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Downtown Vermillion sees more than 500 for Women’s March Morgan Matzen

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Hundreds of Vermillion residents, community members and USD students participated in a march down Main Street Saturday afternoon. This march, like more than 600 of its kind around the world, came about as a reaction to the inauguration of Donald Trump. Vermillion march organizer Caitlin Collier said she was particularly distressed with the news of Trump’s election.

“I didn’t vote for him, but I am really sorry,” Collier said. “From my generation to yours, I am really, really sorry. We should have done more because this is not what we expected. This is not what I thought things were going to be like in 2017.” More than 500 people showed up to support the cause, according to march organizer Collier. Participants of the march met in the basement of the United Church of Christ (UCC) at 12:30 p.m., picking up signs, donning “pussyhats” (pink stocking caps) and lining up around the front of

the church block on Main Street. Kaia Nowatzki made it all the way from Luverne, Minn. to join in the march with her family. They were some of the first people to make it to the UCC at about noon. She said she came because she shares a sense of duty with the women in her life to stand up for her rights. “I want to support all of my sisters,” Nowatzki said. “I feel like it is my duty to be here and to show See MARCH, Page A3

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It was honestly one of the most incredible things I’ve ever done in my whole entire life... It was very uplifting. Olivia Strom, senior international studies major

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More than 70 attendants visited the newly-renovated Red Steakhouse Auditorium Monday night.

Red Steakhouse Auditorium hosts grand opening gala Chance Mullinix

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After four months of renovations, The Coyote Twin Theater hosted a gala celebrating the reopening of the newly-named Red Steakhouse Auditorium Monday night. The auditorium was named in honor of donations given to the theater by Jerad Higman, the owner of Red Steakhouse. More than 70 people attended the gala, which was catered by Red Steakhouse. Attendants mingled with board members of the Vermillion Downtown Cultural Association (VDCA), which owns and operates the theater. Jason Thiel, executive director of VDCA, manages the Coyote Twin Theater. He said he hopes this is

another step to making Vermillion culturally relevant in the region. “The VDCA is tasked with essentially building a community of culture in Vermillion,” he said. “Whether that’s art, music, movie – we want to have our hands in it and make this a destination for the entire region to come and experience what they would otherwise have to go to Sioux City or Sioux Falls for.” The auditorium features new seating, improved hardware for showing films and a stage that can be used for small plays and concerts. Most of the auditorium’s 120 seats are stadium-style and all feature cup holders and reclining capabilities. Thiel would like to see the theater host more than movie showings,

he said. “We’re looking at bringing in acts like magicians, ventriloquists, anything people can think of,” he said. Attendants were ushered into the auditorium to experience the renovated theater for the first time. Bill Anderson, a board member of the VDCA, spoke about the important role the VDCA hopes to play in the development of downtown Vermillion. “(The VDCA) wants to democratize the cinema experience,” he said. “The humanities are such an important part and fabric of our culture, we want to make sure we’re doing everything we can in a town like ours and a place like this to preserve those things.” See RED, Page A6

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Thousands of people descended on Washington, D.C. last week to see Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony, the celebratory parade and to participate in marches and demonstrations over the weekend. Among the thousands gathered was a handful of USD students, some there to celebrate the incoming president, others to demonstrate. Jordan Hanson, a junior political science major, didn’t make it to the swearing-in but was on hand for the parade, which she said she enjoyed thoroughly. “For me, being a Republican, that was really cool,” Hanson said. “I think just seeing the president of the United States, regardless of the party, is definitely a once-in-alifetime opportunity.” Most of the people Hanson saw at the parade shared in her eagerness to be there, she said. “Everybody who was at the inauguration and the parade I think were excited for the most part,” Hanson said. “I mean, there were people who had signs and

were protesting, but nothing that was outrageous. I think it was pretty civil.” Kade Lamberty, a senior political science major and a member of USD’s College Republicans, was one student who went to see Trump be sworn into office Friday. “It was amazing,” Lamberty said. Arriving early was essential to seeing something so monumental, Lamberty said. “The gates opened at six in the morning, and we got there at like 5:30,” Lamberty said. He and his friends stood in the crowd for six hours awaiting the swearing-in, which took place at noon. As early as they were, Lamberty said his group didn’t get very close to the stage. “I couldn’t make out facial features on Trump when he was giving his inauguration speech,” Lamberty said. “But there was one of those big-screen TV’s right to the right of where I was standing at so I could see everything that was going on pretty clearly.” After the inauguration itself, See CAPITAL, Page A6

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USD students gather in the MUC pit lounge to watch the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20. While these students watched the proceedings on television,

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City of Vermillion Police Blotter Highlights >> Jan. 15 - 21

6 Jan. 15 Officers were called by a resident who reported a domestic dispute in the neighbors’ lawn. When officers arrived, they found an argument had occurred, but no crime. Jan. 15 While conducting a check at a local tavern, a woman attempted to leave out the back door. When they reached her and asked to see her ID, she tried to evade, was caught and cited for underage drinking and failure to obey an officer.

underage consumption citations Jan. 15 An officer saw a man quickly trying to hide from the approaching police vehicle. The man ran and scaled a fence into a lawn. The officer reached the man and cited him for underage consumption of alcohol. Jan. 15 While investigating an unrelated incident, an officer made contact with a man who had an outstanding warrant in Hughes County. The man was arrested. Jan. 15 Officers responded to a complaint that items had

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been stolen from the caller. The items had been given to the caller by a former boyfriend and had been stolen. The incident remains under investigation. Jan. 17 Officers were called when an individual, while attempting to repossess a vehicle, found that its license plates had been illegally changed. The suspect was arrested for substitution of license plates. Jan. 18 Officers received a complaint of the smell of marijuana coming from an apartment.

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The occupant of the apartment refused to allow a search, and a warrant was obtained. The search yielded marijuana and paraphernalia. The suspect was charged.

his girlfriend repeatedly and threatened her grandmother. He was arrested on two counts of simple domestic assault. Jan. 20 During a scam investigation on Madison Street, officers smelled marijuana coming from an apartment. After obtaining a warrant, officers found marijuana and items associated with drug sales. The occupants were arrested.

Jan. 19 A vehicle was stopped by an officer for making an illegal U-turn. One passenger was underage and had been consuming alcohol. The subject was charged with possession/consumption. Jan. 19 Officers responded to a reported domestic assault and found that a man had struck

Jan. 21 Officers were called to Forrest Street on a report of a missing son.

USD law professor opposes attorney general pick Chance Mullinix

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More than 1,400 law professors from across the United States have signed an open letter urging the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to block Donald Trump’s nomination for attorney general. USD law professor Sean Kammer was the only signatory from South Dakota. Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions was nominated by President Trump on Nov. 18 to be the highest-ranking law enforcement officer in the nation. Due to Sessions’ controversial political positions, the nomination has come under scrutiny across the country. Concerns highlighted in the letter include Sessions’ promotion of the voter-impersonation fraud myth, his support for building a wall along the US-Mexico boarder, his support

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for regressive drug policies and his repeated opposition to legislative efforts aimed at promoting the rights of women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. In a statement, Kammer said that Sessions’ political inclinations could make him problematic for some Americans. “One of the principal functions of the Department of Justice is to protect the civil rights of all Americans. Jeff Sessions has repeatedly demonstrated a disregard for — if not outright hostility towards — this mission,” Kammer said. “Whether dealing with issues of race, gender or sexuality, he has shown a startling lack of understanding regarding the very real oppressive hierarchies that persist in American society and that continue to hinder the pursuit of true equality and justice for all.” While Kammer is the

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USD law professor Sean Kammer is among 1,400 signatories of a letter opposing the nomination of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General.

only signatory from South Dakota, there are others from the region that signed the letter. Paul Gowder, a law professor from the University of Iowa, also signed and said he’s concerned about the Alabama senator’s record on voting rights. “Those who signed the letter signed it for different reasons,” Gowder said. “For me, my reasons are about the serious worries he has towards the voting rights

for all. He’s made statements in opposition of the Voting Rights Act.” Additional law professors from the region have signed the letter, including three from the University of Iowa, two from the University of Nebraska and eleven from the University of Minnesota. Kammer hopes the letter will be taken into consideration, though he isn’t particularly confident in its ability to create real change.

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“I think it should be relevant, but I doubt it will have much impact,” Kammer said. Gowder shared Kammer’s doubts. “It would be nice if the letter influences the decision,” Gowder said. “I think it’s unlikely, but it would be nice.” The entirety of the letter, including a full list of signatories, can be read online at volanteonline.com.

