze works is it will put a freeze on all fees and all tuition for in-state students. Any fees that there can be. What is does from there is all the money students will not be paying will come directly from the state,” Smith said. BOR's budget request explains that the tuition buy down is exclusively for resident students and will only freeze tuition and mandatory fees.
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According to the budget request, the proposal would freeze tuition and fees for resident on-campus students by increasing state funding to cover the portion of salary and benefit costs, and inflation normally covered by tuition and mandatory fees. Janelle Toman, director of communications for the BOR, previously said the money requested would compensate for prior increases in tuition that was used to raise salaries for faculty, staff and administration. Smith and a number of other student representatives for universities across the state have advocated for the tuition freeze through the Student Federation. The Student Federation met in Pierre Sept. 13 to discuss the issue directly with BOR executives. “We talked about the big ticket issues going around the state,” Smith said. “This was something important to us, to the schools we represent and the students.” Reach reporter Nathan Ellenbecker at Nathan.Ellenbecker@coyotes.usd.edu
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Sept. 24 SGA Notes First-years Dustin Santjer and Lyndsay Claussen were sworn in by President Erik Muckey as first-year SGA senators.
Dustin Santjer - Major: finance and
international studies major
- SGA committee: finance
“Working on the financial committee, I think that my finance major will go hand-in-hand with what I’ll be studying. It will give me experience and also work as a platform for me to maximize that experience,” Santjer said.
Lyndsay Claussen - Major: Political science and history major - SGA Committee: state and local committee. “With my political science and history double major, I definitely want to work in leadership, and this is what I want to go to school for. I think this is a great platform to get me out there,” Claussen said.
Should the proposed tuition freeze only apply to in-state residents?
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Senior Hillary Wells is a bartender at Maya Jane's bar in Vermillion. Wells said underage drinking has never been an issue for her.
compliance check six weeks ago, but said the year is still young. “The school year is still brand new, so there’s new people coming into town and I’m sure there are rumors about where to go if you don’t want to get carded,” Robertson said. Robertson said after most football games, Howlers sees a lot of traffic so the bar usually has a bouncer to check I.D.s. With Dakota Days coming up in the next few weeks, Howlers expects to get a lot of foot traffic. “It will get harder to I.D. people during D-Days especially that Saturday so we’ll be identifying people as they come in and giving them wristbands,” Robertson said.
Businesses that failed compliance tests in 2012: Coyote Convenience Pump and Pack (twice) Little Italy’s Pizza Hutt Raziel’s (Twice) R-Pizza Cherry Pit Stop Freedom Gas Station Cherry Street Grill Eagle Club Perry Lanes Asian Buffet Old Lumber Company Source: Vermillion Police Department
Reach reporter Malachi Petersen at Malachi.Petersen@coyotes.usd.edu
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The Student Government Association holds their first meeting, Sept. 4. The SGA sworn in two first-years in their last meeting.
Test: S.D. universities will not utilize new evaluation Continued from page A1 dent’s employability prospects. No public university in South Dakota is planning to use the test though, because the South Dakota Board of Regents — which would serve as the determining body in its application — does not see the exam catching on among students and potential employers, said Paul Turman, vice president for Research and Economic Development for the BOR. In 1996, Turman said the board moved away from using similar CLA testing that would gauge each school’s curricula, because members believed the exam was only targeting a random population of the college. “The board is interested in a test that measures every student,” he said. Turman said CLA+, the brainchild of non-profit Council for Aid to Education, could be a test best applied to seniors in high school, who are not planning to move onto college and could use their results to present their skill level to potential employers. The 90-minute exam is not necessarily determining a student’s employability, but allows them to build on their credentials with skills that may not be as apparent in their transcript, said Chris Jackson, director of partner development at the Council for Aid to Education. “It is important that this is
“...knowledge is fleeting, it changes, and if you don't train yourself to be curious, to be open to new ideas, to judge new or old ideas — than you are less valuable as a citizen.” — Steve Ward, USD's Director of Academic and Career Planning
not just an employability conversation, because some of the colleges are not just looking at using this test with seniors but freshmen,” Jackson said. “The question becomes: Can we also work with students on a baseline to move them forward?” The push for a new exam assessing a student’s strengths in critical thinking, verbal communication and other practical skills came to a head after the publication of a study by Hart Research Associates. In the survey, 93 percent of employers polled said a candidate’s ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, solve complicated problems and communicate well is more important than their undergraduate major. At the University of South Dakota, Director of Academic and Career Planning Steve Ward said the test’s usage of “employability” is merely a catchphrase to get people interested in the exam, but its purpose is to move people away from the idea that a major is the primary determinate of employability. That is without question, Ward said, a major obstacle facing higher education around the coun-
try. “The use of the word employability is trying to reconstruct society’s understanding of the purpose of college, to remove the idea that there is this straight line between a major to a career,” he said. While he does not expect the BOR to employ the CLA+ anytime in the near future, Ward said employers that he deals with are worrying about students being able to think on their feet, “Can you hold two opposing thoughts in your head and understand the complexities of both?” And when it comes to a USD graduate’s worth, developing critical thinking skills are vital — though Ward said he sees too many college students that believe they are coming to Vermillion to gain technical knowledge — not to make connections from what they learn in academia to their first post-graduate job. “Knowledge is fundamental — you have to have knowledge to progress — but knowledge is also fleeting, it changes, and if you don’t train yourself to be curious, to be open to new ideas, to judge new or old ideas — than you
are less valuable as a citizen. You are less valuable as an employee,” he said. Though USD will not be offering CLA+ this year, some businesses associated with the university for employment would not mind the extra assessment material. Dan Drotzman, senior technical recruiter for Eagle Creek Information Technology, said the test would offer another piece within the “tool bag” for employers to use when dealing with job candidates. “When we need to hire someone, one level we look at is their thought process,” Drotzman said. “If there was another way to evaluate it, I wouldn’t say no to having it.” Drotzman also added that employment chances with Eagle Creek depend on the person many times. So even if he has a candidate with not all the latest skills, Drotzman said if the person has previous skills they can build on with new concepts from the company, they have a better chance at attaining the job. First-year graduate student Samantha Darnall is not exactly a fan of standardized tests, primarily because they
A breakdown of the CLA+ Basics to the test - 90-minute exam
- Graded on a 1,600 point scale. - The CLA+ is available to anyone, whether the student completed a four-year college degree or just a few online courses. - It costs $35.
What it tests - critical thinking
- problem solving - scientific and quantitative reasoning - writing - ability to critique and make arguments Source: cae.org
kept her from going to medical school this year. Darnall said she would be interested in seeing how the assessment would affect options like Equal Opportunity Employment, but she personally would not take the test if it was offered. “Someone’s personality is hard to see through paper,” Darnall said. “I might have really crappy standardized test scores, but put me in front of you, I will answer questions, I will work in your ER. A test doesn’t show that
side of me.” Senior Debbie Hansen has mixed feelings on the test and whether she would actually submit it to possible employers. Majoring in social work, Hansen is already required to take a specific test to graduate, so she said she is hesitant to support the CLA+. “It could be beneficial, but I could see it as being a waste of time,” Hansen said. “How would it work with my field?” Reach reporter Megan Card at Megan.Card@coyotes.usd.edu
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$2.00 The cost per day to be a student at the Gaden Shartse Monastic College. The cost includes teacher salaries, food, clothing and housing. The school pays the cost in full for all students.
