Dakota Days 2013 Inside NEWS: Check out the final article in the three-part alcohol series about underage drinking during D-Days.
VERVE: Read The Volante's 10 ways to spend D-Days sober.
SPORTS: Football captain Josh Vander Maten looks for second team win during the homecoming game Oct. 5.
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Emergency crews train throughout Dakota Days Braley Dodson The Volante
Vermillion Police Chief Matt Betzen wants Clay County to be prepared. VPD, the University Police Department, Clay County EMS, the Vermillion Fire Department and other county emergency services will gather together over Dakota Days to simulate Examples of an emeremergency gency situations: situation. - Natural “ W e disasters will be - Car accidents able to - Shootings respond f a s t e r,” Betzen said. “Our people will be briefed, and each subgroup has their own task.” The crowds that flock
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Invisible crime: Tier 4
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The Polaris Project, a global organization working to combat human trafficking, ranked South Dakota human trafficking laws as the worst in the nation. The only state ranked in the Tier 4 category — a category described as "not making minimal efforts to enact a legal framework to combat human trafficking and should actively work to improve" laws — South Dakota received two out of 10 points from the advocate group.
• forced labor • child soldiers • bonded labor • sex trafficking • forced child labor • child sex trafficking • involuntary domestic servitude • debt bondage among migrant laborers
SOURCES: U.S. Department of State, U.S. Justice Department, The Polaris Project and un.org
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Rental housing code nears expiration Michael Geheren The Volante
Health and safety for residents of rental properties is a concern for the City of Vermillion. The city is enforcing changes made by the city council in 2011 after giving landlords time to bring their properties up to code. On Aug. 1, 2011 the city council adopted changes to the Rental Housing Code that included the need for hard-wired smoke detectors, HVAC improvements and egress windows in all bedrooms. City Manager John Prescott said the reason for the changes is the safety and health of the occupants. “We understand there is a cost for (the changes), but we look at the health and safety,” Prescott said.
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UNITED STATES One of the most lucrative industries in the nation, trafficking generates a yearly amount of nearly
$9.5 billion.
13 to 14
is the typical age of entry for American minors who get involved in the sex trade.
WORLD The average yearly amount a U.S. pimp can make per child is estimated to be nearly
$200,000.
12 million
people are estimated to be involved in some type of human trafficking.
The percentage of human trafficking victims is thought to be less than one percent, at a low of
0.4 percent.
8.5 to 100
is the estimated ratio of convicted offenders to victims identified in human trafficking.
S.D. university students among 'the front lines' in battle against vulnerability, abuse Emily Niebrugge The Volante
South Dakota college students going into medical, criminal justice, education and social work need to know what they will face once they get out into the field. Elizabeth Talbot, associate professor of social work, said these students will be on the front lines dealing with victims of human trafficking. “The individuals who are trafficked are not treated well,” she said. “First of all, if they have any pre-existing conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, asthma or hypertension, those things don’t go away when you’re trafficked. They don’t get medication, they don’t get proper nutrition, and those create a lot of physical
problems for individuals.” To provide knowledge about the issue, a human trafficking conference will be held at the University of South Dakota from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Muenster University Center ballroom. Rodney Hair, director of the Government Research Bureau at USD, has organized the event in order to provide students with the education they need. “Students need to be aware of the possibility of things that can happen out there. It’s a good opportunity for them to learn firsthand from the people who are dealing with it right now and to talk to these people,” he said. “The educational Please see VICTIMS, Page A6
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Influence of shutdown varies on campus Michael Geheren The Volante
Students at the University of South Dakota will not see a direct impact from the partial shutdown the United States federal government is experiencing, as day-to-day operations of the university are state and tuition funded. “There is no immediate impact on (South Dakota Board
of Regents institutions),” said Janelle T o m a n , director of communications for South Dakota Board of TOMAN Regents. Federally funded financial aid should not see an imme-
diate impact according to the U.S. Department of Education Contingency Plan released Friday. The memo said Pell Grants and Federal Direct Loans would still continue to be funded and operational with the minimal number of employees. The Department of Education furloughed 3,983 employees, which accounts for 90 percent of its staff. While the university as a
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whole should not see an impact on services, certain departments will experience setbacks in funding and staff. USD’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is not loosing any funding for research, but is experiencing
What is a furlough? A temporary layoff from work
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other issues. Laura J. Jenski, vice president for research at USD, said her department’s biggest issue is communicating with federal agencies such as the National Institute of Health. “(The shutdown) is affecting our access to programs and information, that is a big deal,” Jenski said. While most research can continue during the shutdown,
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Jenski said there are some research projects that work with agencies such as the National Park Service. The NPS shut down all 401 national parks in the country. Research on NPS properties is not possible during the shutdown. Jenski also said many federal agencies will not create any new grants or programs. Please see GOVERNMENT, Page A6
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• Coyote News is taking a look at the rules students should know for tailgating this weekend, as well as a feature on student Dakota Days T-shirts.
• Coyote Radio will be interviewing Student Life's Lindsay Sparks about tailgating during Dakota Days and other activities for the week.
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CAMPUS & CITYDigest Vermillion Crime Log
THIS WEEK IN COYOTE HISTORY
>> Sept. 22-Oct.1
1960 South Dakota colleges began requiring the ACT of all firstyear applicants. Of the state's 16 colleges and junior colleges, 14 pressed for the ACT, which assesses general abilities in English, mathematics, social studies and the natural sciences. The test determined a student's admission status, placement and scholarship availability. Yankton College accepted either the ACT or the college board test.
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Check out The Volante's website for an interactive map of the locations from the crime log incidents listed below.
Loud noise complaints Recovered item citations
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Burglaries Medical assistance calls
All emergencies: 911 From on-campus: 9-911 Non-emergencies university police: 677-5342
Domestic dispute calls
1990 A fire scorched the upper apartments of a Main Street building that housed a Subway and Computer Plus. The three apartments located above The Subway and Computer Plus were severely smoke-damaged, with extensive fire damage given to the kitchen of the apartments. The fire erupted from an electrical shortage of an appliance in Subway's kitchen. Student tenants were evacuated from the building. Employees of Subway were left jobless for several months following the fire.
Sept. 22 1. Police were notified of a reckless driver on Main St. Further investigation found that a woman had been shouting verbal threats at another driver, who in turn feared she would be assaulted by the woman. Police have yet to identify the woman who was verbally insulting the caller.
Sept. 30 2. Police responded to the scene of a collision between a four-door sedan and a SUV when the woman driving the sedan failed to stop at the stop sign on the corner of Lyndon and East Main streets. No
injuries were reported.
glary or any suspicious activity.
Oct. 1
5. Police were informed of an erratic driver in a maroon Ford pick-up truck speeding down Main Street without a license plate. The driver was seen crossing the center line. Officers were unable to locate the driver or identify the vehicle.
3. Officers responded to an argument between a man and woman on Norbeck Street. Police reported having trouble communicating with the woman, suspecting she may suffer from Alzheimer's. The dispute was resolved and no arrests were made. 4. A woman called police reporting she heard footsteps outside of her house around midnight, fearing it to be a burglar. When officers arrived at the residency on Carr Street they found no evidence of bur-
*For a complete list of all police log activity, please see VermillionPD.org.
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Staben up for University of Idaho presidency Trent Opstedahl The Volante
University of South Dakota Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Chuck Staben has been named a top contender in the University of Idaho’s search for a president. The Idaho State Board of Education announced Monday in a press release Staben is
among four other candidates as the top presidential pick. “I care very deeply about the prospect of furthering higher education,” Staben said. Throughout the upcoming month, finalists will visit Idaho University and its branching schools to meet with students, faculty and staff and community members during open
forums. Holding his current position with USD for five years, Staben said he does not think he’s done everything he can for the university, but that his time spent here “has been an excellent one” to prepare him for other prospects. In April 2012, Staben was in the running for president at
Wichita State University, which stirred controversy with some at USD because of answers he gave about the university during a public interview for the position. The Idaho State Board of Education will conduct final interviews later this month, and plans to announce a presidential selection in November.
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Convenience store clerk made the emergency call after being told by a patron the video lottery room smelled of burning cardboard around 4:20 p.m. Friday. “We opened the door to a side room and it was filled with smoke,” Patty Nelson said, who was the only person inside the store besides the clerk. “We called it in, and evacuated shortly after.” Draper said members of the public called in to report smoke coming from the building, along with reports of small flames emerging from the roof of the structure. According to Draper, damage to the structure is minimal, The owner of the Coyote Convenience store made no comment on the situation. The Vermillion Fire Department, Vermillion Police Department, Vermillion Emergency Medical Service and the University of South Dakota Police Department responded to the fire.
Shave-tober donates hair, raises awareness University of South Dakota's Golden Key Council will host "Shave-tober," an event dedicated to bringing awareness to pediatric brain cancer. Students and faculty are invited to shave their heads in the Muenster University Center pit lounge Oct. 31. For every shaved head, local companies will donate a set amount of money to the Team Jack Foundation, the only national organization dedicated to researching pediatric brain cancer. Accepted hair will also be donated to Locks of Love, a non-profit charity that accepts hair donations to make wigs for children with medical conditions that have caused them to lose hair. Barbers and hair stylists will be in the Pit Lounge from 10-5 p.m. Golden Key Council officer Christina Schroeder said the council hopes the event will help raise awareness for children and inspire local businesses to donate and support cancer research. -Volante Staff Reports
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Clery report shows increase in USD arrests Liquor law violation arrests nearly doubled last year at the University of South Dakota, according to the annual Jeanne Clery report released Monday While arrests reached 90, a three-year high, as disciplinary referrals also saw a significant increase from 237 issued in 2011, to 321 reported for 2012. The amount of drug-related crimes stayed the same, with 21 violations reported for each of the past two years. The number of forcible sex offenses also did not see a change in pattern, with four offenses being reported both in 2011 and 2012. USD, along with every other public college in the nation, is required to keep a record of incidents that occur on campus, because of the Jeanne
Fire ignites at Valero, causes smoke damage An electrical shortage was the cause of a structure fire at the local Valero gas station on the corner of Dakota and Cherry streets Friday afternoon, officials said. Vermillion Fire Chief Shannon Draper said a shortage in one of the structure’s lights caused part of the building’s roof membrane to begin smoldering. “There’s some smoke damage, but no water or fire damage,” Draper said. Draper said a Valero/Coyote
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Tibetan monks, who were on campus last week to create a sand mandala, perform in Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall Friday. The monks also gave lectures to classes throughout the week.
Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
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State Federal shutdown affects Mt. Rushmore The federal government shutdown is now affecting South Dakota’s most iconic monument. Mount Rushmore’s entrance was closed Tuesday to tourists after the U.S. Congress failed to approve a bill to fund the government for the next fiscal year. Maureen McGee-Ballinger, spokeswoman for the monument, said Monday in a Rapid
Family Foundation, students aged 18-25 said it is important that they are personally insured. Of those surveyed, nearly 80 percent have not heard of the online marketplace. Young Invincibles, a national organization that works to inform the youth on their options for health care, is currently operating a nationwide campaign entitled “Healthy Young America” to clarify what options students have for health coverage through the ACA. Jennifer Mishory, deputy director of Young Invincibles, said students will be affected by the online marketplace in several ways, one being that students will be able to enroll in plans without being denied coverage due to a pre-existing health condition.
City Journal report that the National Park Service expected 36 of the monument's 60 employees would be furloughed from Tuesday. Badlands National Monument and Jewel Cave have also closed, along with certain hunting areas in the state.
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Nation ACA introduces online catalog for students The Affordable Care Act will introduce an online marketplace that will help college students find affordable health care plans and coverage. According to a recent survey administered by the Kaiser
“We need to make sure young people are armed with information about how insurance works so they can make good choices for themselves,” Mishory said. In addition, students will be able to access free coverage through Medicaid or discounted coverage through monthly tax credits if they earn less than $46,000. This would also apply to families who earn less than $94,000, depending on the state and their exact income level. Young Invincibles will implement “health care finder” apps for Android and iPhone users as well as “road maps to coverage” available on the organization’s website, at healthcare.gov.
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Dakota Days vs. Hobo Day Homecoming weeks, loyalties clash
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Come Saturday, throngs of students, alumni and fans will crowd the bleachers in a burst of South Dakota pride for their Division-I university’s homecoming football game. In Brookings. And Vermillion. At the same time. Because this year, Hobo Day and Dakota Days overlap Oct. 5, begging the question: Whose attendance will suffer because of the rivalry? The University of South Dakota and South Dakota State are already majorly competitive in athletics, academics and Harlem Shake videos, but now, the two schools are going to be vying for the fans with allegiances to both to attend their homecoming festivities. And that means someone is going to end up the loser. And let’s face it, that loser will be USD. This isn’t a bash on D-Days, but it is just a matter of logistics. For one, SDSU’s game against Southern Illinois stands to be a more competitive match, as USD will be facing a team that has yet to win a game so far this season. Both matches will likely end up in a blowout for the home
teams, but USD does not have a good track record for fan retention when they pull ahead early in a match. When it comes to the weekend homecoming activities — which will draw the most alumni back to campus – SDSU has a more concentrated effort. Hobo Day is not a week-long smorgasbord of events like D-Days, but plans events for students, alumni, etc. in a two-day timespan. That way, by the time the homecoming game begins, people aren’t already exhausted by a week of random events that led to late-night benders. And — this should be no surprise to anyone in the state – SDSU fans are, well, loyal. When you go to a game at CoughlinAlumni Stadium, the sea of blue that awaits visiting teams is intimidating. Come halftime at the DakotaDome, the student section has cleared out, as the sidewalks are full of fans making their way to local bars for the game day drink specials. Not to be a total downer during D-Days, which has some great events to look forward to – ‘Yotes Got Talent, anyone – but it seems unwise of the
Letter to the editor: Appreciate the ‘greatness’ ERIK MUCKEY is a senior and president of the Student Government Association.
Ninety-nine years. Think about how many years that is. This is the 99th year that Dakota Days has graced Vermillion with its presence. Ninety-nine years of tradition that started simply with a proclamation that the University of South Dakota needed an event to “promote campus spirit and harmony.” Some things haven’t changed much since the beginnings
of Dakota Days— royalty is selected, floats are built, the parade and the game dominate a fall Saturday and alumni return to Vermillion in droves. But there is something significant about D-Days, version ninety-nine. This particular D-Days comes at a time when USD is on the cusp of greatness. For what seems like an eternity on a college campus, USD has been in transition, with massive changes to the look and feel of the campus to our constantly updating and improving programs to the field, where our athletic teams have taken to Division I. We are competing, we are rising, we are improving every day, but we know we haven’t arrived just yet.
We constantly compare ourselves to our neighboring schools, our peers around the country and of course, that other school to the north. One of my favorite things about calling myself a student at USD is that our student body consistently asks how we can improve and make things better for each other and for our school. But for one week, my fellow Coyotes, do me a favor: Appreciate USD for what it is today. On a campus that is more beautiful than ever in the fall, we have new buildings being put up to meet the growing needs of a dynamic student body. We are some of the most qualified students to ever walk this campus and USD has more programs and
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opportunities to succeed than ever before. The Coyotes are playing some of the best competition in the country and competing like never before. And best yet, we have an administration, faculty and staff dedicated to pushing USD to the next level and make things better for students. We have much to celebrate, my friends. There’s so much to be proud of and so many reasons why there is nothing better than being a Coyote. Enjoy this glorious week and all that it has to offer — you won’t be disappointed. Happy D-Days! Erik Muckey
university to settle on the same weekend as SDSU’s homecoming for D-Days. According to USD’s Student Life staff, the D-Days date decision is ultimately made by athletics, though it is considered “a joint decision” between Student Life and the athletic department. So, did no one make an attempt to look at SDSU’s calendar? This homecoming conflict isn’t the only one this year. Black Hills State University and Northern State University have clashing homecomings as well. Maintaining tradition by holding D-Days during the first week of October seems to be the typical answer by athletics for the overlap, but USD has a home game the week after against Indiana State. So, why not move D-Days to a week without the Hobo Day conflict? Could it be because Indiana State (1-2) would actually require USD to play competitively for their homecoming win? No matter the explanation, it’s clear the decision to plan D-Days needs to be made with certain Jackrabbit considerations in mind.
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Commentary OVERHEARD Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers.
“Go strip or something, I don’t want to talk to you.” — The Volante Newsroom
“You know, I haven’t humped you in a long time.” — University Street
“Like he’s going to auction off an electronic cow.” — Dakota Street
“How crazy does she have to be for him to realize that talking to her is probably a bad idea?” — Muenster University Center
“You showed your boobs for pickles?” “Yeah, one pickle for each boob.” — Clark Street
“I have priorities. Drinking may be at the top of those priorities, but I still have priorities.” — Plum Street
Try individualism, uniqueness in midst of the mainstream norms KATHLEEN SERIE is a sophomore majoring in contemporary media and journalism. Last week, I urged social media users to think before sharing their opinions with millions of people over the Internet. Now, I think it’s necessary to stress the importance of possessing your own opinion in the first place. In today’s technologically advanced world, we have access to an infinite amount of material in devices that fit comfortably in the palm of our hands. With one click of a mouse or tap of a finger, we’re able to listen to millions of songs on YouTube, find hundreds of articles on almost any topic known to mankind and even learn the fictional language of Klingon. Not only is there a vast amount of information
IN THE KNOW: The university is hosting a number of events for students in celebration of Dakota Days. IN THE DARK: Most students are going to spend their time partying and sleeping through class rather than attend the events. IN THE KNOW: Students are supposed to get pumped up and excited about homecoming week. IN THE DARK: Everybody knows homecoming is just a week for alumni to relive their glory days. IN THE KNOW: The annual Dakota Days parade will take place on a beautiful fall morning. IN THE DARK: “Beautiful” most likely means temperatures low enough to freeze your fingers and ears while watching the parade. IN THE KNOW: The Coyotes will play in their 99th homecoming game. IN THE DARK: “99th annual” won’t mean anything to anyone as soon as the first quarter is over because drinking becomes a priority over actually watching the homecoming game.
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other quality material out there, why limit yourself to such a narrow market? As college students, we are encouraged to think critically about what is presented to us. So heed this advice: Don’t be a passive listener or viewer. Branch out and explore different artists, films and books. Certainly don’t worry about what your peers are going to think of you if you don’t like the newest Maroon 5 song or if you thought the ending to the seventh Harry Potter film was cheesy. Listen to music that people may consider “weird” or “not normal.” Form your own opinions rather than just passively accepting everyone else’s generic ones. Stick to your guns and hold to your own thoughts, even if it goes against the grain. This way, you may discover something new about yourself that you may not have known otherwise. After all, that’s what these four years are all about. Reach columnist Kathleen Serie at Kathleen.Serie@coyotes.usd.edu
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VERMnacular: Homecoming Edition The opinion staff is bringing back an old feature, the USDictionary. Go to VolanteOnline.com to see more entries and to submit your own VERM TERMS.
Dakota Days n. 1. Dakota Days is the homecoming celebration at the University of South Dakota. Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni of a school. It most commonly refers to a tradition in many universities, colleges and high schools in the United States.
Origin: The tradition of Homecoming has its origins in alumni football games held at colleges and universities since the mid-1800s. Sample: “Dakota Days always occurs during the first week of October.”
‘Yote Nation n. 1. Is a social event held on and around the open tailgate of a vehicle. Tailgate parties usually occur in the parking lots at stadiums and arenas, before and occasionally after games and concerts. Origin: Tailgating originated
in the United States as a way for fans to show their support and have fun before a game or event. Sample: “All of the students and alumni spent their Saturday tailgating before the homecoming football game.”
Sweats, T-shirts are not always the best choice for class ALEXANDER LEVI is a sophomore majoring music education.
