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If walls could talk: exploring history of the Agricultural Heritage Museum MAKENZIE HUBER Editor-in-Chief Artifacts fill meat lockers originally used to store carcasses prepared for sale. Cubicles line the floor of what used to be the meat lab. Exhibits stand on floors once covered with sawdust to show animals. The purpose of the stock judging pavilion has changed within the past 50 years, but pieces of the building, now the Agricultural Heritage Museum, remain the same.
Everything within the museum reveals the history of agriculture in South Dakota — from exhibits to the trolleys in the basement. But the building itself is an artifact, riddled with changes of time and purpose, but reminiscent of its agricultural beginnings. The stock judging pavilion was built in 1918 and expanded in 1925. The building, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, was used for classes, Little International and 4H, offices, and the meat lab up until 1972.
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Cubicles now stand in the former meat lab of the stock judging pavilion, which is now the Agricultural Heritage Museum. The building was used for classes, Little International and 4H, offices and the meat lab.
PAC expansion unites performing arts under one roof NICOLE HAMILTON Reporter
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(Top) The footings have been poured in the theatre for the stage and orchestra pit. (Left) Several roof trusses have been placed and are visible. (Right)The view from on the stage of the recital hall Sept. 5. You can see the balcony seating being constructed along the north wall of the room.
he musical tone of the Performing Arts Center is evolving to something bigger and better. The PAC is right on schedule in its construction and the newly-formed Performing Arts School is preparing for all the changes an improved PAC will bring. “For the first time in the history of the university, we [theatre, dance and music] will all be under the same roof,” said David Reynolds, Director of the School of Performing Arts. The music, dance and theatre faculty and classrooms are currently housed across campus in Doner Auditorium, Pugsley, Lincoln and the PAC. Reynolds said the creation of the Performing Arts School, and being under the same roof, will improve the programs. “You will see more collaboration,” Reynolds said. “You may see a flautist performing with dancers on a stage. A concert may have advanced lighting. You could see costumes during an orchestra performance. We will see the synergy coming together with people from different backgrounds.” One of the most exciting changes is the addition of a $1.2 million pipe organ to be installed in the new recital hall. The organ’s blower that supplies and pushes the air through the pipes weighs 1,100 pounds. Some of the organ’s 3,500 pipes are more than 20 feet long. “Repertoire we haven’t been able to touch before will now be available to our faculty and students,” Reynolds said. The pipe organ was gifted to the State of South Dakota from the
State of Colorado. The instrument is already on the SDSU campus, waiting to be installed this summer. “[The building] is a game-changer for us,” Reynolds said. “There will be no other place like it in many miles.” The PAC will boast a new 225seat recital hall and 850-seat proscenium theater in addition to the 1,000-seat concert hall and black box theater already present. Corey Shelsta, designer and professor of theatre, said the nature of the building created specialty needs to be met. Both he and Reynolds were on the planning committee. “My role was to make sure the technical, design and artistic needs were being met,” Shelsta said. Special focus was given to the rigging and lighting systems in place, as well as the type of floor on the various stages and which rooms are located near each other. The dressing rooms should be located adjacent to the theatre, for example. Other early planning included what could be done in each space and how the lights, acoustics and placement of vents and sprinklers would affect everything. “The last thing you want is a new building with problems,” Shelsta said. “I had to do a lot of reading and researching.” Another new addition is LED lights for students to use a wider variety of colors in the proscenium theatre. Traditionally, conventional lighting has been used, where each light has a single unit of color that has to be switched out manually. Both types of lights will be placed in the theatre for students to use.
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Association fosters awareness, dialogue for Islamic culture at SDSU IAN LACK Reporter A student organization with diverse religious beliefs meets once a month in Rotunda B to discuss the Islamic religion. According to Hara Mubashir, club president and junior biology and political science major, their mission is to “enhance education in regards to Islam.” “I think that it provides new perspectives and paves a path toward empathy rather than fear,” Mubashir said. “We want to show how diverse Islam is because it
can’t be summed up in one person.” The Muslim Cultural Students’ Association was formed earlier this semester and counts atheist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim people among its estimated 30 members. Each meeting, club members discuss beliefs and customs of the Muslim faith and what Mubashir believes are stereotypes about the Islamic faith. The club often features guest speakers and hold potlucks and small group exercises to teach students about the faith and encourage conversation.
The club is open to people outside the student body, but has membership largely consisting of SDSU students. Among those is Breanna Kaufhold, a junior biology and Spanish major. “Some of my friends ask me if I’m Muslim and I’m like ‘no, I’m just supportive,’” said Kaufhold, a practicing Catholic. Kaufhold said two of her very close friends are Muslim, including Mubashir, and she has seen the struggles they have been through going to school in Brookings. “I wouldn’t want to be put
in that situation, so I’m going to support them going through these situations and try to stop it,” Kaufhold said. Mubashir said there are often misconceptions about being Muslim, when cultures of a country or a region become confused with the culture of a religion. She said this is why the word “cultural” appears in the club’s name. The club attempts to dispel these misconceptions “just by being ourselves.” “I don’t think it’s that people are ignorant. The thing about South Dakota is a lot of our stu-
dents just come from rural towns that have never met a Muslim in their life. That was the case with one of my now best friends,” Mubashir said. “The only notions people get are what they see in the media. I think that when people come [to club meetings], they learn about Islam by seeing us.” Fathi Halaweish is a chemistry and biochemistry professor and a practicing Muslim. He has lived in Brookings for 22 years and has served on the Brookings Interfaith Council.
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In the article “‘We don’t feel like a priority:’ SDSU violates 50-year-old contract for ROTC requirements,” of our Nov. 15 issue, eateries from the Student Union were housed in the
CORRECTION: DePuy Military Hall in 2004, not 2001.
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DAILY CRIME LOG 11.12.17 • 1:52 a.m. @ 600 Block and 11th Ave. Lane Driving Required--Changing Lanes-Violation as Misdemeanor; Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility; DUI 1st. 11.13.17 • 7:37 p.m. @ Abbott Hall. Petty Theft All Others Less Than $400. 11.14.17 • 2:28 p.m. @ 625 9th St. Petty Theft All Others Less Than $400. 11.15.17 • 9:24 a.m. @ Berg Agricultural Hall. Suspicious Persons/Vehicle. • 3:29 p.m. @ UPD. Petty Theft All Others Less Than $400. • 6:25 p.m. @ 600 Block Medary. Warrant; Fail Have In Possn Or Display Driver’s Permit; Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility; Stop Sign Violation and Proceed Without Safe Passage. • 10:59 p.m. @ Thorne Hall. Intentional Damage to Property $400 or less - 3rd Degree Vandalism. 11.16.17 • 3:05 a.m. @ 2100 Block and Hwy. 14 Bypass. Ingest, Inhale Substance to Become Intoxicated; Zero Tolerance DUI / Consume Alcohol or any Drug Under 21; Stop Sign Violation and Proceed Without Safe Passage. • 1:55 p.m. @ Mathews Hall.