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Students looking forward to CAB concert Mason Dockter

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The students have spoken: T-Pain will be rapping at the DakotaDome on Feb. 11. Shelby McCabe, cochair of CAB, said moving the performance from Aalfs to the DakotaDome was a matter of appealing to students’ requests. “Aalfs has always been where we’ve been able to hold it, but the Dome has always been preferred by students from all the feedback we’ve gotten,” McCabe said. “So we worked hard to make sure it could be in the Dome where the students preferred it. And so then more students could be there and it’s a more overall concert experience.” USD students may not be the only ones to enjoy the concert, Niki Bussmus, CAB co-chair, said. “Some Sioux Falls students may come, I mean we have reached out to the University of Sioux Falls and they seemed just as excited as we are for T-Pain to come,” Bussmus said. McCabe said T-Pain won the campus-wide

vote by “quite a bit.” Overall,

McCabe

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Bussmus said students are enthusiastic about T-Pain. “We’ve heard a lot of good feedback,” McCabe said. “People are really happy that we could get T-Pain and especially that he’ll be in the Dome.”

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The Volante asked students how they felt about T-Pain coming to perform on campus.

There are some students who seem just as

excited

about

the

choice of venue as they are about the performer himself. “I’m glad it’s in the Dome this year, I think that’ll be more fun,” said Courtney Bolkema, a

sophomore

nursing

major. As with any concert, some as

students

aren’t

enthusiastic

about

T-Pain’s upcoming visit. “I’ve heard a couple of his tracks, but I’m

I think that’s really neat that he’s coming here. I don’t really know him very well, but it’ll be fun. – Ginger Woodlow, first-year

I think it’s interesting. He’s definitely one of the bigger names that we’ve gotten here. I know a couple songs by him that I actually like, but there’s not really that many great selections for him.

Um, lit. I’m so happy. Love him. – Melissa Headinger, junior

I actually voted for someone else, so not really too happy. I can’t remember who (I voted for), but I know it wasn’t him. – Martin Long, first-year

Honestly, I’m really excited for it, like I know a ton of other students are and just, like, I think it’s going to be a hype concert.

That’s pretty cool, honestly I didn’t even know about it until now. But that’s pretty cool, a big name coming to South Dakota, I think that’ll be pretty cool, I’ll check that out.

– Ambrose Lokolong, first-year

– Erik Hangus, first-year

– Sunny Patel, masters student

not a fan,” said Anzhelica Chumakova, a junior linguistics major.

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them we are not okay with what is going on. We need to make a stand. We are proud and we are not going to go back 300 years. We want to progress to where everyone is equal.” Nowatzki, who graduated from USD in 2014 with an art degree, noted some of the issues she was standing for today. “I am standing for gay rights,” Nowatzki said. “I am making sure that everyone has the opportunity to get birth control. It’s a pretty strong message to have.” Vermillion resident Heidi Hassler shared a similar sense of duty to march for equality this morning. “I am marching for equality for all,” Hassler said. “I am hoping to send a message of respect to our new leadership. We need to respect women together. I am standing for women’s rights.” Collier wanted to make sure that march participants observed a minute of silence at 1 p.m. before beginning on the walk to the courthouse. “This is for equality around the world,” she said. Collier noted that this march was intended to spread positivity. She instructed marchers to maintain a non-violent approach. “We are against racism, but for equality,” Collier said. “This is for love, not hate. If someone wanders out of a bar and starts yelling, just keep going.” For the most part, the Vermillion community

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In the above photos, demonstrators walked down Main Street at the Women’s March. Participants started out at the United Church of Christ and ended there afterward.

was on board with the march. There was no outspoken opposition to the demonstration. Many of the marchers were concerned with what’s at stake in Trump’s presidency. Bob and Deb Valentine, Yankton residents, left for the march at 11 a.m. to stand in solidarity with the women and men of Vermillion. “You have to stand up for what’s right in this country,” Bob Valentine said. Deb Valentine, who works for the USD medical school in Sioux Falls, said she and her husband support Planned Parenthood. Some of the services that are at risk of being cut, including cancer screenings and STD testing, relate directly to her line of work. “It should be a woman’s choice,” Deb said. “Not

(Trump’s choice), or Congress’s, or the Cabinet’s. We agree that it should be a woman’s choice.” A number of men joined arms with their mothers, sisters, wives and daughters in the march. One of those men was Kevin O’Kelley, who works in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs on campus. “I am married to a woman,” O’Kelley said. “I am the son of a woman. I am a brother of women. When women march, I go with them. I am here to support the women in my life. I want to make sure that the women in my life are heard at all levels of political discourse.” Collier was grateful for all march participants, including the many men, children and even dogs

that joined in support. “We have seen a proliferation of positive statements about why people are marching, men, women and children alike,” Collier said. “Whether it is simply for a reminder that those who support women’s rights are still here, or a broader statement.” Co-organizer Susanne Skyrm wanted to express that the stresses of the election cycle would not get to her or any of the women joining in the march. “We are hoping that it will send a message nationally of unity,” Skyrm said. “We are expressing our desire to not let hate and negativity take over, because the election period was so full of all that. I think that the main purpose of the march was to express the idea that we were not in favor of all this

negative stuff and all the hatred that was expressed, especially towards women and minorities. We’re hoping that that message will come through.” The mood of the day was mostly light. March participants sang “Happy Birthday” to organizers Skyrm and Collier after the march, as it was their birthday. Members of the theater department led the group in song as marchers posed for photos outside the courthouse. Kids marched with smiles, parents joked and dogs barked. Skyrm noted that there is still work to be done in the next four years of Trump’s presidency. “After the march, we have to keep fighting,” Skyrm said. “We need to keep going. Do not get discouraged, especially younger

people, because you guys are the future. Just keep working and holding the government

accountable

and standing up for what you believe in. All of us [need to do that,] but especially the students and younger people.” Collier agreed with Skyrm on the issue of women’s history. “If we want women’s history to survive, we kind of have to preserve it ourselves,” Collier said.

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Students should perfect the art of taking naps

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TAYLOR KIDD is a sophomore majoring in media & journalism

Morgan Matzen I The Volante More than 500 community members marched together in Vermillion last weekend.

Real change happens through action, not social media rants It’s not breaking news that

Skip the Facebook rants

Everyone is entitled to have

Donald Trump was sworn in

and the online petitions – get

an opinion, and everyone

as president on Friday, nor

out and protest, make a sign

is entitled to express their

is it breaking news that the

or donate to a worthy cause.

opinion in a peaceful manner.

Women’s March on Washington

With the population of college

The first step to change is

took place the day after.

students being as large as it

being heard by the masses. As

is, there’s no way we can be

college students, we are prone

ignored.

to jumping on social media

More than 500 people attended the Women’s March in Vermillion on Saturday. Men,

Vermillion may be a small

women, children and even

town, but there are many

dogs marched in our college

ways to get involved and show

town in solidarity. Unity is an

support for causes. Saturday’s

amazing thing that people

march is a prime example, as

can and should work towards,

was the Yotes Against Hate

especially when it comes to

protest in November and

politics.

the students that travelled

Becoming unified with others over a particular policy or social cause is a powerful

to Washington, D.C. for the inauguration ceremony. Coming together and

and mentioning what we think, as well as arguing with those who are on the opposite side of it. It’s easy to get bogged down in all of political posts that are put up on social media, but sharing a photo or liking a status doesn’t do anything to spark change. Students should actively

thing, and should happen

showing mutual respect while

more often.

peacefully protesting injustice

participate in events like the

Under the First Amendment,

is the best way for students to

Women’s March and stand

we’re all protected to peacefully

be heard. The use of peaceful

up for what they believe in,

assemble. This is a right that’s

protest is one of the best

whatever that may be. That’s

been exercised frequently

tool students have at their

the way real change is made

before and after Friday’s

disposals. Becoming one with

– by going out and marching,

inauguration. If people feel the

others makes a statement that

petitioning or talking to

need to join together and make

we, as a nation, will not break.

policy makers.

noise, then by all means, unite

We, as a nation, will stand tall

and protest peacefully.

and stand strong.