IN THE KNOW: The 99th Annual Dakota Days happens this week. IN THE DARK: The campus will be abundant with typical, idiotic homecoming behavior this week.
available, but an equally broad range of variety. I can listen to rap, rock, metal, alternative, indie, techno, folk and country music. I can read about breaking news, rock formations in the Black Hills or find out the weather in Germany. I can watch romantic comedies, horrors films, documentaries on the Cold War and even television shows from the days of my youth. The point here is, no matter what your preference is, it’s out there for you to access. However, so many people ignore their particular tastes to stick with the “norms” of our society. An alarming amount of people choose to only ingest the mainstream music of the popular radio stations or the blockbuster hits showing in theaters simply because it’s easier than searching for something unique. Yes, all of your friends may be going to see the eighteenth “Die Hard” movie, and everyone might be buying the latest hits of Carly Rae Jepsen or Miley Cyrus, but with so much
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“Dress for success.” I’ve always been told that dressing for success would help me get in the right mindset for taking an important test, help lower my stress and prepare myself for the professional world. Although dressing up won’t guarantee a high score, it does help. Throughout college, I’ve seen many people dress up and dress down for class. The same rules apply, dressing up won’t make anyone receive a higher grade, but it can give
the teacher a good impression and show that a student cares about education. On Mondays, I wake up an hour before class and put myself together. I get my hair to look nice and put on some dark jeans and a button-up shirt. Then, the next day, I roll out of bed and throw on some comfortable clothes. It’s a dilemma I wish I could avoid but the snooze button always seems to be used more as the week continues and I start to care less about my appearance. Although I do wear comfortable clothes to class, I find it important to try and look nice. Looking nice for class will not only get you noticed by peers but also by teachers. Teachers seem to appreciate someone who dresses nicely and looks
extra funding for that would require each student to
Well, here it is ladies and
worrying about outfit choices. Although it might be hard to wake up an extra 30 minutes to get ready for class, it is appreciated by everyone that notices you. It not only will
help get teachers’ attention, but also a future boss as well. Reach columnist Alexander Levi at Alexander.Levi@coyotes.usd.edu
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Society blurs lines of feminism
THE RANT Dear ticket givers,
ready to learn. Dressing up for class can also get the attitude right for a professional job. Most professional jobs require an employee to dress business casual or formal. Showing up to an interview in torn jeans and a T-shirt will have the interviewers laughing and not even consider you for the job. If you take the time now to look decent for the majority of the week, getting ready for an interview will become an easy task. My first interview was a wreck, because I was scared that my outfit didn’t fit the job. However, now that I understand the business casual style, I show up for an interview in black dress pants, a button-up shirt and nice shoes. The stress was eliminated because there was less
pay an extra $15 per ticket,
gentlemen, another parking
which doubles to $60 if you
rant. During the first week
don’t pay it in time.
of school, I’ve already racked up a $90 ticket tab.
I’ve also had a friend tell me
Meaning, the University of
they received a $30 first-
South Dakota has received
time offense ticket in the
$90 of my income I slaved
non-visiting parking lots as
to save over summer.
well. So, it’s clearly not an issue limited to visitors.
OK— I parked in a visitor parking lot a couple of
Why is it even an issue to
times. Clearly, I am not a
park in visitor parking after
visitor. But here’s the kicker:
5 p.m.? On a Tuesday night,
I parked in the lots after 5
when I will most likely be
p.m., and my first offenses
in the Al Neuharth Media
were $30 right off the bat.
Center until 3 a.m. laying out the student newspaper,
Apparently, we can say
I don’t see the problem
goodbye to a $15 first
with parking in the empty
offense. Here’s my question:
parking spaces after hours.
Where is that extra $15 going? What could the
Sincerely,
university possibly need
Emily Niebrugge
PAYTON RANDLE is a senior majoring in contemporary media and journalism. The Office of Diversity is in the process of sponsoring the formation of a women’s group on the University of South Dakota campus. While the particulars of the group and exactly what kinds of issues they will be tackling on campus haven’t been decided yet, it still made some wheels start spinning. My question is: What does it mean to be a feminist in today’s society? According to the MerriamWebster dictionary, feminism is the theory of the political, economic and social equality of the sexes. A feminist is basically someone who supports this idea. The history of female empowerment, or what is often referred to as the Women’s Rights Movement, is a storied one that expands over decades. Beginning in the 1800s, women have fought to gain the rights and equality that are easily given to men. Feminism distinguishes itself with three distinct waves. The first wave occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It
all began with the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, when 300 people rallied for the equality of women. The goal was to give women more opportunities with a focus on suffrage. The second wave began in the 1960s and continued into the ‘90s. During this wave, women fought for sexual and reproductive rights with landmark cases such as Roe v. Wade. The third wave began in the ‘90s and is said to still be raging on in our daily lives. I’m wondering if feminism as a movement is really still a priority in our society or is it just a way of life for some people? I’m not saying feminism, or the idea of being a feminist, is nonexistent or unimportant in any way, but I don’t feel that there is still this war for equality that needs to be fought. I’m just unsure of what being a feminist actually means in today’s world anymore. When someone says, “I’m a feminist.” What does that mean? What does that person do to be a feminist nowadays? There aren’t exactly riots or rallies happening in the name of equality. The way I see it, being a feminist has become more of a self-identifier that people like to use rather than being apart of any movement, because as far as I can tell, there is no longer a real movement to be apart of.
I do hear a lot, “If you care about women’s equality, then that makes you a feminist.” Yes, I obviously care about women’s equality, but I hardly think that makes me a feminist. While there is no raging movement happening regarding the rights of women, I do notice a lot of individuals and groups that criticize society and it’s happening based on the supposed rights of women. And sometimes this bothers me. For example, everyone knows Robin Thicke’s song, “Blurred Lines.” But has everyone read the backlash from several critics and supposed feminist groups? I find the claims to be slightly absurd. Critiques of the song have deemed it as “rapey” and degrading to women based on a few lyrics that have been clearly taken out of context. When really the song is more about women empowerment and her having the choice to act however she wants without the control of man in her life. I understand how it important it is to fight for women’s rights, but in today’s society, it seems as though groups and activists are looking for a fight that’s not really there anymore. Reach columnist Payton Randle at Payton.Randle@coyotes.usd.edu
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piece that’s coming from this is invaluable. I want students to have an opportunity to ask questions and to interact with the people coming to this conference.” Talbot said victims are also treated with extreme forms of physical and psychological abuse. “Traffickers don’t take their slaves to the doctor unless they absolutely have to, and then they decide whether or not they’re worth it,” she said. “About 28 percent of individuals trafficked end up seeing a healthcare professional based on an emergency need. It’s very important for healthcare professionals as first responders to be able to recognize indicators that someone is not free and may need assistance.” Second-year law student Nick Moser saw the need for awareness first hand when he served on the South Dakota legislature from 2008-2012. Moser served his first term on the judiciary committee, and saw the bills coming through. "That's when it became a real issue — hearing from parents and also young people who have either been victims or loved ones who were," he said. "That has a huge impact on me and how TALBOT I think about the issue. It puts a human face on it." Moser also advocates for awareness, because students will deal with the issue first hand after graduation. "As a law student it's important to understand — one, it's an illegal activity that's happening in our state. It's something we should know about," he said. "For a lot of those other degrees, this is something that has an impact on those occupations. Part of the reason students come out and get that college experience is to spend time learning about some of these
things. That's part of the reason you go to a liberal arts school — to have access to information and understand what's going on." The need for students to be knowledgeable about helping the victims is more important than ever since human trafficking is a big issue in South Dakota, Talbot said, from her experience studying human trafficking and networking with practitioners. “There is a lot of human trafficking going on in South Dakota, where human trafficking is impacted by the hunting season, the Sturgis Rally and we are getting some impact of the North Dakota oil fields,” she said. Those who are most at risk, Talbot said, are adolescents, young women, single women with children, divorced women with c h i l d re n and Native Americans. The underlying, common denominator, she said, is HAIR poverty. “There are a lot of poor people on reservations, adolescents are poor — not because they have poor families, but they generally don’t have any money, especially if they come from difficult family situations, they’re much more vulnerable to traffickers. Single women with children and divorced women with children are also vulnerable because they’re poor – they don’t really have finances to live adequately. It’s all over, but particularly with the young population,” she said. Hair, who is on an educational task force in Sioux Falls to help combat human trafficking in South Dakota, said it’s difficult to enforce laws against human trafficking when people don’t know what it is. “There is a lack of awareness in a rural state,” he said. “People might see it and not know what it is, or might not know how to deal with it. Like a lot of other crimes,
there’s only a certain percentage that are actually brought to light or prosecuted.” Hair also said there has been a South Dakota law on human trafficking for only a few years. “Before that there may have been cases along these lines, but they were prosecuted for things like kidnapping. Now with people shedding light on the human trafficking problem you’re seeing more awareness, more enforcement and more prosecution,” Hair said To move in the right direction when combating human trafficking, Talbot said South Dakota needs to change the age of consent, which is currently 16 years of age as opposed to 18 years of age, and the standards for public dress allowed at the Sturgis Rally, because the line between dress and nudity are skewed. “With the South Dakota law, a 16-year-old can consent to becoming a prostitute, where in other states a 16-year-old isn’t an adult and cannot make that decision themselves,” she said. “They seriously need to look at the Rally and encourage that community to tighten up standards, even if it means making state laws to encourage it.” Moser said the most important thing the general student population can do is continue to educate themselves on the issue and keep up to date on what is being done to combat the issue. "You should want to be aware of it," he said. "If you're somebody who spends a lot of time in the areas where this is happening, maybe you can be a little more conscientious and potentially try to help the issue. Most South Dakotans are good people. If they know this is going on they're going to try to do what they can to help, especially if it's going on in the area where they're living." Reach reporter Emily Niebrugge at Emily.K.Niebrugge@coyotes.usd.edu
HUMAN TRAFFICKING CONFERENCE Who will be there: Joni Cutler
- magistrate Judge in the second circuit for Minnehaha and Lincoln counties - former South Dakota senator (passed two bills on human trafficking (the first to address trafficking in SD at the state level. )
Paula Bosh
- victim specialist in North Dakota - degree in social work and a Master's degree in psychology
James Legg
- employed as a special agent with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigations since 2001
Kevin Koliner
- assistant U.S. attorney in South Dakota - appellate Chief since January 2013, where he serves as the designated civil rights prosecutor
Susan Omanson
- founder and director of Be Free - victim advocate
Schedule: 9-9:15 a.m. — Registration and continental breakfast 9:15-9:30 a.m. — Welcome (Rodney Hair) 9:30-10:30 a.m. — South Dakota Human Trafficking Law (Joni Cutler) 10:30-10:45 a.m. — Break 10:45 a.m. -12 p.m. — Human Trafficking in Western North Dakota (Paula Bosh) 12-1 p.m. — Lunch 1-2:15 p.m. — Effectively Prosecuting Human Traffickers (Kevin Koliner) 2:15-2:30 p.m. — Break 2:30-3:45 p.m. — Investigating Human Trafficking (James Legg) 3:45-4:30 p.m. — Working with Victims of Human Trafficking (Susan Omanson)
Where: - Muenster University Center Ballroom **To register for the human trafficking conference, go to www.usd.edu/trafficking_conf.