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$74.95 The cost per day to be a student at the University of South Dakota (as a resident of South Dakota). An out of state student costs $84.92 per day. $19.73 per day for tuition (15 hours per semester, SD resident) $18.28 per day for fees $5.21 per day for book (broken down from approximate cost of books per semester) $17.94 per day for housing (North Complex)
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A monk visiting USD participates in the opening ceremony Monday in a Buddhist ritual before beginning contruction of the sand mandela.
fled to India. The Buddhist religion does not believe in violence, but instead a more peaceful approach. “Long term, we think this brings world peace,” Wangchuk said. The main source of income for the college is from the crops on the land, but it can only cover one month out of a year’s worth of funding. The monks have begun the tours to share their culture and to raise money. Wangchuk said they are not here to push the Buddhist religion onto anyone else.
First time in U.S. Lobsang’s visit to South Dakota marks his third week in the United States on tour that will span over two years. “It is a very good experience, very big and there are cultural difference from India and Tibet,” said Lobsang. “A lot of different food.” Lobsang, 37, was born in Shimalia, India and enrolled in the university at age nine. He said he is a native Tibetan. He has completed his studies to become a monk and is
waiting for his Geshe examinations. The Geshe examination will certify him officially as a monk. Lobsang is a sand mandala master and the primary translator on the tour. He said they will visit four to five classes a day and he will translate from Tibetan to English. “(Students) usually ask about monks' lives, how we become monks, what is the purpose to be a monk,” Lobsang said. Meeting His Holiness Wangchuk said Tibetans believe His Holiness, the Dali Lama, is the Buddha of Compassion. “My mind was made up a long time ago, he is not an ordinary being,” Wangchuk said. “He is a very special being.” Wangchuk, a retired monk of over 40 years, said he has been a driver for the Dali Lama, was part of his security detail and stayed in the same house. “If you ever have an opportunity to be near him, even for a second, you’ll have an
$13.79 per day for food (Block 80) Source: admissions.usd.edu, Lobsang Wangchuk
experience. Even with 10,000 people you will have an experience. He has a presence,” Wangchuk said. The Dali Lama’s approach to the Tibet and China conflict has been one of peaceful talks. Wangchuk said for 50 years Tibetans have not returned violence. “So, if you ever have an opportunity to meet him in this life, go do it,” Wangchuk said. The next stop on the tour for the group of six monks will be in Ohio. They will then spend time on the east coast and then move on to the west coast. They visit schools, museums, yoga centers and healing centers. The monks will also have a ceremony of traditional dance at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall.
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“It is $2 a day to keep a monk alive for food, clothing, a home and provides teachers,” Wanchuk said. The Gaden Shartse Monastic College is an in-depth university located in India, teaching Buddhist philosophy and practice. Wanchuk said the monastic program is 25 years of study. “No tuition, your books are free, your room is free, your clothes are free, your whole life,” Wangchuk said. “It’s a little different than college in the United States.” The group of Tibetan monks tour the country for two reasons he said: to educate and to raise money. Wanchuk said it costs approximately $3,000 a day to keep the monastery running, which doesn’t include maintenance or building improvements. The college is located in a refugee camp in India. In 1959, the Chinese invaded Tibet in the Chinese Cultural Revolution. More than one million Tibetans were killed between 1959 and 1972. Gaden Shartse was founded in Tibet in the 15th century. After the invasion, 48 surviving members of the college
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fessions,” are popping up all over South Dakota and raising concerns. “It’s one thing to post ‘I got intoxicated and did something stupid.’ That’s a confession — people find those f u n n y,” S m i t h said. “But straight up saying, ‘ H e r e’s a speSMITH cific indiv i d u a l and then here’s something sexually derogative toward him or her’ — people shouldn’t be able to get away with it (cyberbullying) just because their identity is hidden.” Zach Nipp is the legislative director of the Student Federation and has also been involved in outlining the anti-cyberbullying bill. “It’s a tricky situation when you’re trying to enforce legislation on a third party,” Nipp said. “You can’t punish Facebook for allowing (cyberbullying).” Nipp said the Federation is working out the legality of the proposed bill, and said when drawing up legislation like this, placing the line between liberty and abuse is the hardest aspect to bear in mind. “You want to make sure you don’t bite off more than you can chew,” he said. “It is such a slippery slope of ‘this should be counted as an attack, this is sexual harassment or rather this is a free website, this is protected by the First Amendment,’ that’s going to be the biggest hurdle.” Clay Hoffman, vice president of the Student Government Association, said while student welfare is important, cyberbullying needs to be researched more. “There are still some questions that are unanswered and there is definitely more research that needs to be done,” Hoffman said. “Cyberbullying is really a touchy subject with First Amendment rights." Hoffman also said there are certain statues in South Dakota law which deal with stalking
through an electronic means. "(Cyberbullying) is really hard to define — there is a lot of gray area out there,” he said. However, Smith said good will come from this project whether the current bill is passed or not. “If the bill is not passed then this will definitely become an awareness campaign,” Smith said. “There is even talk about mobilizing high schools to fight (cyberbullying), because that is really where the pressure of cyberbullying comes from. The goal of this legislation is to keep everyone safe.”
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tradition in Tibetan Buddhism to build the sand mandala. There will be up to four monks working on it at a time in the atrium of the Lee Medical Building. “It is cool that we have them come to campus here because part of the college experience is learning about different cultures. This is different from what I had growing up in South Dakota,” said Tanner Geary, a first-year student. Geary said he went to the opening ceremony because it relates to his world religions and sustainability courses. At the end of the week the monks will destroy the mandala and dispose of the sand in the Missouri River. “We believe everything is impermanence,” said Jampa Lobsang Sr., a monk and translator. Wangchuk explained releasing the sand back into nature symbolizes the impermanence of life. The destruction will take place Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the atrium.
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NICK ROBINSON is a first-year majoring in contemporary media and journalism. University of South Dakota athletics are well into the fall seasons. Here’s some thought on the fall sport season so far. Topic: The volleyball team drops three straight. The latest: After a sizzling start to the season, the Coyotes have cooled off. The Coyotes went 0-3 in the Wichita State tournament and will hit the court against IPFW at the DakotaDome on Friday. What I think: Last season, the Coyotes were on the verge of tapping into some real success. The season is now getting into the swing of things, and the team is doing nothing but improving. I’m excited to see how the volleyball team will fare in Summit League action. Topic: Glenn’s offense gets off to a slow start again The latest: The Coyotes were defeated by No. 22 Northern Arizona 22-16 last weekend in Flagstaff, Ariz. After only seven total yards in the first half, the Coyotes found some light in the second half, scoring their 16 points in the fourth quarter. What I think: The Coyotes are a much-improved squad from a year ago, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The next few weeks may not be must-win games, but the time is now to kick it into gear, as the Missouri Valley Conference schedule starts. Topic:
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Members of the Coyotes football team celebrate during a touchdown in the home opener vs. UC Davis. The Coyotes would win 10-7. While this win was in the DakotaDome, the new sporting complex looks to be built by 2016, which would benefit recruiting for many other sports; such as soccer, basketball and volleyball. Josh Jorgensen The Volante
With the transition into Division I at a close, members of the University of South Dakota athletics are looking to take the next step. While some programs, such as women’s basketball, have seen success at the conference and national level, the process hasn’t been quite as smooth for others. Head football coach Joe Glenn said as programs continue to fight to break ground in Division I, there are noticeable limitations amidst athletics, one of the most important being athletic facilities. “It’s been a work in progress,” Glenn said. “It hasn’t slowed down our work ethic and our enthusiasm, but it’s something I wouldn’t mind having improved.” The light at the end of the tunnel is near with the proposed new sports complex arena, which, USD Athletic Director David Herbster said
could be operational by 2016 if all hurdles are cleared. “The new arena will take our programs over the edge,” Herbster said. “At that point the facilities are there for success, there are no other excuses.” New men’s head basketball coach Joey James said the talk of a new arena gets smiles from people all over the athletic department, as it should benefit every sport on campus. “It will help football, because they’ll get a better weight room,” James said. “And it will help the volleyball and soccer teams, because they’ll have their own places to play, and especially help out the basketball team, because they’ll have their own home court to show to potential recruits. The addition of a new arena would aid with scheduling conflicts. The men’s basketball team has just 12 home games in 2013-14, while South Dakota State has 14, including three
before the Coyotes even host a game at the DakotaDome. “(The new arena) just from a scheduling stand point will help us because now we can have home games right here on campus,” James said. “Our first four games are on the road. When you have a new arena, and you come in and you have a basketball facility kids are really intrigued by that.” USD President James Abbott said he wants to see as much success as he can from every single sport. He said he likes the way the coaches approach where teams currently are at, but knows better facilities are probably the next step for success. “Athletes like great facilities, some are attracted to playing in the dome, some are not,” Abbott said. “It is great for football, but not for volleyball and basketball. I am asking the Board of Regents for permission on this new complex in November, and we’ll see where we’re at from there.”