Miscellaneous Incident. 11.17.17 • 2:04 a.m. @ Wagner Lot. DUI 1st; Open Container, Broken Seal in Motor Vehicle; Underage Purchase or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages. • 6:09 p.m. @ McCrory Visitor Center. Open Container, Broken Seal in Motor Vehicle; Loaded Firearm in Possession While Intoxicated; DUI 2nd Offense. 11.18.17 • 3:15 a.m. @ McCrory Visitor Center. Underage Purchase or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages. 11.19.17 • 2:30 a.m. @ Meadows North. Disorderly Conduct. 11.20.17 • 11:20 p.m. @ Pierson Hall. Underage Purchase or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages. 11.21.17 • 4:09 p.m. @ Young Hall. Possession or Use Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Marijuana 2 oz or less; Ingest, Inhale Substance to Become Intoxicated. • 9:03 p.m. @ Caldwell Hall. Possession or Use Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Marijuana 2 oz or less. 11.23.17 • 2:35 a.m. @ Daktronics Lot. Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility; Lane driving required-Changing lanes--Violation as misdemeanor; DUI 1st.
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SA considers a College of Science SYDNEY SLEEP Reporter Monday night’s Students’ Association meeting featured a presentation about the formation of a College of Science from Provost Dennis Hedge and Dean Jill Thorngren from the College of Education and Human Sciences. The College of Education and Human Sciences has been in the midst of a strategic planning process for about a year, contemplating whether there is merit in restructuring and forming a College of Science. The timeframe of the realignment is unknown at this point, but the earliest changes will not be made until the next fiscal year.
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Greek Man, Woman of the Month: November Greek Life would like to recognize Evan VanDenEinde as Greek Man of the Month for November. VanDenEinde, a nursing major from Willmar, Minnesota, is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and has served as vice president of recruitment, intramural chair and part of the recruitment committee. He said Greek Life has allowed him to grow as a leader. “I have seen past leaders succeed and learned from them how to become a great leader,” VanDenEinde said. “Being in Greek Life has given me opportunities to impact not only our organization, but the campus and the community as well.” VanDenEinde is involved on campus as the Interfraternity Council president. He also parGreek Life would like to recognize Kylee Essen as Greek Woman of the Month for November. Essen, a nursing major from Rosemount, Minnesota, is a member of Alpha Xi Delta and serves as chapter president. She is a State A Thon fundraising co-chair, a member of the Honors College Dean’s Student Advisory Council and will serve as the foundation support director and honor board representative for Alpha Xi Delta next semester. Essen is active in the community through volunteer work at Feeding Brookings and Brookings Backpack Project. She exemplifies Alpha Xi Delta’s value of education through her accomplishments: earning the College of Nursing and Honors College Dean’s List for three years, being an Alpha Xi Delta Foundation Scholarship recipient and receiving the Hon-
ticipates in hall government and intramurals. Off campus, he is involved in the American Legion pancake feed, highway cleanup and helping to rake lawns across the community. Academic success is part of SigEp’s philosophy of diligence, which VanDenEinde works to uphold. His accomplishments include being on the dean’s list for three semesters.
ors College Student Organization Award of Excellence. Greek Life has helped Essen become a well-rounded person. “I have met my best friends through Alpha Xi Delta, I have been supported through nursing school and I have become more confident in my capabilities as a leader,” Essen said. “Greek Life has helped me grow into a better person and I can’t imagine how different my SDSU experience would have been if I hadn’t joined Alpha Xi Delta.”
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Worship at First Presbyterian Church this holiday season!
Advent potlucks 6 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 & 20 Christmas Program 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 Christmas Eve Day Service 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:30 p.m.
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Budget cuts dig into Safe Ride ‘Diversity academy’ to give program, shorten running hours in-depth look at inequality HANNAH ANDREWS Reporter Safe Ride has kept college students, guests and community members safe from the dangers of drunk driving or walking home alone since 2006. But this year it is under construction, much like the rest of Brookings. Last year, one bus ran Wednesdays and two buses ran Friday and Saturday nights, but the Safe Ride program had to get rid of the Wednesday service due to budget cuts. Safe Ride applied for about $60,000 from the South Dakota Department of Health to run the program for this academic year, according to Mariah Weber, Safe Ride program coordinator, but was only awarded about half to cover ABBY FULLENKAMP • The Collegian expenses. The Safe Ride Pro- College students get off of the Safe Ride bus downtown Oct. 28. Safe Ride runs gram Committee, along with from 9pm to 2:30am Fridays and Saturdays. their biggest partner, Brookweitzer, executive director of budget from the General Acings Area Transit Authority, BATA. “But we value the coltivity Fee for monitors to count were forced to make tough delaboration with South Dakota riders and check their intoxicacisions about the future of the State University.” tion levels in case they require program. There were no pay cuts or medical attention. The changes Safe Ride is job losses because of the budBATA charges the Safe enduring has affected the use Ride program $24,600 for one of the program as well. Cutting get cut. The news of the cut came right after tinkering fiscal year of operation, which off Wednesdays and other spearound with the idea of bringSafe Ride pays in monthly segcial events has decreased riding back the Thursday night ments. This money is used by ership by almost 3,000 riders routes Safe Ride offered when BATA for gas, driver payroll this year. they first started. and vehicle expenses. Any night that was not a According to Brookings “[Safe Ride] is hard on our heavily attended sports event vehicles and it shortens the or had lower attendance on av- City Manager Jeff Weldon, the same amount of funding, buses’ lives,” said Jay Calor, moerage than others was cut from $5,700, was given to the Safe bility manager at BATA. Calthe Safe Ride program as well. Ride Program from the City of or said the amount of people However, they didn’t cut Brookings as any other year. on the buses have caused many enough of the programs and The crucial cuts came from the damages over the years and BATA has to put more funds Department of Health grant. they are charging Safe Ride the toward the Safe Ride program Other funders of the Safe bare minimum to keep up with than preferred due to the conRide program include Brookexpenses on BATA’s end. tract they are in. ings restaurants, bars and busi“I don’t know what the fu“We’re basically giving the nesses, as well as SDSU Stuture holds, but we need to program away at this point dents’ Association. SA pays come up with a plan B,” Weand we could use the money $10,000 of Safe Ride’s $50,595 ber said. elsewhere,” said Brenda Sch-
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South Dakota State will have its first ever “diversity academy”this spring, a workshop with 16 courses focused on systemic racism and inequality, the tools to understand it and ultimately combat it. “This first go-around in the spring will really be a pilot for a full-scale launch in the fall,” said Nathan Ziegler, director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Access. The program will go more indepth than current Title IX training with experts covering topics like communication, inclusion principles and standing up against racism and discrimination. It will be all-encompassing, with not only conversation on racial elements, but also discrimination of LGBTQ, women and disabled people. Ziegler developed the program with the goal to create a firmer understanding of systemic inequality. Although conversations are happening across campus and the country, there’s still barriers to understand the need for diversity and the prevalence of inequality, he said.