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Sleep is important. Since we were children, the positive effects of being well-rested have been nailed into our brains. Whether it’s from nagging parents, concerned doctors or that unreliable health website that said your sore throat is probably cancer, we’ve all been told that the average person needs around eight hours of sleep a night. But what college student gets eight hours of sleep a night? Certainly not one that balances a social life, extracurriculars, a job and school work. According to a Huffington Post blog, less than 15 percent of college students sleep more than seven hours per night. And based on all the conversations about drunken all-nighters I overhear in class, I’d say this statistic is probably fairly accurate. I typically go to bed around 10:30 p.m. and wake up the next morning at 5:30 a.m. Life gets in the way sometimes, and the newest Netflix additions call my name right around the time I should be sleeping. Fortunately, I’ve learned a crucial strategy in the sleeping game, and it’s called napping. Taking naps sounds pretty selfW-explanatory, but a true napper knows the importance of practice. The more you practice, the easier it becomes. Whether it’s 50 minutes before class or five, a pro-napper can use any amount of time to their advantage. While there are many reasons for mid-day sleep (homework break, food coma, eliminating boredom, etc.), there are actual health benefits to napping. According to a study done by researchers at the University of Michigan, napping can improve a person’s patience. Members of the study were asked to draw geometric shapes on a computer screen, and those that had taken an hour nap before the task were able to continue for twice as long. Perhaps a nap would prevent students from giving

OVERHEARDS Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers.

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“Oh, gonorrhea is on the rise? Thanks Obama.”

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Fortunately, I’ve learned a crucial strategy in the sleeping game.

up on a math problem, or resist the urge to flat-tire the group of BFF’s holding hands and blocking the sidewalk. According to another study by researchers in Germany, napping can also improve a person’s memory. Members of this study were asked to remember certain words, and the ones who took a nap after hearing them performed five times better than the group that didn’t. Memory is one of the most important skills to have in college because, if we’re honest, studying for tests is mostly just memorization anyway. Taking a quick nap, no matter how long, could help increase a student’s ability to take tests or quizzes. Sure, increased patience and memory sounds nice, but how about a decreased risk for heart disease? According to the Washington Post, a study of 23,000 Greek adults revealed that those who took naps were 30 percent less likely to die of heart disease. At 19 years old, heart disease isn’t a problem I’ve run into, but I’m sure my older self will attribute my healthy heart to all the naps I took in college. Although I think it’s safe to say most people don’t take naps with the hope of becoming more patient or having a better memory once they wake up, the benefits of taking naps are added bonuses to feeling more rested. Even just laying down for a few minutes can be beneficial to both your mental state and your physical state. Like they always say, a nap a day keeps the dark circles away! So, this one’s for you, girl in the MUC who was complaining that her face looked tired because of drown night: take a nap – your body and mind will thank you for it.

In The Know & In The Dark IN THE KNOW: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president on Jan. 20, 2017. IN THE DARK: Missourians everywhere hoped they don’t sound like Senator Roy Blunt.

IN THE KNOW: Classes were cancelled until noon on Jan. 25. IN THE DARK: Some students celebrated like it was a second D-Days.

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“The reason I broke up with him was because he ate salad with his hands.” “Well wait, lettuce not be quick to judge.”

IN THE KNOW: T-Pain won the vote to perform in the DakotaDome Feb. 11. IN THE DARK: Still trying to figure if he sings more than that song about a stripper.

— Mexico Viejo

“I need to go to the bookstore and act stupid and then call my bank.” — Al Neuharth Media Center

“Who grows up and says, ‘I want to work at the DMV?’” — Al Neuharth Media Center

IN THE KNOW: Housing applications for next year are open. IN THE DARK: Have fun breaking it to your current roommate that you don’t want to live with them next year. IN THE KNOW: January is almost over. IN THE DARK: The majority of New Year’s resolutions are also over.

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Candidly Canada: Bilingualism benefits self, world ALLIE KNOFCZYNSKI is a junior majoring in media & journalism. The second I began my flight from Chicago O’Hare to Montreal, I realized what I was getting myself into. The girl sitting next to me was with her family in the seats in front of mine, and whenever they interacted, they spoke French. When deciding to study abroad, Quebec became a top destination because it would expose me to fluent French speakers. I’ve been trying to learn French for almost two years, so surrounding myself with people who seem to effortlessly switch between English and French should hopefully improve my own linguistic skills. From conversations to street signs and everything in between, everything in Quebec is both French and English. While this difference from USD’s

monolingual campus is eye-opening, the situation is a crucial one for all individuals. Multilingualism is not only an advantage in an increasingly globalized society and workplace, it’s individually beneficial and crucial in maintaining cultural diversity. While USD is known for its Center for Cultural Diversity, the country already has a very diverse population. According to the American Community Survey, more than one in five kids over the age of 5 (21%) speak a language other than English at home. These kids receive many benefits for their bilingualism, such as being able to learn new words easily, being able to use information in new way, coming up with solutions to problems and listening and connecting with others better. Beyond simply language skills, scientists have found that bilingualism actually improves overall cognitive abilities and potentially prevents dementia in the future. Bilingual people also tend to have a heightened sense of their environment,

Allie Knofczynski I The Volante Countries across the globe have multiple spoken languages. Young Americans must lead the charge in embracing multiple cultures and languages. which can improve their performances in any memory or mental tests. Many people feel uneasy about foreign customs and languages. These people see English is the official language of the United States, and anything beyond that societal norm is unwelcome. With South Dakota’s Caucasian majority, opportunities to see and hear other languages are rare. Sooner rather than later, Anglo-Americans

will be the minority in this country; a wall along the southern border won’t change that. Globalization is dangerous in the fact that we’re simultaneously more connected and less diverse in the process: according to the BBC, at the current rate of one a fortnight, half our languages will be extinct by the end of the century. Language is a crucial part of humanity and is a staple in culture, history and politics. College students preparing to enter the ever-

changing workforce play an important role in embracing any and all languages and cultures. An open-minded, empathetic attitude strengthens both small- and large-scale communities, sewing together the country’s patchwork clusters of people into a unified, beautiful quilt. There is no excuse for America not to change its outlook toward other languages. While young children might pick up a language easier, it’s never

too late to start. USD hosts a languages department offering Spanish, German, French, Russian and Lakota, along with language table activities encouraging students to practice communicating with each other in a supportive environment. Technology in the forms of online programs and apps like Duolingo can also make the language-learning more approachable. The individual and worldly benefits far surpass any hesitations. Those who refuse to acknowledge anything beyond their own single language will get left behind. Let’s put on a new pair of shoes, willingly walking into unknown terrain. While it’s uncomfortable, it’s a necessary step this country can’t avoid much longer. Regardless of age or previous knowledge or experience, everyone should make an effort. If you’re a USD student traveling abroad and would like to contribute to The Volante, please contact us at volante@coyotes.usd.edu.

Netflix has its benefits, so keep up the late-night binging NICK ZEIMET is a sophomore majoring in media & journalism Stress is all around us. A 2015 study at Penn State says there are more than 100,000 college students at 140 colleges and universities seeking mental health treatment. Whether we’re stressing about our academics, work, friends or relationships, it seems like every corner we turn leads us to a new stressor. So, what do we do? On a Tuesday afternoon when the going gets tough we certainly can’t go looking

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for the nearest party to take our minds off things. If we need a break from studying, why would we start reading a book? If we’re fighting with our friends and need a minute to breath from them, clearly we aren’t going to turn to our friends to help relieve our stress. It seems obvious: watch Netflix. I mean, it’s

2017. What else would we do besides get on our laptops and start watching the drama going on in Meredith Grey’s life to help ourselves feel better about the drama in ours? We start watching Across the Universe because seeing how people lived during the Vietnam War while singing some of The Beatles’

greatest hits is so much better than worrying about the Psych quiz we need to study for. There’s a whopping 86 million Netflix users every month, and that number is constantly growing. People need something to fill their time, to distract themselves from the menial or overwhelming aspects of their lives. In fact, it seems safe to assume that the reason any television show or movie is made is to help take people out of their own lives for at least a little while. And in college, a time when stress levels are getting higher and higher for us, watching Gilmore Girls or Breaking Bad is a much needed, much loved distraction. Beyond being a stress reliever, sitting back and

binge-watching is a great way to fill the time. Have an hour or two between classes? Why not watch an episode or two, or four, of Friends? There’s no end to the benefits that Netflix and the numerous other online streaming services – Hulu, HBOGo, Vudu, Amazon Instant Video – have to offer. Of course, one thing most people don’t realize is happening when they binge watch is that their world-view is being widened. Seeing Walter White have to revert to selling meth in order to afford cancer treatments makes people think about how messed up insurance is. Seeing Emily and Paige from Pretty Little Liars have an adult, same-sex relationship that is widely accepted throughout a

series makes us more accepting. It’s interesting to think that while we use Netflix as an escape from the real world, we are inadvertently growing as people because of it. When shows like Blackish, Grey’s Anatomy, or Glee tackle real world issues like racism, bullying, homophobia and even terrorism, we find ourselves growing from witnessing such an ordeal – even if we haven’t lived through it ourselves. The things we watch change us by making us see things differently. So don’t let the little things stress you out too much. When the going gets tough, there’s always Netflix.