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The new arena won’t just help the traditional programs like basketball and volleyball; it will also support programs like golf. “Once this new arena is completed all sports will benefit from it,” head golf coach Nick Hovden said. “It’s much needed to truly compete at this level.” Following a season where the men’s golf team finished second in the Summit League, increased facilities will continue to bring in recruits and more success. “Our golf program has a positive atmosphere surrounding it,” Hovden said. “We’re getting the right players in to compete, playing (in) bigger and better tournaments, (and getting) tons of interest from student-athletes all over the country.” Along with the arena, USD is also investing in a new outdoor track and soccer complex. Within the proposal, renovations will also be made on the DakotaDome.
The Coyote women’s volleyball team returns to the DakotaDome this weekend, August 27, to kick off conference play. They’ll host Indiana University-Pudure University Fort Wayne after a tough weekend in Wichita, Kansas. The Coyotes faced Wichita State University as well as No. 23 Creighton and No. 7 Hawaii. Despite keeping sets competitive, USD was swept 3-0 in all three matches. Head coach Matt Houk said the timing was perfect to play that level of competition the weekend before conference play begins. “We learned we can compete with just about anyone in the country and even though we came up short, we gained a lot of confidence from it,” Houk said. The team will take on IPFW on Friday night and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Sunday afternoon. In preseason polls, both teams were predicted to be at the top of the conference this year. “It’s anyone’s game right now,” Houk said. “Once the
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Junior Kendall Krittenbrink goes up for a serve against North Dakota on Sept. 16. USD won 3-1. The Coyotes next game is Friday, Sept. 27 vs. IPFW
conference season starts, everyone is back to 0-0, and whether you were 12-0 or 0-12, everyone starts with a clean slate.” Houk said the team has a belief system, and the goal is
to prepare every match on its own. “We want to go 1-0 each match we get to play,” Houk said. Houk said the Coyotes will look back at this weekend to
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The addition of the arena will benefit teams in terms of recruiting, James said. “It’s tough for us right now, because when recruits come in the fall to see our court they see a football field,” James said. “Kids like new things. That court will be new and improved, which will be a big boost.” The benefit of moving into the Summit League — and the Missouri Valley for football — has also proven beneficial for USD athletics, Herbster said. However, it is an ongoing process. “I have already seen a couple advantages in recruiting in my time here,” Herbster said. “But seeing more success in all the teams will get better recruits, which should result in more and more competitiveness from the Coyotes in all sports.” Herbster, who was hired as Please see CHANGE, Page B3
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The University of South Dakota men and women’s cross-country teams will be heading to the Roy Griak Invitational Saturday in Minneapolis, Minn. for the second meet of their season. Both the men and women have high expectations for the season, as they are both predicted to finish second in the Summit League Conference this season. The Roy Griak Invitational is one of the largest meets in the country and will be a great place to get an outlook for both teams’ seasons. The USD women’s team started off its 2013 campaign by placing second at the Bison Open Aug. 30. The women are currently ranked 12th in the Midwest region rankings, after moving up three spots because of their placement at the Bison Open. The Coyotes had three top 10 finishers at the meet with sophomores Katie Wetzstein, Megan Hilson and Amber Eichkorn placing third, fourth and seventh, respectively. Senior Jeff Mettler said he is looking to start off his senior year on a high note. “Our focus this meet is on team chemistry and just the team aspect,” Mettler said.
Sophomore Mubarik Musa looks to make an impact at the Roy Griak after his second place finish at North Dakota State’s Bison Open. Musa echoed Mettler, and said the focus this year is on the “team aspect.” “Our goal is certainly to compete at the meet,” Musa said. “We also want to see where our strengths and weaknesses are.” Musa also said this week is just the start of accomplishing the goals he has set out for the year. “I personally want to compete and score for the team,” Musa said. “I also want to run against some of the best teams and runners in the nation.” The Coyote men’s team is also expected to get contributions from seniors Taylor Chapman, Alex Hohenthaner and Benson Lang’at. The women are looking to make another move up the rankings after Saturday’s meet, and are led by seniors Jilanne Doom, Megan Hilson, Kristin Steffen and Britni Waller. The next meet for the cross country teams’ after making the rounds in Minneapolic will be a conference meet in Brookings for the South Dakota State Classic Oct. 4. Reach reporter Cole Bockelmann at Cole.Bockelmann@usd.edu
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Women’s Soccer Recap: The Coyotes had a successful weekend winning a match and tying another. The Coyotes traveled Friday, to Grand Forks, N.D. to face the University of North Dakota and tied 2-2 in double overtime. The Coyotes returned home Sunday for another non-conference opponent in University of Northern Iowa where they shut out the Panthers 3-0. Key Players: Junior midfielder Kati Porter scored her first collegiate goal in the Coyotes 3-0 victory against UNI. The goal came in the 76th minute when Porter stepped up for her first career penalty kick. Sophomore midfielder Danielle Anderson scored the game tying goal against UND. The goal came off the assist from sophomore Rebecca Sparkman to cap off the comeback after falling behind 2-0 early in the game. Player to Watch: First-year forward Jamie Karch is continuing her rapid pace in the scoring department. She now has five goals on the season. She is the top scorer for the Coyotes and is tied with teammate Anderson with 11 points. Record: 5-2-3 Up Next: The Coyotes host Drake University in Vermillion to finish up their non-conference schedule. Kickoff is set for Sept. 26 at 4 p.m.
Volleyball Recap: The Coyotes had a rough weekend at the Wichita State Tournament dropping all three of their matches and getting swept in all three. The Coyotes first faced No. 7 Hawaii Thursday. The next night, the Coyotes dropped to the hometown team Wichita State, and ended the weekend by falling to No. 23 Creighton.
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Sophomore Alex Kline looks at his shot during a practice. Kline and the Coyotes finished third in the Jackrabbit Invitational, which concluded yesterday. Kline’s final round 65, four under-par, set a new course record. After four rounds he finished with a four under-par
Athlete of the Week Last week vs. Northern Arizona Tyler Starr helped his defense hold the Lumberjacks to 22 points in the loss. However, his stellar play lead to eight total tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble.
