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Speaker addresses safety concerns

FINDING THE RIGHT BALANCE

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Diversity and inclusion consultant and presenter Jamie Utt told University of South Dakota students Monday night during his p re s e n t a t i o n , “The Wall,” he had been told ‘this place is not safe,’ after speaking to people on campus.

“I have heard a lot of voices here to know UTT there is a lot of work to be done to be safe,” Utt said.

USD Student Services and the Student Government Association invited Utt for an impromptu presentation on diversity and sexual violence prevention.

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EDITOR'S COLUMN

Unverified sources found in Volante

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Preparing for the Halloween holiday, the Elliott family carves pumpkins Monday night. Left to right: Madison, 14, Jennifer, Patrick, Mason, 6, Dan and Lily Elliott, 8.

Jennifer gave birth to Patrick Oct. 17.

Students, faculty cope with lack of child-friendly facilities Emily Niebrugge The Volante

In part two of this fourweek series about women's issues, The Volante focuses on the challenges students and faculty face concerning motherhood and S.D. Board of Regents policies.

Megan Card The Volante

As journalists representing “The Students’ Voice since 1887” at the University of South Dakota, our sole purpose in the newsroom is to provide our readers with honest, fair and accurate news.

But last week, questionable sources arose in multiple articles written by one Volante reporter, potentially violating the newspaper’s Code of Ethics by distorting the truth.

Over the course of nine months, reporter and former assistant news editor Joey Sevin wrote six articles with as many as 10 student sources who have yet to be verified for their existence.

Discrepancies in the Oct. 23 article, “Local companies offer

When first-year doctorate student Jennifer Elliott first started attending the University of South Dakota, she already had four school-aged children.

Elliott and her husband, Dan, who live in Sioux City, Iowa, have a blended family, and gave birth to their

first biological child, Patrick, Oct. 17.

Elliott said she has already had some emotional thoughts about returning back to school following her leave.

"The first few months up to one year are so wonderful that I find myself feeling guilty about being in school," she said.

It's not the time spent physically in school she worries about — it's the class and work load she will have to get through at home, she said.

"I do have some concerns if I will be able to swing things," she said.

Elliott said she is blessed to be able to work from home, as does her husband, so she is hopeful they can have a 50-50 partnership in raising their new baby and allowing each other to meet their work demands.

Elliott said her maternity leave will be different, as she will not be on campus, but rather staying home.

"I will work from home during the time," she said.

"I think I have worked ahead enough to allow myself to take one week off with no class work."

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12 weeks for family medical leave MALACHI PETERSEN/THE VOLANTE

Jennifer Elliott holds her newborn son, Patrick, Monday night while her family carves pumpkins.

Employees utilizing family medical leave for the birth of a child, for the placement for adoption of a child in their home, or to provide foster care of a child can use only 12 weeks for that purpose within one year of the date of birth or placement of the child, according to the South Dakota Board of Regents policy.

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Future career outlook of law in state of change Levi Gutz The Volante

Long-time lawyer Robert Keatinge said Monday in a lecture at the University of South Dakota lawyers no longer have a grip on how clients get information.

“Lawyers used to be like medieval priests,” Keatinge said. “They could read Latin and ancient texts while the public could not, so the public would just have to take their word for it."

Keatinge said practicing law

has changed over the course of his career and so has the outlook for law as a career.

“The law is doing just fine — the law is everywhere,” Keatinge said. “I live in Colorado, and there are not a lot of laws dealing with where you can smoke.

There are also some liberal laws on what you can smoke."

Keatinge recounted an instance where lawyers will be needed in the future.

“As I was riding the bus to the airport the other day, I saw a man smoking on the bus, and

I thought, ‘How can he do that, how can he smoke on a public bus?’ It turns out that it was an electronic cigarette. Has anyone thought about the legality of electronic cannabis? These are the kinds of questions future lawyers will be asked to solve.”

Following the lecture, Alex Mason, a second-year law student, said being a lawyer is more than having all the answers.

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Law students applaud after Robert Keatinge's lecture Monday afternoon at the USD School of Law.

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• Watch Coyote News to learn about the university's availability of parking spots on campus and how the university handled the Mickelson flooding.

• Listen for Coyote Radio's interview with Dr. Roger Stahl, who will be on campus today to speak about how media can be used to spark social change.

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1949 The prospect of future teacher enrollment was projected to be high, as the supply of university students in South Dakota studying education increased from 362 to 492.

According to enrollment records, 182 new first-time students had enrolled in education courses at the University of South Dakota.

1994 Students living in Burgess hall were able to enjoy the luxury of cable for the first time, ending the hassles of TV lounge remote control wars. The cable was piped in by Vermillion Cable Company, and included a basic cable package.

Students were given the option to purchase premium packages for $8.95 per month per channel.

At the time, university administration was considering piping cable into other dorm complexes based on the success or failure of the service in Burgess.

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Loud noise complaints Recovered item citations

1. A caller reported damage to property to the commons area of an apartment complex. Graffiti was painted on walls and the room was generally disheveled. Officers visited the complex in the 1000 block of Lincoln Street, but arrived well after vandalism transpired. Case is still under investigation. Police have no suspects at this time.

Oct. 25

2. A caller was walking through the 500 block of Elm Street and reported faint scents of propane in

Medical assistance calls

All emergencies: 911 From on-campus: 9-911 Non-emergencies university police: 677-5342

Domestic dispute calls

Oct. 24

Burglaries

the general area. The was a call reporting odor of propane and officers assisted fire department trying to find the source 3. Officers responded to a report of juvenile delinquency in the 800 block of East Duke Street Officers broke up a dispute between a parent and child.

Oct. 26

4. A caller reported concrete forms from a construction site had been tampered with. Vandals moved the forms the night before concrete was sched-

uled to be poured into molds at the location in the 100 block of East Main Street. The case was classified as minor mischief and not damage to property as originally believed. Police have no suspects at this time.

5. A female caller in the 300 block of Lewis St. reported violation of a protection order. A male with a restraining order issued against him allegedly violated the order. It is still under investigation. *For a complete list of all police log activity, please see VermillionPD.org.

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Holocaust expert will speak at the MUC VOLANTE STAFF REPORTS Author and Holocaust expert Geoffrey P. Megargee will present his lecture "The Universe of Nazi Camp and Ghettos" Nov. 5 in the Muenster University Center ballroom at 7 p.m.

Mergargee is the senior applied research scholar in the

Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. According to a press release from Dordt College, Megargee is the author of "War of Annihilation: Combat and Genocide on the Eastern Front," "1941" and "Inside Hitler's High Command."

He has also been a presidential counselor for the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

Mergargee obtained his B.A. from St. Lawrence University, his M.A. in European history from San Jose State University and a doctorate in military history from Ohio State University.

The program is brought to

northwest Iowa and southeast South Dakota by the USD and Dordt College history departments and is co-sponsored by the Campus Outreach Lecture Program of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Centre for Advanced Holocaust Studies, which is supported by Alan Solomon.

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USD Wellness Center, 1031 University St Open to Public

Sanford Health Plan insurance and Medicare accepted.

Free vaccine for age 18 or younger provided by State of SD. Flu Shot: $20

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NEWSBRIEFLY

Campus

Georgia in the Communications Studies Department, and will give a lecture titled "Returning Fire: Using Media to Effect Social Change."

Strahl will discuss his work as co-founder of The Vision Machine, which examines the role the media can play in educating about war and promoting peace, according to a release by the sustainability program.

Strahl will also have a partial showing and discussion of his second documentary '"Returning Fire: Intervention in Video Game Culture," which addresses how three activists have infiltrated messages of social justice into war video games as a means of forcing the players to consider the real impacts of war.

Art gallery exhibits contemporary artists The University of South Dakota Art Galleries is currently exhibiting five contemporary artists in the John A. Day Gallery until Nov. 24. A public reception will be held Nov. 22 at 5 p.m.

"The Written Word" features five artists who create visual artworks from Elissa Levy, Karen Baldner with Björn Krondorfer, Trong Nguyen, Nina Katchadourian and An Xiao, according to a USD press release.

Levy, who lives in New York City and is a visiting artist at the Scottish Sculpture Workshop will present her work at 2 p.m. Oct. 28.

Baldner, from West Germany, is an associate professor at the Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis, Ind. Nguyen was born in Vietnam and works in New York City, exhibiting her work at the New York's Fruit + Flower Deli.

Katchadourian is a faculty member at the NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study and is represented in San Fancisco.

Xiao is an American artist and designer, writer and technologist who looks at the politics and growing role of Internet culture in countries like China, Uganda and the United States, according to the release.

SMASHING PUMPKINS

Trio will perform for Brown Bag program Vocu Angelica Trio will perform evocative and emotionally resonant folk music from Asian, Latin American, African and European traditions Friday, Nov. 1 at 12:05 p.m. at the National Music Museum.

The traditional songs are transformed into engaging original arrangements for two sopranos, cello, percussion and piano.

According to a release from the National Music Museum, the trio has global representation: soprano Meena Malik was born in Japan, cellist Aristides Rivas in Venezuela, and American soprano Jodi Hitzhusen has performed and studied in the Philippines, Panama, England, Canada, France and Scotland.

Beginning with the folk music they learned at home as children, the Trio continued their exploration of folk music traditions around the world. Their

Social media speaker presents activism The sustainability department will host an informative speaker, Roger Strahl, today at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall.

Strahl is an associate professor at the University of

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Stephanie Fischer smashes a pumpkin during the Campus Activities Board's domestic violence awareness event. Inside each pumpkin was a fact about domestic violence.

repertoire includes songs overheard in a pub in Ireland, a YouTube discovery and sheet music unearthed in a used bookstore.

State Monuments to 'light up blue' next month To bring attention and awareness to the diabetes epidemic in South Dakota, the State Capitol Rotunda and Crazy Horse Monument will turn blue after dark during November as part of Diabetes Awareness Month, according to the S.D. Diabetes Coalition.

The state capitol in Pierre will be lit blue interiorly the week of Nov. 10th, and Crazy Horse Monument will be lit blue Nov. 13.

The South Dakota Urban Indian Health clinics in Pierre and Sioux Falls and the Wagner Indian Health Services, through their Healthy Heart Programs, will offer Blue Circle Tests Nov. 14.

The test allows individuals to learn about their risk of Type 2 diabetes and how to start taking control of their lifestyles, the report stated.

Part of an international effort to bring attention to the efforts to fight the disease, "Light up the Monuments Blue," more than 1,000 monuments in 84 countries

have gone blue for diabetes.

Diabetes is a leading global cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and amputation. More than 360 million people have diabetes worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

A release from the South Dakota Diabetes Coalition reported that in 2010, 41,821 people, or 6.9 percent of South Dakotans over the age of 17 had been told they have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

Police investigate possible homicide

in Iowa have one man in custody and are searching for another in the death of a man whose body was found on fire in a ditch in southeastern South Dakota.

The Sioux City Police Department said a 22-yearold man from the city has been arrested as an accessory, and they are looking for a 20-year-old man also believed to be involved in the homicide, the report stated.

The report also states the sheriff's office in Lincoln County said the body of a man in his 20s was found by a passerby Oct. 27 between Canton and Sioux Falls.

In a report released by KCRG-TV Oct. 28, authorities

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Halloween only gets better with age

Evolution of a tradition spans from childhood to adulthood Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, comes every year. While the date remains the same each year, the celebration of this treasured holiday evolves throughout a person’s life. As the years go on, the holiday only becomes more eventful.

In the lives of many, Halloween means costumes, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving and scary movies.

These traditions are constants for those who observe Halloween each year, but how they go about celebrating these customs differs based on age.