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MOST TIMES WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD DIVERSITY WE TEND TO THINK IN TERMS OF RACE ... BUT I THINK SOMETIMES WE FORGET TO LOOK AT AREAS—THERE ARE MINORITIES EVERYWHERE. AMANDA JOHN
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An educational psychologist, Ziegler believes the best way to close the divide is to start the academy with basic concepts and build upon them
incrementally. “We take things anecdotally, we don’t ever have a deep understanding or appreciation for all the different elements,” Ziegler said. The program is subject to change as Ziegler works with administration to further refine it, but the different courses will serve to “develop intercultural competency and knowledge.” Ziegler is looking at many “creative ways” to incentivize students and faculty to take the program. Those who complete 10 of the 16 courses receive a certificate of completion and incentives for faculty could include integrating the courses into department evaluations. Ziegler also hopes to implement the program into the curriculum at some point. Though there’s Introduction to Global Citizenship and Diversity, a mandatory class for first-year College of Arts and Sciences students, Ziegler said some students have expressed the want for another, more in-depth class. Amanda John, a double major in political science and sociology and president of Black Student Alliance, said she thinks the “diversity academy” is a “great idea” and would like to have other classes added to curriculum focused on more in-depth conversation about inequality. “Most times when you hear the word diversity we tend to think in terms of race … but I think sometimes we forget to look at areas — there are minorities everywhere,” John said. In light of the viral social media post of a former SDSU student in blackface and signs from the white supremacy group Identity Evropa spotted around campus, John said, “we can clearly see race is something that needs to be talked about more. It needs to be conversed on and people need to be educated about more, but there are different sides of diversity as well.” Ziegler hopes to publish more information about the diversity academy program on SDSU’s website within the coming months.
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Meet Walker Hayes, opening act for Thomas Rhett LAURA BUTTERBRODT Lifestyles Editor
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rammy-nominated country-pop artist Thomas Rhett’s Home Team tour will be in Brookings Friday after rescheduling from Oct. 26. Old Dominion and Walker Hayes will be performing with Rhett at the Swiftel Center. Although Rhett’s fans may be familiar with Old Dominion songs such as “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart,” “Break Up with Him” or “Snapback,” fewer may be familiar with Hayes. Hayes, a singer-songwriter from Mobile, Alabama, moved to Nashville in 2005 with his wife Laney to take his shot in the music industry after realizing he wasn’t happy with a nine-to-five lifestyle. After years of struggling through dropped record deals, Hayes was signed by Grammy award-winning producer Shane McAnally. “It’s when you almost lose that you really realize that maybe you were born to do this no matter what,” Hayes
said in a news release. “It’s not about success or anything — it’s where you belong.” Now, his song “You Broke Up With Me” is making its way up the country charts. It’s No. 18 on the Billboard country chart this week. “It’s a playful song that I hope makes everyone get up and dance,” Hayes told The Collegian. Hayes’ style isn’t always classified as country. Publications such as PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly and Billboard describe his sound as a blend of genres, self-described by Hayes to be “a mixture of all of my influences with an emphasis on the beat and extreme attention to detail in the lyrics.” “Hayes writes songs that are damn near impossible to classify and that’s what makes them so interesting,” a February Rolling Stone article said. This is Hayes’ first tour of this scale and he said Rhett’s fans “are the best” to perform for. He said the tour so far has been “unreal.” “These are the biggest
crowds I’ve played for,” Hayes said. “And I haven’t experienced crowds this engaged, either.” Hayes has six children, so leaving for his national tour wasn’t the easiest thing to do, but they occasionally join him on his tour bus and he’s sure to take advantage of spending his time off at home. When he is away, Hayes said, “thank God for FaceTime.” Hayes’ debut album, “boom.” comes out Dec. 8. “boom.” will feature lyrics inspired by Hayes’ emotions, struggles, family and daily life. His musical influences are Kenny Chesney, John Mayer, Tim McGraw and Tupac. Other songs by Hayes were released for free on his two volumes of “8 Tracks, Vol. 1: Good Shit” and “8 Tracks, Vol. 2: Break the Internet.” Three other singles from “boom.,” “Beautiful,” “Halloween” and “Shut Up Kenny,” have been released. Hayes will open Friday’s Photo courtesy of Sony Music show at 7:30 p.m. at the Swif- Walker Hayes’ debut album “boom.” comes out Dec. 8. The album includes his current tel Center. Doors open at 6 single, “You Broke Up With Me.” Hayes will open the Thomas Rhett concert with Old p.m. Dominion Dec. 1 at the Swiftel Center.
Cleanslate Design + Print: more than just a print shop LIAM MONTGOMERY Reporter Small businesses are at the core of what makes Brookings such an attractive and thriving community. It is no coincidence downtown Brookings was nominated for America’s Best Main Street in 2016. One small business in Brookings has its roots deeply entwined not only in the community, but South Dakota State as well. Cleanslate Design + Print, started by South Dakota State University alumni Marcie Mizera and Jen Conners, is a graphic design and print shop located at 317 Fifth Ave. in downtown Brookings. Since 2010, Cleanslate has provided the Brookings community with print and design solutions. Before starting Cleanslate, co-owners Mizera and Conners were making T-shirts for rock bands out of a dining room. When Harold’s Printing Co. closed, Mizera, who had been working there, decided to bring the old client list with her. Combining the apparel design aspect with the printing, Mizera and Conners partnered to build and open Cleanslate Design + Print, which Conners said was a “leap of faith which has turned out very well.” Mizera graduated from SDSU in 2003 with a degree in graphic design. Afterward, Mizera worked for Harold’s printing for nine years. Mizera said she is “obsessed with fonts KELLY MITCHELL • The Collegian and paper,” so going into the printing business was a “natuCleanslate Design + Print, located at 317 Fifth Ave. in Brookings, offers t-shirts, hats and other apparel items. SDSU graphic design ral fit.” alumni Marcie Mizera and Jen Conners opened the shop in 2010. The co-owners design logos and prints for businesses, events, Conners graduated from stationary, apparel, plus many other products and services.