Myths about millennial students are just that, myths MIKKI KENNERLY is a sophomore majoring in Spanish “Millennials are lazy.” “If millennials would get off of their parents’ couch and get a job, they would be able to afford college.” “College isn’t difficult, millennials are just complainers.” These are some common things that older generations, even our parents, like to tell millennials. As a millennial, I would like to dispute the shaky claims made by some of our elders. First of all, it’s a fact that college prices are climbing; tuition rates are rising faster than they ever have before. According to a CNBC article, in the 1970s and 1980s, college costs rose slower than the prices of other goods and services. In the 1990s, the price of a degree began rising faster than the cost of other goods and services. For instance, between 1994 and 2000, tuition costs increased by 10 percent. Between 2010 and 2016, tuition costs increased by 18 percent. An 8 percent difference between 12 years is enough to be considered significant. Not only is college more expensive, it’s more challenging to get into. In 2016, research involving tuition costs at elite schools concluded that admission

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rates are declining. The steepest decline occurred at Cornell University, where the acceptance rate fell 17 percent. Though not all colleges admission rates are declining, the Ivy Leagues are, making it easier for other colleges to follow suit. It isn’t necessarily a bad thing that difficulty levels are increasing, as it could be argued that it creates more intelligent and efficient graduates. The claim that getting a job is enough to pay your way through college is simply untrue. Though USD is one of the most cost-effective schools in the region – it’s ranked No. 30 on top 50 colleges with the cheapest out-of-state tuition – tuition is still far too high to pay off completely by holding a part-time job. It may have been possible to pay one’s tuition without any assistance from family 15 years ago, but this isn’t possible today. According to one Atlantic article, student would have to work around 900 hours to pay for a year of public university

tuition in the United States. Though it’s a blessing to be able to attend USD, it’s quite disheartening to know that the minute I receive my bachelor’s degree, I will already be tens of thousands of dollars in debt. In addition, millennials live with their parents at older ages because the cost of college and housing is only rising as the years go by. In fact, some believe that paying for college is now harder than paying off a home. Just because times are different today, and my idea of unwinding is scrolling through Twitter, watching Netflix and sending photos to my friends on Snapchat, doesn’t mean that we as millennials are less intelligent, less hardworking or less successful than previous generations. Give your millennial daughters, sons, grandsons and granddaughters a break. Sure, we’re high functioning internet addicts, but what really matters is that we’re getting an education while still believing that the inflated prices are worth it.

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It’s time to talk depression RYNE MYERS is a first-year majoring in media & journalism

In 2015 it was estimated that 16.1 million adults in America had one major depressive episode within the year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. That’s 6.7 percent of all American adults. Depression is often spoken about in hushed tones, even though it happens to be in the forefront of many people’s lives. It’s time that we have a real discussion about it. For me, depression is like having a shadow that isn’t mine. I know it’s always there, and sometimes it swallows my body whole. But the thing about depression is that there’s more there than people assume. Depression makes people feel a wide range of things. Sometimes I feel like I’m on top of the world, and

other days I feel like if I get out of bed, my world will fall apart. These are the two ends of my spectrum. I have mild depression. The days when I feel like my world will fall apart are the hardest academically. I know that I have to get out of bed for class and work, but the shadow of uncertainty wraps around me like an itchy wool blanket. So what happens when I do get to class and work? Well, when I do get around to those things, I have a hard time concentrating because I just want to go back to my dorm and sleep it off. Depression touches every part of a person’s life, and sometimes we just need someone to reach out. Having a strong support system is one way to help ease the burden that depression inflicts. Another way, which I utilize, is taking an antidepressant. I know my medicine can only do so much, so I go to the Cook House for student counseling. Other ways to combat depression include exercise, a healthy diet and

spending time outdoors. Something that I’ve found that what really helps is just spending time with my friends. Laughing and talking with others is a huge relief in life. Finding something you’re really passionate about and sticking to it is another big thing. It can be anything that’s constructive, like painting, writing or even just hanging around dogs. If there’s anything that I’ve learned while managing my depression and my first year of college, it’s that I can’t be afraid to ask for help. If I’m struggling, I talk to my roommate and my friends, play pool or just go hang out in the Volante newsroom. On my worst days, I am still a Coyote and even Coyotes have rough patches sometimes. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, I urge you to talk to someone. The Cook House is a great resource that we have available to us through student health. The number for the Cook House is (605) 677-5777.

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Providing assistance to high school students Amid shortage of healthcare workers, Native Americans encouraged to enter field By Ally Krupinsky

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A USD Sanford School of Medicine program, which was created to encourage Native Americans to pursue higher education and careers in the healthcare sector, is seeing success so far in its first year. The Native American Healthcare Scholars Program (NAHSP) provides mentoring and assistance to students as they work their way toward and through a medical education. It includes regular access to faculty and student mentors, two trips to USD and the opportunity to attend the annual AISES National Conference. “The reason for the program, long story short, is to increase the number of health care professionals in our Native American communities, on our reservations,” said NAHSP coordinator Kathy VanKley. “Because, just as the rest of the United States is facing a shortage of healthcare professionals, it tends to be even worse in our reservation area.” There are currently 15 students enrolled in NAHSP. Applicants are accepted from Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge, S.D. and Wagner Community High School in Wagner, S.D. The next round of applicants will be accepted this March, VanKley said. Students enter the program in their junior year of high school and can remain in it all through college if they go to USD.

“If they go somewhere else, we’d like to keep in contact with them, but we can’t offer them what we would be able to offer here as far as additional services,” VanKley said. Funded through the Office of Minority Health, the program receives $446,761 per year for five years. VanKley said USD’s program could become a pipeline model that’s replicated at other schools. For this reason, the program is continually undergoing an evaluation process, she added. “So after we have events we do evaluations, the students themselves will do online evaluations, parents will do evaluations throughout the project to see what things are working, what could work better,” she said. Marilyn Frank, a senior at Red Cloud High School, is one student in the program. As someone who’s very interested in science, math, engineering and healthcare, Frank said she was very happy to be accepted into the program. “I knew that we’d get kind of exposed to many things and many people,” she said. “So I thought it was really exciting.” Frank has also participated in the Indians into Medicine (INMED) and was an intern at the National Institute of Health in Maryland last summer. During her eight-week internship, she did research on a methodology to visually analyze injured spinal cords. Frank

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Marilyn Frank, a senior in NAHSP, presented her research on injury-induced spinal

cords at the AISES conference last November. was able to present her research at the AISES conference in November, which she said was the experience that impacted her the most since her acceptance into NAHSP. “That was very helpful,” she said. VanKley said attending the AISES conference helped the NAHSP students understand that what they’re doing now is preparing them for their futures. “For them to go to this conference and see all the positive things that are happening in the Native world and to be able to take that motivation home with them, it was just neat,” she

said. “…They did all kinds of things that would help advance them academically and career-wise, but they also got to see every level of that professional development from high school students, to being in college, to being a professional out in whatever field they’re personally in.” As the INMED program coordinator for South Dakota and North Dakota, VanKley has worked in schools with Native American populations for several years. “I’ve been all over. I love it,” she said. “I’ve been able to work with the kids in those schools for quite a long time.”

A ‘productive relationship’ Laura Fox, a fifth-year M.D./Ph.D. student, has been a NAHSP mentor since last fall. Because Fox had already met Connor Richards, the senior from Red Cloud Indian School she was asked to mentor, she knew he was a hard worker and asked good questions. So far, Fox said the relationship has gone very well. The two communicate via email, text and Facebook messaging, sometimes as much as every other day. “It’s been wonderful,” she said. “I must give him a lot of credit for using

me correctly.” Richards was paired with Fox because he’s interested in the M.D./Ph.D. track. Fox said they’ve talked a lot about college interviews, essays and applications so far this year. “The administrators of the program did a great job setting us up to have a productive relationship,” she said. Fox is originally from a town 50 miles east of Seattle, which she said shares a lot of similarities with Pine Ridge. Though she’s not Native American herself, she did grow up near a reservation. After graduating from a high school with a drop out rate of 64 percent, she got her undergraduate degree at Cornell University. She chose USD’s medical school because of its structure, education style and its people, she said. “They’re the sweetest people. In my medical school class, my teachers, professors,” she said. “It was a very kind campus, and that was as attractive as its academic strengths.” One of the reasons Fox believes NAHSP is so important is that it shows high school students that success is valued and being a goal-oriented person is something to celebrate. “(Richards) is so excited to be in an environment like college where he feels like he’s not the strange one for having academic goals,” she said. “And this program gives him the chance to see that.”