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A National Park Service employee posts a sign on a barricade to close access to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Tuesday.
hold.” Jenski said. Research should continue as normal at Sioux Fallsbased Sanford Research said a spokesman for Sanford Health. The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) furloughed two Army Civilian Personnel who support ROTC at USD, but should not effect students in the program. “The Government shutdown has no direct impact to our Cadets or the support they receive as a cadet,” said Ross Nelson, Lieutenant Colonel and professor of Military Science. Nelson said military per-
sonal and contracted employees would continue to support ROTC operations at USD. Veteran Affairs said all payments of the GI bill will continue, but support services such as the 800 number for veterans are disabled. “The GI bill almost never gets effected (in a government shutdown),” said Jason Dean, director of veteran services and GI Bill benefits certifying official. Military tuition assistance is paid for the fall semester, but tuition assistance is suspended for classes beginning on or after Oct. 1 according to the U.S. Army’s website. How that will effect the spring semester has not been determined yet.
As of print on late Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass a bill offering short-term funding for the national parks, Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Washington D.C. services. “My basic message to Congress is this: Pass a budget. End the government shutdown. Pay your bills. Prevent an economic shutdown. Don’t wait. Don’t delay. Don’t put our economy or our people through this any longer,” said President Barack Obama in a speech on Tuesday.
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Senior Paige Korn said affordability is her number one concern when looking for rental housing, but believes safety should be standard. “I should not be responsible for know if (my apartment) is up to code,” Korn said. “It should be my landlord.” Korn’s rental housing unit was recently renovated with the city’s code requirements that are being enforced. “It might not be the nicest place, but you come into this community and you rent the first thing you find — you have faith that it’s safe,” said Richard Draper, Vermillion Fire Chief. The enforcement of the codes will make sure that rental housing will be up to safety standards.
Checklist for rental housing units: Smoke Detectors
Are smoke detectors located in each bedroom and outside of each living area? Are the smoke detectors hardwired through the entire structure?
Windows
Does every bedroom have a window that can be opened? Does the window have an opening of at least 5 square feet to be able to exit?
HVAC
Does each residence have individual controls for heating and air conditioning?
Smoke Detectors By Jan. 1, 2014, all rental housing in Vermillion will be required to have hard wired fire alarms installed. Prescott said when inspecting rental units, the city noticed the battery-operated fire alarms often had the battery taken out of them. Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in properties without working smoke alarms, according to a 2011 National Fire Protection Association report. “Working smoke alarms are essential in saving lives from fire,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of communications in the report. “We know you can have as little as three minutes to get out if you have a fire before it becomes deadly. The early warning provided by smoke alarms gives you extra time to escape.” The city is also requiring carbon monoxide detectors in rental units with fuel-fired appliances or attached garages. Carbon monoxide is known as the “silent killer” because of its lack of odor and color. In 2010 fire departments in the United States responded to 80,100 calls for carbon monoxide according to a 2012 NFPA report.
Adapted from the Vermillion Rental Code and Vermillion Rental Inspection Checklist
HVAC System The city is also requiring all rental dwellings to have separate heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems by Aug. 1, 2014. The concern is return air from one dwelling can spread through heating and cooling systems to another dwelling. The code will affect approximately 30 properties needing to seal off shared air between units and install separate HVAC systems said Prescott. “You’re not signing up to share the dwelling with the other units – cooking odors, smoking odors can transfer between dwellings,” he said. Another reason for the change is to allow tenants to control their own HVAC system. In shared air units, one dwelling can control the whole building’s heating and cooling. Rental units located in build-
ings that were once single-family houses often run into this problem because the house was not originally designed for separate tenants said Prescott. If landlords are not able to make the change by the deadline, City Council can grant an extension if the property owner provides a clear timeline and proof they are working to correct the issue.
Egress Windows Egress windows, or emergency escape windows located within bedrooms, are going to need to have a clear opening of 5.7-square-feet for emergency escape. The city has identified 177 windows that need to be replaced. The landlords have six months, excluding January and February 2014, from their inspection to replace the
window with one that meets the Rental Housing Code. It takes two years for the city of Vermillion to complete inspections of all rental properties in Vermillion. “(The window) will provide appropriate methods to egress should there be a fire and they can’t get out through the hallways or other doors,” Prescott said. “It will be another means to escape the building or the structure.” An exception for existing rental units will be to allow a clear opening of 5-square-feet so that property owners would not need to make major structural changes to the window frame. The cost for bringing egress windows can be around $800 per window, Prescott said he has heard from some property owners. He said it all comes down to safety.
Prescott said the city would consider extensions to property owners if they cannot meet the deadline of six months; if they provide an appropriate plan to bring the windows to code. The code states an egress window must be in every bedroom, but they only need one per room. Prescott said the city is looking to create a window permitting process to ensure all future rental properties are built to code when a window is replaced. For all three changes, the code only applies to rental properties in Vermillion, It does not apply to homeowners. The code also does not apply to University of South Dakota’s residence halls because they are state property said Prescott. Reach reporter Michael Geheren at Michael.Geheren@coyotes.usd.edu
downtown on D-Days help simulate a situation, and up to five times more resources are needed, Betzen said. An incident, like a car fire, would normally require a cruiser and a fire truck, but it would, during Dakota Days, take multiple fire trucks and officers. “It’s a whole different event on D-Days than other days,” Betzen said. “When you have 1,000 people drinking, incidents happen.” The incident command structure places Betzen, a captain and a county emergency manager monitoring the cameras, telephones and units. The incident command structure was utilized last year, but is being formalized this year. A team of investigators, traffic controllers and cameras set up along Main Street will also be included in this year’s Dakota Days. Volunteer fire fighters that are normally on call will be manning desks in case of emergencies. “We can reduce the chance of a major incident happening,” Betzen said, “and if it does happen, we’ll be able to respond.” The incident command structure will also serve as a drill for emergency responders. Major disasters require paperwork in order for federal reimbursement. By going through the extensive paperwork now, Betzen said it will save departments time in case a major incident occurs in the future. Although the incident command structure was originally created to handle wildfires, it became adapted for multiple situations after 2001. In addition to a natural disaster, it is also used to handle large events and active shooter situations. “We can’t ignore that possibility,” Betzen said. First-year Jimmie Cunningham said he sees the point in the command structure, but to an extent. “If something happens, the more people respond to it the better,” Cunningham said. “But it’s Vermillion it’s not going to happen. A good portion of it won’t be needed.”
Reach reporter Braley Dodson at Braley.Dodson@coyotes.usd.edu
USD 'has come a long way serving veterans' Joey Sevin The Volante
Victory Media, a national organization that looks to bridge the transition to a civilian lifestyle for veterans, named the University of South Dakota a military-friendly school for the third consecutive year. The recognition has pushed the university to further improve its veteran benefits, said Justin Smith, coordinator for the Student Veterans Resource Center. “We’re always improving,” he said. “One thing I would like to look into would be providing a learning community, possibly through some sort of veteran’s housing. That would be phenomenal.” Smith said the university should continue to staff the Veteran’s Center, located in room 117D inside the Temporary Student Center near north complex. “Having a face to represent activities and support for the veteran’s center makes a huge impact,” he said. Smith said USD has come a long way in better serving its student veterans, notably within the past four years. “There was an idea between the Office of Diversity and the Center for Learning over how to better serve our student veterans,” Smith said. “This was before a lot of these militaryfriendly surveys started to circulate. One thing we were sure about was having a place where student veterans could call their
own to study, meet new friends, connect with each other.” Brendan Whalen, president of the USD Veteran’s Club, said the organization underwent several changes before settling at its current location and operating for student veterans. “The center was allocated by the Center for Learning to kind of allow student veterans to network with other veterans and have a place where they can study or just hang out,” Whalen said. “We offer English and math tutoring through the center, references for therapy or talk sessions for students and we host several activities throughout the year to keep students involved.” The center’s primary purpose, however, is to provide social support and promote academic success for USD’s student veterans, Smith said. “Specifically, we provide faculty and staff training and we lead them in a state-wide training route for all of the Board of Regents colleges,” he said. “It can be overwhelming coming back from the military and having to start all over, so we try to buffer the transition from military life to a normal lifestyle.” Smith said by providing better opportunities in education and careers for student veterans, they are in turn providing better opportunity for the rest of the community as a whole. In order for a university to be considered “military-friendly” by Victory Media, the university must embrace student veterans and offering assistance
in transitioning into civilian life by means of education and career services, among others. USD made the 2014 list by providing student veterans with assistance through the Veteran’s Club, financial aid through the Fides Grant, in-state tuition waivers, streamlined registration and the Student Veterans Resource Center, according to Sean Collins, vice president at Victory Media. Jason Dean, veterans coordinator and associate registrar, said the best way to remain military-friendly is to stay current with the needs of the veterans. “What a veteran is looking for can change over time,” Dean said, “It’s up to the university to stay current with those needs. A lot of what student veterans are looking for are clear explanations about the benefits available to them and social support.” Dean has been employed with USD since 2011 after serving two years in active duty army, five years with the South Dakota National Guard and one year in Iraq. Dean said many veterans utilize online resources such as “G.I. Jobs” and “Best for Vets” to point them in the right direction and help them decide what they’re looking for in a college campus. “For USD’s size and location, we do a pretty good job and have a lot going for us,” he said. Reach reporter Joey Sevin at Joey.Sevin@coyotes.usd.edu
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VPD utilizes new equipment for D-Days Malachi Petersen The Volante
In part three of this threeweek series about alcohol consumption, The Volante focuses on the presence of underage drinking at the University of South Dakota. Come the first week of October — and the red solo cup activities that follow — the Vermillion Police Department is implementing new equipment and more manpower to deal with an influx of drinkers for Dakota Days. One possible cause of concern that motivates VPD’s attention during homecoming week is the 73 percent increase in disciplinary referrals for alcohol violations from 2011 to 2012, released Monday in the Jeanne Clery Report. It also reported a 42 percent increase in liquor law violation arrests. VPD Chief Matt Betzen said officers are setting up cameras in downtown Vermillion in high foot traffic areas. These camera feeds will offer real time surveillance of the downtown area. “We’ll be able to see the front of every bar,” Betzen said. The cameras will also download information right to VPD’s hard drive, so police can go back and look at video of certain areas if someone reports a crime. Along with setting up cameras to watch potential trouble spots such as alleyways, VPD will also bring in extra manpower from outside of Vermillion.