SDSU in 1998 with a degree in graphic design and immediately moved to Richmond, Virginia, where she worked at a camera shop until moving back to Brookings in 2001. After returning to Brookings, Conners worked at restaurants and other businesses because “nobody was hiring photographers at the time.” She met Mizera after returning to SDSU to complete a minor in art. With their shared graphic design interests, they became friends and started working together. Conners said one of the biggest advantages of having a business in a small community like Brookings is the sense of “togetherness,” and the ability to connect with customers and clients on a more personal level. For the past five years, Mizera and Conners have put together a Frisbee golf tournament called the Oakwood Open every September at Oakwood Lakes State Park. The tournament raises money for other local business and organizations, like the Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter, the Brookings Humane Society and this year, the Brookings Food Pantry. Conners says giving back to the community is very important and having a small business serves to facilitate this even more. Cleanslate Design + Print offers design and print services like business branding, business cards, stationary, wedding invitations, apparel design, plus more products and services.
How to stay unintentionally single during cuffing season
AMANDA JOHN Lifestyles Columnist Disclaimer: This is a comedic piece and the author does not advise taking any of the advice seriously. Winter is here, and we all know what that means: love is in the air. It’s officially cuffing season. It’s the time of the year where
single life is left behind in favor of warm cuddles. Apparently, something about the chilly weather makes everyone thirsty for love. If you’re like me, then have no worry, because if there’s one thing we’re good at, it’s staying as single as the last Pringle in the jar. And if you’re not like me, but looking to stay single, needless to say, I gotchu.
Never know what you want:
Is it a blessing, or a curse? I may never know. What I do know is the quickest way to express disinterest is to constantly
juggle romantic partners in your brain. Sure, one person gets you, but the other is willing to binge watch “Parks and Rec” through the weekend. No need to worry! The longer you stay confused, the longer you stay single.
Have unrealistic expectations:
I always have a dying need to be whisked away after binging Korean dramas, Indian movies and Mexican soap operas. Nothing says unrealistic like waiting for a Kim Woo Bin lookalike to pay your tuition and simultaneously be the child you fake married in elementary school and
lost contact with.
Friendzone:
The imaginary galaxy where all possible romantic partners go to live out the remainder of their lives. If it talks nice, shows compassion and you are attracted to it in any way, red flag alert! You are in danger of getting cuffed. It is at this point we must kindly escort them to the point of no return: the Friendzone. You can’t cuff it if you block it.
Unrequited feelings:
This one is perhaps my goto. Nothing says “forever single” like being attracted to people who aren’t attracted to you.
Trust me, it works. Believe it or not, pining for someone who isn’t into you romantically — or even better, doesn’t know you exist — is an awesome way to stay single. So, pine on. I like to think I gave you love-proof advice, but life does happen. So, if you do catch the love bug that plagues us all this time of the year, have fun, enjoy the now, cuddle up and go with the flow. There are worse things in life than being in a relationship. And if you are single this holiday, do the same. Loving yourself is just as exciting when you do it on your own.
In the story “Exhibit showcases early agriculture, engineering leaders,” of our Nov. 15 issue, Halvor C. Solberg was a teacher and mentor to Stephen Briggs of Briggs and Stratton
CORRECTION: Engines, not Hilton Briggs.
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‘Turtles All the Way Down’ educates about mental health DIANE DYKES Book Columnist Editor’s Note: The grading system used here is similar to the 10-point scale used in SDSU courses.
GRADE: A In John Green’s latest novel, “Turtles All the Way Down,” Green boldly writes about mental illness in the main character Aza. Aza is trying to be a normal girl — one who’s supposed to be a good daughter, friend and student. While she’s trying to be a good girl, her best friend Daisy throws her into an investigation after sleazy businessman Russell Pickett disappears. As the girls’ investigation continues, Aza grows closer with Pickett’s son Davis. Eventually, Aza’s motivation moves away from getting reward money and toward helping Davis and his brother Noah find answers. From what I heard prior to reading the book, and what I read, the main character Aza has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
This doesn’t seem to be a common topic when it comes to youngadult novels, or at least I have never come across it before. By doing this, however, Green brings awareness to mental illness and educates his readers about how people live with it. One of the main things I loved about the novel was how Aza’s mother and friends deal with her OCD by sticking with her and offering support. The novel also shows how the anxiety caused by Aza’s OCD changes her mood. It usually seems to change to fear and it sometimes kills the mood between her and her friends. Still, they stick by her and, at least to her friend Daisy, Aza gives a sense of inspiration. In the book, I saw how Aza’s mental problems brought her mother pain because she thought she wasn’t helping her daughter enough. She was still trying to be strong for her daughter and she did her very best to help her. It showed Aza is and will forever be loved no matter what. As for how OCD affects Aza her-
self, one minute she’s fine until she thinks about the self-inflicted cut on her finger. She worries not constantly cleaning it would cause her to contract some horrible illness that would kill her. The more I read the book, the more I was able to understand her and why she was like that. Even though she can be seen as a flawed character, I couldn’t see her as that. I saw her as someone who struggled with thoughts weighing her down. Aza helped show me there’s a lot more than physical struggles that can prevent someone from doing something or being the person they want to be. It taught me mental struggles can be just as bad, if not worse, than physical struggles. Although it appears the book might not be for everyone due to the nature of the novel and possible triggers for people with OCD or other mental health problems, I still recommend it to any fan of John Green or anyone who needs a novel that’s different from the norm.
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Bestselling author John Green’s newest novel follows 16-year-old Aza, who has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, in her investigation of a businessman’s disappearance.
Jack’s Weekly
Horoscopes Aries
Start budgeting for deadlines early so you can jump straight into Winter Break.