As a small child, Halloween is all about getting dressed

up as your favorite Disney princess or comic book hero and trekking out into the chilly weather of early evening while going door to door and asking for free candy.

Halloween is basically the only time of the year when it’s acceptable for strangers to hand out candy to small children. Yet, at that age, it’s all about the fun, games and inevitable stomach ache from cramming down as much chocolate as your parents will allow in one night.

The weeks before Halloween are spent carving pumpkins with family and

drinking hot chocolate while watching the latest Disney Halloween movie before bedtime.

School even becomes more eventful, because it’s time for costume contests and insanely decorated classrooms.

Then comes the middle ground, or slightly awkward age of Halloween celebrations.

Not quite knowing how to spend their Halloween night, 13 year olds think of unique costumes to wear with their friends, but don’t dare venture out into the night for trick-ortreating, because by this time it has become something they

are considered too old for. So instead they dress up, eat some candy and watch scary movies in their friend’s basements.

The next stage of celebration comes the college years in which Halloween becomes less about the candy and pumpkin carving, but more about parties and picking the perfect costume.

Halloween as a college student is also the time when people really get into the idea of costumes of all kinds. Ones that match their roommate, boyfriend or best friend, because it is never more important than now to have

the best costume at the party.

Group costumes become a big deal and suddenly dressing up like a packet of Taco Bell sauce packets or the entire cast from “The Avengers” is considered completely appropriate. Gone are the days of typical princess and cheerleader costumes and welcomed are the nights of individuality and uniqueness.

Each night of celebration is open to endless possibilities of costume ideas and some take it to the extreme while dressing up as something new each night spent out.

The freedom of Halloween

as an adult is what makes it more appealing in college. No more parents telling you which costumes wear or how much candy you can eat. In other words, go ahead and choose not to wear a coat with your costume or raid the discount candy shelf at every store the day after Halloween.

While the meaning changes over the years, the holiday is still a time that brings out a celebratory streak in almost everyone and if time serves as any proof, it’s only true that Halloween only gets better with age.

YOUR SAY

Letters to the Editor

Part two: ‘Cultural presence’ nonexistent on university campus It’s no wonder that when prejudiced incidents happen to Native American students, USD waves it off as if it’s no more than a fly in the room. There are no precedents to apply because USD still allows forms of colonization. The university lacks the valuable Native American student’s cultural presence on campus.

For instance, the young male that bragged to be

drunker than a 100 Indians without a doubt knew what he was implying. He was reviving the stereotypical “drunken Indian” that was created sometime after European contact and during the “save the man, kill the Indian” persona. The “fire-water myth(s)” began when Europeans no longer viewed alcoholic consumption by Indians as misdeeds of the intoxicated individ-

ual but rather as a broader racial interpretation. AngloAmerican white drunkenness was the misbehavior of one, Indian drunkenness was perceived as inferiority of the entire race. Furthermore, the myth buttressed Indians as culturally and biologically inferior to EuroAmericans. The fire-water myths further caused belief that Indians needed to be saved and re-civilized by

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the Euro-Americans. The fire water myths also served important functions: helped establish and maintain systems of domination and subjugation by re-enforcing European superiority and Native inferiority and provided ideological justification for preemptive assaults upon and reinforced the isolation of Native communities. An example today includes in the former hous-

ing of The Native American studies in the basement of a building named derived from Native Americans.

Sadly, these myths that began in the early 18 and 19th century still exist among institutions and individuals today. What will it take to change these stereotypes and further prove the myths wrong? Is not sitting next to you in class, or standing behind you in line

at the store, cheering for the same team, reading the same books, going to same church, driving a similar car, liking the same food, or perhaps even having the same goals and dreams as you still make us the “drunken Indian” stereotype?

-Brooke YellowHammer, Junior

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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.

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First-year students mark another milestone in calendar of life NATHAN ELLENBECKER is a first-year majoring in contemporary media and journalism.

— Main Street

“He just wanted his five seconds of fame and his parents said ‘no.’”

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The month of October has marked several milestones of progression in my college life.

During childhood, October meant Halloween, raking leaves and waiting for my father to come home from hunting. As I grew older, October became a little bit more about football and actually joining my father on the hunts.

This year, October has

taken a very different form.

I have adjusted myself to college life now — it would be difficult if I were still figuring out my place on campus two months later.

I am no longer asking “Where’s the business school?” or “How long does it take to get from Old Main to the dorms?” which is probably a good thing. That being said, I’m at a decent comfort level with life at the University of South Dakota.

But this October has marked a rather significant point in my college career and the college careers of many first-year students.

This month, we began to look at classes for the next semester. And within the next few weeks, we will be officially

registering for our next set of professors, projects, papers and exams.

We’re beginning to form real plans for the next four years and beyond. Some of us are moving on from our high school perception of the future and diving into new, exciting endeavors. Still, others are trying to figure out what they want, what interests them and where to find happiness in their studies.

I know the first registration process I went through, like most students, was almost entirely impromptu. I came to campus one day in the summer and sat in a room with a stranger who knew nothing about my past academics, what my sleep schedule in college would be like or where I

want my degree to take me.

Sure, a science course sounded good that morning.

Even a math class seemed alright at the time. Also, I requested to be done by noon on Fridays. Turned out to be a solid decision.

I was lucky I turned out to enjoy my schedule and my classes. I would probably change a few things, like not having a certain class every day of the week or maybe add one day with some extra time to sleep in. But overall, I ended up satisfied.

Most students, however, dread their weekly class schedule. The grind of 8 a.m. classes, labs at 6 p.m. or a never-ending Friday with four lectures, extra math emporium work and a crazy professor. Students

might also be freaking out about switching their majors.

Finance isn’t counting pennies, pre-medicine is a lot of work and Spanish isn’t fun anymore.

Never fear, though, all those mistakes can be erased. Students who struggled through a rough semester have a chance to learn from their mistakes.

Your future isn’t over because you are no longer going to be the doctor in the family. And think about all the sleep available without morning classes.

Nothing to worry about.

Next semester is a new start.

Reach columnist Nathan Ellenbecker at Nathan.Ellenbecker@coyotes.usd.edu

— Dakota Street

“I’m pretty sure that is vomit on those shoes, not dirt.”

— University Street

“She wasn’t worried about eating that much food, she was just worried about someone seeing her eating all of it.”

— Muenster University Center

“That thought hadn’t crossed my mind until it was far too late.”

— I.D. Weeks Library

IN THE KNOW: Halloween is rolling around just like it does every year.

IN THE DARK: Mother Nature decided to use this week to get into the colder weather mood with a chance of snow.

IN THE KNOW: The Jonas Brothers broke up.

IN THE DARK: The Jonas Brothers were still together.

IN THE KNOW: Speaker Jamie Utt was brought to campus to address cultural diversity and campus safety.

IN THE DARK: The university won’t explain the official reasoning behind the visit, which was rushed.

IN THE KNOW: The university is holding MUC Madness, a magician, family weekend and a home football game this weekend.

IN THE DARK: Students will still find other reasons to leave campus and not attend these events.

IN THE KNOW: The volleyball team will have their last two home games this weekend.

IN THE DARK: The games will most likely be a blowout if the opposing teams’ records are any proof.

Letters to the Editor continued Growth of students needs residence hall reevalution I agree with Erik Muckey when he mentioned hopes for new residence halls in Braley Dodson’s article, President James Abbott covers enrollment, graduation and retention rates. If Abbott wants to continue the growth at the University of South Dakota, he needs to accommodate that growth with places for new students to live.

As a student ambassador, I am required to tell students that we have a “number of options” for living on campus, but in reality I feel like a liar. A four-person dorm room is not what high school seniors expect when I take them, and their families, on tour so we don’t show them. Families are blissfully unaware of the living situations until they get the room assignments in the mail.

USD has countless opportunities for students already.

While every improvement Abbott mentioned in his State of the University Address is great, those same improve-

- Madison Warder

Problem needs new focus Recently, I read an article in the Volante titled “Lose the Booze.” In the article, Deborah Brockberg, the coordinator of the mental health services, said “We want to change student’s perception of drinking in general.” She goes on to say that they want to have educational events to reduce the number of under-age drinkers.

I would have to disagree.

Since middle school, students have been subject to learning the consequences of under-age drinking. If they are still willing to drink by the time they reach college, there is not much an educator can do to change their minds.

Many faculty are concerned with the number of students who drink, but I believe there

is not much that they should be worried about. Yes, underage drinking is illegal, but they are making it into too big a deal.

I think, if anything, the police should focus more on who is providing the alcohol to these minors rather than spending so much time trying to bust a few house parties.

The article stated that “Out of the 42 license holders in Vermillion tested, 15 of them failed to make sure the buyer was over the age of 21”.

More than a third of businesses in Vermillion fail to card every time. I believe that is a bigger issue than underage drinking.

KATHLEEN SERIE is a sophomore majoring in contemporary media and journalism.

When it comes to holidays, everyone has a favorite.

The default choice seems to be either Christmas or your own birthday, but a different day deserves some recognition for a change.

After careful observation over the years, I’ve found that Halloween acts as the unsung hero of all holidays. Just think about it, it’s the only day of the year where you can dress up as Batman and not be called a nerd, or wear a doctor’s costume and not have charges pressed against you for impersonation.

It’s the only day of the year where knocking on stranger’s doors and asking for candy is acceptable. And let’s not forget about magnificent Halloween-themed activities such as haunted houses, carving pumpkins and the countless hours devoted to watching classic scary movies.

Sure, Christmas brings the feeling of goodwill, happiness and giving, but Halloween gives individuals a day to just let loose and enjoy a brief escape

from reality.

Did I mention the unbelievably high dosages of sugar we consume on Halloween? We get to experience the glory — and the ultimate stomachaches — from eating mountains of chocolate bars, bubble gum, hard candy, pixie sticks, licorice, jaw breakers and the list goes on and on.

We acquire these sugary treats from the epitome of the holiday itself: trick-ortreating.

For one night, we as a society completely discard the notion that accepting candy from strangers is bad. As children, we abandon the rule that roaming around town after dark is dangerous. However, seeing that we live in South Dakota, the night of Oct. 31 always holds the possibility of reaching 20 degrees or below, along with a 75 percent chance of snow.

Hence, preparing for this night is anything but simple.

As a child, I distinctly remember my mother bundling me up in gigantic winter clothing until I resembled a marshmallow. I was clad in thermal pants, several long-sleeve shirts, three pairs of socks, two pairs of mittens, a sweater, a coat and heavy-duty winter boots.

After this ordeal was finished, my mom then had the daunting task of fitting my ballerina costume

over my initial marshmallow ensemble. But after all was said and done, trouncing up and down the street with my pumpkin shaped candy basket in my hand really was worth it, even if all of my clothing made it slightly difficult to move.

Yet another great thing about Halloween is that it brings out everyone’s creative sides. The costume possibilities are nearly endless, and with a good imagination and some thrift shopping skills, even college students can afford to dress up. This day also offers up the ageold excitement of being scared. Whether you go to a haunted corn maze, attend the latest scary movie in theaters, or simply flip the TV to almost any movie station, you’re going to experience the thrilling adrenaline rush of fear that only comes in such high quantities once a year.

In the end, Halloween may not possess a deep, significant meaning, but like I said, this day is all about escaping from reality into a world where cemeteries are haunted, goons, goblins and vampires exist and the supply of sweets is limitless.

Happy Halloween.

Reach columnist Kathleen Serie at Kathleen.Serie@coyotes.usd.edu

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Abbot also mentioned increasing retention rates, the number of out-of-state students, and balancing gender.

Those new students need a place to live! Our on-campus residence halls were all near, or exceeding, 100 percent occupation rates last year. Residence halls are a necessity if the plan is to increase enrollment.