“State troopers will be bringing in an entire squad to just do DWI enforcement,” Betzen said. Along with state troopers, Betzen also said there will be units of plain-clothes officers focusing on out-of-control house parties. University Police Lt. George Rice said the department’s main focus during D-Days is student safety. Rice said during this time of year, they catch a lot of underage drinkers. UPD is also concerned about an increase in vehicular traffic during the week, said Rice. Their concerns focus on the groups of students who will be out roaming the streets close to campus on foot who might not be paying attention to drivers on the streets – a potentially dangerous situation. While UPD will be patrolling campus and citing people for a slew of alcoholrelated crimes, Rice said issuing citations is not their main goal. “We want students to understand that our number one priority is not to bust you but to keep you safe,” he said. An organization also working to make sure students at USD stay safe during D-Days. Lauren Shuur, coordinator of Prevention Services at USD’s Counseling Center, said the Vermillion Prevention Coalition, in partnership with the Counseling Center and the Sanford Medical Center, will run a detox center during the weekend for anyone who
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University of South Dakota students tailgate before the Aug. 31 home football game. In 2012 alcohol violations and liquor law violations increased, according to the Clery Report.
needs medical attention. “With Hobo Day and D-Days being the same weekend, no one is certain as to what to expect,” Shuur said. Sophomore Traci Kuelsa said when it comes to
D-Days’ alcohol-oriented atmosphere, she tries to stay away from most of it. “I don’t really partake in that aspect of D-Days,” Kuelsa said. Sophomore Sydney Prenger, a community advis-
er, is not excited about this year’s D-Days. She expressed her concerns about the amount of vomit she is expecting from intoxicated students. “It’s going to be hell,” she said.
Reach reporter Michael Geheren at Michael.Geheren@coyotes.usd.edu
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The university is looking to keep the women and add a few more men, President James Abbott announced Sept. 26 at the annual State of the University Address. This semester, Abbott said about 40 percent of students are male. Liberal arts universities are characterized by higher rates of female enrollment than male, but Abbott said in the future USD will look to attract more male students by adding majors such as agriculture and engineeringbased majors. Additionally, the emergence of Division-I athletics, and victories, could draw males, Abbot said during the address. “Male students are interested in the enthusiasm winning athletics bring,” he said. Abbott said a committee will be appointed to look at majors that attract males. Recently, kinesiology and sport sciences have attracted more males. In addition to attracting males, Abbott said he’s interested in keeping them. For male athletes who are attending the university on a scholarship, he said education should be a major part of the student’s experience. “We do not want to bring students here that we do not
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President James Abbott gives the annual University Address Thursday, Sept. 26 at Aalf's Auditorium in Slagle Hall. Abbott stressed the importance of attracting and retaining more males.
graduate,” Abbott said. “I know that’s not going to happen, and that some kids only care about the sports they are playing, but they can’t play football if they are not in school.” Although sophomore Alex Heglin is in the minority as a male, he said he does not feel any different being at USD compared to other universities, partially because he
lives on an all-male floor. “I think some of the discrepancy may come from more men going into things like engineering or other technical programs like that,” Heglin said. “So they might decide to go to a school more focused on those programs, such as Southeast Tech or School of Mines.” To attract more males, Heglin said new majors
could be added in order to compete with other state universities. “Maybe USD could take a page out of their book and add some more technical programs,” Heglin said. Abbott said he is still looking to attract females to the university, but would eventually prefer the percentage of each gender attending USD to be equal.
Education is a key factor in making sure businesses are up to code in regard to fire safety said Richard Draper, Vermillion fire chief. By inspecting Vermillion businesses for fire safety issues, Draper hopes to educate the business owners of potential fire hazards. Improvement though, is something Draper said he is seeking. The Vermillion Fire Department asked the Vermillion City Council to consider hiring a fire inspector at the Sept. 16 special meeting. “I have taken an office to keep this community safe and to do everything I can to do that and whenever I see something that we can improve, we have to look at it,” Draper said. Draper is the only paid employee of the Vermillion Fire Department. His jobs include: administrative work, community education, responding to fires, station maintenance, training and inspection. The department has 48 volunteers. Draper said he can only investigate 15 to 20 percent of the businesses in Vermillion. “Is that good? Yes, it’s the best we can do,” Draper said. When Draper arrived at the department in January he did a needs assessment to see what areas of the department needed to be looked at. The results were a strong support by the community for the department and a strong operation of the department, but a deficiency in fire inspections.
The fire inspection process can sometimes be a multiple-visit process to make sure businesses are meeting all fire safety requirements Draper said. The inspection is looking for things such as address numbers, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, extension cords, wiring and other codes set by the National Fire Protection Association. He said it is not the businesses owners who are not doing anything wrong, it’s about educating them. Draper said he also is able to gather information about emergency exits, hazardous materials and emergency contacts to put into a database in the event of a fire. He is able to pull up the information on his iPhone to assist firefighters in the department. First-year Trevor Hudson said he would like to have someone inspecting Vermillion businesses for fire safety issue. “I would feel safer knowing someone professional checked out the building before I was there,” Hudson said. Hiring a fire inspector would cost $40,500 plus benefits full time or $15 an hour for a parttime inspector, Draper told the city council. “I do understand the budget has to be balanced, obviously the money needs to come from somewhere. I may not get it,” Draper said. The city council did not take any official action on the matter.
Reach reporter Michael Geheren at Michael.Geheren@coyotes.usd.edu
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JOSIE FLATGARD is a first-year majoring in contemporary media and journalism.
When people think of Dakota Days, or any college homecoming, their first thought is probably about going out. But homecoming is about so much more than finding the next party. The Dakota Days committee and the University of South Dakota host numerous events throughout the week to boost school spirit and get students involved.
The Dakota Days parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown Vermillion. The parade marshall will be S.D. Supreme Court Justice Lori Wilbur, who is a 1977 graduate of USD.
Vermtown Bash will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Prentis Park. This event includes yard games, inflatables, music, food and other activities. This event brings the community of Vermillion, and the students and faculty at the University of South Dakota together to celebrate Dakota Days off campus.
Tailgate Nation at the DakotaDome will open for tailgaters at 11 a.m. Saturday. Inflatables and other games will be set up, and food will also be available. Hang out with your friends, fellow students and alumni and get ready for the game.
The Fun Run, hosted by the Wellness Center, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Those interested should meet at the Wellness Center at 5 p.m. to register. Registration is free, and the first 50 people to register will receive a free T-shirt. The run will be done in a fun run poker style, so the person with the best hands will win. Kickoff against Missouri State is at 2 p.m. in the DakotaDome Saturday. Tickets for the student section are free with your Coyote Card in the Muenster University Center. Make sure to wear red and white and to stay for the whole game.
Trivia night will be held from 9-10 p.m. Wednesday in the Muenster University Center Pit Lounge. It will be a night of USD-related trivia to celebrate Dakota Days, with prizes awarded to the top three placeholders.
The ‘Yotes Got Talent show will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday at Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall. This event will showcase the talented members of the student body, who auditioned two weeks ago.
Some say the friends a person meets in college will be by their side for life — maybe they’ll help you land a job interview, or they’ll stand in as bridesmaids and groomsmen and that very wedding could have started as a college romance. Maybe this makes me weird or behind the times, but while I have embraced college and the opportunity to meet new people, I try to keep in touch with those from high school — my friends and even some teachers. It’s hard to face the fact that I may not see some of the students I graduated with ever again. Although coming from a small town of about 1,000 people, the chances are slim. But I’m not about to let those friendships that have accumulated for many years fade just because I now call Vermillion home nine months of the year. The University of South Dakota is the place to find new friends, a place to start lasting, adult relationships. I’ve heard this over and over. But I don’t think means I should forget about the relationships I have created with people I spent 13 years of my life with. As the song, “My Little Girl,” by Tim McGraw says, “Chase your dreams, but always know the road that’ll lead you home again.” I will hang on to the memories I made with my hometown friends, and I don’t think that is a bad thing or should be taken as a sign I don’t want to grow up. I shouldn’t feel afraid to reminisce when I feel a little blue or homesick, because those times will come and at least I am mature enough to admit that I miss the comforts of home. And once I realize this, I can always return to the present and focus more on the possibilities available to me at USD. As a first-year, I am stuck answering all these questions about when to go home, how often and what will my new USD friends think about me if I go home more than they do? Decisions, decisions, decisions. I have found I have a lovehate relationship with these decisions. I am an incredibly indecisive person, it could take 15 minutes to pick out a nail color or scarf. Let’s not even get started on the topic of choosing the perfect necklace to go with that new dress. On the weekend, I’m missing my cat, my bedroom and the fact that when I walk to the restroom, I do not have to put shoes on my feet. The chance to spend time with friends I haven’t seen in a while lingers. On the other hand, I just met some pretty cool people, and I want to hang out and get to know them. Doesn’t a lot of the college experience occur during the weekends? So I am stuck in this college limbo. To stay or to go as Friday rolls around. I have yet to find the answer to my weekend conundrum, but I am pretty sure I am not the only student struggling with staying in Vermillion without being tempted to return to their homes, their families and their beds for a brief reprieve from college life at USD.
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CampusEvents Oct. 2 4 - 5 p.m. Farber Forum: Col. Kenneth Tauke Location: Farber Hall 5 - 8 p.m. Vermtown Bash Location: Prentis Park 9 - 10 p.m. MUC Trivia Night Location: MUC Pit Lounge
MediaSketch Blog about it @ volanteonline.com Sophomore sentiments: Getting over the hump Katie Mcguire is a sophomore majoring in contemporary media and journalism.