Key Players: Sophomore Kelsey Biltoft tied her career high with eight kills during Friday’s action against Wichita State, finishing with the second most kills on the team. Biltoft again had an impressive game Saturday, tallying five total blocks against Creighton. Senior Tori Kroll also had a great match in Saturday’s action against Creighton recording 31 assists. This total added to her team high 539 assists on the year. This improved her totals to 9.98 assists/set, Kroll is also third all-time in career assists at the university. Player to Watch: Sophomore Kaitlyn Hastings led USD in digs with 16 on Thursday and 19 on Saturday. This improved the sophomore to second on the team in digs with 146 on the season and an average of 2.70 digs/set. Record: 9-6 Up Next: The Coyotes open their conference schedule Wednesday at home against IPFW at 7 p.m.
Football Recap: After falling behind 19-0 last Saturday, the Coyotes nearly pulled off a huge comeback. USD outscored the Lumberjacks of Northern Arizona 16-3 in the final quarter. The Coyotes’ comeback fell short when an onside kick attempt sailed out of bounds with 2:54 remaining in the game. The Lumberjacks were then able to hold onto possession to beat the Coyotes 22-16. Key Player: Senior defensive back Devin Taverna recorded a team leading 10 tackles over the weekend including one for a loss. Taverna also forced a fumble in the loss to Northern Arizona. Up Next: The Coyotes open conference play by traveling to Macomb, Ill. to face Western Illinois Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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Rivera exits humbly, leaves legacy Sydney mook is a sophomore majoring in contemporary media and journalism “Exit light, enter night.” Some people will know that those words are the lyrics to “Enter Sandman” by the heavy metal band Metallica. But, if you’re a baseball fan, you will know that those are more than just lyrics to a song. Those are the lyrics that bring in New York Yankees’ closer Mariano Rivera. If the Yankees fail to make the postseason, Rivera’s final game at the famous Yankee Stadium will be tomorrow, Sept.26. Rivera was honored during Sunday’s game against the San Francisco Giants with a pre-
game ceremony that lasted just over 50 minutes. Some past teammates and coaches of Rivera’s were also present at the game, including his former manager Joe Torre and former catcher Jorge Posada. He was also surprised with Metallica performing that infamous entrance song, live for him in the outfield. He gave an emotional speech alongside his family to the sold out crowd at Yankee Stadium, where he thanked the fans for all that they had given him and said that they would always have a part of his heart. Rivera spent 19 seasons playing in Major League Baseball, all of those years for the Yankees. Throughout his time as a pro, he has been breaking bats and shattering records. Every player who faces No. 42, hopes they will get a hit off of the Panamanian right-hander, but few have been so lucky.
He is the all-time leader in saves with more than 650 and 42 in the postseason, another record. Rivera needs just one pitch to get a batter out, the cutter. He places it anywhere on the plate but historically has been the most successful going in on lefties, jamming them and resulting in shattering too many bats to count. However, he was never boisterous or cocky after saves. He simply would quietly pump his fist and then shake the catcher’s hand. This helped him earn a lot of respect throughout the league. So, when the 43-year-old Rivera announced during spring training that he would be retiring at the end of the season, players and teams wanted to show just how much they respected him. Everywhere the Yankees went, Rivera was given gifts and donations for his charity. Some of which included a rocking
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chair made up of broken bats from the Minnesota Twins, a bicycle and a fishing pole from the Los Angeles Dodgers and an entire pre-game ceremony dedicated to him by the Yankees’ rival, the Boston Red Sox. Mariano will no doubt be missed by the Yankees’ fans and organization. There will never be another Rivera who dominates the game so much with a single pitch. But, it’s more than that for Yankees fans, it’s the connection that he has with them that will leave them with heavy hearts at the end of the season. It’s the saves in the World Series, it’s his community work, and the simple fact that he never patted himself on the back that made him adored by Yankees fans and respected throughout the league.
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USD: Coyote golf teams off to strong start Continued from page B1 Brenna Lervick wins the South Dakota St. Tournament The latest: first-year golfer Brenna Lervick won the Jackrabbit Fall Invitational in a sudden-death playoff yesterday in Sioux Falls. It is the first time a Coyote has won an event since 2007. What I think: Breaking barriers as a new D-I program is always a great thing. With the win for Lervick, not only does it add salt in the wound for the host Jackrabbits, but it creates positive momentum for a young golfer. It will be interesting to see how she and the Coyotes perform at the Xavier Classic in Daytona Beach, Fla. next week. TOPIC: Joey James takes over the men’s basketball team The latest: After a surprising early retirement from the winningest coach in school history, the Coyotes look to turn the page and earn a winning season under interim head coach Joey James. The team starts official practices on Sept. 30, which doesn’t give James much time to build his foundation with his squad. What I think: After going to South Dakota basketball games since I was a tyke, I have seen James in action. I have nothing but respect for him. The Coyotes have only been allowed two hours of practice per week, and I wonder how quickly the team is going to adjust to James’ style. I look forward to seeing how they perform under his tutelage. Reach reporter Nick Robinson at Nick.Robinson@coyotes.usd.edu
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In the first two years under head coach Joe Glenn, the University of South Dakota Coyotes are 0-8 on the road. After winning their home opener in the DakotaDome against UC Davis Aug. 31, the Coyotes have dropped their last two, both on the road. They now have to head to Wacomb, Ill. to face a Western Illinois team that beat them 24-17 in Vermillion last season. With all that being said, the game this Saturday also marks the start of conference play. Senior safety Devin Taverna said a road win to start conference play would be huge. “It’s very important. We went 1-2 through the first three games but we visualize this as a new season. We have nine, ten more games left so we have to turn this around and see what we can do to accomplish what we want to in conference play.” The Leathernecks of Western Illinois took a seven point lead with just under eight minutes to go last year in the DakotaDome. They ended up holding on, winning 24-17. This year they are 2-2, with both of their losses coming from FBS schools, Minnesota and UNLV. Against the Gophers (4-0) they trailed 15-12 heading into the fourth quarter before the Gophers scored 14 unanswered to win 27-12. Taverna said the way the Leathernecks battled with a team in the Big Ten like the Gophers showed him something. “They’re a good team. They played Minnesota really well,” Taverna said. “They have a good running back and a good
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Junior quarterback Josh Vander Maten gets ready to hand the ball off to first-year Trevor Bouma during practice Sept. 19. Vander Maten threw for a season high 200 yards against Northern Arizona last week in the Coyotes 22-16 lost.
offense. Last year we fought them tough, we’re ready for the challenge.” Last week, the Coyotes traveled to Arizona to take on the No. 22 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. The offense couldn’t get anything going and were shutout for the first three quarters. They put something together in the fourth and scored 16 straight points. Junior quarterback Josh Vander Maten passed for a season high 200 yards, and the passing game looked much improved. Junior wide receiver Terrance Terry said he hopes the passing game can pick up right where it left off.
“We hope that momentum carries over. We got going late last week and the understanding is we have to start faster and execute better in the first half so we don’t have to make a second half comeback,” Terry said. Terry also said the Coyotes shouldn’t be too confused vs. Western Illinois, after playing them last year and seeing their tendencies. “They are an experienced defense. We played those guys last year. They’re a tough bunch that will scratch and claw to hold us to as few yards as they can,” Terry said. “Our hope is that our scheme can offset all the looks they give us. The
key to winning will be to stay focused and know what you’re doing on offense.” Taverna is coming off a game-high 10 tackles last week and had an interception against the Leathernecks last year. He said everyone around him has been playing good team defense, making it easier on him. “We’ve had good preparation throughout the week, and also everyone on the defense has been doing their job,” Taverna said. “The pass rush got there and I took advantage of my opportunities.” Leathernecks first-year quarterback Trenton Norvell has 665
yards and five touchdowns in four games this year. Taverna said the defense is going to do their homework on him and try to limit what he can do. “We’ll watch film and see what his strengths are and hopefully get after him,” Taverna said. “He’s a good quarterback and he’s young so hopefully we change his gameplan.” After playing Western Illinois, USD will travel home and play at the DakotaDome for the first time in a month, taking on Missouri State Oct. 5 during Dakota Days.