Libra
You can accomplish a lot with your Jackrabbit charm. Enjoy your social Winter Break.
Taurus
Let in new ideas and opportunities over Winter Break. Take a chance, Jackrabbit.
Scorpio
Stressing about Hobo Dough could lead you to neglect other tasks. Stay focused.
Gemini
If your bunny buddies seem aloof, wait until the stress of finals is over to make plans.
Sagittarius
Your social life over break will be hopping. Consider charity work for the holidays.
Cancer
Don’t let frustrations get the best of you. Take it hop-by-hop and you will get through it.
Capricorn
Spend time in your rabbit den over Winter Break. Recharge, relax and reflect on a semester well done.
Leo Don’t be too hard on yourself this finals week. Take time to relax in your rabbit den.
Aquarius
A tough decision related to your bunny buddies may lie ahead. Act now, don’t delay.
Virgo
Don’t set expectations too high to achieve. Realistic goals make for a successful Jackrabbit.
Pisces
An avalanche of work may overwhelm you. Stay strong, Jackrabbit. It’s almost break.
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November 29, 2017 >> PAC EXPANSION Continued from A1 Shelsta said although the committee has planned and prepared for a lot, there is “always going to be surprises.” One surprise discovered in the original PAC building was the heavy use of the lobby. “The lobby has had a lot more use than we ever expected,” Shelsta said. “Receptions, banquets, performances and career fairs have all happened there. We don’t have the proper lighting or sound installed there and we wish we did. Those kinds of lessons we are now taking into the new building phase.” Shelsta is excited to see what the new facilities will be able to accomplish since the PAC is being renovated with the lighting, acoustics and room layout already in mind. Both he and Reynolds said the new addition would attract more talented faculty and students. Seth Golden, a junior pharmacy major who has played in The Pride, concert band and community orchestra, is ready for the new building. He plays an instrument that’s a
>> MCSA Continued from A1 “This has been one of the best communities I have lived in. I’ve never had a problem or stereotyping,” Halaweish said. “Neighbors are the best of friends and it’s all levels, from the city and the university. For the students, the university is providing a lot to expose the students and get the students to talk to each other.” One program Halaweish said he is passionate about was this year’s Common Read, “How Does It Feel To Be A Problem?: Being Young and Arab in America.” The book explores the stories of several young Muslim people and the challenges they face. Eleven events were planned this year for the program, which the club has been involved with. Political science assistant pro-
cross between a French horn and a trumpet called a mellophone. “(The new PAC addition) creates a logistical benefit,” Golden said. “It’s just awful having to transport everything from the storage and practice rooms all the way across campus to the performing spot.” Golden said most rehearsals are now done in Pugsley, whereas most of the storage for The Pride instruments are located. There is also storage for instruments in a few small sheds sitting outside the PAC, but the cold weather isn’t good for instrument sound quality. Golden is excited for the specialized rooms in the new addition, since they will improve the quality of performances and will be tailored to what students are studying. “The professors are all excited to get out of an ancient building,” Golden said. “[Lincoln] is a cool building, but it is old.” The Performing Arts School will begin moving to the PAC next fall, with the official public opening set for spring 2019. Until then, students and faculty will prepare for the changes that come with having a new facility. fessor Evren Wiltse said she was eager to be the club’s adviser after Mubashir approached her earlier this year. Wiltse said the club allows Muslim students to “gain the space to be acknowledged.” “They have the platform now to shine, show their skills and investigate their own culture,” Wiltse said. Wiltse said the club is also a place for enjoyment. “You giggle, you laugh, I come out of the meetings laughing and smiling – and the food – the food is so good,” she said. As for the misconceptions of Muslim students, Mubashir said she has an optimistic outlook on her religion’s presence in the United States. “I think it all depends on what Millennials decide to do and if we consider diversity and inclusion a significant focus in the future,” Mubashir said. “I’m pretty hopeful.”
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>> MUSEUM Continued from A1 It remained empty until 1976, when it became the Agricultural Heritage Museum. Dan Gee, a retired professor from the Animal Science Department, remembers taking and teaching classes, as well as managing the meat lab, in the building. “I spent a lot of time in there,” Gee said. He can still recall the “clangs and bangs” of the heater in the building, coupled with memories of students he worked with or advised on the livestock judgSUBMITTED PHOTO ing team. Gee visits the Agricultural Women look at sheep and lamb in a pen at the Livestock Judging Pavilion 1950 to 1960. The museum now houses about 3,500 agricultural tools and equipment. Heritage Museum sometimes and is reminded of his time times it’s lost in a generation,” educate and give a connection there. He’s tried to look around McCausland said. to the past, McCausland said. the building and see his old ofThe Agricultural Heritage “Historical integrity is fice, but he hasn’t been able to Museum is the official state about the full story that piece since it’s been changed to the museum that collects, precomes with, McCausland office for the director of the serves and gives a “dynamsaid. “Not just the shiny, new museum. ic interpretation” of the histoone-dimensional story.” Gwen McCausland, Agriry of agriculture in South DaMcCausland sees people cultural Heritage Museum dikota. The museum houses like Gee come to the museum rector, sees the building as the about 3,500 agricultural tools who took classes in the buildlargest artifact the museum and equipment, 1,500 items, ing. Thousands of students has to offer. 8,300 documents such as took classes there, and the “We have the job to really, maps, prints and advertising, building is a reminder of the not only take our museum and and more than 70,000 photopast for them, Gee said. fill these four walls, but really graphs of farms, ranches and “I’m happy with how it’s to help broaden that story besmall towns, according to the used,” Gee said, “rather than to yond and have a stronger outmuseum’s website. have been at the ceremony for reach across the state. OftenThe artifacts are used to when it would be torn down.”
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(Left) A man and child participate in a Little International activity with a lamb 1956. (Right) The Barley to Barrel exhibit is available through December 2017 and showcases the history of brewing in South Dakota.
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The Brookings Humane Society faced dire financial crisis in November.