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...When you think about an event going on or what’s happening, this should be your first thought. Jason Thiel, executive director of the Vermillion Downtown Cultural Association

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A number of USD students made the trip to Washington, D.C. last weekend to participate in the inaugural festivities or to participate in the Women’s March.

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Lamberty and his group went to the parade, which wasn’t much easier to access. “It was really tough to get into and it looked like a lot of people got frustrated and decided not to go to the parade,” Lamberty said. “But we got in, we stood right on the intersection right by where the parade started at, and we got to see all the Secret Service cars drive by. Very cool experience.” Mackenzie Huber, a senior political science major, made the trip to participate in the Women’s March. “It was an incredible weekend,” Huber said. “My parents were a little worried, they were texting me about all the riots that were happening, and I hadn’t heard about them because I was on a flight. But I got out there, and you could just tell that the town was buzzing, in a really unique kind of way.” The enormity of the crowd demonstrating at the Women’s March left an impression on Huber. “I could not believe how many people were there, it was just insane, even at seven in the morning,” Huber said. “It was so crowded, most of the time we were just kind of elbow-to-elbow, it was a little too close for comfort, but it was cool just to be surrounded by that many people.” Huber said she didn’t feel the same dread as some people who attended the march. “I was kind of in a very

hopeful, celebratory mood, which I know was maybe not matched by everyone,” Huber said. “When Trump won the election, it was kind of, I feel like collectively people just sort of closed the curtains and thought, ‘Maybe the world isn’t exactly as we thought it was.’” Those curtains, Huber felt, were opened up by this march. She went with good intentions and high hopes. “The buzz surrounding the planning of this march just kind of felt like a pulling-back-the-curtains kind of moment, and it was kind of a time where we’re regrouping, it was a hopeful time, and that’s what I felt and that’s why I booked a last-minute ticket to fly out to D.C., I felt like I had to be a part of it,” Huber said. “I made a sign, my sign said, ‘Making lemonade,’ which was kind of a reference to when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Although there may have been some animosity to Trump at the Washington demonstration and others, Huber said that she wasn’t marching to promote negativity. “I really didn’t go there with any hate in my heart whatsoever. I was really just there to be part of that group,” Huber said. “I felt like it was really peaceful, not hateful demonstration. I honestly could not wipe the smile off my face for the first few hours, it felt like this rare moment where you can feel history being made under your feet.” Olivia Strom, a senior international studies major,

went to New York City on Thursday and traveled by bus to Washington, D.C. on Saturday. “It was honestly one of the most incredible things I’ve ever done in my whole entire life,” Strom said. “It was very uplifting.” Strom said the most impressive part of the trip was the size of the crowd. “I don’t think I’ve ever been around that many people at once in my whole life,” Strom said. “Everybody’s attitude was very positive.” Benjamin Scott, a junior addiction studies major, is a member of a National Guard unit that was sent to Washington to work security at the parade. He and his fellow guardsmen stayed at FedEx Field, home of the Washington Redskins baseball team. Scott worked with the TSA and the Secret Service to screen people coming into the parade. Unlike his fellow USD students who made it to Washington for the festivities, Scott didn’t have the opportunity to see the swearing-in, nor the parade he was working to secure, though he did see demonstrators. “We saw a lot of protesters,” Scott said. “You could pretty much see (them) wherever you looked. There were a lot of protesters there.” Despite the large number of people demonstrating, they didn’t cause a pose a security problem. “They had their composure, they didn’t get out of hand,” Scott said.

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help revitalize the region. “We want to make it a welcoming place,” he said. “So when you think about an event going on or what’s happening, this should be your first thought.” While the opening of Red Steakhouse Auditorium is a major step in revitalizing downtown Vermillion, Anderson said there are future plans on other improvements of the Coyote Twin and Vermillion Theaters. “We’re going to be renovating screen two, reimagine the lobby, build a

new facade and work on re-opening the Vermillion Theater,” he said. “We’re looking at starting work on screen two next year.” Thiel wants Vermillion residents to be active in the community and promises support for ideas to help improve downtown. “This community is what we make it,” he said. “And so any time anyone is ready to contribute or come up with an idea, we’re going to support and make it a reality.”

Donations from blood drive expected to save up to 300 lives By Siannah Martius

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The annual “Heroes Behind the Badges” blood drive saw a record-high turnout Monday. Hosted by the Vermillion Fire Department, Vermillion Police Department and Sanford Health, the event creates a friendly competition between the Vermillion firefighters and police officers. VFD took the win this year, continuing their ongoing victory since 2014.

“This year, there was a phenomenal turnout,” said Ken Versteeg, executive director of Community Blood Bank, the only independent blood bank in Vermillion. There were 110 donations made this year, compared to last year’s 69 donations. VPD detective Robin Hower, who’s been a donor since the blood drive’s start in 2007, said the goal this year was to reach 100 units of blood.

All of the blood that was collected was kept local and donated to the Sanford Vermillion Clinic. “This blood drive helps replenish the blood supply for Sanford Vermillion and creates a fun environment for donors,” Versteeg said. “It’s a reminder from local heroes of the need for blood.” Monday’s donations are expected to help up to 300 patient lives, Versteeg added.

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Brandon Phrommany, guitarist of Tenenbaums, played while his friends threw confetti off The Varsity stage Saturday night.

Bands bring ‘good vibes’ to The Varsity Morgan Matzen

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“Everybody vibe out right now!” This demand from Tenenbaums guitarist Brandon Phrommany was the theme of the evening at The Varsity Pub in downtown Vermillion Saturday night. The night featured bands from Sioux Falls, including Lemmons, Meriwether Raindelay, Androgynous Squash and Tenenbaums. Lemmons, which was originally a solo act by Jacob Lemme, kicked off the night. “I started about three years ago,” Lemme said. “I saved up enough money to get myself my own laptop and a little USB mic, and I started recording stuff in my room. It was some pretty lo-fi mixes. Then I started playing at Total Drag Records in 2015, then I met Will and he and I just started

writing songs together. Kaleb soon caught on and we met Jef recently this year. We’ve been writing songs and playing shows together like a big, happy family.” Lemme said he draws inspiration from performance art. “The only reason I do a lot of crazy antics is because I’m inspired by a lot of crazy people, like Iggy Pop in The Stooges era when he would throw peanut butter at everybody,” Lemme said. “I was a drama student in high school, so I’ve learned from plays and I incorporate that to how far I can get away with going at it in my shows. I think of it as wellorchestrated chaos.” At one point, Lemme stripped down to his underwear while still managing to play guitar. He later instructed the audience to form a wall of death, and had a toilet paper mosh.

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TENENBAUMS Brandon Phrommany — vocals and guitar Mike Helland — bass Drew Helland — drums ANDROGYNOUS SQUASH Lindy Wise — vocals Keaton Miller — guitar Marc Wagner — bass Jacob Vandevegte — drums

Jacob Lemme, Lemmons band member

Lemme’s bandmates are on board with that same kind of chaos. At the end of their set, they emptied a guitar case that had been filled with balloons, and they joined the crowd in stomping on them. “A lot of our show is not com-

pletely improvised,” drummer Will Beringer said. “A lot of the things that happen are just completely unplanned. Lemme will strip half naked, exit the venue and come back later. We don’t plan that, it just

LEMMONS Jacob Lemme — vocals and guitar Jef Thormodsgard — guitar and keys Kaleb Feyereisen — bass Will Beringer — drums

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Senior Mariah Larson and sophomore Rachel Beckman work at Welcome Table, where they provide meals for the Vermillion community.

Students give back, meet new people through volunteering for nonprofits Cheyenne Alexis

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Vermillion is home to many nonprofits, giving students plenty of opportunities to get involved. Some USD students, like the ones featured below, have shown high levels of passion and commitment to the causes they’re involved in.