I love USD. I would not change a thing about my experiences here. But in order for this school to be even better, residence halls need to accommodate growth. Right now, they can barely accommodate the current students.

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Speaker: Utt challenges USD CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 Utt said to students in attendance to keep an open mind, follow the truth, maintain self-reflection and listen to gut reactions as some steps to create the awareness.

As part of the presentation, students wrote on poster board some of the worst possible things students could think of when dealing with different genders, ethnic groups and sexual orientations Monday afternoon.

The boards were displayed at Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall while Utt read some of the vulgar statements. His speech then focused on two parts — racism and sexual violence.

Lindsay Sparks, assistant

director of student life, said Utt’s presentation was in response to address “things that have happened on campus.”

“We also have been trying to get him here, and this was his earliest availability,” she said.

Sparks said her goal was to inspire students to open a dialogue, join groups outside of their comfort zones and have a chance to ask questions.

Similarly, SGA President Erik Muckey said open dialogue is the key to addressing racism and sexual violence.

In a question-and-answer session, Utt said while spending time on USD’s campus he recommended administration to invest in an inclusive environment.

Utt then shifted the conversation to sexual assault. He told the audience one in four to one in six women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest Center.

“Jamie has been on our campus before, and a lot of students really trust Jamie,” Sparks said.

Utt challenged the audience with the question, “what can we do in our communities to make sure everyone feels safe?”

Alexis Oskolkoff, a nontraditional student and SGA senator, said after an incident during Dakota Days involving race, she received emails from students of different cultures.

“It wasn’t just a Native American issue. It turned into

an issue of all diverse backgrounds and that they didn’t feel safe on campus,” Oskolkoff said.

Oskolkoff said she thought the Dean of Students office and SGA did a good job advertising the event despite the short notice. The Student Services Office sent a campuswide email at 9 a.m. Monday.

After the Q&A session, audience members were encouraged to go on stage and tear off pieces of the poster board to keep as a reminder about bigotry.

“Tear down these walls of hate,” Utt said.

Reach reporter Michael Geheren at Michael.Geheren@coyotes.usd.edu

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"Don’t act like a know-it-all lawyer," he said. "You actually have to think like a human being to be successful.”

Keatinge spoke to a courtroom filled with USD law students, staff and even a South Dakota judge.

Thomas Geu, Dean of the Law School, said Keatinge is more than qualified to talk on the subject.

“He has had experience in organizational statutes and served as an American Bar Association chairman on numerous committees,” Geu said. “He has given literally hundreds of talks at some very prestigious conferences."

Geu also said Keatinge has practiced law for more than 30 years and has taught. He now works as an attorney for a national firm, Holland & Hart LLP, in Denver, Colo.

However, Geu said Keatinge really gained recognition for his work in the aftermath of the ENRON auditing scandal of 2001.

“During ENRON, Bob was a student and really at the head

of the debate,” Geu said. “He became a force for liability and did more to advance liability for companies. He didn’t invent the LLC, but he made the assembly line for it.”

Geu also said during this time period lawyers started to serve clients in multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional ways, meaning lawyers could serve in roles as opposed to one discipline and in many parts of the country.

Keatinge said lawyers of the past were focused on knowing answers and not focused enough asking the right questions.

“Lawyers need to think about what the answer should be and what the question is," he said.

"It’s all about learning to think critically.”

Shekar Jayaraman, a thirdyear law student, said the speech was great.

"It was very effective and it really spoke to future lawyers,” he said.

First-year law student Rebecca Reiter said the lecture was intellectually stimulating.

"It gave me a lot of questions as a law student,” she said.

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Robert Keatinge gives his lecture on the future of legal studies.

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The University of South Dakota recently scored an F on PETA2’s Vegan Report Card, which surveyed thousands of colleges and universities across the country about how well they’re keeping up with the demand for vegetarian and vegan options.

In addition to students voting on PETA2’s website, PETA2 also reviewed public information records and student feedback about vegetarian and vegan options on each campus.

The requirements for a higher grade were offering at least one vegan entree at every meal, offering nondairy milk, labeling vegan entrees, labeling vegan desserts, including a vegan member on the campus dining’s student advisory board, promoting vegan options, partnering with students to distribute vegan food, participating in Meatless Mondays, offering an all-vegan station and having an allvegan dining facility. USD had none of the requirements.

Junior Danielle Slaughter has been a vegetarian for six years.

“I decided to become a vegetarian because in the eighth grade I watched a video PETA had posted and it was heart-wrenching to think that animals suffer just to feed us,” Slaughter said. “I didn’t want to eat meat anymore if I could survive just fine not doing so.”

When she moved to USD for her first year of college, Slaughter usually ate in the Commons, but would occasionally venture over to the Muenster University Center.

“At first I didn’t think I would have that hard of a time finding food to eat, but as the year went on, it was frustrating because it was the same options for vegetarians all the time,” Slaughter said.

“I felt like I was eating the same things every week.”

Slaughter said she didn’t have as many options in the Commons as she did in the MUC, even though “both selections were pretty poor,” and that there weren’t many healthy vegetarian options at either place.

However, Slaughter said she would have ranked USD as a D, not an F. “It could be a lot worse, but it could be so much better,” she said. “There are so many easy vegetarian options that wouldn’t be hard to do with the same ingredients they already have.”

Slaughter said she prefers vegetarian options that are the same as what is being served but without the meat.

“I also think a lot of other vegetarians would appreciate artificial meat as an option,” Slaughter said. “We need to get protein some-

where, and the options on campus make it very difficult for us. Making USD more vegetarian-friendly would be easy to do and beneficial for quite a few people.”

Sophomore Danny Duncan has been vegetarian for two years.

“I started thinking about going vegetarian, and I figured if I don’t have to kill my food to eat, then I shouldn’t have to,” Duncan said.

Duncan lives in McFadden, so he usually eats at the MUC. “It kind of is the same thing meal after meal,” Duncan said. “In the Commons, I could usually only eat pizza or pasta. At the MUC, there’s more options, but it usually comes down to either Wok or the Mexican place.”

Duncan said he started feeling like he was eating the same four meals over and over.

“Now that I live in McFadden, I’ve started making my own meals so I don’t feel like I’m jumping through hoops to find food,” Duncan said. “It’s kind of difficult to eat vegetarian with what’s offered, but at least they’re making an effort.”

Duncan said his biggest problem is that many of the meal options could be vegetarian, but they aren’t.

“With the Commons, it’s usually things that have meat in them that don’t need it, like grilled cheese with bacon or bean soup with beef, so I can’t eat them because of one ingredient,” he said.

Sophomore Elizabeth Landy became a vegetarian four years ago.

“I was in a culinary academy at my high school, and we would watch super gross meat production videos,” she said. “It eventually freaked me out.”

When Landy came to USD, she lived off salad, pizza, Diet Coke and chocolate milk.

“I was always very bored with my meals. Salad and pizza get old really fast,” Landy said. “I hardly have any options if I eat on campus. However, I feel that sometimes that’s just the issue vegetarians have to deal with. We’re the ones with annoying eating habits.”

Landy said the F grading was a little extreme, and she’d give USD a “solid C.” “There are options,” she said. “Maybe not a ton, but I’ve been places where I just won’t eat because there isn’t anything I can.”

Landy said USD could do a lot in order to improve the PETA2 rating.

“A couple simple things would be more fresh fruits as well as more main dishes that don’t contain meat,” she said.

Reach reporter Kayla Prasek at Kayla.M.Prasek@coyotes.usd.edu

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students if speakers addressing diversity on campus make a difference.

Ella Lockhart First-year

"I hope so. It’s important for people to respect each other."

Alexa Dillon First-year

"Hopefully, the speaker will make a difference, because USD is pretty discriminatory."

Benedict Gombocz Junior

"I think they will, because they address the differences and can really reach out to a big number of people."

Daniel Keller First-year

"I don’t think so. South Dakotans are pretty set in their ways, and I don’t see that changing soon."

Matt Buhr Sophomore

"Yeah, it will."

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Student passion Grant provides inspires new club for new clinical dental program Josie Flatgard The Volante

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Sustainability Club co-presidents Emily Roberson, left, and Morgan Appley, right, discuss and write down goals for the club.

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The Sustainability Club wants to turn green talk into action.

Sophomore Emily Roberson recently co-founded the Sustainability Club with junior Morgan Appley during a sustainability internship.

The internship, along with Roberson's own passion for sustainability, led to her interest in forming the club. Appley had similar motivations.

“For me sustainability has been a passion for a long time,” Appley said.

After spending four years in the community, Appley decided to start pursuing sustainability on campus through the formation of the organization.

“As far as goals, our campus has a long way to go,” Appley said. “We want to put sustainability on the map at USD, green the campus a little bit.”

At its second meeting Tuesday night, the club met to elect officers, discuss the definition of sustainability and set goals.

Appley and Roberson were elected co-presidents for the club. Megan Feller, Mariah Gehle and Carly Holmstrom were elected as the club’s secretary, treasurer and communications officer.

“I joined this club because I hope it can impact change,” Holmstrom said.

Holmstrom, a sophomore and sustainability major, said she chose the major, and the club, in order to

make her cause her career.

As the communications officer, she said her goal is to communicate about events, along with facts the club presents at meetings.

“If we make change, my goal is to let people know,” Holmstrom said.

The group is not yet recognized by the Student Government Association, but the club voted for a constitution Tuesday.

“Most colleges and universities have some kind of sustainability or environmental club,” Roberson said.

The club discussed goals for the group, along with projects. The club named starting a recycling program on campus as a priority. The first project the club will undertake is distributing flyers with facts about sustainability that are printed on recycled paper. It hopes to highlight sustainability success stories and promote sustainable actions of the university.

Goals discussed at the meeting included creating a tagline for the club, building a community among the club and convincing local businesses to cut back on plastic bag usage.

The club will select a theme for each month. Topics for the rest of the semester included discussing sustainable food options for Thanksgiving and how to have green holidays, from decorations to gifts.

“There’s a lot of things on campus that could be changed,” Roberson said.

“I’d like to see us actually cause change on campus.”

Appley said she hopes the club can address issues such

as recycling, energy usage and where products are purchased, along with spreading awareness into the community.

“The existence of the major keeps people involved and interested,” Appley said.

The club’s goal is to educate the community about sustainability and to complete sustainability projects. Tuesday's meeting was attended by nine members, including students and faculty.

The club is considering working with the "After School Adventures" program, a youth program in Vermillion, to do projects, such as show youth how much trash is created in a day.

The club plans on showing documentaries and teaching organization members about sustainability at future meetings.

Near the beginning of the meeting, the club met in small groups to discuss the definition of sustainability to create an “elevator speech,” a short description of sustainability that can be explained in the time it takes for an elevator to travel between floors.

Explanations offered included: replenishing resources, appreciating the community and maintaining environmental, economical and social systems over time with a futuristic outlook.

The Sustainability Club meets upstairs in the Muenster University Center every two weeks on Tuesdays at 5 p.m.

Reach reporter Braley Dodson at Braley.Dodson@coyotes.usd.edu

A grant provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in conjunction with the University of South Dakota Dental Hygiene Department has helped formulate a new school-based preventative program.

Darlene Bogenpohl oversees the three-year grant, which gave funding to the department, providing money to buy necessary equipment and afforded transportation to and from the schools.

Bogenpohl said she and four students travel to schools in southeast South Dakota, going as far north as Sioux Falls and as far west as Tyndall. They then provide dental preventative services to mostly elementary children, although they do offer it to the junior high and high school levels.