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n November, the Brookings Humane Society made their financial struggles known to the public. If they couldn’t raise enough funds, the Humane Society feared their doors would close by the end of the month. After a few weeks, the Brookings community raised enough money to support the Humane Society through February, until their next major fundraising event. We, at The Collegian, were thrilled to see our community come together and support the Humane Society. However, we hope this is not the end of strong community support for the Humane Society. We hope to see these efforts continue. The Brookings Humane Society is operating with less money and they need our consistent support now more than ever. Brookings City Council awards an annual grant to help the Humane Society operate, but this year that funding was cut. Now, the Humane Society
heavily relies upon community support, donations and their monthly fundraising events. These events, usually partnering with local businesses, are a great time to help support the Humane Society as well as get to know their staff and other community members. Sometimes, you might even get to meet some of the furry dwellers of the Humane Society. The Humane Society is well-integrated into our community through their partnerships with businesses for fundraising and their cheerful presence at public events. A humane society is an integral part of any community, because they lessen the number of stray animals, as well as vaccinate and spay and neuter animals. But the Brookings Humane Society goes above and beyond those services and is a particularly special part of our community. They support our students by bringing animals to socialize with us on Main Street in The Union during Midterms and Finals
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Week. They can also be found at the Farmer’s Market during the summer. Considering their tireless work to support our community and care for our animals, the least we can do is offer our support in return. For our staff, the Humane Society is where our pets have come from. It’s where we go when we are stressed and want the emotional relief our furry friends bring. We, at The Collegian, encourage others on campus and in the community to remember the Humane Society, not just when they are in times of need, but always. As a staff, we hope to do our part and support them in the future, and we hope others will make this commitment, too. Whether you donate HyVee receipts, dog food, cat litter, an hour of your time, or some spare cash, the Humane Society is grateful for community support and they depend on us to help our animals thrive.
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How to overcome the struggles of dorm living
NATALIE HILDEN Columnist As the semester races toward finals, many self-realizations are made. Stress is setting in, your bank account is low and the roommate match “made-in-heaven” isn’t all it was cracked up to be. For many of us, this is the first time we have to share a living space with someone, let alone someone we barely know. Making the effort to fix your situation and do what is best for you is the first step in relieving unwanted stress caused by an unhealthy roommate matchup. There is bound to be anger and annoyance during conflict and anxiety, along with unresolved tension, but there are sure-fire ways to rise above and conquer a living situation that feels unsolvable.
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Communication is the key to most problems: I cannot express enough that communication is key to solving most problems roommates face. The cliché “you ate my food” or “you were to loud when you came home last night” can usually be solved by sitting down and expressing the issue at hand. If it all works out you can get to the root of a problem in the healthiest way possible. Unfiltered communication is key. Making effort to communicate your thoughts clearly and politely, as soon as possible is the first step in moving past conflict. Surround yourself with people who balance you out From my own personal experience with roommate issues, I know you have to admit your own faults to be able to expect others to admit theirs. I am not saying it is always as simple as that, but you have to start with yourself before you can the same from others. The Collegian is the independent student newspaper at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. The Collegian is published by and for South Dakota State University students under the First Amendment guarantees of free speech
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Ask your CA or RHD — it’s their job: As a freshman, approaching your community assistant or residence hall director can be a daunting task. An overwhelming fear of being a bother can be hard to handle, but I feel as if many of us forget the CA’s/RHD’s job is to play a part in making our transitions from a cozy, private home life to a crowded one at college as smooth as possible. They can push you toward permanent options to fixing your situation or just give you open ears to talk to and help put you in a better mental state about your situation. It was a huge relief to me to talk to my CA and vent out my frustrations. Remind yourself that this is a learning experience, not a struggle When effort has been put in to no avail it can often become overwhelming. It can feel like you can’t handle the tensions and awk-
ward silences of putting up with roommate conflicts. Ultimately, you can’t force someone to fix a problem they don’t want to fix. Get off campus If the tension becomes too much and your roommate isn’t budging on solving the conflict and issues, just get off campus for a while. Whether that is getting out to your favorite coffee shop, or going to a see a movie with your best friend. Everyone needs a break every now and again. Take the first step in creating change and change your own mentality. Oftentimes the best roommates are the ones who are simply capable of being respectful and courteous to one another. Taking steps to change will help everything fall into place. Natalie Hilden is a journalism major and can be reached at natalie.hilden@jacks.sdstate.edu.
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The lines stretch on for blocks. Shoppers stand on top of each other. The doors open and a stampede of deal-thirsty people rush into the store, elbowing each other and fighting over flat screen TVs and every other item in the store. Hours before, these families were gathered around a table eating a feast in honor of a holiday that reminds us all to be thankful for the blessings in our lives. Ironic, isn’t it? Honestly, the whole idea of Black Friday has always bothered me. It used to start at midnight on Friday, but over the years, the sales for many stores have crept up to Thanksgiving evening. I’ve seen insane videos of people tackling one another and throwing fists and practically killing one another just to get a product that is 50 percent cheaper than usual. The chaos of consumerism has taken away from Thanksgiving. When I sit back and see videos and pictures of long lines of consumers who would rather shop than spend time with their family, it makes me frustrated and disappointed. Partaking in Black Friday once or twice isn’t bad, but making it a tradition? A tradition that causes more excitement and preparation than Thanksgiving? That’s when it’s time to step back and reevaluate priorities. One popular campaign, “Opt Outside,” aims to spend time outside at parks and monuments on Black Friday rather than shopping. It is definitely a lot less stressful and more peaceful out in nature, rather than in a beehive of crazy consumers. For example, I spent part of my weekend near the Badlands, a park close to where I live. I packed a water bottle and a camera in my backpack and that was it. The morning sun gave the area a golden glow and colorful Native American prayer cloths decorated a few trees. It was beautiful, especially in the early hours of the morning and it was so much more fulfilling than a hectic sale at a store. Sales will happen — new technology will always be at our disposal.But only get this time to spend with family and friends so many times a year. It’s up to us to decide whether Black Friday or the holiday spirit deserves our attention. Next year, it’s up to us to decide whether corporations or family members deserve our attention. Sales will always happen. A large family that is all together won’t always be around. Rachel Astleford is a nutrition & dietetics major at SDSU and can be reached at rachel.astleford@jacks.sdstate.edu.