Mariah Larson

As a marketing major, senior Mariah Larson said she hopes to include her major and interest in nonprofit work into her life after graduating. Larson has been involved in nonprofit organizations since middle school, she said. A Vermillion resident, the program she is most interested in is Welcome Table, where she’s worked for close to 10 years.

“It’s nice having something close to home,” she said. “I can relate to a lot of the people because I see them on a daily basis. I like (it) a lot.” The volunteers at Welcome Table “make the people who come in feel like they’re coming into a restaurant,” Larson said. “We make them feel welcomed and cared for,” she said. “We always have the meal after we serve everybody and we eat with them so it makes it feel like we’re part of it too.” One of Larson’s favorite parts of nonprofit work is connecting with people who are in need. “The coolest part about volunteering is that even if you just do a little bit of good, maybe other people will want to do good, too,” she said.

Rachel Beckman

Sophomore Rachel Beckman has been part of the Welcome Table since October and is on the executive board of Random Acts of Kindness, a USD student organization. Beckman was introduced to Welcome Table by a friend and continued to do it each week, she said. “I like how (Welcome Table) brings a different perspective,” Beckman said. “It’s a sense of community.” At RAK, Beckman said she serves others by showing compassion. She has painted pumpkins with Jolly Elementary children and raked leaves for community members through her See NONPROFIT, Page B2

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Sophomore Rachel Beckman, left, serves at Welcome Table Jan. 16. First-year Logan Schiebout, right,

stocks food at the Vermillion Food Pantry Jan. 19.

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USD law professor Frank Pommersheim, who recently received the Distinguished Achievement for the Humanities from the South Dakota Humanities Council in November, has been teaching Indian law at USD since 1984. While this is one of many awards Pommersheim has received, he’s known best on campus for his engaging teaching style and passion for Indian law. His interest in Indian law was sparked by a trip to Alaska to work with the Volunteers in Service to America, where he worked as an attorney to protect Native rights. “(My Alaska trip) was my first experience kind of meeting Native people and I enjoyed it in terms of legal issues and challenges that presented more of a powerful introduction for me to live with, work with, (and be with) people from another culture,” Pommersheim said. After Pommersheim finished his work in Alaska for VISTA, he went back to New York City and was involved in Vietnam War opposition, POMMERSHEIM until a new opportunity presented itself. “There’s a lot of luck in one’s life and through a friend of a friend there was a college starting on the Rosewood Sioux reservation here in South Dakota,” Pommersheim said. Pommersheim said he was aware that the college was looking for a law-trained person to develop some courses for the college around treaties, tribal law and tribal government. After the interview process, Pommersheim and his wife bought a new car and moved to Rosebud in 1973, where he would work for 10 years before starting at USD. Pommersheim said he makes a point to take his law

You have to be ready in life for unexpected opportunities and be willing to take the plunge. Frank Pommersheim, law professor

students to a reservation each year in order to help them learn about the culture of indigenous people. “Sometimes (reservations) have a (stereotype) of being dangerous places or a lot of alcohol problems. There are alcohol problems. But there are (also) a lot of significant, healthy, terrific things happening,” he said. “I not only wanted my students to hear me say that, but to go out there. I have started that field trip 25 years ago, and I have done it every year since.” Cody Raterman, a former student of Pommersheim, said he has benefited from Pommersheim’s teaching methods. “Pommersheim is the type of professor that commands attention throughout his class; students don’t mindlessly surf the internet, daydream or doodle. It is 50 minutes of active listening,” Raterman said. “Of all the professors, his was the only (class) I voluntarily sat in the front row.” Another former student, Moreau FourBear, said Pommersheim gave him insight See FRANK, Page B2

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With the inauguration of President Trump last week, conversations surrounding reproductive rights policies have been more prominent. Abortion rates are at an all-time low since Roe v. Wade and are continuing to drop, according to the Guttmacher Institute. The same study also found that South Dakota is one of six states that have 76-100 percent of women living in a county with no access to an abortion clinic. In the last year, two student groups have started on USD’s campus, both of which deal with this heavilydebated topic — Students for Reproductive Rights (SFRR) and Yotes for life.

Students for Reproductive Rights

Sylvia Weidenaar, a sophomore nursing major and president of SFRR, said the group was created because they “felt there was a

NONPROFIT From Page B1 involvement in RAK, which she’s been a part of since September. “It’s a lot of fun,” she said. During elementary school, Beckman volunteered at several nonprofits with her family. When she got to college, she said she missed doing nonprofit work. “We just thought it was part of everyday life,” Beckman said. “When I got to college, I realized I was missing something. I got roped into things (because I needed) that sense of helping others and serving them.” Nonprofits have played a large role in Beckman’s life, she said. “People need to realize life is not everything

FRANK From Page B1 into Indian Law. “Taking Federal Indian Law under professor Pommersheim has taught me to think deeper about issues (and) be willing to discuss issues by looking at both sides,” FourBear said. Law school dean Tom Geu said Pommersheim has been an asset. “Frank is a vibrant, engaged scholar and faculty member, and all I can see him doing (in

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conversations about what is the best option, because I don’t believe ending another life is ever the best option.”

– Ellen Roufs, co-president of Yotes for Life need for a pro-choice group on campus.” “We exist to campaign for intersectional women’s choice and health rights,” Weidenaar said. “We hope to increase awareness and interest in women’s abortion and rights and reproductive issues.” The group has about 15 members that meet weekly on Monday nights at 7 p.m.

in the Muenster University Center fishbowl. “Our group is mostly liberal Democrats because we work closely with college Dems,” Weidenaar said. Weidenaar said the group goes over current events related to their cause and plans events at their meetings. They host and attend three to four events each semester. “We do a choice lobby day in Pierre in the spring and we do a lot of tabling,” she said. “We have a tampon drive for the domestic violence shelter and the food shelter here in Vermillion.” Logan Thomas, SFRR vice president, said the group plans on being more active now that President Trump has taken office. “There is going to be a lot of restrictions,” Thomas said. “I think we’re going to be dealing with a lot of women who, if what happens after certain bills and legislation are passed, we will be working together with them to

you think — you still need to help people, you’re not better than anybody else,” Beckman said. “(Volunteering) keeps me humble.”

pantries before, Schiebout said it was his first choice when choosing where to volunteer. “It seemed like something I’d be able to understand easier,” he said. Schiebout said he likes the atmosphere of the food pantry. “It’s pretty (relaxed) and you do what you need to do,” he said. “You don’t get ordered around or told what to do the entire time — you can just help wherever is needed.” When it comes to participating in nonprofits, Schiebout said it helps him understand where people come from. “It gives me more of a feeling to not judge people — just accept people for who they are,” Schiebout said. “We all have different stories.”

Logan Schiebout

First-year student Logan Schiebout said he enjoys talking to people and connecting with them through nonprofit work. First-year Logan Schiebout stocks food at the Vermillion Food Pantry Jan. 19. Back in his hometown in Iowa, Schiebout volunteered for churches, youth groups and other organizations. The only place Schiebout volunteers at now is the Vermillion Food Pantry, where he’s worked since starting at USD last semester. Because he’s participated in the other food

the future) is what he is doing now (because) of the passion he has to help the tribal governments, university, state and the nation,” Geu said. Pommersheim said he always tries to leave a piece of lasting advice with his students, children and grandchildren. “You have to be ready in life for unexpected opportunities and be willing to take the plunge to do something that maybe you might not envision doing,” Pommersheim said. “In my life it made all of the difference.”

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make sure everyone’s voices are being heard and not just the men who are making these bills.” SFRR also participated in the Women’s Marches in Sioux Falls and Vermillion on Saturday.

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Ellen Roufs, a sophomore biology major and copresident of Yotes for Life, said the group got its start so its members could “promote the pro-life culture on campus.” Yotes for Life has 10-12 consistent members and doesn’t have set meeting times, but meet when they plan events, Roufs said. “We have a variety of events that are scattered throughout the month,” she said. The group tries to change up what they do for events, Roufs added. “Last month we had a speaker come in and talk about adoption and her experience with adoption

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e’ll be working with (women) to make sure everyone’s voices are heard and not just the men who are making these bills.”