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First-year forward Jamie Karch looks for a teammate to pass to during USD’s 3-0 win against Northern Iowa Sunday.
In a match where intense physical play stretched the entire 90 minutes, the University of South Dakota women’s soccer team maximized an aggressive offense to down the University of Northern Iowa 3-0 Sunday afternoon. Head coach Mandy Green said she knew UNI was coming to Vermillion ready to battle. “We knew Northern Iowa coming in was going to be big and be physical,” Green said. “We were prepared for that, and I thought our girls matched their physicality well.” The Coyotes figured the best way to counter a physical attack was to manage much of the possession in the contest, something Coach Green knows is important as the season goes along. “We have been working a lot on our possession,” Green said. “We really have
been focusing with our midfield to win the ball first then being composed, keeping our heads up and seeing where we can make passes. We did that very well today.” The Coyotes eventually capitalized on their possessions when forward Jamie Karch took an assist from midfielder Rebecca Sparkman and chipped in a goal over the UNI goalie in the 16th minute. Just a first-year, Karch has started her career at USD in a big way, leading the team in goals with five through 10 games. The quick start has come as a surprise for the first-year who did not expect she would see herself at the top of the goals list. “I feel it’s just a coincidence that I’m on top of goals right now, but I’m glad I’m on top,” Karch said. “I absolutely did not expect this at all coming into the season. I didn’t have any big expectations, and this is way more than I thought
the season would be.” The Coyotes also received a spark from sophomore goalkeeper Mackenzie Viktor. Viktor only recorded three saves during the game, but the timing of her saves paid big dividends. According to Viktor, the entire game was a strong indication of the improvement the team has made on defense from last year. “We are working better as a unit defensively from back to front,” Viktor said. “It’s not just our defenders on defense. It’s our entire team. Any games where I make few saves is a good game. I think we did very well staying connected, and our defense did a great job of working together.” The Coyotes’ record now stands at 5-2-3 heading into a clash Thursday at 4 p.m. vs. Drake University.
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Change: Arena to take sports ‘over the edge’ Volleyball: Winless Continued from page B1 athletic director this past April and has been with USD athletics as associate athletic director since 200. “I’ve already seen recruits get excited about us being D-I. We’re able to recruit kids we weren’t able to before, because now athletes have the incentive of playing in the postseason, an advantage D-I presents,” he said. Making strides The Coyotes made the leap into Division I three years after rival schools North Dakota State and South Dakota State, both schools have made the playoffs in both football and basketball. However, the Coyotes have had trouble getting success started, especially in football, where they have two wins in
their last 14 games. Prior to being hired in 2011, Glenn was head coach for the University of Northern Colorado, and said he is no stranger to development. In 1996-1997 Glenn led UNC to back-to-back championships. “I’ve been there, and I’ve helped build a program (at Northern Colorado) from nothing. I think they won nine games in three years before I was there,” Glenn said. “But we built a program that went on to win two national titles.” In the first year as a Division I school, the Coyotes football team tallied only one win, wherein NDSU has won the last two FCS Championships. Glenn said he isn’t about predict USD would do that, but said they are moving in the right direction. “I’ve always lived in the present and approached recruiting that way,” Glenn said. “This is what’s going on here, these are
our facilities, and this is our university. We like to tell (recruits) we are interested in developing the whole person, the mind, the body and the spirit.” Abbot emphasized his belief that USD is ahead of the curve. “USD is clearly playing up, the transition has been tough but the future is bright,” Abbott said. New men’s head basketball coach Joey James said when first-years are recruited to USD, winning is always brought up, but there are other things that are just as important. “Of course we’re trying to win our conference,” James said. “We’re trying to get better every single day. But my hope with these players is that after four years is that they graduate and get a job. And if they are lucky enough, then go and play basketball for their profession, wherever that might be.”
Building a fan base Another way the school has tried to get bigger and better has been by expanding its fan base. The football team played a home game last year in Sioux Falls, while the basketball team will be playing a home game in Rapid City Dec. 7 against Wyoming. The volleyball team will also host Drake University in Sioux Falls Nov. 21 at the newly opened Sanford Pentagon. “It’s a tricky situation, it’s good to bring Division I events to cities like Rapid City and Sioux Falls, but it’s tough to take our already few home games out of Vermillion,” Herbester said. “Ideally, we want fans to come to Vermillion to view our teams, but if our fan base can grow, we’d be very happy.”
weekend sparks team Continued from page B1 both of those schools. Senior Tori Kroll had yet another outstanding performance for the Coyotes this weekend and is ready for conference play to start. “We’re going to look at ourselves and see what are weaknesses were last week so we can be up the next two games,” Kroll said. Junior Kendall Kritenbrink, who also put up another standout performance, said the team will be sticking to what they have been doing all season. “Playing against better competition has been good for us, definitely showing our flaws, and our great sides of our team as well, and get-
ting us ready for conference play,” Kritenbrink said. Junior Melissa Firtko was named Summit League Defensive Player of the Week last week for her performance in front of the net. With Firtko’s help, the Coyotes ranked 17th in the country in blocks per set last week. In addition, Kroll has broke the USD set assist record and Kritenbrink has continued being the point scorer for the team. Houk said it shows the team is not one dimensional. “I think that’s a great thing about USD volleyball right now. We can spread the ball around, and you have got to stop a lot of different people to have success against us,” Houk said.
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Junior stops waiting and paves future JACKIE HENDRY is a junior majoring in journalism and native studies. Sometimes I really can’t tell if I’m depressed or just a college student. The majority of the time, it’s either my pathological fear of failure or my small bladder that coaxes me out of bed in the morning. Other times it’s at least 45 minutes of scrolling through the puppies tag on Instagram before I have the will to sit up. Motivation is something I wish I had, but it’s just barely too much work to attain — not unlike the dish of chocolate I strategically pushed out of arms reach from my bed. How have I run out of steam so early in the year when I don’t even have senioritis to blame? Since I spent most of this Saturday in bed, I’ve come up with a few theories. The first is that I’m too comfortable. I’ve got my own room in an apartment with fun and courteous roommates. My classes are going pretty well. Even my occasionally intoxicated neighbors quiet down at a reasonable hour. There’s nothing to keep me on my toes. This is close, but not quite right. My second theory: I’m dreading any sort of work, because it’s clearer now than ever before that what I’m doing here is — in theory — leading up to an actual job and life as an adult. Just typing that sentence made me nervous, so I’m pretty sure theory number two is the winner. Some people look to the future, laugh gallantly and sally forth into the unknown. People like me look to the future, giggle nervously and then fall over like a startled goat. When I was younger, I never really questioned that I’d go to college, a luxury I can now fully appreciate. Now that I’m more than halfway done with college, the next step is an unknown doozy. Work force? Grad school? Playing bongos on the side of the road for spare change? Am I behind on preparing for one when I’m not even sure which it will be? I haven’t played bongos in years. It’s possible that the same pathological fear of failure that keeps me from skipping classes altogether is the very thing keeping me a blanketed burrito of sadness in my bed. It’s pretty hard for me to fail school if I go to class, and it’s pretty hard to fail life if I don’t go out and live it. So while that little epiphany is all well and good, I’m still not terribly sure what to do about it. I guess that’s what a lack of motivation will do. Hopefully, after a little more rest and maybe some caffeine, something will click in my brain and I’ll be able to hop to it again. If not, I’ll try again tomorrow. The future is going to come whether I’m out of bed or not. Motivation or no — it will come. So maybe I need to take a cue from those of us who can laugh gallantly in the face of the unknown instead of hiding behind Bagel Bites and Netflix. Maybe it’s time to stop waiting for the future to come to me. It’s time to start paving the way for my journey forward. It’s time to decide just what it is I want and how I’m going to get it. Just after one more page of puppy pictures.