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A green Christmas: how to maintain holiday sustainability JENNIFER MCLAUGHLIN Guest Columnist Excitement abounds, wrapping paper flies and gifts are received. Christmas is clearly a time for giving and sharing. However, from all this generosity and joy comes an excess of trash. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 25 percent more waste is generated during the holiday season. A lot of this comes from wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and other materials that come
with gift-giving. Luckily, there are multiple ways we can green our Christmas but still enjoy the gift of giving. Here are some tips: Consider the gifts you give. Many items come protected in an excessive amount of packaging. Given the choice between similar items with different packaging, choose the one with less. This helps reduce your Christmas waste and tells businesses waste reduction is important to you. Homemade gifts add a special touch to any present and don’t come with extra packaging. Log onto Pinterest and plan away. Maybe even upcycle an unused item from your
place into something the gift receiver could use. Now, talk about waste reduction! Consider donating to a charity in honor of the gift recipient. Not only does this save materials and help a wonderful cause, but it can also be meaningful to the honoree. Do you ever feel like you are buying a gift for someone just to give them something? Many times a kind note, extra hug or special visit can mean the world to people. In this season of love, consider an extra act of kindness as your gift. Consider eco-friendly wrapping. When it comes to wrapping, I agree there is nothing more fun than tearing paper
to get into a present; however, most wrapping paper is not recyclable. So, instead of purchasing wrapping paper this year, look for other paper sources that could be put to a new use and be recycled once the present is unwrapped. Newspaper is an easy substitute. Other neat wrapping options could be old maps or calendar pages. This adds an artsy element to the gift as well! Gift bags are great for reusability. They come in all sorts of colors, designs and sizes. Many of them can work for multiple occasions. Tissue paper used to hide the gift inside can be reused or recycled. Many other reusable options exist. Mason jars and a
little tissue paper inside look great. Do you have extra bandanas or cloth laying around your room? Wrap your present for your crafty aunt in this and she may even be able to reuse the fabric in a future project. Still want to be greener? Knit or make a scarf, then use it as wrapping paper for your gift. No matter how you green your Christmas this year, I hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends. Stay warm and spread peace. Merry Christmas! Jennifer McLaughlin is the sustainability specialist and can be reached at jennifer.mclaughlin@sdstate.edu.
Letter to the Editor SAMEER KESHAVAN SDSU student I am multilingual. I speak Hindi, Tamil and English fluently. Normally, speaking a different language is not a skill people frown upon, but as I spoke to my family in Hindi over the phone a couple weeks ago, a South Dakota State student interrupted my phone call. He told me, “You don’t live in your Third World country anymore. Speak English! You’re in America.” I have a few issues regarding that statement. First, living in the United States does not mean I have to erase my ability to speak all the languages I know.
From what I know of U.S. history, everyone spoke different languages when immigrants from European countries settled here. Second, there is no defined federal law that requires English communication once I am in the United States. Third, and most importantly, why does anyone care what language anyone speaks? I’m not sorry if you happen to feel insecure about failing to understand my native language. Additionally, I am an international student and I speak conversational English when it is required of me. On campus and around
South Dakota, I speak English only because it is easier to communicate my thoughts. I communicate with my family in Hindi, so why shame me for speaking to my family as I normally would? The only time it is appropriate to ask me to speak English is if I’m in a one-on-one conversation with someone and I abruptly speak fluent Hindi. This would never happen because I know my lingual audience. Fun fact! India is the second largest Englishspeaking country, with approximately 125 million English speakers. This is second to the United States.
In addition, “Third World” originated as a term to define countries that did not align with the following views: NATO, capitalism, the Soviet Union and communism. I know it is sometimes intended intended to call my country poor but that’s not what that term originally meant. It is hilarious to me when people use the freedom of speech argument to validate the use of hateful rhetoric, rather than the freedom to speak a different language. Telling me to “speak English” is a statement of thinly-veiled xenophobia; he might as well have told me to go back to India. In the future,
understand the United States’ background and get to know me before you pass judgment about my linguistic abilities and background. If you’re nice, perhaps I can help you learn a new language. If anyone who is reading this has experienced similar behavior, I advise you to avoid these confrontations. To acknowledge these comments is to give these individuals power. Instead, report it to the police, the Title IX Office and the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Access. Sameer Keshavan is a mechanical engineering major and can be reached at sameer.keshavan@jacks.sdstate.edu.
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sdsucollegian.com/sports • @CollegianSports • November 29, 2017
Football seeks redemption against UNI in playoffs TRENTON ABREGO Sports Reporter It’ll be a rematch between No. 6 South Dakota State and No. 21 Northern Iowa this weekend at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. This time, more is at stake as it will be a second-round Football Championship Subdivision Playoff game. The Northern Iowa Panthers are coming off a firstround 46-7 win over the No. 23 Monmouth Hawks. The Jacks are looking to avenge a 38-18 Hobo Day loss from earlier this season. SDSU got outplayed in every aspect of that game and the Panthers held the ball for more than 40 minutes. The Jacks will need to limit their turnovers this game. Last matchup, the Panthers capitalized on three Jacks miscues and jumped out to a 17-0 lead. The Jacks fumbled a punt and a kick return, and threw an interception. One of those miscues came from wide receiver Marquise Lewis, who fumbled a punt return after the Jacks’ defense forced a key three-and-out. “I think we are more experienced now, we will make up for it,” Lewis said. It’ll be a big key for the Jacks defense to get off the field and get their high-octane offense the ball back. UNI’s running back Marcus Weymiller tore the Jacks apart last meeting with 42 carries for 170 yards and two touchdowns. That game was the first appearance of the season for Weymiller. A key to the Jacks defense will be stopping the pass. If standout cornerback Jordan Brown and the secondary can clamp down on the passing attack, they will force the Panthers to run Weymiller. “He’s not very fast, but he’s pretty powerful,” Brown said. “There’s no hidden yards when he is running the ball.” Since that game, Weymiller has been tormenting FCS defenses with 750 yards on the season. Stiegelmeier thinks his defense can stop Weymiller this time. “I’m guessing we will play him a lot better,” Stiegelmeier said. It’s not only the running game the Panthers can threaten the Jacks with. Quarterback Eli Dunne is one of the best quarterbacks in the Missouri Valley Football Conference and leads the Panthers on offense. Dunne has thrown for 220 yards per game and 25 touchdowns this season. Wide receiver Daurice Fountain has been Dunne’s favorite target this season. Fountain has taken care of defenses up to this point and is in the top ten for FCS receiving touchdowns with 11. He also has 915 yards this season. SDSU contained Fountain to only 74 yards and one touchdown during the Hobo Day game. Part of the reason the Jacks were able to contain Fountain was because of Brown. Last game, he played on Fountain the whole time and will do the same during this game. The Panthers field a defense that will have its hands full with Taryn Christion and the Jacks. Jared Farley leads the Panther’s defense with 112 tackles on the year.
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An artist’s rendering shows the plans for the new practice facility that will be located south of Frost Arena. It will cover most of an existing commuter parking lot. The facility will include two gyms that will be used by the men’s and women’s basketball teams and the volleyball team.