“Our mission is to get these kids into a dental home, to get these kids the help they need,” Bogenpohl said.

The team recently finished a two-week rotation in Sioux Falls, offering services to 158 children.

Melissa Nash and Melissa Menning have participated in the preventative program.

dorm insurance,” led Volante staff to fact-check two student sources used in the story; sophomore Daniel Durnham and junior Hannah Fourare.

Volante staff used the Office of the Registrar, the USD website directory officials from Student Life and various Google searches to check the names, and were unable to verify either students’ attendance to the university.

Being unable to prove the existence of either source, Volante staff fact-checked all articles submitted by Sevin in the course of his employment with the newspaper by the same means listed above, and were unable to verify eight more sources in five other articles.

The five other stories in question and their unverified student sources are as follows:

— “Off-campus dining provides students options,” published Feb. 27; first-year Timothy Greene — “Former residence hall slated for future demolitions,” published April 24; junior Danielle Rochester — “Students to experience a 13.6 percent cost increase,” published May 2; first-year Erica Debuq, firstyear Thomas Sollerfield, junior Jake Holk — “Crazies capture ‘organized chaos,’ ” published Aug. 28; first-year Morgan Alderman, sophomore Rachel Sterne — “ ‘3 plus 3’ rule under review at USD’s law school,” published Oct. 23; junior Kirsten Attoms Confronted with this information, Sevin denied fabricating the sources.

His position with The Volante was terminated Oct. 28.

The decision to disclose the reporter’s name was ultimately left up to myself as

the editor in chief. As someone who holds her staff to the expectations held in any professional, independent organization, I chose to disclose his name to maintain our transparency of the situation and to allow our readers to understand that we, as reporters, hold ourselves to the same, if not higher, standards of accountability for the work we knowingly publish.

While I hold this reporter responsible for as many as 10 unverifiable student sources, I also hold the rest of the newspaper staff, myself included, responsible.

After two years of employment, there was an established trust with this reporter. We had our guard down in editing this former staff member’s work, and allowed these unverified sources to be published.

I have reviewed our fact-checking policy, and after considerable discus-

students one-on-one about dental basics. Screenings are sometimes done to see if there is a real need for the student to see a dentist at a dental office.

During the appointment,, Menning said children receive a toothbrush and toothpaste, are taught about flossing if old enough and are given a sugar-free sucker at the end.

Most of the services are free of charge, Bogenpohl said, however, they do have small fees for those who want additional services beyond that. She said this is done because after the third year of the program, a sustainability fund must be in place to keep the program going.

Nash and Menning said they have witnessed the effects of the program firsthand.

“To get them preventative measures that are offered to them at a discounted rate or free is really beneficial because a lot of insurance companies don’t cover the preventative measures,” Menning said.

There are currently 32 juniors and 31 seniors in the dental hygiene department.

In addition to the preventative dental program in schools, Menning said there is a USD hygiene clinic in Sioux Falls. Nash said students make rotations to the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls, Springfield and Yankton. Seniors also go to the Redfield hospital for mentally disabled adults, nursing homes and reservations.

Bogenpohl said to add to the traveling rotations already in place, students would be working in Sioux Falls at "South Dakota Achieve." She said not only will they be teaching dental education to the "Achieve" disabled adults, but the staff as well.

Both agreed the new preventative program at schools gives students a good opportunity to get used to working with kids, where they otherwise may not have at the other locations.

Bogenpohl said she has seen how Nash and Menning are role models to the students at the schools they visit.

“You kind of feel like a famous person because you’ll be walking through the halls, and (the students) will wave, and say, ‘Hi, dentist, thank you for cleaning my teeth,’” Menning said.

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Dental students perform clinicals to gain applicable skills they can use after school.

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Both are seniors working toward earning their bachelor degree in dental hygiene.

“It’s a more exciting and fun first impression of the dentist than when you go into a dental office, even though most have been to a regular dental office,” Nash said.

The 31 seniors in the dental hygiene program rotate visiting the schools. Every week, Bogenpohl’s team drives to a school. Depending on the need, they will be there for one or two weeks.

Menning said after the department contacts the school, they send out permission slips asking parents if they would like their students to participate in the program. Once Bogenpohl’s team of dentistry students arrives, they set up their stations.

“We have complete portable dental equipment; we can set up a complete dental office,” Bogenpohl said.

Menning said these temporary stations could be located anywhere in the school, from a wrestling room to small offices.

Students are called from their classrooms, usually in pairs, and taken to the stations for a 15-minute checkup.

Bogenpohl said the dental hygiene seniors educate the

sion with fellow senior staff members, we now require reporters — novice and veteran — to submit a source fact sheet with their articles.

The sheets require a listing of the name and contact information for the source, and sheets will have to be turned in to each section editor and verified before the story can be placed in the newspaper.

The questionable stories written by Sevin are also in the process of being rewritten by staff members to be published on The Volante’s website.

We understand, as a staff, the impact such an incident can have on our credibility as an accurate and honest news source, and will work to regain the trust of our readers, who we value the opinion of above all else.

Reach reporter Megan Card at Megan.Card@coyotes.usd.edu

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Policies: Student, faculty mothers work around campus breastfeeding policies CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 Upon returning, Elliott will also have to find time to breastfeed. Elliott said she is more fortunate than others to have an office to use, but still worries when she will be across campus and will need a private space.

"I have not looked into

breastfeeding areas (at USD)," she said. "If they exist they are not well advertised. I honestly don't know where that will happen without having to take time out of class to walk back to Dakota Hall."

According to the Board of Regents policy 4:45, South Dakota universities are required to provide a private lactation space

and appropriate break periods for the “expression of milk.”

An individual must have a child at or less than 12 months of age to be eligible to use the space, and are allowed break times to breastfeed.

USD's space is located in the Lee Medical School where women are allowed to pump breast milk for a maximum of 20

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A student family drop off their children at the Vucurevich Children's Center in Vermillion Oct. 21. The daycare puts student families first on its priority list when choosing families to serve at USD and Vermillion.

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USD Director of Communications Tena Haraldson said there are women on staff who have recently had children and find the designated space inconvenient.

"Usually they work it out either within their office to get some privacy or they are using the bathroom," she said.

USD Academic Adviser Carly Heard recently gave birth, and said she was aware of the designated breastfeeding area, but also uses her private office for nursing and pumping. She said she also believes there have been previous staff who have had to use the coat closet for such needs.

"With the increase in breastfeeding among mothers, I think it’s important that the university offer options for women," she said.

Shane Nordyke, assistant political science professor, has two children, one of whom she planned to give birth to in May so she wouldn't have to have other professors cover her classes.

"My daughter was born in May for a reason," she said.

"There are things women have done, as academics, in order to make the balance work better for others that we shouldn't necessarily expect them to do."

That's the crux of the importance though, Nordyke said.

"The timing of the years of when you can advance most academically and professionally happen to coincide with the years in which you have the highest fertility," she said.

In previous generations, Nordyke said, many women felt like they had to make the choice between advancing in their career or starting a family,

so they delayed having children until later.

"For some of them that worked out very well, and for some of them it didn't in terms of their fertility and their ability to actually have kids at a later stage in life," she said.

Nordyke said finding a way to navigate the balance was good for her girls to see.

"It was good for them to be able to see me be successful professionally, and I think they benefit from that as much as they benefit from having me at home and making dinner," she said.

"Kids benefit from having stayat-home parents too."

Nordyke said she would like to see both men and women be able raise a family by taking maternity and paternity leave.

"If we recognize the importance of having women in the workplace and women within society and leadership positions and political positions, we have to find a way that makes parenting more in balance with professional life for both genders," she said. "That's a big part of it."

Elliott is planning to bring her baby to campus, and said she has not met resistance yet, but does wish the university would provide information about being a student and raising a family.

"I was really nervous about talking to anyone about being pregnant and a student, almost like it was taboo," she said. "I have heard horror stories about graduate students being pregnant and having a hard time making it through or not being taken seriously by their department."

But Elliott said she got over her nervousness and felt that school needed to be a safe place.

"Just because you are a mom doesn't make you any less of a

student," she said. "Moms definitely know how to multi-task, and this will be just another thing to juggle. There should be no reason why women who want to start a family can't have school and a baby at the same time."

CHILDCARE SERVICES AT USD The Vucurevich Children's Center puts University of South Dakota's students first when it comes to daycare services.

The daycare serves 18 children who have a single parent or a two-student parent household, six families with one parent who is a student, 19 families with USD faculty parents and 11 families from the community.

Director for the Vucurevich Children's Center Dawna Andersen said the daycare's children-adult ratio also runs lower than state requirements because of the affiliation with the University.

She said the state requires a one to five ration for infants, but Vucurevich has a three to one ratio. Toddlers have a one to five ratio and pre-school aged children have a 20 to one ratio.

"That's a benefit that children get," she said. "They get more oneon-one time with the teacher, volunteers and student staff members."

Look for the next article in The Volante's women's series Nov. 13 about harassment, addressing why harassment of women is such a huge issue, and how women are dealing with it.

USD website updates scheduled to be done by the fall semester Nathan Ellenbecker The Volante

The University of South Dakota’s marketing and information technology web teams are working alongside a contracted website design firm to update the university’s website and MyU portal.

According to USD Marketing and Relations Director Tena HARALDSON Haraldson, without any unexpected roadblocks, the teams are expecting both jobs to be done by the beginning of the 2014 term.

Haraldson said programming the newest version of the portal began in spring 2013, and hopes the public website is producing a more mobile-friendly site.

“The website is a very important part of our internal and external communications, and it’s something that we watch all the time to see that it’s performing,” she said. “We want to make sure that we have the prime applications and software and services that students

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university's website. Among use.”

As of now, work on the those concerns, Santjer said public website is only in the the website’s navigation and planning and development search bars are shaky, and he stage. The university has would like to see the website contracted New City from become more friendly for Blacksburg, Va. to work on prospective students.

“Websites are becoming the update process.

New City came to USD a great tool when students last week and conducted are actually looking for the an interactive survey with schools they’re going to USD’s Student Government research or attend or visit,” Association to help target Santjer said. “And if it’s hard what students want from to navigate that website, the new site and how they they’re going to have troucan approach the project. ble learning about what they New City also placed a sur- want to know.”

Floyd said New City has vey on the current website for all site visitors to give a team whose next step is to collaborate and begin worktheir thoughts.

“We’re surveying cur- ing toward the goal of finishrent students, prospective ing the website update by students, faculty, staff and the end of next summer.

“We’re working on a sumalumni, and we’re trying to get a better understanding mary report to figure out of the types of things they’re what we learned last week,” looking for on the website or Floyd said. “I know we things they may be having learned a lot from discustrouble on right now,” Eva sion about the campus and Floyd, senior user experi- what the people want, and ence architect for New City, the project will be moving said. “It’s an opportunity even faster soon.” for users of the website to report how they use it.”

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Junior Makena Cameron dribbles up the field agasint Denver. The Coyotes were shut out 4-0.

After a hot start to the 2013 season, the Coyote women’s soccer team has cooled down, losing lost six straight, including five in conference play after starting the season 5-2-3.

The Coyotes have been shut out in five consecutive matches, leaving goalkeeper Mackenzie Viktor with a lot of work on the defensive end.

Despite good defense by the Coyotes, including three one-goal losses in the last

four matches, the offense hasn’t given any help.

This past weekend, the Coyotes traveled to Fort Wayne to face Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, the defending Summit League champions.

The Coyotes were outshot 15-6 by the Mastodons but again only gave up one goal.

Head coach Mandy Green said the shot that went in was one in a thousand.

“We’re giving up weird goals. The goal against Fort Wayne, if the girl would have shot a thousand more times

she’d never make it again,” Green said. “The girls have been great, and we’re playing together really well as a team.”