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– Logan Thomas, vice president of SFRR and that alternative option,” she said. “We have done some tabling and polling. Like, ‘When do you think it is OK to have an abortion?’ Just to engage people. We did the sidewalk chalking, and I think that was pretty effective.” Yotes for Life has also participated in a peaceful rally in Sioux Falls and worked in nursing homes. “Obviously being pro-life is seen as conservative, but

we don’t support a specific party because we believe in all humans and all ages. So we are against the death penalty, which is more of a liberal view,” Roufs said. “So we kind of fall on both sides.” Roufs added that the group has some hope that the Trump administration will “promote the dignity of life.” She also said the group focuses on starting conversations with others on the topic. “I think we want to be open to dialogue with people. It’s intimidating to sometimes have this viewpoint because you feel like you’ll be attacked,” she said. “I think people on the other side of the argument sometimes feel the same way. I guess our approach is to reach out to them and if they are in a different situation to provide alternative resources to them... just have conversations about what is the best option, because I don’t believe ending another life is ever the best option.”

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Lindy Wise, a first-year USD student and lead vocalist for Androgynous Squash, sings

during his set at The Varsity Pub on Jan. 21.

BANDS From Page B1 kind of happens when it happens.” After the clean up of popped balloons and toilet paper was complete, the band Meriwether Raindelay took the stage. Meriwether Raindelay’s set was lit only by a single candle. A surprise ukulele performance from Brendan Gayken, a USD sophomore and media & journalism major, followed before Androgynous Squash, the next band. USD first-year English major Lindy Wise, the band’s vocalist, has been busy with a lot of musical acts in the past year — he’s been part of Squash, Angie

Hosh and Onsk Onsk. Wise said his music has grown in the underground punk scene of South Dakota. “One of the most fun shows we’ve played was in Renner,” Wise said. “These punks had a house there and a pretty huge garage, so they let us throw a show and we were on the bill. It was crazy. Even the most punk venues have a set of rules you have to follow, but it was a party atmosphere, I’ll say that. People just kind of did what they wanted to and gave up to the experience.” Tenenbaums finished off the night at The Varsity. Tenenbaums is comprised of USD alumnus Drew Helland (drums), USD senior Brandon Phrommany

(vocals and guitar) and Mike Helland (bass). Tenenbaums also performed two covers that night. They played “Jenny Loves Jenae” by their shared favorite band BRONCHO, who they said were “thrilled” to open for at Total Drag in August. An encore prompted the band to play a cover of “Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second” by STRFKR. For their final song, the band members invited the audience to dance onstage with them in order to properly end a night of rocking out. The Tenenbaums will be opening for Chicago postpunk rockers Ne-Hi at Total Drag Records on April 16.

PEOPLE OF THE PACK ELLIE SWANSON Year: First-year Major: Physician assistant studies

Michael Two Bulls’ artwork represents his Lakota heritage.

Visiting artist gives presentation Lauren Soulek

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Morgan Matzen: Have you ever moved? Ellie Swanson: I have moved a maximum of six miles, that was when I was two, and then I moved a mile two years ago. I moved because my parents built a house, and then the second time, my parents remodeled my grandparents’ house and moved into that. We moved in after my grandparents both died, but we had been remodeling before that after we moved them into homes. MM: How old were you when they passed away? What do you remember of them? ES: I was a sophomore

“I remember lots of my grandpa. He was a fiery, grumpy old man.” in high school when my grandma Betty passed away, and it was two years before that when my grandpa Walter passed away. I don’t remember much of Betty because she had Alzheimer’s, so we would go see her once or twice a year in her home. I know that she liked to bake a lot. She would bake all kinds of things — cookies, pies, cakes. She was known for her little tea parties when we came over. The only thing I remember is her sitting in the back porch

with my grandpa when we would go to visit them before they both moved to homes. I remember lots of my grandpa. He was a fiery, grumpy old man. He used to give us Sunkists and cookies every time we went to see him. We’d bring him meals when he still lived in his house, and later when he had moved, we would take him to church every Sunday and go for hour long drives that he loved and we all had to suffer through.

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Art has been an imperative part of Lakota artist Michael Two Bulls’ life, and he was given the opportunity to showcase it with a presentation and gallery at the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts on Jan. 12. The presentation, which more than 50 people attended, included his works of art and the various meanings behind them. “I kind of pull from a lot of things,” Two Bulls said. “One of them being probably my family and Lakota culture, and also pop culture.” Two Bulls participated in the third annual Northern Plains Artist in Residence on campus last June. This is a month-long residency where an artist is invited to make work using the university facilities.

Two Bulls usually works in mixed media and mixed media sculpture. He also likes to work with film and music, he said. “To me, it’s all kind of the same thing,” Two Bulls said. “They all blend together in a way. That’s how I look at art mediums, anyway.” Two Bulls comes from a family of artists and said he grew up making art. “It’s like a means of survival in a way,” he said. “On the reservation a lot of people don’t have jobs so there’s a lot of artists on the reservation. That’s how they make a living.” After participating in the annual Northern Plains Artist in Residence on USD’s campus this summer, Two Bulls was invited to give a lecture to students regarding his artwork and its meanings. “We thought that Michael was really

engaging and wanted to invite him back to give a lecture to the student body,” said Michelle St. Vrain, interim director of the University Art Galleries (UAG). First-year art major Krissy Leitru said she liked how Two Bulls explained his art in his own words rather than just reading off of a PowerPoint. “I loved the layering he did with his collages and also the deeper meanings behind some of the reservation and political views he had,” Leitru said. Two Bulls won the Artist and Business Leadership Fellowship from First People’s Fund in 2015. He’s also the founder of Bad Art Collective, a collection of multidisciplinary artists largely from South Dakota, according to USD’s website.

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Andy Grant, a HUMANeX Ventures analyst and training & product development specialist met with the swimming and diving team Jan. 17.

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Personality tests improve chemistry, team morale Ally Krupinsky

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Increased communication, team morale and chemistry are just a few of the results experienced by USD’s swimming and diving team this year, largely due to its new partnership with a team culture consultant. Starting this fall, head swimming and diving coach Jason Mahowald hired HUMANeX Ventures to better the team as well as individual athletes. HUMANeX Ventures identifies strengths and designs strategies to “maximize the performance of a studentathlete,” according to its website. With that end goal in mind, each team member completed personality tests to determine their “Select 7,” or their top seven strengths regarding athletics. They also did a team assessment to get a better idea of what

drives the team as a whole and to evaluate team culture. Mahowald said he decided to give HUMANeX a try after hearing about it at a coaches conference last summer. Since then, he said he’s seen growth in several areas. “I definitely think it’s made a positive impact on both the team and individual and the coaching staff as well,” he said. Senior Jake Knowles said he can tell that the team is much closer than in years past. “Everyone is a little bit more invested in each other than just themselves this year I would say,” he said. Knowles said the positive attitude of Andy Grant, the analyst and training & product development specialist who worked with the USD team, had a lot to do with his excitement for the program. “I thought that he was really

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You just look at things differently. Instead of looking at what you need to fix, you more look at what you’re doing well.

Jake Knowles, senior swimmer genuine,” he said. “He seemed really enthusiastic about what he was doing and how he’s going to help us.” Senior Taylor Kirtley said she had a similar outlook when the team was first introduced to HUMANeX. “I thought it would really help the team, and it has,” she said. “(Andy is) very excited about everything and that made me ex-

cited for it.” The program’s focus on positivity rather than negativity also strongly resonated with Kirtley, she said. “You just look at things differently,” she said. “Instead of looking at what you need to fix, you more look at what you’re doing well.” Both Knowles and Kirtley said they would’ve benefited from the

program during their first season at USD. “It would’ve been an easier transition probably,” Knowles said. Though not much of what they learned from the tests was surprising, Mahowald said the results promoted more self-awareness among swimming and diving athletes. HUMANeX also served as See SHIFT, Page B4

Arens, female athlete of the month, grateful to play with sister Malachi Petersen