Oct. 3 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Human trafficking conference Location: MUC Ballroom 8 - 10 p.m. ‘Yotes Got Talent Location: Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall
Oct. 4 12:05 - 12:55 p.m. Rock the Piano! Location: National Music Museum 5 - 7:30 p.m. Reception for Kirby James Pilcher Location: John A. Day Gallery
I have done it. I have made it through the first few weeks of school without pulling my hair out or crying in a corner of my room. However, I can’t lie. I must admit I thought about doing one of those things at least once during any given week. After getting familiar with my schedule and my professors, I felt a sense of accom-
plishment and the hardest part seemed to be over. Unfortunately, that did not last long and I realized I would actually have to keep up this work for the rest of the semester. I kept telling myself, “Katie you are no longer a first-year, you know the drill. Get over yourself and do your job as a student and things will be OK.” Little did I know, all of the goals I had set for myself outside of schoolwork would take a toll on me physically. About a week ago, my body started to feel weaker and I always wanted to take a nap — outside of my afternoon snooze, of course. This is when it hit me: I had caught the beginning of the year student cold that had been going
around. Although, I had been careful, avoiding my infected friends and eating somewhat healthy, I had become infected. This cold took a turn for the worse and turned into an infection that led me to be a zombie for the next couple of weeks, the exhausted look on my face was proof enough I am sure. I had to reevaluate my life. Dramatic? Yes, but truthful no less. I told myself that this is not how I want the rest of the year to go, and I actually want to enjoy the semester. Once I made the decision I would not let my workload take over my life, things became easier. I took a step
back and took 10 deep breaths and sure enough, things were a little bit clearer. The advice I gave myself went a little like “Buck up, you knew what you were getting in to, you took on these goals and it is your responsibility do get them done,” with more colorful words and a stronger tone of internal voice. If I had to give advice to other students who are going through this, which I am sure there are a few of you, it would be: Evaluate what is going well and what is not going well in your life, and focus on what needs to change. Reach blogger Katie McGuire at Katrinia.McGuire@coyotes.usd.edu
>> Are you an athlete, musician or veteran? To capture as many voices on campus, The Volante is looking for bloggers from all over USD to contribute online. Contact Volante Editor-in-Chief Megan Card at Megan.Card@coyotes.usd.edu or by phone at 605-677-5494 if interested.
Oct. 5 10 a.m. - noon Dakota Days parade Location: Downtown Vermillion
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Oct. 7 4 - 5 p.m. Farber Forum: Dr. Mark Fisher Location: Farber Hall 9 - 10:30 p.m. MUC Karaoke Night Location: MUC Pit Lounge
Oct. 8 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Piano recital: Susanne Skyrm Location: Colton Recital Hall
Oct. 9 All Day S.D. All-State Chorus Workshop Location: Colton Recital Hall 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. Arcadia Location: Wayne S. Knutson Theatre
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New album from Kings of Leon disappoints long-time listener Andrew Helland The Volante
The Kings of Leon’s image has certainly changed in the public eye after they were pushed into the mainstream, and they seemed to have drowned there. The once gritty rockers have gone through a lot of change in the last few years. They’ve had a ridiculous amount of radio play, been labeled as sellouts, had feuds within the band and they still won three Grammys. This year also marks the band’s 10th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut “Youth & Young Manhood.” For a band that was known for their fast-paced southern rock, their sixth album, “Mechanical Bull,” knocked the crown off the Kings. Over the years, Kings of Leon has tried to mature their sound and that’s understandable, but they didn’t have to go as far as writing music for soccer moms. While in “Mechanical Bull” they still manage to write with a dixie-rock style, the songs sound very relaxed but come off as boring. “Mechanical Bull” is very slow paced and seems to drag on forever. They spread 11 songs over a 42 minute album. I can see Kings of Leon fans liking these songs and interpret them as laidback, but for
me,they just don’t click. Most songs on “Mechanical Bull” sound very similar. It seems like the Kings of Leon followed the same formula for practically every song. Most of “Mechanical Bull” isn’t memorable, and it was hard differentiating between each track. While the first two singles, “Supersoaker” and “Wait For Me,” are radiofriendly, there is too much mediocrity in them from a band capable of much more. They are very generic rock and roll songs but will probably end up being overplayed over the next few months. The Kings of Leon have always had a romantic side to them, and in the past they’ve written amaz-
ing love songs such as “On Call” and “True Love Way.” On “Mechanical Bull”, though, it seems like almost every song is a ballad and they come off as corny. Most the lyrics on “Mechanical Bull” are dull and not as fun as the Kings of Leon used to write. It’s hard to believe these new tracks were written by the same guy who wrote “Soft,” where he screams his guts out about being too drunk to function. My view on “Mechanical Bull” isn’t the best — it’s very unemotional and drags on. Don’t waste too much time listening to this album. Reach reviewer Andrew Helland at Andrew.Helland@coyotes.usd.edu
‘Prisoners’ proves to be perfect beginning to fall movie season Austin Ashlock The Volante
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. While summer movies bring in the big bucks and avid fan boys, it is the fall movie season that reigns supreme in the mind of any honest moviegoer. This is when movies stop the gimmicks and start getting good. This year, the fall movie premiers got the ball rolling with “Prisoners,” and oh, did it get it rolling. Pulling no punches, the film follows the disappearance and apparent kidnapping of Anna Dover and Joy Birch, two six-year-old neighbors. The film uses paralleled plot lines, one following the families of the missing girls, most importantly Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman). Jackman gives an honest, haunting performance of a man who takes the law into his own hands, abducting a suspect in the case, Alex Jones (Paul Dano) a seemingly disturbed young man with the “IQ of a 10-year-old.” The film also centers on Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal), who is in charge of the investigation behind the girls’ disappearance. As Loki follows multiple leads in the investigation, pressure continues to mount on the families, painting an authentic portrait of a families tortured over the disappearance of their daughters. Splitting duties between crime thriller and emotional
drama, “Prisoners” works on many levels and is carried by strong performances throughout. However, it is Jackman and Dano that truly stand above the rest. Jackman plays the role of the distraught father who throws his morals aside in the name of his lost daughter to perfection. Dano, who has made a name for himself by playing rather introvert and disturbed characters, has perfected the art with Alex Jones. There is not a single moment of this movie worth spoiling, but “Prisoners” should satisfy fans of crime drama, emotional drama and good acting alike. Director Denis Villeneueve is no stranger to the director’s chair, but “Prisoners” is arguably his most mainstream film to date, and he nailed it. Paired with the masterful cinematography of the great Roger Deakins (“Skyfall” and “No Country for Old Men”), Villeneuve hits all the right notes of this New England tragedy. Villeneuve and the team of actors successfully capture the emotional complexity of losing a child, mixing in plenty of suspense, making “Prisoners” a complete and engrossing movie-going experience. It’s safe to say the cast and crew of “Prisoners” did filmgoers the favor of starting out the fall movie season right, and don’t be surprised if we don’t see these faces once again come award season. Reach reviewer Austin Ashlock at Austin.Ashlock@coyotes.usd.edu
COYOTE TWIN & VERMILLION THEATRE Insidious: Chapter 2 Coyote I Sunday: 1, 3:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Monday: 7 p.m. Tuesday: 7 & 9:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Thursday: 7 p.m. Friday: 7 & 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 1. 3:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Prisoners Coyote II Sunday: 1, 3:50 & 7 p.m. Monday: 7 p.m. Tuesday: 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Thursday: 7 p.m. Friday: 7 & 9:50 p.m. Saturday: 1. 3:50 & 7 p.m.
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 Vermillion Theatre Sunday: 1, 3 & 7 p.m. Monday: 7 p.m. Tuesday: 7 & 9 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Thursday: 7 p.m. Friday: 7 & 9 p.m. Saturday: 1. 3 & 7 p.m.
Prices Adults: $8 Students & military: $7 Kids & senior citizens: $6
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The Wellness Center will host a Zumba Party from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. This will be a two-hour Zumba class that is free and open to the public. The party is open to everyone.
Mr. and Miss Dakota coronation will be held during halftime of the Saturday football game. Voting will end on Thursday, so make sure to vote.
>> Volanteonline.com The club women’s rugby team will play their Dakota Days game at 2 p.m. on the rugby pitch across Highway 50 near the Vucurevich Children’s Center. The team will play Wayne State. Entrance to the game is free.
Follow The Volante during Dakota Days. Visit Volanteonline.com Wednesday for Q&As with the royalty finalists and an article and photo gallery from Vermtown Bash. Visit the website Thursday for a video from the ‘Yotes Got Talent event and a photo gallery from the D-Days Fun Run. On Saturday, Volanteonline.com will feature a photo gallery and video from the parade, a story and photo gallery following tailgating and full game coverage, with multiple stories, photo galleries and video of the press conference.
Campus dynamics: Greek Life proves to be more than just letters Katie McGuire The Volante
Greek Life is a key organization on the University of South Dakota campus and is widely known around the United States. Aside from the social aspect of the program, the houses on the USD campus participate in service work and focus on academics. Meet senior Liz Green, junior Joe Erickson and sophomore Jessica Johnson, three students who are active members in the Greek system at USD.
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As president of Alpha Xi Delta, Liz Green said she keeps herself busy and involved on USD’s campus. Although her schedule is full, she said being apart of Greek life is both fun and beneficial. “People should get involved because of the opportunities and the bonds that you make with your fellow sisters,” Starting the second semester of her first year, Green decided to join Alpha Xi Delta when she was invited by her roommate to stop by the house. “I just really clicked with the girls.” Green said her house does a lot for the community and participates around campus.
Joe Erickson Most students would recognize junior Joe Erickson from his cheering on the sidelines of football and basketball games, or playing one of his intramural teams. But he also plays a big role in his Greek house, Lambda Chi Alpha, as vice president and past social and recruitment chair. Erickson has been a member of Lambda Chi Alpha since he was a first-year. He decided to go to the house when a couple of guys from his floor asked him to join, and he has never regretted it since. “They made me feel like I was at home,” Erickson said. This holds true even today because of the bond he said he has with his fraternity brothers. “Once you join, it becomes who you are,” he said. Highly involved on campus, Erickson enjoys hanging with his brothers the most. “There will be times when I come home late and one of my brothers wants to go to Walmart just to have something to do,”
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Erickson said. But he said being a part of the house not only creates these bonds, but it also ensures future connections. Erickson said he got a job at Custer State Park this summer because one of his brothers helped him with the process. Erickson said students should get involved in Greek Life, because it is so much more than the stereotypical view of fraternities. It is a great resume builder, he said, and it shows dedication to brotherhood. “Students don’t realize the philanthropy work the Greek system does.” His house collected 22,950 pounds of food for The North American Food Drive last year. Besides spending time with his brothers, Erickson likes to go running, fishing, hunting and just hanging out watching a movie or ESPN. An average college student dedicated to the life he has created for himself at college.
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Cristina drey/ the volante “I really like the involvement,” Green said when asked what she likes about being a part of a sorority. Students may not know that service work is a big part of being in Greek Life. Most houses on campus have a charity that they donate to and the events that they do on campus are fundraising for these charities. Last year Alpha Xi Delta raised over $5000 for Autism Speaks. Although highly involved, Green is just like most students; she likes to hang out with friends and watch movies, or simply go to the kitchen at Alpha XI Delta and talk about the ups and downs of her day with her fellow sisters.