Early in the year, the Coyotes were outscoring opponents 18-13 through their first ten matches. In the last six matches, they’ve been outscored 12-2.

“We have had some bad luck when it comes to being in the goal box,” Green said.

“We’ve had chances. We just haven’t been finishing, so we just need to be more focused.”

This coming weekend the

Coyotes finish off their season at home with two matches against conference foes Western Illinois and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. All three schools are out of contention for the Summit League Tournament at the end of the year, but the young Coyotes team is the only team in the league without a conference win.

“We’re continuing to work on what we’ve been working on all year)” Green said. “I like how we’re playing. I think Please see SOCCER, Page B3

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Following a two-game skid, the University of South Dakota volleyball team returns to the DakotaDome Friday night to an all-toofamiliar opponent: South Dakota State University.

Friday’s match marks the sixth time the Coyotes have played the Jackrabbits since transitioning to the Summit League in 2011.

Senior Tori Kroll said she is excited to face SDSU during her last weekend playing in the DakotaDome.

“It’s going to be really exciting. There’s going to be a lot of energy, and I can’t wait to see the results,” Kroll said.

Following USD’s matches with SDSU and North Dakota State Saturday, the Coyotes will end the 2013 regular season with a string of four road games.

In the team’s most recent match Oct. 5 in Brookings, USD took down the Jackrabbits in a close match, winning 3-1.

Kroll also said they have seen them before and know what to expect.

“We know them now and they have some pretty good middles. They set the tempo in the middle so we’re going to try and keep our pace on our serving to get the out of their system,” Kroll said.

The Coyotes are currently tied for the lead in the Summit League with a 7-2 conference record, 16-8 overall and the Jackrabbits are in last place holding a 1-7 conference record and 3-18 overall.

Last season, both teams finished at 8-8 in Summit League play. USD finished with an overall record of 14-14 and SDSU finished 16-13 overall.

Head coach Matt Houk said while the rivalry is a fun aspect to the game, his team

needs to keep an up-tempo this weekend.

“It’s just fun to have a rivalry, and it’s fun to live in a state with only two Division-I programs,” Houk said.

“Regardless where you’re from, you either bleed blue or bleed red, and people get jacked up no matter what sport it is. I just think that it is a neat thing to be a part of.”

Houk also said the rivalry was lost when he first got here, but since joining the Summit League, the teams have it back, and he hopes it stays that way.

But he won’t allow the team to get too concerned about it, and said they can’t let one match get bigger than their season.

“We want the fans to get really excited about the rivalry, but we want our players to understand that it’s the same match as any other match, and it’s just as important, not more important than any other match,” Houk said.

Kroll said this weekend is important to her, especially with it being parent’s night on Friday and senior night Sunday.

“Basically, this is going to be my last week playing in the (DakotaDome) so it’s going to be really exciting.

There’s going to be a lot of energy and I can’t wait to see the results,” Kroll said.

The Coyotes will take on

the Jackrabbits at 7 p.m.

Friday night in front of an already sold out crowd.

Regaining momentum Aside from the rivalry weekend, the Coyotes will be trying to regain the standing the team lost following back-to-back losses in Indiana Friday and Saturday.

The team first fell to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Friday volleyball team Friday, ending their undefeated reign in the Summit League in 2013.

Following the loss, they faced Indiana UniversityPurdue Fort Wayne Saturday night where they also lost a close match.

Junior Kendall Kritenbrink led the Coyotes with 25 kills and 19 digs, sophomore Sydney Dimke added 14 kills and Sophomore Kaitlyn Hastings and freshmen Audrey Reeg each recorded 11 digs for the team. Kritenbrink says the team needs to stick to its basis and get back to where they were before.

“We got a little thrown out of our element this weekend and our passing was a little off so get back to being aggressive in our serves and getting all our hitters in,” Kritenbrink said.

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Junior Kendall Kritenbrink gets ready to serve against Denver Oct. 11. The Coyotes went on to win the match 3-0. On the season, the Coyotes are 16-8 and 7-2 in the Summit League.

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By falling 28-14 to Illinois State last Saturday, the Coyotes saw their three-game win streak get snapped. If that wasn’t bad enough, the team now plays four ranked opponents in its last four games, starting with No. 10 Youngstown State. The Penguins, who are located in Youngstown, Ohio bring a 7-1 team to the DakotaDome this Saturday.

Senior cornerback Jarrid Bryant, who is second on the team with two interceptions on the season, said they’ll bring a real tough team to Vermillion. “(Youngstown St.) have a good quarterback, a good running back and some good wide receivers,” Bryant said.

“On top of that they have a lot of veteran guys. Just a lot of solid players.”

The Penguins only loss on the season came against Big Ten opponent Michigan State, who they fell to 55-14 back on Sept. 14. Despite being 7-1 on the season and 4-0 in the conference, the Penguins are still in search of that ‘signature win.’ Remaining on their schedule after this week is Northern Iowa, North Dakota State and South Dakota State What goes in the Coyotes favor is the home field advantage they have had thus far in the DakotaDome. On the season, the Coyotes are 3-0 inside the DakotaDome and have the next three games in their own friendly confines.

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First-year linebacker John Wessel brings down an Indiana St. defender Oct. 12. The Coyotes are 3-0 at home this year.

After having a couple of weeks off, the USD Swimming and Diving teams will be taking on rival South Dakota State next weekend at the DakotaDome.

The women’s teams have competed in meets against Minnesota State, North Dakota, Iowa State and Northern Iowa thus far this year. Their first loss came at a five point margin against Minnesota State. The team lost two more meets following the loss at Minnesota State but came out victorious against the Panthers in their last home meet. The men have had an extensive amount of time off since their 125-147 loss

against UND Oct. 18.

The men’s team has been working hard on the little things during practice. Sophomore Ian Ford that the time off is beneficial for them.

“That time off can be helpful,” Ford said. “It gives everyone a chance to focus on the little things. There’s still a lot of work that can be done between then.”

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COYOTEDigest Delt 1 captures greek league

Football Recap: With a three-game Missouri Valley Football Conference win streak, the Coyotes traveled into Normal, Ill. for a matchup against Illinois State. The Coyotes fell behind early and couldn’t repeat the comeback falling, 28-14. The Coyotes kept it close early, tying the game 7-7 in the first quarter, but it wasn’t enough.

Key Players: Red-shirt first-year running back Jordan Roberts had a career day for the Coyotes carrying the ball 21 times for 85 yards. Roberts scored the first Coyotes touchdown of the day on a 22 yard run in the first quarter, his second of the year.

Senior defensive back Aaron Swift had a big day in the Coyotes’ secondary, recording one of three USD turnovers. Swift had four tackles and one interception, which was returned for 12 yards. The interception was Swift’s first on the year, and he now has 28 tackles on the year, which ranks ninth on the team.

Player to Watch: Coming off his Missouri Valley Player of the Week honors, first-year Riley Donovan had another big game for the Coyotes offense.

Donovan now seems to be the main target in quarterback Kevin Earl’s passing game. Donovan had seven receptions for 109 yards, leading the team in both categories.

Record: 4-4 (3-2, MVC) Up Next: USD hosts Youngstown St. Saturday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m in the DakotaDome.

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Junior Josh Rogers runs down the field for Delt 1. The Delta Tau Delta team would go on to win the Greek League Championship over Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s SAE 1.

Athlete of the Week

Volleyball

In last Saturday’s dual against the University of Northern Iowa, first-year swimmer Allie Pfauth was a part of three titles for the Coyotes. Pfauth’s efforts against the Panthers made her this week’s Volante Athlete of the Week.

Recap: The Coyotes’ 12-game Summit League win streak was snapped Friday night as USD fell to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis 3-1.

The Coyotes also lost to Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Saturday 3-2, and are now in a tie with IUPUI for first place in the Summit League.

Key Players: Junior Kendall Kritenbrink led USD over the weekend with a double-double in both games. She recorded 22 kills and 12 digs on Friday night and 25 kills and 19 digs in the loss on Saturday.

Kritenbrink leads the Coyotes with 410 kills (4.66 kills per set) and is third on the team with 225 digs (2.56 digs per set).

Senior Tori Kroll also recorded a double-double in both games over the weekend, recording 46 assists and 17 digs in Friday night’s loss and 48 assists and 13 digs on Saturday. Kroll is first on the team with 939 assists (10.67 assists per set), and fourth on the team with 205 digs (2.33 digs per set).

Player to Watch: Sophomore Sydney Dimke has been big for USD all year, including Saturday, where she was second on the team with 14 kills. Dimke is second on the team with 209 kills (2.40 kills per set) and also has 95 digs on the year (1.09 digs per set).

Year: First-year

Allie Pfauth

Hometown: Berthoud, Colo.

Up Next: USD hosts rival South Dakota State Friday Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in the DakotaDome.

Swimming and Diving Recap: The Coyotes won their first dual of the year, topping the University of Northern Iowa Saturday 153-147.

Key Swimmer: First-year diver Greysen Hertting won the three-meter title with a six-dive score of 243.60.

Record: 1-3 Up Next: The Coyotes host SDSU Friday Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. in the DakotaDome.

Tough weekend all-around for USD athletics 21-point deficit yet again was too much to ask. This Coyote team has shown a lot of resilience and given lots of Coyote fans something to cheer about.

Problem is, they now run into a 7-1 Youngstown State team that defeated Illinois State 59-21 a little less than three weeks ago.

Good luck, Coyotes.

Coyotes’ football team gets three-game win streak snapped Two weeks ago the Coyotes ended an 18 game road-losing streak, but they couldn’t capitalize on getting back-to-back road wins. Things were going the Coyotes way early on vs.

Illinois St. Senior cornerback Dyllon Knox notched his third interception of the season on the opening drive of the game.

However, from that point on, it was seemingly all Illinois State. The Coyotes dug themselves in a hole once again, and as good as sophomore quarterback Kevin Earl has been playing, trying to overcome a

Volleyball no longer undefeated in conference play.

The lady Coyotes started off conference play 7-0 and saw their record skyrocket to 16-6. In the past week they traveled to Indiana to take on Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, falling 3-0 and 3-2, respectfully. If you didn’t know, now you do: Home court advantage matters. In the seven game win streak, five of the contests were in the DakotaDome. That includes victories against Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. That doesn’t take the fact away that the Coyotes still present a very dangerous team in the Sum-

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First place finish in the 50-meter freestyle.

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First pace finish in the 100-meter freestyle.

Had a first place finish in the 100-meter freestyle in the dual against Iowa State Oct. 19 with a time of 1:00:56.

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Member of the winning 200-meter medley relay.

In high school, Pfauth recorded a fifth place finish at the state tournament in the 200meter freestyle, while helping her team win the state tournament.

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Record: 16-8 (7-2, Summit League)

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mit League. They are still the No. 1 team in the conference and have back-to-back home games against South Dakota State and North Dakota State, who are a combined 6-36 this year. If they can take care of business, they should be able to control their own destiny in regards to their end-of-the-year standings.

Coyotes soccer is in the midst of a six game losing streak.

A month ago we were talking about the USD soccer team as the feel-good story of the fall season. Head coach Mandy Green transformed a 2-13-3 team into what looked like a Summit League contender.

Unfortunately, things haven’t gone their way and the rest of the conference has leapfrogged in front of them. Starting 0-5 in the Summit League is putting a halt on the Cinderella story for now, but Green has these girls playing tough.

Things look on the rise for USD

women’s soccer.

Former USD basketball player Charlie Westbrook fails to make Miami Heat’s 15-man roster.