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McLaughlin honors Howe Lecture focuses on ledger featuring Native American paintings Braley Dodson The Volante
Crazy Horse’s uncle may be depicted in a Lakota ledger from Little Bighorn, social anthropologist Irene Castle McLaughlin said during this year’s annual Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture. About 70 were in attendance in Farber Hall last week for the lecture, “Riders of the Storm: A Plains Indian Ledger from Red Cloud’s War.” “It’s a real honor to give the Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture,” McLaughlin said. “When I was a child, he had a huge influence in the community.” McLaughlin said details in the pictures, including the type of horse the figure she believes is Crazy Horse’s uncle is riding, led her to her conclusion. “All the pieces kind of fit,” McLaughlin said. McLaughlin, who is now a curator of the Native American Ethnology at the Peabody Museum at Harvard University, studied wild horses for the National Park Service, work that aided her in recognizing horse breeds in the ledger. The ledger was found in a Harvard library seven years ago and contains 77 drawings by six different artists. McLaughlin said it is one of about 20 early ledgers still in existence, and maybe one of the only
ones still complete. Ledgers became popularized among American Indian tribes on the edge of western civilization because of increased trade and the decline of bison, McLaughlin said. The ledgers and drawings, often on top of documents or diary pages, were popular between when American Indians painted on bison hide and when art was moved to an easel. “It’s sort of a transitional era,” McLaughlin said. “People see connections both going back and going forward.” The ledger McLaughlin studied has an introduction stating the book is an account of a fictional chief named Half Moon. The book was obtained by Harvard in 1930 by a man from Chicago, who had paid for the introduction. The man said the book was found on the battlefield of Little Big Horn, on top of a canvas bag filled with stamped letters. McLaughlin said one clue about the history of the ledger was on a page with the name J.S. Moore, a man who had kept the book as a diary but was later killed after he was jumped by American Indian warriors while traveling. Pages of the diary were torn out, and McLaughlin thinks the book was passed among a group of
tight-knit warriors. “Instead of thinking about them as artists, I think of them as warriors,” McLaughlin said. The pictures are all about warfare, a subject that became rare in ledger art after the U.S. government began using art as evidence against American
Indians. Senior Amy Feucht has been to multiple Oscar Howe Memorial Lectures. As a ceramics major, she said she was inspired by the drawings. “It’s nice to see the linework,” Feucht said. “It’s nice to see where it came from.”
Junior Sophia Mermers said she connected to the drawings because they relate to where she feels her art is going. Also a ceramics major, Mermers creates objects that could be used in rituals. “I really connected on that,” Mermers said.
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Paintings created by former USD professor and renowned Native American artist Oscar Howe currently are on display in the Oscar Howe Gallery in Old Main.
COURTESY PHOTOS Graduate student Taylor Hamblin (top) and senior Cassandra Bosma (bottom) both studied abroad last year, with Hamblin visiting Spain and Bosma going to Germany.
Senior Cassandra Bosma got to climb the towers in Rothenburg, Germany, and joined the fall festivities at Kramermarkt in Bremen, Germany, two unique experiences marking when she studied abroad in Germany for a year. The University of South Dakota encourages students to go through with this program because it gives most students a better understanding of the world and the opportunities they have as a young adult, said Annika Turner, adviser of Global Learning. Turner is in charge of recruitment and said now is the time for students to look into studying abroad, if considering it at all. Global Learning 101 meetings are held throughout the semester each Wednesday at 5 p.m. and Thursday at noon in room 205 of I.D. Weeks Library for anyone who is interested in going abroad. “I have never had a student who has regretted going abroad,” Turner said. Student Global Learning ambassadors Bosma and Taylor Hamblin can attest to this. Graduate student Hamblin studied abroad through the University Studies Abroad Consortium program. He spent a summer in Greece in 2011 and in the spring of 2013 went to Spain. Students are offered the choice of enrolling in mostly English-speaking classes or
enrolling in native-speaking classes. Hamblin took the latter route while studying in Spain. As an undergraduate, he was a history education major and a Spanish minor. He had taken three years of Spanish to prepare, but he said it was still a challenge. “Daily conversation escaped me for the first part of it, so it took a while to warm up and get used to it,” Hamblin said. “Even now, I can talk to people, but I’m still definitely a foreigner.” He said when students go abroad, they typically do not get cars, so they either get a bus pass or, in his case, ride a bike. He said one of the best experiences he had was when he simply traveled around Spain on his bike. “I took trains; I took buses. One week, I rode my bike down the coast 150 miles and just biked every day and then stopped at a hostel and explored the city,” Hamblin said. Before his excursion in Spain, Hamblin had travelled to Mexico and Central America. He said in all instances abroad, he needed to immerse himself in the culture around him to take away anything from the experience. One of the ways he did this was living in a flat with five Europeans instead of rooming with other Americans. The flat was in the city of Alicante, Spain, with campus about three miles away. Hamblin said the best part about it was meeting new people he is still in contact with
today. There was a group of about 50 Americans, but he wanted to meet different people with different perspectives. “You’ve got your entire life to meet people from your culture,” Hamblin said. “Might as well spend the five months to actually branch out a little bit.” Both Hamblin and Bosma have a similar outlook on why to study abroad. Both said simply, “Why not?” Bosma, a senior majoring in political science and international studies, went to Oldenburg, Germany, in October 2012 and returned August. She went for two semesters, and said Assistant Director of Global Learning Eric Leise convinced her to do so as a spurof-the-moment decision, after telling her the number of people who wish they could have stayed longer. Bosma had taken two years of college-level German. To get accustomed with the transition, she started her studies by taking a couple of classes in English the first semester, then took them all in German her second semester. “It was a headache, but it was good headache,” Bosma said. “I definitely learned a lot more the second semester as far as language goes, and I got more comfortable speaking in German than I was before.” Bosma said she learned to value her relationships when she was away for a long period of time. She said even though a voice cannot be heard over an Please see STUDY, Page B6
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CampusEvents All day, all week Bound and Unbound II: Altered Book Exhibition Location: I.D. Weeks Library
Sept. 25 All Day Law delegation from the Ukraine Location: USD School of Law 7 - 9 p.m. Tibetan Monks music and dance performance Location: Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall
Sept. 26 All Day Law delegation from the Ukraine Location: USD School of Law 4 p.m. State of the University Address Location: Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall 4 - 5 p.m. Sustainability in India lecture Location: Farber Hall
MediaSketch Blog about it @ volanteonline.com Rambling Anna: Vermillion isn’t dangerous at night ANNA BURLESON is a senior majoring in contemporary media and journalism. In one of my classes, we got off on a tangent about how males see things differently than females. For instance, walking to your car in a deserted parking lot after dark in Vermillion is a lot scarier for women than it is men. I was the only one in class who didn’t agree. About a week ago, a series
of strange, alcohol-fueled events found me standing at the intersection of Plum and Cherry streets alone at 3:30 a.m. I stood there for a moment and surveyed my surroundings. I was an unarmed female with a dead cell phone in a city full of potential rapists, muggers and heavily armed criminals. Who are we kidding — it’s Vermillion. Maybe it’s just me and maybe I’m naive, but I always feel completely and utterly safe. I have a knife and pepper spray, but I constantly forget them and still don’t feel threatened. When you’re comfortable with your surroundings, you’re more likely to feel at peace, but I’m no idiot. I
make sure to look around when I’m walking in the dark, and I’ve seen enough horror movies to listen for the faint sound of approaching footsteps. As a senior, I just feel like I’ve learned that you are less likely to get mugged in a college town, because it’s common knowledge that we’re all broke – or really, really poor. Still, one of my roommates recently told me a story about one of her waitress friends in Yankton who got jumped and beat up there. While that’s scary, I still felt perfectly and utterly safe walking through Vermillion at 4 a.m. last week. As I passed the hulking bushes on Plum Street, I thought
about all the silent killers they could hide and felt no fear. The streetlights gave me no particular peace. The soft rustle of the leaves on the pavement had no effect on me. I spent a summer in Bakersfield, Calif., and that was a whole different story, but here in South Dakota, I just feel like the odds of me knowing the person trying to steal my car are way too high. I probably know their aunt and their older brother’s best friend’s uncle probably played baseball in high school with my mom’s boyfriend. The world is too small for me to feel threatened here. And I think that’s a great thing.