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Sophomore Jessica Johnson is a nursing major at USD. She is involved in Heros, Dance Marathon and the National Society of Leadership and Success. But one thing students might not know is that she is an active member of the Alpha Phi chapter on campus. Hesitant of first joining a sorority, Johnson took her time as a first-year deciding if she wanted to be a part of Greek Life. “I looked at Greek Life on the portal and went to the meeting. They said it gets you more involved and keeps you on track with school,” said Johnson. Greek Life requires a standard GPA and service hours. On top of the activities they are involved in throughout Vermillion, they have events on campus to raise money for their charity, the Backpack Program.
Alpha Phiesta was a fundraiser where members of the Alpha Phi chapter served Mexican food to fellow students and had a “fiesta,” raising $6000. The money raised last year was donated to a charity in Vermillion called the Backpack Program, which ensures students food over the weekend. “The guy at the program was so thankful for our donation that he started crying…it felt good to be a part of something like that,” said Johnson. Johnson said joining a sorority is a great decision, because it opens up so many doors to relationships with fellow sisters. “You always have your big sister or other sisters to go to when you need advice on school or life situations,” Johnson said. Reach reporter Katie McGuire at Katrinia.McGuire@coyotes.usd.edu
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D-Days game: Mark it on your calendar NICK ROBINSON is a first-year majoring in contemporary media and journalism.
Believe it or not, Dakota Days are finally here. It seemed like yesterday it was Week one versus UC Davis. But now, the cool fall breeze has kicked in, and it finally feels like football season. It’s a time for the tri-state area to see how the Coyotes do things and how smaller schools can change their ways to keep up. After a few long and strenuous weeks, the Coyotes are anxious for their second home and first conference game. Dakota Days is a time for all students to show their true colors and get out to support the student athletes. The teams are doing a stellar job so far and need the support. What a better way to kick start the conference play with a week full of festivities and fun? This week means more than just wearing red and going to the game Saturday. It means a lot to the faculty, alumni and students. The football team needs the Crazies out there this weekend in full force. Yes, for the whole game. I expect to see a packed crowd out to support them. They may be down but definitely not out. It is important to continue the traditions that have been done in years past but also start new traditions to be passed on for years to come. So get out there Coyote Crazies, support your fellow ‘Yotes. Yell as loud as you can and support them against Missouri State Saturday. Reach reporter Nick Robinson at Nick.Robinson@usd.edu.
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After nearly a month, the Coyote men’s and women’s cross country teams were back in action over the weekend at the Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis, Minn. The women’s team finished 17th out of 30 schools behind top runners senior Megan Hilson, who placed 65th of 300, while the men finished 22nd of 24. “Our goal was to have seven women run under 24 minutes, and six were able to do that,” head coach Dan Fitzsimmons said. “The seventh was close, but our top four women were very impressive.” The women’s team successes include this 17th place finish as well as a No. 12 ranking in the Midwest region. “We’ve worked really hard to improve over the last few years and especially the last year,” Hilson said. “Twelfth is not the goal though. We need to show that we can continue to compete with the schools ahead of us.” While the women have seen success, the men have been caught with the injury bug. “On the men’s side we’re trying to get healthy,” Fitzsimmons said. “Two of our top guys just got back into action over the weekend. We are just trying to get better every day. If we can do that, we will do some things this season.” One of the runners suffering from an injury is senior Jeff Mettler. Mettler was named Coyotes’ Male Athlete of the Year in 2012 also earning firstteam All-League honors. Mettler finished 153rd at the Roy Griak Invitational.
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Vander Maten leads on and off field Nathan Ellenbecker The Volante
Football isn’t the only thing junior Josh Vander Maten stands for. While the role of quarterback has brought along with it great responsibility for the junior University of South Dakota football player, he said he hasn’t let it consume his whole life. In fact, an average busy Wednesday for Vander Maten isn’t stuffed with extra workouts or film study but with faith and teaching. “Wednesday nights are pretty busy for me. After practice, I go to church, and I teach a fifth and sixth grade youth group,” Vander Maten said. “We have a good group at Cornerstone Church. We learn the gospel, play games and have a good time with it.” Those nights don’t stop there. “Then I have a church Bible study and later FCA. It gets to be a lot by the end of the night,” he said. “But God has given me everything. The least I can give him is my Wednesdays.” The six foot two inch, 215pound quarterback grew up a son of Wayne and Jan Vander Maten, in what he calls smalltown, religious and conservative Boyden, Iowa. “I grew up with such a close family. If I could go home every weekend, I probably would,”
Vander Maten said. Jan Vander Maten says her son still ends up at home many Sundays in the offseason. He is especially close to his siblings, who have become his biggest supporters. “Him and his siblings are there for each other through everything. Whether it’s good, whether it’s bad, they have each other’s backs,” she said. His senior year at BoydenHull High School, Vander Maten led his town’s football team to the state championship while also receiving recruiting attention on the basketball court. At USD, Vander Maten is more than just a quarterback in the eyes of his teammates, and his influence among his teammates extends well beyond the field. Senior tight end Tyler Wilhelm said Vander Maten has become an exemplary leader on and off the field during his time as a Coyote. “He’s a role model out there. He leads by example and takes pride in being a good guy,” Wilhelm said. While Vander Maten said he wouldn’t label himself a role model, his hope is to be one, especially for the group of kids he sees every Wednesday. “You want to really set an example for those kids,” Vander Maten said.
Division-I football, to the hiring of new head coach Joe Glenn, to a 1-10 first season, Vander Maten has dealt with many challenges in his time on campus. And while he said he has had the option to fold, that doesn’t suit him. “We did go through a tough year last year and even years before. You don’t really plan on that, but we have stuck together,” he said. Vander Maten said he isn’t one to lay blame. He has grown from the challenges presented to him and his team. In the process, he has developed his own unique form of leadership — one his coaches value greatly. “Josh cares about being a leader and being the guy who is going to do his job to the very best he can,” Glenn said. “I’m sure he’d want to be friends with everybody on the team and hang out with everyone on the team, but you can’t be everybody’s kind of guy.” Vander Maten said he handles every trial to the best of his abilities, drawing his mental toughness from his parents as well as his faith. Plus, he said has his own sense of humility that guides him. “I’m not very big on talking about myself. So, for me, I just try to be an encouraging,
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“Right now, I’m coming back from an injury. I’m not in the best shape, my results at the Griak show that,” Mettler said. “I’ve put trust in the coaches to get me ready for the conference meet – when it matters.” Injury ridden or not, the Coyotes season continues Friday as the men and women both head to Brookings for the South Dakota State Classic. “Beating (South Dakota State) is always something we want to do, but it’s not easy. They’re a tough team to beat by any means,” Hilson said. In Brookings, the Coyotes will also see Summit League foe North Dakota State, the only other Summit League competition. The Coyotes will face schools throughout the region including the University of Minnesota, who placed eighth and fourth in men’s and women’s at the Roy Griak Invitational, respectively. “NDSU and SDSU are the odds-on favorites to win the Conference,” Fitzsimmons said. “We’re just trying to improve this weekend and get closer to those teams.” This will be only the third race of the year for the Coyotes, and comes just a month before the Summit League Championships Nov. 2 in Fort Wayne, Ind. “Our focus this year is on the end of the year,” Mettler said. “We know we still have a lot of work to do, but we’re still improving.” The race in Brookings kicks off at 5:30 p.m., as part of SDSU’s homecoming. Reach reporter Josh Jorgensen at Josh.Jorgensen@coyotes.usd.edu
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Junior captain Josh Vander Maten tosses the ball up to himself after practice Sept. 26
USD women’s golf looks to carry momentum into Xavier tourney Sydney Mook The Volante
The University of South Dakota women’s golf team will be heading to Daytona Beach, Fla. for the LPGA Xavier Invitational beginning Friday afternoon. The Coyotes recently placed their best of the season when they finished third at the University of North Dakota Tournament Sept. 16-17 and had their lowest team score of the season Sept. 23-24 at the South Dakota State Invitational where they placed sixth with 339 strokes. This has been a much better season than last year, said junior Janice Baumberger, who placed 20th at the South Dakota State Tournament. “We are really talented, which makes it really hard to choose who is going to travel,” Baumberger said. “Any of us could pull out a really good score on any given day, which is something that’s great to have.” The Coyotes have had strong performances on the individual level as well, including first-year Brenna Lervick who finished first at the SDSU Tournament. Lervick’s win marked the first time a USD women’s golf member won a tournament since September 2007 when Amber Luitjens tied for first place at the Cobber Invitational in Detroit Lakes, Minn. Head Coach Nick Hovden attributes Lervick’s success to her mental game and
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First-year Brenna Lervick lines up a putt during the USD/Omaha dual Aug. 30. Lervick won the South Dakota St. Invitational last week, becoming the first Coyote to win a tournament since 2007.
ability to stay focused after having a bad hole. “She doesn’t let much get to her,” Hovden said. “She just keeps her head down which is important in golf because it’s more of a mental game than physical.” The team as a whole is looking to improve its game as it prepares for spring conference play. “We want to go out there and improve our scores,
shoot lower — and keep our mental game strong,” Lervick said. Following the LPGA Xavier Tournament the Coyotes will wrap up their 2013 fall season with the Missouri State Tournament in Springfield, Mo. Oct. 14-15.
2013 results Nebraska Tournament - 11th of 13 North Dakota Tournament - 3rd of 5 SDSU Tournament - 6th of 8
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Cross Country Recap: After a month off, the Coyotes competed at the Roy Griak Invitational over the weekend in Minneapolis, Minn. The women’s team finished 17th in a field of 30. The men’s team came in 22nd of 24. Key runners: Senior Megan Hilson led the Coyotes women finishing 65th individually at the tournament. Hilson also recorded a time of 22:18, the best finish a Coyote has had at the invitational since 2007. The men were led by sophomore Mubarik Musa who had a 66th place finish. Musa recorded a time of 25:30 and was the only Coyote man who broke the top 100 at the Roy Griak Invitational. Runner to Watch: Senior Jeff Mettler, the 2012 Coyote Male Athlete of the Year, will look to make a contribution for the men. Mettler has been battling a leg injury over the last few months and is working his way back to getting healthy. He had a second place finish at the Summit League Championships last year. He finished 153 at the Roy Griak. Up Next: The team goes on the road to Brookings, S.D. for the South Dakota State Classic Oct. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
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Junior Kendall Kritenbrink attempts to spike during the match against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The Coyotes won 3-2, proving their record to 11-6 (2-0).