Westbrook, who averaged 17.45 points per game from 2010-2011, went in to the Heat’s training camp as a complete long shot. NBA teams are allowed to carry 20 players on their training camp roster and Westbrook was given the 20th spot. Westbrook, who scored 10 points in his 24 minutes of preseason action, had to go way beyond expectations to catch the eye of Miami’s president Pat Riley. The Heat are littered with veterans and didn’t have many roster spots available, especially with former No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden making the roster.

He’ll presumably have multiple offers to return overseas or potentially try to land in the NBA Developmental League.

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Coyotes’ Earl ‘cool under pressure’ EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante interviewed sophomore quarterback Kevin Earl. After a 3-1 start as the Coyotes’ starting quarterback, The Volante talked to Earl about his growth at the position, his life off the field and his return to his home state.

Earl will lead the Coyotes at the DakotaDome Saturday against Youngstown State.

Nathan Ellenbecker: Some people still think of you as the guy who stepped in as starter at the beginning of the season. How have you grown in your role since the first start?

Kevin Earl: I think at first it was important for me to get that first game under my belt, and going into my fifth game as a starter, time has definitely helped. I think the guys look to me now as someone to make plays and not just be a role player but to be able to make an impact.

NE: You are 3-1 as a starter.

Are you surprised at how the team’s playing with you at the helm?

KE: I think a little bit. But at the same time, I think we all knew we had this in ourselves. It’s a good start, but there’s a lot that’s still left unfinished. We still have a lot of season we want to make the most out of.

NE: Who do you think has helped you the most jumping into the starting role?

KE: Coach Beschorner.

He’s helped with everything from the Xs and Os to how to handle yourself to how to control your nerve. He covers the whole nine yards.

NE: What do you think your reputation among the guys on the team is? Both on the field and off the field.

KE: Well, I hope they see somebody who’s cool under pressure Someone who’s not afraid to take some blows but can deliver the ball accurately.

NE: Who are the guys on the team you’re closest to and why?

KE: I’d have to say my

roommates Nick Meyer, Ryan Hillier and Colin Buscarini.

I’ve been close to those guys from day one, but I’m pretty cool with everyone on this team. Everyone here is pretty tight.

NE: What is something you and your roommates do off the field that makes you so close?

KE: I’d say we listen to a lot of EDM. That’s strange, but it’s the kind of music we all like to listen to when we’re all at home and chilling. We’re all about dance music.

NE: What quarterback did you look up to when you were a kid?

KE: Definitely Tom Brady.

NE: Why him?

KE: I liked how he carries himself and his demeanor.

He’s one of the fiercest competitors there is, and he’s as successful as they come.

NE: You grew up in Illinois.

What was the transition to South Dakota like?

KE: I experienced a pretty big culture shock coming here, so there’s that. There’s not as much going on here, but after my first year, I learned to love Vermillion. I like the small town feel. It’s kind of neat, and it’s really grown on me during my time here.

NE: Was the culture shock something you weren’t really ready for? Are the people and the kind of environment South Dakota brings really that different?

KE: (laughs) I mean, yeah, the people are nice around here. That’s what I really noticed. Everybody’s nice.

Nobody’s really in a hurry to get places. Just not being surrounded by neighboring towns was different too.

NE: What was it like going back to your home state and playing last week?

KE: It was cool and really neat. I’ve been to the Illinois State stadium before. So, I’ve watched a few games there, and it was tough to imag-

Basketball season preview: Heat and Wiggins headline exciting year nathan ellenbecker is a first-year majoring in contemporary media and journalism.

With a 20-foot jumpshot over San Antonio Spur Kawhi Leonard to finish Game 7 of The Finals, LeBron James capped the 2012-13 NBA basketball season the way it was supposed to be.

James was supposed to win another championship and Finals MVP. He was supposed to solidify himself as the “greatest player ever”. Fans were supposed to bow down to this once-in-a-lifetime player.

And the basketball Gods were supposed to make sure a third championship ring is in sight for “The King.”

Basketball is supposed to be in a state of nirvana. But it is not.

I’m not suggesting the LeBron-led Miami Heat are not the title favorite in the NBA. They definitely are.

No, what I am getting at is the 2013-14 basketball calendar year is starting to feel like the most hyped year of basketball in my lifetime.

In college basketball, the game is recovering from down competition. The next NBA draft class is being labeled as the best since 2003 (LeBron’s class). New contenders in the NBA are popping up coast-tocoast to contend with the Heat.

Here are my thoughts on basketball’s two biggest story lines heading into the season.

Who stops the Heat?

It’s easily the biggest question leading into this week’s NBA opener. If you don’t think the Heat are the favorites, I want to hear why. I do believe they are vulnerable, but there is no single team ready or proven enough right now to take the title.

The reason I believe the Heat are vulnerable revolves around three things: a questionable Dwyane Wade, continued injury problems and plenty of new contenders.

We are not in 2006, 2008, or even 2012 anymore. Dwayne Wade can no longer dice his way through defenses night in and night out. He still shows flashes of his prime and was more timely than good in the 2013 playoffs. But the threeheaded monster of LeBron, Wade and Chris Bosh is becoming LeBron and Co. faster than tamagochi pets die.

So, who is best suited to take down the two-time reigning champs?

We saw a glimpse of the Indiana Pacer’s potential last playoffs, where the Pacers took the Heat to seven games behind emerging superstar Paul George. The Pacers dominated the undersized Heat in the paint all series with postmen Roy Hibbert and David West. With the eye test, the Pacers certainly match-up well with Miami. And expect them to make a solid run out West for a Finals visit, especially with former all-star Danny Granger back healthy (knock on wood) for this season.

Undoubtedly, the East should be dominated by the Heat and Pacers, but a number of other teams have reloaded or added pieces. The Chicago Bulls will have Derrick Rose, which is kind of a big deal; the Brooklyn Nets added Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce and even the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons look to be improving.

It will take LeBron’s greatest postseason to emerge from the Eastern Conference.

Out West things are a little bit trickier, and I think the only thing to expect from out there is chaos.

There’s the Oklahoma Thunder, led by the second best player in the league Kevin Durant, poised as the favorites.

The Houston Rockets have infinite swagger on their side with James Harden, Dwight Howard and Jeremy Lin.

Golden State could be the next great team out West with shooters and scorers like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala.

Pesky, old and efficient, the San Antonio Spurs will not go away. And Tim Duncan might see this as one of the few chances he still has for a ring.

Then there are teams who are looking to breakthrough into the playoffs and maybe shock a few people. The Portland Trail Blazers have young weapons everywhere, and the New Orleans Pelicans acquired a number of pieces this offseason. Honestly, the thing holding the Pelicans down the most is their unique name: boring jersey ratio. Poor management can bite.

Minor prediction: I like Golden State to push through to the conference finals, but they’ll face either a hot Spurs team or a ready Thunder group.

Expect either the gritty Spurs or the Thunder in the Finals.

Major prediction: I feel like I am selling out with the Heat, but I think they’re the safest bet right now. I think LeBron elevates his game this season to astronomical levels, and for the sake of greatness, I hope fans everywhere expect the same thing. I’ll take the Heat in the Finals in six games over anyone from the tossed-salad Western Conference. But I would not be surprised if the King and Company are dethroned at any time.

Honestly, I’ll just be cheering for the most exciting season ever. And for the Lakers to be a top 20 team.

My prediction is that Wiggins slips at some point during the season. Hopefully it’s early so March Madness has the extra Wiggins luster and his draft stock doesn’t fall.

I don’t actually believe Wiggins’ draft stock can possibly fall outside the top five. He can ride the YouTube hype to a high lottery pick at least. But I’m guessing there will be constant Wiggins/ Jabari Parker/ Julius Randle number one pick debates starting next April.

When looking past Andrew Wiggins, talk begins with Jabari Parker, the Duke recruit who led Simeon Prep to four Illinois high school state championships. Parker was the first player in the class of 2013 to be labeled as the next Lebron, but Wiggins’ emergence has made Parker one of the most underappreciated college basketball recruits of recent memory.

Mentioned earlier, the next major contender for an NBA number one pick is Kentucky’s Julius Randle. The beast of a man Randle will emerge as the scariest presence around the country.

Six foot, nine inches and 250 pounds with a cold-blooded killer mentality, Randle will thrive in one of the greatest recruiting classes in college basketball history. He will have Andrew Harrison – a potential lottery pick point guard – setting him up and John Calipari making sure he develops into this team’s DeMarcus Cousins or Anthony Davis.

I don’t have enough space to go in-depth other freshmen like Arizona’s Aaron Gordon, both of Kentucky’s Harrison twins (yes, there are two) and Kansas’ Embiid.

What I will leave you with is something to look forward to. Aaron “The Next Blake Griffin” Gordon will be a staple SportsCenter Top 10 presence, and he’ll have the chance to run a team in Arizona. Mark him down as my freshman Naismith Player of the Year favorite.

Is Andrew Wiggins the next big thing?

It’s hard to imagine anyone living up the hype placed on Kansas’ number one recruit Andrew Wiggins. I don’t think any basketball fans should be surprised if he slips at any point this season With scoring-minded Wayne Seldon and extra-largehuman-being Joel Embiid, Wiggins won’t be the only freshman looking to run one Reach reporter Nathan Ellenbecker of Bill Self’s youngest teams. at Nathan.Ellenbecker@coyotes.usd.edu

Football: Tough schedule from here on out Continued from page B1 definitely use the home field advantage for our next three games,” Bryant said. “We know how well we’ve been playing at the dome and we’ll have a lot of confidence.”

One problem the Coyotes offense has been having all season has been getting off to a fast start and maintaining it. They got on the board with just under three minutes to go last week vs. Illinois State on a 22-yard touchdown run by first-year funning back

Jordan Roberts, but wasn’t able to find the end zone again until the fourth quarter.

Junior wide receiver Terrance Terry said the playing well early on will be a key for the offense against Youngstown St. “We have to come out and play well in the first quarter.

We’ll have a good plan and we have to stick to it,” Terry said. “We have to play smarter, play faster and play harder because this is one of the best teams we’ll see all year.”

Roberts, who had his best day, statistically speaking, for the Coyotes finished the game with 21 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown. He received the bulk of the carries because fellow first-year running back Trevor Bouma was on the sidelines with an upper body injury. He wasn’t practicing yesterday and his status for this week’s game is in question.

In the mean time, Roberts, who was Montana’s Gatorade player of the year in 2012, seems ready to carry the load.

“Last week felt great, it felt good to get some more opportunities last week and I’m going to continue doing my best for the team.

Looking past Youngstown St., the schedule doesn’t get much easier for the 4-4 Coyotes. The last three weeks of the season will be against Montana, SDSU and NDSU, who rank 13, 20 and 1 respectively.

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ine me playing on that field when I was a younger age. It was cool stepping on it and being able to experience it myself.

NE: I know your brother was on the Illinois State team for a few years. What did you guys talk about in regards to the game?

KE: I just told him how excited I was to play in this kind of game. I’m sure he was real excited for me too, but it’s tough for him to catch all of our games because he’s out coaching his own game.

Sometimes he watches the film later though, and we’ll talk about it.

NE: What is something people can expect from you as the season comes down to a close?

KE: I need to continue improving, and I’ll give it every ounce of energy I have these last four games.

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Swim: Working on the little things Continued from page B1 them.

“It’s different than other meets,” McCrady said. “We get really amped to swim against them. The attitude around the team is different in practice because we really want to beat them.”

First-year swimmer Allison Pfauth said even though she is new to the rivalry, that doesn’t mean she is not excited to face the Jackrabbits.

“I’m excited to see how pumped the team gets,” Pfauth said.

“Everyone always says that this meet is where everyone performs better. Plus I’m just excited to see this rivalry in general.”