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Coming off of an 87-59 win against Fort Wayne last week the USD women’s basketball team will be looking to score big this week against North Dakota State, a team the Coyotes lost 73-83 to earlier this month. Hoping to help put a W in the column for the Coyotes will be Allison Arens, a sophomore guard who has become one of the leading players for USD this year. The Crofton, Nebraska native who scored 18 points against Fort Wayne and averages 20 points per game, received recognition as ESPNW’s player of the week earlier this month and has been in the spotlight by local and national media alike this season. Even with all of the attention, however, she said she doesn’t think about all of the awards she’s earned and sometimes doesn’t even know about a story recognizing her until someone tells her. “I don’t really know if necessarily if I deserve those awards really,” she said. “What we’ve been through this year is more than just the points on the board.” Arens is referring to the end of a season last year that saw USD win the Women’s National Invitational Tournament while also losing the five seniors and a head coach who helped lead the team to both that tournament and a 2014 NCAA tournament berth. “Just as a team I mean even coming from last year just losing all the girls and losing all of our coaches — it’s been a team effort this year and I think the award should go to the whole team and not just an individual because there’s more to it,” she said. Arens, an elementary education major, said her freshman season last year was filled with challenges as she tried to adjust to playing basketball in college, but thanks to the support of her older sister Bridget, a senior forward who also plays for USD, she was able to adjust more easily. “Last year like obviously I went

through some tough challenges being a freshman and all but she was really the one who kind of pulled me through and kind of gave me confidence, but yet chewed me out when I needed and told me to ‘stop feeling sorry for yourself and go for it’ because she knew I could do it,” she said. Bridget said the two sisters started playing basketball when they were in grade school and used to shoot hoops as a “outlet for fun” after doing chores on the farm they grew up on with their four other siblings and parents five miles outside of Crofton. “It was something our parents never really pushed on us,” Bridget said. “They’re definitely sports people but they didn’t push us into anything so it kind of let us find our own way and find what we really enjoyed. But once we found what we enjoyed they were very adamant about you know ‘if you want to be successful you have to put the time in, you’ve got to be dedicated to it,’” she said. The elder Arens graduated from USD in December and came back this Spring to get her master’s degree to be a school counselor. She said being a full-time graduate student and a student-athlete is challenging, but by prioritizing her time, and with the help of her professors, she’s able to keep up with the rest of the students in her class. “It’s kind of like the game of basketball, you know you have to be dedicated to it and staying dedicated to your schoolwork is I think the biggest thing.” Head coach Dawn Plitzuweit said the Arens sisters are fun to work with. “They’re completely hardworking, coachable kids. They were raised on a farm so they understand that work has to get done when it gets done,” she said. “They’ve played for state championships at the high school level, they know what it takes to win. They’re really incredible kids to have in terms of culture, in terms of work ethic and they’re really a

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Sophomore guard Allison Arens drives the lane in a win against Fort Wayne, Jan. 18. joy to be around.” Plitzuweit said the sisters are extremely passionate about playing basketball and improving as players, even going so far as to watch game footage on planes to away games. “I would say what’s really special about those two and their bond is to watch them interact with each other on the baseline — they’re talking about a play that just took place, they’re figuring out how we want to guard it differently,” she said. Both sisters said that when they’re out on the court together, they’re able to read each other’s moves and act accordingly. “We’re kind of in each other’s minds to the point where at times I can tell if she’s struggling or she can tell if I’m struggling and it’s

very easy to see that and to pick each other up or tell each other to get going. It’s an awesome experience that I’m so so so grateful to have had and I’m really excited for the next two who get to do the same thing because it’s really awesome,” Bridget said. The “next two” she’s talking about are the youngest Arens sisters, Monica and Alexis, both impressive basketball players in their own right. Monica, a senior guard for the Crofton Lady Warriors, has scored 1,000 points in her high school career and has committed to playing at USD next year. Alexis, a freshman, is also playing on Crofton’s team with Monica. If she decides to play at USD as well, the Arens name could be on the USD roster for almost a decade. “I won’t say we think about our

last name a lot,” Bridget said. “We just really enjoy the process and playing for each other and playing for this university and honestly the people behind this university are just outstanding— whether it’s the students, the community, the people back home, our former coaches and teammates — it’s really a team effort.” Allison has similar sentiments. “It’s pretty cool. It’s kind of an honor really,” she said. “Honestly, I would say speaking on behalf of all of my sisters I’d say we’re grateful for the opportunity to come here and be together.” On Thursday both women will be out on the court once again, feeding off of each other’s energy and reading each other’s moves almost before the other makes them.

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Some young players take time to develop before they make big impacts on the game. Sophomore guard Jaycee Bradley hasn’t been one of them, as she became a leader of the newlook team early on in the season. Bradley has become one of the most noteworthy leaders on the team this season, averaging second in minutes and points per game. She’s also ranked No. 13 in the nation for three-point field goal percentage (45.4 percent), No. 17 in threepoint field goals made (59) and No. 25 in threepoint field goals per game (2.95).

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The style of play is a lot faster, but one of the biggest transitions for me was defensively. You have to get used to guarding people that can do it all, and on a much higher level of play. Jaycee Bradley, sohpomore guard

Becoming a Coyote Bradley said she’s been playing basketball for as long as she can remember. Both of her parents were coaches, so she started attending camps at a very young age. “My dad just kind of

put a ball in my hands right away, and I fell in love with it,” she said. After playing high school basketball in Norfolk, NE, Bradley said she was very happy to be recruited by USD. “It’s a great family com-

munity and really gives you a family feel when you are here,” she said. “Another major key for me was that USD was one of the only places that would let me pursue nursing and basketball.” Bradley said there was an adjustment period when transitioning from high school basketball to D-1 basketball, especially in terms of off-season training. “The style of play is a lot faster, but one of the biggest transitions for me was defensively,” she said. “You have to get used to guarding people that can do it all and on a much higher level of play.”

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Jaycee Bradley, a sophomore guard, drives past a Fort Wayne player during the Jan. 18 game.

As a freshman, Bradley was in a much more reserved role than the breakout player people see today. Even though she was the only true freshman on the team to play in all 38 games for the Coyotes, she was behind a stacked senior core. Bradley said keeping herself focused and maintaining her work ethic was a big key to becoming one of the leaders of the team this season. “I had to make sure to keep a great attitude and keep learning from the seniors and coaches,” she said. “An even bigger thing for me now is to maintain my work ethic and work as hard as I can.” Going to the gym on her own time and doing

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a reminder to continually revisit big picture conversations, he added. “When they do meet with us we talk about goals, communication, all those things that are important in a team,” he said. The Select 7 results have helped Mahowald get more out of individual athletes and the team as a whole, and has changed how he communicates and motivates.

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Jaycee Bradley, a sophomore guard, attempts a lay up in a game earlier this month. extra work have helped her step up to the role she’s in now, she added. Coach Dawn Plitzuweit said that Bradley made a huge impact on the team on both sides of the ball. “She is doing so much for us every game, and even beyond the stats,” Plitzuweit said. “She’s always putting in the work whether its getting rebounds, scoring or defensively.” One of Bradley’s main goals is to bring the team to the NCAA Women’s D-1 Basketball Tournament. “Last year we made an awesome run in the WNIT, but I think taking that next step and making it to the ‘March Madness’ and trying to win a couple games there would do a new thing for the university,” she said. Despite this goal and her commitment to games and practices, Bradley said her classes come

first. As a freshman, she made the Summit League honor roll. She said she usually starts off the day with her classes and ends the day at the library, after her practices and workouts. “After the five years, I am not sure what I want to do or if I want to continue playing, but with my nursing career, I want to work for a few years as an RN and then go back to school to become a nurse practitioner,” she said. Bradley said she spends most of her time that isn’t dedicated to school at the gym. “I spend a lot of time whenever I’m able to in the gym putting in extra work either by myself or with teammates after practice,” she said. “I try to keep a healthy balance with putting in the work as much as I can for both school and sports.”

“Our team is really driven by achievement this year,” he said. “So they like to know they’re getting faster, that they’re getting better, they’re not necessarily driven by, ‘You have to beat them and win today.’ That doesn’t exactly cue in with them.” In addition to better communication, Knowles said the team morale is higher at meets. “I would say as a whole everyone’s swimming amazing,” he said. “I feel like everyone is doing a really good job and I feel like a

lot has to do with our team chemistry this year.” Kirtley said Grant also encouraged team members to recognize each other for their accomplishments. “It makes us more aware of things,” she said. Mahowald said he plans to continue working with HUMANeX in future years. “I am very happy with the progress that the team has made all season,” he said. “I think team culture is a process that never really ends, but the more time that you spend on it, the better it will get.”

PLAYER OF THE PACK Dakarai Allen Year: freshman Major: kinesology

Dustin VanHunnik: Where did you come from to play for USD? Dakarai Allen: I came from Largo, Florida. DV: As an athlete and a student, what brought you to USD? DA: I came to USD with a full-ride scholarship to play football, and I really liked the program here. DV: If you could be

“It doesn’t get much better or more fun than that.” good at one thing that wasn’t sports, what would it be? DA: If I could be good at something else it would definitely be fishing. I really enjoy it as it is right now. You just

can’t beat it. DV: Would you be happy surviving as just a pro fisherman? DA: I would love it so much. It doesn’t get much better or more fun than that.