Volleyball Recap: The Coyotes stayed home over the weekend, opening up their conference schedule. The team started things out Friday by defeating IPFW 3-0. On Sunday, the Coyotes defeated IUPUI 3-2. Key Players: Junior Riley Haug recorded 17 digs in Sunday’s win to put her at 35 on the year with an average of 1.84 digs per set.
Athlete of the Week First-year Brenna Lervick is this week’s Volante Player of the Week. Lervick beat Sarah Storandt in a one-hole playoff to win last week’s South Dakota State Jackrabbit Invitational. She helped USD finish sixth in the tournament.
Senior Tori Kroll recorded a double-double in both matches over the weekend. Friday, she recorded 34 assists and 12 digs, and on Sunday she added 52 more assists and 13 digs. Bringing her totals to 625 assists (10.08 assists per set) and 138 digs (2.23 digs per set). Player to Watch: Sophomore Kelsey Biltoft had nine kills in Friday’s match and tallied 10 blocks in Sunday’s match. Her efforts brought her to 100 kills on the year as well as 72 blocks. Record: 11-6 (2-0)
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Brenna Lervick
Hometown: Chanhassen, Minn.
South Dakota State’s Jackrabbit Fall Invitational results: •
Par: 71
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Round One: 77
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Round Two: 75
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Round Three: 80
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Tied with Sarah Storandt of North Dakota State.
High school career •
Finished fifth at the Minnesota State Tournament as a senior.
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2012 and 2013 Class AAA All-state honoree.
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Finished sixth at the AJGA Nebraska Junior Championship.
Up Next: The Coyotes travel to Fargo, N.D. to take on North Dakota State Friday at 7 p.m.
Football Recap: The Coyotes fell 24-10 to the Leathernecks of Western Illinois Saturday in Macomb, Ill. The Coyotes fell behind 17-3 in the third quarter before changing quarterbacks late in the quarter. Sophomore Kevin Earl replaced junior Josh Vander Maten and went 7 for 13 for 88 yards in his limited action. It wasn’t enough and the Coyotes ended up falling to Western Illinois 24-10.
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Key Players: Junior linebacker Auston Johnson recorded nine tackles in the game including one tackle for a loss. Red-shirt first-year running back Jordan Roberts finished Saturday’s game with 10 carries for 35 yards. Roberts also scored the Coyotes’ only touchdown on a 10 yard run in the fourth quarter. Player to Watch: Sophomore linebacker Keyen Lage recorded five tackles last Saturday, bringing his season total to 27. Lage’s 27 tackles are second on the team; he also has four tackles for a loss. Record: 1-3 Up Next: The Coyotes follow up their loss in Macomb, Ill. with their Dakota Day game. The Coyotes face Missouri State Saturday at 2 p.m. in the DakotaDome.
Kobe’s ‘Vino Club’ memberships up for consideration Austin aSHLOCK is a junior majoring in contemporary media and journalism. Sports commentators and fans weren’t the only ones buzzing about Peyton Manning’s seven-touchdown performance against the Baltimore Ravens Sept. 6. Following the game, fivetime NBA champion Kobe Bryant tweeted out an unofficial announcement on the “Vino Club,” a group founded by Bryant himself that honors professional athletes and entertainers who “get better with age.” Bryant, who lent the nickname “Vino” to himself,
naturally included himself on the short list of members, as well as 36-year-old boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., 32-year-old Justin Timberlake and the latest inductee, the 37-year -old Manning. The seemingly inclusive club has very few rules— based on the group of individuals “inducted,” one must be over 30 years old, be a champion, still be at the top of their respective fields and be well known. So, in all respect for Mr. Vino, based on these guidelines, there are a few athletes he left waiting outside the VIP room of the “Vino Club,” and if it weren’t to upset him, a few suggestions are justified. Phil Mickelson Professional golf’s most prestigious left-handed player turned 43 in June and
is arguably the top golfer in the game right now. This is astonishing considering his success throughout his 21-year career. Each of his major championship wins have come in the past decade, the most recent coming this July at The Open Championship. Since 2004, Mickelson has ranked in the top 10 in earnings nine times, ranking second overall behind Tiger Woods. “Lefty” has had a knack to make SportsCenter “Top Ten” plays each and every tournament with his signature chip-in game, and he doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. If Kobe wants his club to be respected, Mickelson is a no-brainer. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker While Duncan, 37, may have hit a stride in the mid2000s, the San Antonio for-
ward/center has kept his level of play at an extremely high, respectable plain for the majority of his career. Meanwhile, his partner-incrime Tony Parker has continued to elevate his play, when healthy, over the past three years. In 2012-13, Parker, 31, recorded his secondhighest season averages in both points and assists. Together, the duo built a NBA dynasty in the 2000s, and have continued to be a threat year in and year out including this past season when they took the Miami Heat to seven games in the NBA Finals, falling 95-88. Kobe should respect those in his own game and let Parker and Duncan through that velvet rope. Pete Carroll At 62, Carroll is the only coach and the most seasoned
on the list. During the 1980s and 1990s, Carroll made his way around college football and the NFL as an assistant and filled pro head coaching vacancies in New York and New England. He went on to build the most dominant college football program of the 2000s at the University of Southern California, taking them to seven consecutive BCS bowls, including two BCS championship appearances and one BCS victory in 2005. After nine seasons with the Trojans, he returned back to the NFL in 2010 when he was hired as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. Since taking over in Seattle, Carroll has led the team to the playoffs two of three seasons, and the 2013 Seahawks are arguably the NFL’s best team by a mile. What was once thought as an impossible transition from
college to the pros, Carroll has become the model for making it work. Considering his championship with USC and the potential of his Seahawks, Carroll seemingly fits the docket of the “Vino Club” perfectly. So, unless Kobe and Co. has anything against coaches, granddad Pete wants a seat at the big boys table, things are looking up for this old guy. There you have it Kobe. Here are some recruits for you to consider for the “Vino Club.” Now as certain athletes reach that pinnacle age, there will be more names to be thrown into the ring. But, for now, if he truly wants the top-of-the-line names in aging, fine-wine athletics, don’t forget these four.
Reach reporter Austin Ashlock at Austin.Ashlock@coyotes.usd.edu
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Saturday will mark first time in 35 days that the University of South Dakota football team will be playing a game in the DakotaDome. The Coyotes will be taking on the Missouri St. Bears in search of their first conference win under head coach Joe Glenn. After dropping their last three games on the road, Glenn said there’s no better time to be back home playing on Dakota-Days. “D-Days is always such an exciting time. Alumni, classmates and people from the town all come to the game, so I want to make sure we give them something to cheer about,” Glenn said. “We need to get a win here to get some momentum and feed off that momentum. This is a perfect time for that.” The Coyotes had their most forgettable game of the season last year versus the Bears, as they blew a 14 point lead in the fourth quarter losing 27-24. Senior outside linebacker Tyler Starr said the team is trying to forget about that loss, but at the same time can use what they remember last year to their advantage. “We had a tough loss versus them last year,” Starr said. “We know they have an athletic
offense with a lot of talent at the skill positions, so we’ll have to scheme against that if we want to win.” USD has a history with Bears starting quarterback Kierra Harris. The junior made his first career start versus the Coyotes last year and has shown he can be effective on the ground and through the air, as seen by his six rushing and four passing touchdowns. Senior safety Devin Taverna said the defense will spend a lot of time game planning for the dual-threat quarterback. “He’s an athletic quarterback. His first start of his career was versus us last year and now he has over a year on his belt,” Taverna said. “We want to make sure he doesn’t feel comfortable back there because we’ll have to limit him for us to be successful.” Combined, the teams are 2-7 on the season. The Bears got their first victory of the season by defeating conference foe Illinois State 37-10 last week. Despite what their record says, Taverna said the Bears have a very strong team, and beating them won’t be easy. “We both need a win as bad as bad as the next person, so we know both teams will be ready to win,” Taverna said. “They are a very good team, but their record doesn’t really show it. Their loss-
PREVIOUS D-DAYS RESULTS 2012
Western Illinois, L 24-17
2011
Southern Utah, W 24-19
2010
North Dakota, W 27-17
2009
UC Davis, L 24-23 (OT)
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Missouri S & T, W 34-3
2007
Western Wash., W 24-10
2006
Central Wash., W 10-7
es have been by a possession or less, but we’re at home and we play good at home. We’re going to have a good week of practice and see what happens.” USD dropped its opening game in the Missouri Valley 24-10 when it lost to Western Illinois last Saturday. The Coyotes failed to get any good drives going and struggled mightily through the air. With the Coyotes trailing 17-3 at the end of the third, Glenn pulled junior quarterback Josh Vander Maten in favor of sophomore Kevin Earl. Glenn said Earl gave the offense a little spark. “Kevin (Earl) came in and did the best he could, but it wasn’t perfect. He did lead us to a touchdown, and I do give
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Members of the USD football team stretch before practice Sept. 26. The Coyotes have lost three straight games, falling to 1-3 on the season.
him credit for that,”Glenn said. (Vander Maten) had a tough day, the toughest I’ve seen since I’ve been here.” Glenn said competition will
be good for both guys, but no decision has been made. “We’re going to compete this week and let the chips fall,” Glenn said.
Kickoff versus the Bears will be at 2 p.m. in the DakotaDome.
Reach reporter Grant Bosiacki at Grant.Bosiacki@coyotes.usd.edu
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uplifting person and try to be a friend out there,” he said. His teammates have taken note over the years about how Vander Maten operates. Since becoming a teammate with Vander Maten at USD, Wilhelm has seen him come into his own as a teammate and as a leader. “(Vander Maten) has realized his role on the team. As a quarterback, you have to be a vocal leader, and he’s done his best to speak up when needed to and keep quiet when he needs to,” Wilhelm said. “He finds the
happy medium between them both.” According to Vander Maten, treating everyone the same and being positive are the best ways to do business. For him, making sure he never gets down on anyone is how he ensures the Coyotes stick together. “I just think encouragement is the most powerful thing you can have as a leader,” he said. “If I see someone down, I try to pick them up, and sometimes it takes as little work as going to someone and saying ‘Hey, how are you today? You’re going to
have a great game today.’ I try to reach out and just be a good friend.” Being a supportive teammate isn’t always easy, but Glenn knows that role was made exactly for Vander Maten. “He’s very true and straightforward,” Glenn said. “He trains year-round. He’s not a clown. He’s the guy who’s serious about his life and everything he does.” “There’s not a harder worker on the team. There’s not anyone who cares about this football team or this program or his teammates more than Josh.”
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