Ford also said the team is ready to face South Dakota

State and that he hopes the men’s team has used their time off wisely.

“Things are coming together pretty well for the guys,” Ford said.

“We are pretty Ford pumped to swim against SDSU, especially at home. I think that we have a really good chance to beat them, which is even better.”

The meet will begin at 6 p.m. in the DakotaDome.

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Soccer: Team’s last goal came Sept. 26 Continued from page B1 we’re playing the best soccer we’ve ever played in the four years I’ve been here. If we work on anything different this week, it will be finishing.”

Since senior Jenny Teslow got hurt in the game against Drake University Sept. 26, the Coyotes have not scored a goal. Teslow is the only senior on the team, leaving the rest of the team returning

next year, still searching for a conference win going into the offseason.

“It would be huge (to get a win),” Green said. “It would be a great reward for all the work they’ve been putting in.

We just have to keep pushing, and believing that what we’re doing is going to work, and have to keep getting a little better every day.”

Reach reporter Josh Jorgensen at Josh.Jorgensen@coyotes.usd.edu

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L a m b d a Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi joined forces to scare students and community members for their annual haunted house event Oct. 23-24.

Tickets were $5 in advance and $7 at the door, while profits from the event were split between Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi with proceeds going toward the North American Food Drive and “Read. Lead. Achieve.”

The event used to be held at the fraternity’s house, but was moved to 14 Market St., across from Leo’s Bar & Grille because of the toll the event had on those living in the house to prepare for it.

“The house is very creepy,” sophomore Lucas VanErmen, who is in charge of philanthropy for the fraternity, said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a backstory.”

This year’s haunted house had a carnival theme.

“Naturally, the clown idea came up,” VanErmen said.

The fraternity and sorority usually work together to put on the event. Efforts, jobs and tasks are split between the two organizations, VanErmen said.

The two Greek organizations began setting up the haunted house Oct. 19, and had it finished by Oct. 22. A black tarp was used to create the maze inside the one-story building.

Students from both organizations acted as actors and collected money at the house. Actors hid behind tarps, scaring visitors and grabbing ankles. A few students used unbladed chainsaws to scare students, and more than one student acted as a jack-in-the-box.

“Usually people add their own personal touch,” VanErmen said.

One actor, VanErmen said, was even accidentally kicked in the head after a student thought he was a dummy.

“I’m really impressed with our actors,” VanErmen said. “I’m most impressed with how they fall into character.”

There were signs up that told visitors in case of an injury, it was not the organizations fault.

Planning for the event began in the middle of September, VanErmen said.

Junior Katty McNeal helped plan the haunted house as vice president of philanthropy for Pi Beta Phi. “Girls in my house look forward to it,” McNeal said. “They were really excited.”

This year, students from the organizations stayed outside the house to provide entertainment for visitors in line.

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MUC Madness helps students let off steam Kayla Prasek The Volante

With a magician, bingo, inflatables, food and prizes, the Muenster University Center is bringing midnight madness back to the University of South Dakota.

The MUC Madness event, held each semester, will start at 8 p.m. Friday in the MUC dining area with magician James David, and activities will continue until 2 a.m. Vermtown Bingo will be held at 9 p.m., and the inflatables, free food and prizes will run 11 p.m.-2 a.m. As part of the late evening activities, there will also be a Halloween costume contest, slam dunk basketball, laser tag, wacky trikes and karaoke.

“We started MUC Madness in fall 2011,” said Jill Ward, director of the MUC. “It was the first year the MUC got its own programming budget,

and I borrowed the idea from another school.”

Ward got the idea from another college that held its midnight madness event in its athletic center, so Ward took the idea and built the event around the MUC. “There’s a company that does packages with different types of inflatables, so I sit down and pick things I think the students will like,” Ward said.

Ward also evaluates the previous activities she’s brought to the event to decide whether she’ll bring them back again.

“We’ve had the velcro wall in the past, but all you do is just jump into a wall, so this year I chose slam dunk basketball, because it has an end goal and you can still be active,” she said. “We’ll have laser tag again in the pit lounge, and I thought the wacky trikes would be fun.

I wanted something like the hamster balls that wasn’t as difficult to facilitate.”

Free food and pop will be set up in the dining area, along with karaoke.

“We added karaoke this year so it’s an ongoing event, and it’s something more passive,” Ward said. “When they’re not running around, they can hang out and watch karaoke.”

Since the event will take place the day after Halloween, Ward decided to hold a costume contest in conjunction with midnight madness.

“Especially for students who are under 21, it gives them a place to celebrate Halloween and have fun, and it’s acceptable,” Becky Chamberlin, MUC graduate assistant.

Ward said the event was also purposely scheduled the same weekend as Family Weekend.

“If you have your siblings and parents here, there’s something for them to do on campus,” Ward said. “It’s a nice way to let off some steam.”

Junior Carissa Selken has attended previous midnight madness events.

“I went last year, and would encourage students who have never gone to go check it out,” Selken said. “It’s free, and I got a t-shirt. There was food, and I love bingo.”

Ward said even though it’s a campus event, it’s still fun.

“Students tend to think that because we’re sponsoring it, it’s lame,” she said. “It’s a fun way to get students over to the MUC and make the student center feel like the center of campus.”

IF YOU GO When Nov. 1, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Where Muenster University Center

Events Magician James David, 8 p.m.

Vermtown Bingo, 9 p.m.

Inflatables, free food, prizes, Halloween costume contest, slam dunk basketball, laser tag, wacky trikes, karaoke, 11 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Events Magician James David, 8 p.m.

Cost Free for all students and their families

Reach reporter Kayla Prasek at Kayla.M.Prasek@coyotes.usd.edu

The fall television season is in full swing, with new shows featuring big name actors ­­like Robin Williams, Allison Janney, Michael J. Fox and Sean Hayes.

After a few weeks into the fall season I believe the fall season has some great shows, CBS having most of them.

My favorite new show this season is “Hostages.” This show is a thrill ride every week.

Dr. Ellen Sanders (Toni Collette) is tasked with performing surgery on the President of the United States. Sanders and her family are taken as hostages.

I am not sure how the writers will continue the plot, but every episode is full of thrills, action and drama. I think this is a great show.

Another show I love is with Robin Williams in, “The Crazy Ones.” As always, Williams is his hilarious self. The show is based in a Chicago advertising agency. The show’s dialogue can sometimes be extremely fast with Williams, but overall a great story line and a show sure to make you laugh.

I hate to bring up another CBS show, but I think “Mom, “starring Allison Janney is very funny. The storyline is based on three generations of single mom’s, two are recovering alcoholics and the youngest just found out she is pregnant.

It is a sitcom I imagine will last a few seasons.

If you haven’t been watching these shows yet, time to get on Hulu and catch up, because these shows are having great seasons.

“Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” is a show that may seem boring to most, but this season it has been quality television. The show has had some gripping episodes and storylines this season.

The last season of my favorite comedy, “How I Met Your Mother” is airing. I don’t want to spoil anything, but Ted finally meets the yellow-umbrella holding, mom. Excellent finale season so far.

Always a funny show is “Modern Family,” if you haven’t ever watched it I highly recommend you do. This show is always very relevant. Props to the amazing writers on this show­ , they always make me laugh.

“Criminal Minds,” a serialkiller/police procedural drama that has a large, serious group of followers is off to a great start of the season. The show can sometimes be a little predictable, but always an excellent story. This is one show you do not need to start at the beginning to watch.

“Chicago Fire” is another show I am a fan of. Think Law and Order, but with firefighters.

Every episode is another major incident that requires Chicago’s finest to deal with a train crash or explosion. Look for a spinoff coming in the spring called “Chicago P.D.” The show will focus on Chicago’s police department.

With some of America’s most viewed shows such as “The Office,” “30 Rock,” “Breaking Bad,” “CSI: NY” and “90210” ending last season, a big void filled the television waves. I think CBS stepped up to the plate and chose to air some top notch shows.

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CampusEvents Oct. 30

MediaSketch Blog about it @ volanteonline.com Rambling Anna: A thank you letter to the universe, kind of

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Dakotathon Zombie Run Location: Prentis Park

ANNA BURLESON is a senior majoring in contemporary media and journalism.

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Beethoven concert Location: Colton Recital Hall

Oct. 31 5 - 9 p.m.

Halloween party & graphic design exhibition Location: Washington Street Arts Center 6 - 8 p.m.

Halloween in the Halls Location: All residence halls 7 - 9 p.m.

Vermillion Literary Project reading and poetry slam Location: Raziel’s

Nov. 1 12:05 - 12:55 p.m.

Voci Angelica Trio Location: National Music Museum 4 - 5 p.m.

Celebrating the Life of John A. Day Location: Wayne S. Knutson Theatre

This week, I went to Walmart and bought plastic to shrink-wrap our windows to keep the heating bill down as temperatures continue to get lower and lower. I also completed other mundane tasks like buying gas, scheduling an oil change and figuring out where and how to order my

gown for graduation —which, by the way, costs a ridiculous $50.

And I hated it.

When I was little, I remember thinking everyone around me was just so old. Now, after becoming one of those old people, I’m coming to the realization that it isn’t nearly as glamorous and awesome as I used to think it would be.

I spend way too much time cleaning the bathroom and doing laundry rather than attending glamorous cocktail parties, like I naively assumed I would when I was young.

And to top it off, everything is ridiculously expensive.

As a result, I have to con-

stantly remind myself to be thankful. These tasks are only mundane, because I live in a civilized world where I don’t have to worry about things like hunting and killing my own food, so I should be extremely grateful, right? I don’t have to worry about a corrupt police force arresting me in the middle of the night and I don’t have to defend my own home from intruders, so I should suck it up and accept things like the high cost of movie tickets and my sometimes slow Internet connection.

I’m lucky, and so are you.

We’re in college and for the most part, we’re pretty poor.

We scrounge for free food at university events and live off Ramen noodles, but we tend to forget about the car insurance and iPhone that our parents bought and continue to pay for. We get to care about USD Confessions and which guy/girl to take to formal/ semiformal instead of worrying about having a roof over our heads, so no matter how horrible or boring you may think your life is, the truth is, it’s really not bad at all.

So, the next time you see me in an aisle in Walmart looking despondently at an array of deodorant or salad dressings, don’t be afraid to tell me to suck it up and smile.

>> 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.

7 - 8 p.m.

Hannah Lambertz & Jordyn Bangasser, vocal recital Location: Colton Recital Hall

Social Media Highlights

8 - 10 p.m.

Performance by magician/comedian James David Location: Muenster University Center Dining Area 11 p.m. - 1 a.m.

MUC Madness Location: Muenster University Center

Nov. 4 7 - 8 p.m.

The Estee Lecture Location: Churchill-Haines, Room 118 1 - 4 p.m.

Family Health & Fitness Day Location: Wellness Center 4 - 5 p.m.

Emily Mason, horn recital Location: Farber Hall

Nov. 3 10 - 11 a.m.

Mortar Board Trick or Trot 5K Location: Prentis Park 9 - 10 p.m.

Second Annual Glow Fun Run Location: MUC east lawn

SOURCE: www.usd.edu

Moretz breathes new life into film Cristina Drey The Volante

In 1976, the production of “Carrie” began the chilling legend of the breakdown of a bullied high school girl who had telekinetic powers.

Thirty-seven years later, with incredible developments in movie-making technology which created a noticeable improvement in special effects, the remake of “Carrie” creates an appealing version of the story without modifying the overall message.

With today’s generations’

dependence on technology through computers and cell phones, the modern issue of cyber-bullying was added to Carrie’s torment from her peers. This form of bullying greatly added to the story and intensified a viewer’s despair for the young outcast.