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8 - 9 p.m. The Rawlins Piano Trio in concert Location: Colton Recital Hall
Sept. 27 12:05 - 12:55 p.m. Brown bag lunch: “An eclectic musical journey” Location: National Music Museum 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Tibetan Monks closing ceremony Location: Lee Medical Building
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Sept. 29 7 - 10 p.m. Neon dance Location: MUC Ballroom
Sept. 30 8 - 10 p.m. Comedian: Rob Little Location: Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall
Oct. 1 7 - 9 p.m. Royalty reveal and pep rally Location: Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall
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Band finds new way to package record Andrew Helland The Volante
This may seem odd, but 2011 is one of my favorite years in music. From January all the way to December, there were amazing albums, songs that will inevitably become classics and a lot of new bands that paved and pushed that year toward excellence. One of those bands was Grouplove. They are a band that was getting everything right at the beginning of their career. From their fairytale origin of falling in love and forming in Greece to their sound and hippy aesthetics, Grouplove is an instant pick-me-up. They are now back with their sophomore album, “Spreading Rumors,” which was released Sept. 17. “Spreading Rumors” still has the band’s charm from the last record, “Never Trust a Happy Song.” The album has more electronics featured throughout and is similar to the sound of “Slow,” off of their first release. “Spreading Rumors” is as or even more playful than “Never Trust a Happy Song.” This record is a fitting and great sequel, expanding the band’s sound and talent. Grouplove uses electronics to create a lot of emotional build and massive drops. You can hear a grunge influence hidden through-
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out the tracks. Christian Zucconi’s signature squeal, which sounds like a combination of Kurt Cobain and SpongeBob Squarepants, is enough to fuel anyone’s reckless abandonment. The boy-girl vocals of Zucconi, on guitar, and Hannah Hooper, on keyboard, really complement each other and give their music an innocent, youthful sound. First single “Ways to Go” was released during the summer, and the first day I heard it, I listened to it over and over. It will take awhile before you’ll get sick of any of these tracks. “Shark Attack” is a great contender for the second single and has a lot of Grouplove energy. “Schoolboy,” “What I Know” and “News to Me” are standouts as well. Every track on “Spreading Rumors” has its own vibe, and the complete album is remarkably well rounded. Grouplove is also releasing “Spreading Rumors” on a flexi disc booklet that can play the whole album page by page. The band’s music paints colorful stories and the booklet gives the listener a very creative and tangible experience. The page art contains all original paintings by Hooper. This album would be a unique addition to anyone’s collection. Reach reviewer Andrew Helland at Andrew.Helland@coyotes.usd.edu
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British import looks to make its mark after releasing first album 11 years after forming Sam Sharpe The Volante
OK, here’s the deal: The world of online music streaming has done wonders for independent artists who otherwise wouldn’t get a single scrap of leftover hype from the big kid’s table that is our sickening current music industry. This is a given. However, what it has also done is decimated our attention span for new music. This, by the way, is also a given. You might have listened to that “Royals” song a billion times and maybe you even spun the entire EP once or twice. But guess what, you are not going to remember a single second of snap or synth from that song within a month. I guarantee it. It is this new light-speed life of one-hit-wonderdom that The 1975 has found itself in. Even worse, they’re British. In the land of British hype, a band can be born from a cloudy sky and be passé before the first drop of British rain hits the ground. To say the least, The 1975’s self-titled album will be “the next big thing” for like five minutes and then drop off the map. This is a shame because, in all honesty, the album, though scattered, is amazingly catchy. The 1975 has been around in name since 2002, but had not officially released anything until August last year, when they released “Facedown,” one of the four EPs
released as “preparation” for their debut album. In an interview with Elliot Mitchell from When The Gramophone Rings, lead singer/ songwriter Matt Healy said “We wanted to make sure we could express ourselves properly before dropping this long, ambitious debut record on people.” And he’s right: It is a bit overwhelming to listen to the 16 songs, 50 minutes of this album with nothing but a slow-burn intro track (“The 1975”) to prepare us. Immediately after this first track, we’re dropped head first into a line of popular songs from the EPs: “The City,” “Chocolate” and “Sex.” These songs — as well as almost every song on the album — are all about physicality and sex. A peek at each track’s music video just reinforces this. “The City” and “Chocolate” are shot in shadowy black and white, the lines of muscles in deep contrast. All three videos include almost incongruous shots of random couples ravenously making out. The entire album follows the same sort of not-so-subtle sexuality, either lyrically or musically. The guitar lines on “Settle Down” glide sleekly around the drums and ringing synths as Matt Healy sings about “speaking in bodies” and the relations between “your hands” and “(his) mouth.” “Girls” sparkles with an 80s sheen that belies the fact
that the song is about the dangers of younger women: “She can’t be what you need if she’s 17. They’re just girls.” The entire album carries itself with an interesting lyrical sophistication that lifts the already amazing pop melodies twice as high. “Girls” contains the brilliant line “I know you’re looking for salvation in the secular age but, girl, I’m not your savior.” Poetic references to drug use abound on songs like “M.O.N.E.Y.” and “Chocolate.” “Robbers” rewrites a dying relationship as gunand coke-filled partners in crime. Unfortunately, Healy’s metaphor-filled lyricism does get kind of old, as it seems like every other song is some banal situation — like the druggy protagonist
of “M.O.N.E.Y.” — filtered through unnecessary layers of abstraction. The sharp, bouncy guitar tone combined with the shimmering electronics vibe on “Chocolate” is a revelation but turns to schtick by the time “She Way Out” comes around. Add the length of the album to all this repetition and the songs begin to meld together. That said, most people will enjoy this album. It has enough of an indie rock vibe to satisfy most diehards while still showcasing some virtuoso pop song writing. Healy and crew may have languished in obscurity for a decade, but 2013 is most certainly their year. Reach reviewer Sam Sharpe at Samuel.Sharpe@coyotes.usd.edu
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Smaller marching band hits a high note Kayla Prasek The Volante
This year’s Sound of USD marching band is smaller than in previous years, but junior drum major Sam Schroeder said the band sounds the best it has since he joined as a firstyear student. The 2013 band, which has 115 members, is currently preparing its “Movies” field show, which will debut at the Dakota Days football game Oct. 5. “We are definitely smaller than we’ve been in the past, but we’re doing very well and sounding the best we have in the last three years,” Schroeder said. Sound of USD Director Jonathan Alvis said his goals for this year’s band are two-fold. “My number one goal is for all of the students to have the best experience, but while I want them to have fun, I also want us to be great at what we do, both musically and visually,” Alvis said. “So we want to entertain, but we also want to represent the university as best as we can with a strong presence in the community, state and region.” Alvis said he has high expectations for this year’s band. “Every year, a different