Chloe Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore, who both perfectly played Carrie and her mother respectively, are the main reason for this movie’s success.

While still being desensitized from the popularity of violence in movies, video games and books, it would

be hard for one to disagree that Moretz’s performance, particularly during the prom scene, was splendidly disturbing.

Moore’s portrayal of Carrie’s mother wonderfully supplemented to the sinister plot, and will forever define my version of a crazed, overly religious mother.

Though it may be a mere recreation instead of a reimagination, this new “Carrie” still tells a provocative story of balancing horror and emotion.

Reach reviewer Cristina Drey at Christina.Drey@coyotes.usd.edu

COYOTE TWIN & VERMILLION THEATRE Carrie Coyote I Nightly: 7 p.m.

Friday, Saturday & Tuesday: 9:15 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 1 & 3:15 p.m.

The Counselor Coyote II Nightly: 7 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: 9:15 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 1 & 3:15 p.m.

Bad Grandpa Vermillion Theatre Nightly: 7 p.m.

Friday, Saturday & Tuesday: 9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 1 & 3 p.m.

Sunny, retro pop provides stark contrast to Cults’ haunting lyrics Andrew Helland The Volante

The whole retro trend seems to be overused in today’s music, but Cults is one of those bands actually doing it justice.

The duo released their second album “Static” Oct. 15 and successfully avoided the sophomore slump. These sunny tunes are a fun listen even though they are dripping with melancholy. Since the release of their eponymous debut, the once couple has broken up.

Luckily for us, guitarist Brian Oblivion and singer Madeline Follin are continuing to write music together.

A lot of the sounds Cults used on “Static” are familiar but different from the ones on their debut. “Static” is filled with jaunty piano and also has a bunch of reverb throughout it. Cults also ditched their signature bells that made an appearance in every tune on their first album. You’ll also find things are a lot more forceful on “Static,” but still keep Cults’ sugariness.

Cults are similar in style to the ‘60s band, “Pastiche” and write their lyrics like a story.

While “Static” is not solely a breakup album, it is easy to assume that these songs were written about each other. That might not be the case, but there is a somber mood on a lot of the more emotional tracks. Cults continue to write songs with haunting lyrics backed by their bright sound. While it’s not as obviously stated as it was in the

past, heartbreak was a popular theme during ‘60s pop, which Cults replicate well.

Madeline is the perfect candidate to narrate love sickness.

Her girly voice is ideal for this record. The choruses on “Static” are better than ever. They’ll blow you away. Knowing the duo’s past relationship, you feel sorry during these evoking choruses. “Always Together” and “We’ve Got It” will especially hit that soft part in your heart.

The first songs the duo ever wrote were as a hobby and those songs happened to make their first record. Unlike their debut, on “Static,” the songs

were written with their five piece live band in mind.

“Static” is that rainy part of a summer day that still continues to shine on. It will surely make things seem warmer during the harsh weather to come. These tunes glow like static from a TV; it’s fuzzy and mesmerizing. The last song “No Hope” ends with static, completing the album, and bringing you back to reality.

Favorite Tracks: “Always Together,” “High Road,” “Were Before,” “We’ve Got It” and “Shine A Light.”

Reach reviewer Andrew Helland at Andrew.Helland@coyotes.usd.edu

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Weekend focuses on family atmosphere Michael Geheren The Volante

The Student Services office is inviting families to the campus of The University of South Dakota for Family Weekend beginning Friday. This year, family members will be able to go to one of five home athletic events, see a magician, explore Vermillion and participate in a 5K. “The whole point is so families see what students are up to at USD,” said Lindsay Sparks, assistant director of student life.

Parents are encouraged to register in advance with Student Services, but Sparks said they will welcome all family members.

Family members will receive buttons that will get them discounts at Vermillion-area restaurants and businesses.

Steve Howe, executive director of the Vermilion Area Chamber and Development Company, said he hopes to see family members exploring different areas of Vermillion.

Howe recommends families to tour the National Music Museum, W. H. Over Museum and Spirit Mound. He said the downtown district is also great place to shop with families.

“The downtown district is really starting to grow with all the different shops,” said Howe. “We have a really vibrant downtown.”

He said families should also take a “dining journey” through Vermillion to explore the restaurants in town.

Family members will also receive access to the Wellness Center for the weekend.

Friday

Family members are instructed to check in at the Muenster University Center information desk. Check-in will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The National Music Museum will host a Brown Bag Lunch Program featuring a folk group from Boston at noon.

The Campus Activities Board is sponsoring magician James

David to perform a magic show at 8 p.m. in the MUC. Sparks said CAB brought in a magician to create a family-friendly atmosphere.

The rest of the evening can be spent at the MUC to play BINGO where students and family members can win gift certificates to Vermillion businesses. The MUC will also have inflatables, games and giveaways until 2 a.m.

Saturday

USD will sponsor a brunch Saturday at 9 a.m. in the MUC. Students and family will receive a free breakfast. Sparks said the brunch is a great way for parents

to try some of the dining options their students have.

Families will have access to free tailgating before Saturday’s football game against Youngstown State University.

To reserve a tailgating spot, students need to contact Sparks by 5 p.m. Thursday.

Old Lumber Company will host an after game celebration.

Sunday

Sunday morning will begin with the Mortar Board Trick-orTrot 5K to support reading at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., the fee is $10 or a donation of five books.

Sporting Events USD will host five home games over the weekend: USD soccer vs. Western Illinois University, Friday at 3 p.m.

USD volleyball vs. South Dakota State University, Friday at 7 p.m.

USD football vs. Youngstown State University, Saturday at 1 p.m.

USD Soccer vs. Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis – Sunday at noon.

USD volleyball vs. North Dakota State University, Sunday at 2 p.m.

Reach reporter Michael Geheren at Michael.Geheren@coyotes.usd.edu

VERMILLION DINING JOURNEY To assist families visiting Vermillion this weekend, The Volante has compiled a list of some of the most unique restaurants in Vermillion.

1

Mister Smith’s Bakery, Cafe & Catering 812 Cottage Ave. Vermillion, S.D. 57069 (Inside Vermillion Ace Hardware)

Mister Smith’s may be in an odd location, but did you know it is home to the “Best Bread in the World?” According to Oprah Magazine in 2002 it is. Mister Smith’s is home to excellent sandwiches that make a great lunch.

2

Red Steakhouse

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1 E. Main St. Vermillion, S.D. 57069

Red claims it is the best steakhouse in South Dakota, but that is up to you. A favorite is the shrimp and clam chowder soup. Be sure to call ahead and get a reservation, they can get busy for dinner.

3

Café Brulé 24 W. Main St. Vermillion, S.D. 57069

This may be my favorite restaurant in Vermillion. Café Brulé provides a great atmosphere, with excellent food and the Cakes by Monica are great. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

4

Little Italy’s 831 E. Cherry St. Vermillion, S.D. 57069

Little Italy’s is a great family-friendly restaurant with very good service. If you have some little siblings coming

Mexico Viejo

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432 E. Cherry St. Vermillion, S.D. 57069

Mexico Viejo is home to great salsa and Mexican food. If you’re craving Mexican food this may be a good meal.

BBQ Blues Smokehouse 5 S. Market St. Vermillion, S.D. 57069

This is Vermillion’s newest restaurant. The menu is full of all-American barbecue food.

See more Vermillion Area restaurants at livevermillion.com

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STUDENT PROFILE

Kroll sets dreams for future

CAB anticipates a magical show

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Senior Tori Kroll, captain of the USD volleyball team, sets the volleyball during the team’s game against Missouri State Oct. 18 at the DakotaDome.

Cassy Jerrett The Volante

Tori Kroll, captain of the University of South Dakota’s volleyball team, not only has big hits but also big dreams.

Kroll, who became interested in volleyball after watching her mother play, began at an early age. She too discovered a love for the game and played throughout high school. She was recruited by USD to play at the college level.

As a setter, her job is to successfully pass the ball to her teammates and assist in putting points up on the scoreboard.

“She is very good at her job,” said Matt Houk, head coach of the volleyball team for the past six seasons.

Junior Kendall Kritenbrink said Kroll is great on the court and is always there for the rest of the team.

“I can go to her for anything” Kritenbrink said. “She knows everyone’s personality and is able to work with everyone on the team.”

Kritenbrink credited Kroll’s strength and leadership within the team to be a factor in the USD Coyotes No. 69 ranking on

the NCAA rankings.

Passionate about volleyball, Kroll, a social work major, hopes to bring the game overseas, Germany to be specific. What many may not know is that before she learned English, Kroll’s first language was German. She attended a German Immersion school and later learned English.

Once she got into high school she was able to attend a school trip to Germany and fell in love with the country, the culture and the people. When asked what her dream job would be, Kroll answered, “I would like to go back to Germany and become a social worker on a (military) base.” If the chance arose, she would also like to coach there because of her passion for volleyball.

When she is not on the court she is out volunteering in the vermillion community. She is involved in the student-athlete advisory council and through SAAC and volleyball she is frequently volunteering. Her favorite volunteer activity is called “food fight.” This is typically done at the end of the volleyball season, around January, and is a competition in the Summit

League as well as within the volleyball team.

The team usually splits into teams of three or four and the goal is to gather the most items of canned or non-perishable foods for the Vermillion food pantry. Last year, Kroll and two other players were the winners of the competition. Though this is just one of her favorite volunteer activities, she also participates in a mitten toss which is similar to food fight, however, mittens, hats and scarves are collected by the Vermillion Public School District and are donated to places where they are needed.

In the summer, when she is not training with the volleyball team or volunteering, Kroll attends various country music concerts and plays in sand volleyball tournaments to hone her skills.

Volleyball will always be a part of Tori’s college years and the memories she made with her team, but Kroll has other goals for her life and is excited to get it started.

Reach reporter Cassy Jerrett at Cassy.Jerrett@coyotes.usd.edu

Tuesday

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James David, a magician and comedian, will be performing at USD Friday in the MUC ballroom.

Katie McGuire The Volante

The University of South Dakota’s Campus Activities Board will be bringing in magician and comedian James David Friday as one of the many events for Family Weekend.

David is a traveling magician, performing in cities all across the country, from Los Angeles and New York City.

Along with his act, David will be performing both street and stage magic, which has set him apart and makes him a rising acts in the industry, according to his website.

One of the many events set for this weekend, David’s performance is highly anticipated by members of CAB including their advisor.

This event was decided when members of CAB went to the annual National Associa-

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tion of Campus Activities and was first introduced to David.

CAB President Taylor Moore, a senior, explained why they chose the magician.

“We met him at the NACA meeting and really liked him.

We went to dinner and discussed his work. We really had a good connection with him,” said Moore.

Moore also said David performed during this meeting, and they loved his work.

“Students will experience something new and never been done before. He is young and down to earth and left an impression on me, I am hoping he will do the same for other students as well,” Moore said.

Junior Josey Hansen, member of CAB, said what makes him unique is that he is also a comedian.

“We wanted students to be interested,” she said.

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Nathan Hofer, CAB advisor, said over email that he believes students will enjoy David’s act, because he is both talented and engaging with the audience.

“CAB decided to bring James to campus for Family Weekend, because he provides a high quality show that is family friendly and very entertaining. He brings audience members up to be part of his show which adds to the fun of the event in my opinion,” Hofer said. Although the event is during Family Weekend, Hansen said all students are invited.

“It would be fun for students and a good stress reliever,” she said.

The event will be held in the Muenster University Center in room 225, starting at 8 p.m.

Reach reporter Katie McGuire at Katrinia.McGuire@coyotes.usd.edu

Saturday

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Halloween Specials