group walks through the door, and that’s what I love about my job,” he said. “We have great retention, but every year there’s a different dynamic, so it’s fun to see the band develop. Right now, they’re learning a lot in a short time, so I do have pretty high expectations for them.” In addition to the 115 instrumentalists, the band also has 12 women who make up its color guard. Together the band and the color guard work closely to put on a complete show that entertains the audience every time, sophomore Kelsie Vonhollen said. “I did color guard in high school and really liked it, so I decided to keep doing it in college,” Vonhollen said. “Personally, color guard is always my favorite part of watching a marching band perform. It gives you that visual to look at while listening to the band. Plus it adds color and makes it more interesting.” This year, the band has four different halftime shows. The group performed its “Military Appreciation” show at the first home game Aug. 31 and is currently learning its “Movies” show, which will include songs from the soundtracks to “Superman,” “The Godfather”
and “Rocky.” They also will perform a “Radio” show featuring current radio hits later in the season and a “Classical” show at the game against South Dakota State Nov. 17 in Vermillion. Alvis starts choosing show themes in the late fall, asking for the input of a wide variety of students, faculty and friends in the community, he said. “When the band performs for such a wide audience, you want to incorporate everyone,” Alvis said. He said he then lets his ideas sit until mid-spring, when he starts designing the shows and picking music. He then spends the summer arranging the music. “Sometimes it takes even longer,” Alvis said. “I waited with the ‘Radio’ show to see what song would go viral at the beginning of the school year, so the band actually (just got it Tuesday).” Vonhollen said her favorite part of color guard and marching band is each time they get a new show to learn. “I really love performing and learning the new routines,” she said. “Every year, pre-game is always the same, but halftime is always a new routine. It’s just fun to learn
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Members of the University of South Dakota’s marching band, the Sound of USD, are all smiles during their pre-game performance Aug. 31 in Tailgate Nation at the DakotaDome.
something new.” The band traveled to Kansas with the football team Sept. 7 and will not travel to anymore games this year. However, they will perform exhibitions in Sioux City, Iowa, Sept. 27 and in Chester, S.D., Oct. 4. “I love touring,” Schroeder said. “It’s a culmination of our
work, and it’s a great way to come together and bond.” Alvis said the exhibitions are more than just a chance for the band to perform. “The audience is there to see a marching band,” he said. “At football games, the crowd is really there to see a football game, so the exhibitions are
nice in that aspect. But they’re also a major recruiting tool for our department and we can show everyone what we do, why we do it and give them a reason to be a Coyote.” Reach reporter Kayla Prasek at Kayla.M.Prasek@coyotes.usd.edu
Study: Going abroad gives Athlete stays inspired students edge over others thanks to grandfather CONTINUED FROM PAGE B4 email, Skype was a great tool when communicating with the Global Learning office or friends and family. She said she also learned to be more independent and strong-willed in her values and beliefs, and if something unexpected happened, there was no need to freak out. Bosma said she has learned to simply take a breath and move on from it. “One really good experience that I had was that, at the end of the first semester there — it was a long first semester, a lot of work — me and my friend planned like a two-month backpack trip throughout Europe, and that was something that we
looked forward to, so that was really nice,” Bosma said. “It was easy to do since everything was so close.” Bosma said she met people from all over the world, not just Europe. Her roommates were from Poland and the Netherlands. She said they, along with many others she met, will be friends for a lifetime because they were all in the same situation together, and no one can recreate that. USD Global Learning offers three different types of global programs — sponsored and affiliate programs in which a student goes overseas for an extended period of time; faculty-led programs in which students are exposed to a different culture for a couple weeks; and national
student exchange in which students are exchanged between certain universities. Once Turner has received information from a student about which program they would like to pursue, like Hamblin or Bosma, she makes sure the academic courses available fit them. She also makes sure the students are emotionally mature enough to handle the change, and they are financially stable. “Getting a degree is no longer enough,” Turner said. She said the Global Learning program would give students an edge when applying for graduate school or when interviewing for a job. Reach reporter Josie Flatgard at Josie.Flatgard@coyotes.usd.edu
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Sophomore Keyen Lage lines up at the line of scrimmage in preparation for a play during football practice Sept. 18 in the DakotaDome. Kelsey Kroger The Volante
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Graduate student Taylor Hamblin studied abroad in spring 2013 in Spain and traveled the country by train, bus and bike.
EDITOR’S NOTE: During the semester, The Volante will be featuring a variety of students and their unique stories for a campus dynamic feature. If you or someone you know has an interesting story, contact Katrinia.McGuire@ coyotes.usd.edu. Name: Keyen Lage Hometown: Sioux Falls, S.D. Year: Sophomore Major: Business finance
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Position: Outside linebacker No. 33 Kelsey Kroger: Who is your favorite opponent? Keyen Lage: “South Dakota State University, because growing up in South Dakota, I knew the big rivalry between USD and SDSU. Finally being a part of one of the programs makes the rivalry so much better.” KK: Who is your favorite NFL team? KL: The Minnesota Vikings. KK: What are some of your hobbies? KL: Hanging out with friends and working out. KK: Do you have any hidden talents? KL: I can do the one eyebrow raise. KK: Why did you choose USD?
KL: I’m majoring in business, and SDSU and other schools didn’t really have the options that USD has for its program. I also really like my position coach Marquice Williams. KK: What is your favorite part of USD? KL: The community is really small, so the students are really tight knit together. You get the Division I feel, but as far as how close everyone is I enjoy how close we are. KK: Who is your favorite coach? KL: Coach Marquice Williams. KK: What does a normal day look like for you? KL: Waking up at about 6:15 a.m., going to film at 7 a.m. and after film going straight to lifting at 8 a.m. I try to get a meal in real quick and head to class, and after class, eat lunch because then I have practice for about two to two-and-a-half hours. Then it’s straight to the books. It’s a pretty strict schedule, no free time. KK: If you could play any other sport, what would it be and why? KL: Soccer, because before, I was on the fence between soccer and football growing up. I really enjoyed it. I love how physical it actually is. KK: What inspired you to play football? KL: My grandpa. He was an inspiration to me. To play and see his accomplishments, the
way he had in life — I really admire that — so I wanted to model myself after that.
KK: Who is your favorite football player? KL: Chad Greenway, a middle linebacker for the Vikings, and he is from South Dakota, so he is an inspiration for that, too.
KK: What do you enjoy most about playing football at USD? The camaraderie KL: between all the players. We had 65 guys come into this season, and everyone has gotten to be really close. We’re together all of the time.
KK: What motivates you to play your best? KL: The guy next to me, knowing that he is working just as hard as I am. Playing as a group and as one motivates me to play as hard as I can. KK: Do you have any pregame routines? KL: I switch it up each week.
KK: Do you have any personal goals for football? KL: As a team, to win a championship.
KK: What are you most looking forward to this season? KL: The opportunity to play the competition that we are and to play next to the guys we have on the team. We’re pretty much in the SEC of the FCS, so it’s awesome to play against the competition that we are. Reach reporter Kelsey Kroger at Kelsey.Kroger@coyotes.usd.edu