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construction crew put up fences around the parking lot south of Frost Arena Nov. 13. It’s the first step in the construction of a $12.8 million project to build two practice gyms for the South Dakota State basketball and volleyball teams. The final plans were approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) in December 2016 and signed by Gov. Dennis Daugaard in March 2017. All the money funding project was donated. The teams have been practicing in Frost Arena since it was built in 1973. They sometimes use The Barn on campus, but Jeff Holm, senior associate athletic director of facilities and operations, said they don’t like to do that. “Right now, our basketball teams and volleyball team do not use The Barn very often at all for practice,” Holm said. “It’s difficult to take all your equipment and supplies over there and then get set and have no showers.” Holm said the reason they
are building the practice gyms is because the three teams, especially in the fall, have found it hard to find times to practice that fit everyone’s schedule. “If we have an event in Frost Arena, that shuts things down. So the practice schedules are goofy, and it affects our student athletes academically because some classes are only offered at certain times, so it’s hard for them to make it to practice,” he said.
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Holm added when an opposing team comes to play the Jacks, they have to use Frost Arena for practice, cutting down
on practice time as well. With the new gyms, the teams will be able to practice at any time. Men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger said he thinks the new facility will be beneficial for recruiting and helping the team improve. “We feel that our program, even though we have this small town feel, that we’re still a bigtime program,” he said. “Having a facility like that will help back that up even more.” The next project for the athletic department will be renovating Frost Arena. The renovations will include upgrading all of the seats to have backs on them, upgrading concessions, restrooms, suites, loge level and a new wrestling room. Women’s basketball head coach Aaron Johnston said the atmosphere in Frost Arena is as good as any in the country, but it’s time for renovations. “As far as sight lines, access to concessions and restrooms and all the amenities that you need to have a good fan experience, we need an overhaul,” Johnston said. The location of the facility has received backlash from some students because it is go-
ing where a commuter parking lot was. Senior hospitality management major Preston Premus said he used to park in the commuter lot every day. “It sucks when I’m running late for class now because I have to park all the way on the other side of campus,” Premus said. Holm said there will be some spaces remaining in the lot and there will be a new parking lot installed to the east of Frost Arena to service the Performing Arts Center and Frost this upcoming summer. “When we do projects and we take away parking, a responsibility of the new project is to add at least the same amount of parking,” Holm said. The department decided to build the practice facility first so when they renovate Frost Arena their athletes have a place to practice. None of the plans for the renovations have been sent to the SDBOR. The plan for Frost Arena has been approved by the university and now all they have to do is raise the money to present it to the SDBOR. The completion date for the practice facility is scheduled for Nov. 2018.
Women face tough test against No. 4 Cardinals ANDREW HOLTAN Sports Editor The South Dakota State women’s basketball team came back from Fort Lauderdale with a pair of victories and hopes to keep the momentum going when they host the Northern Iowa Panthers Nov. 30. However, the Jacks will face their toughest challenge of the season when the No. 4 ranked Louisville Cardinals come to town Dec. 3. The Jacks defeated No. 23 North Carolina State 75-67 Nov. 24 and Charlotte 71-70 Nov. 25 in the Puerto Rico Clasico. Madi Guebert was the hero for the Jacks as she hit a three-pointer with no time left to lift SDSU over Charlotte. The Panthers (2-3) are coming off of a 53-43 loss against Central Florida. SDSU leads the all-time series against UNI 8-3 and has won the last three meetings. UNI is led by Kennedy Kirkpatrick, who is averaging 13.2 points per game. The Panthers only score 56.2 points per game, which is 319th in country, but give up 57.4 points per game. SDSU head coach Aaron Johnston said the stats don’t show how good the Panthers actually are offensively. “They do a great job running sets to find match-ups that they like,” Johnston said. “We’ve played
them many times over the years and I’d say we have similar traits.” Freshman forward Myah Selland had a great weekend in Fort Lauderdale. She made four three-pointers and scored a career-high 20 points against NC State. “She’s a very versatile player and makes everyone around her better. Her versatility fits so well with what we do and she’s always looking to make an extra pass and find her teammates,” Johnston said. Redshirt junior guard Macy Miller is leading the Jacks on offense, averaging 17.4 points per game, while Guebert is close behind, averaging 15.4 points. The Cardinals are undefeated on the season and have beat three ranked teams. They defeated the Jacks 83-30 in Louisville last season, but SDSU was without Miller in that game. This will be the second time a top-five opponent will come to Frost Arena. The Jacks fell to No. 3 Notre Dame 75-64 in 2015. “We’re excited to have teams like that continue to come to Frost Arena because it does wonders to our atmosphere and fan base, but it also forces us to become a better team,” Johnston said.
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Freshman forward Tylee Irwin shoots during the third quarter against North Dakota Nov. 15. SDSU beat UND 66-52. The Jacks host Northern Iowa at 7 p.m. Nov. 30.
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>> FOOTBALL Continued from A9 UNI is allowing more than 235 yards per game, but have the top secondary in the MVFC. The defense has intercepted quarterbacks 20 times this season, which may prove fatal since Jacks quarterback Taryn Christion has thrown seven interceptions this season. The Jacks will look to get their two NFL prospects involved in the passing game this week in wide receiver Jake Wieneke and tight end Dallas Goedert. The duo have combined for 106 catches for 1,636 yards and 18 touchdown’s. Both players were named on the All-Missouri Valley First Team. The SDSU running game has been perplexing defenses this year. Led by running back
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Brady Mengarelli, the Jacks will look to continue that success. UNI is only allowing 124 rushing yards per game. Stiegelmeier said the Jacks used their first-round bye to
get players healthy. “We are eager to play,� Stiegelmeier said. “We are as healthy as we are going to be.� For the Jacks to flip the script on the Panthers, they
will need to stop the run and take care of the ball. It will be the second consecutive season SDSU will host a second-round FCS Playoff game. Kickoff will be at 2
>> BASKETBALL Continued from A9 Louisville is opposite of UNI offensively. They score 88 points per game, which is 14th in the country. The Jacks give up 63.3 points per game, but they have yet to face offense like this. Louisville is led by junior guard Asia Durr, who was named ACC Preseason Player of the Year and is averaging 19.2 points per game. “Louisville will be as good of a team as we’ll face,â€? Johnston said. “They have the potential to go to the final four and will compete with some of the best teams in the country. They have a whole different level of players.â€? This will be the second ranked team SDSU has faced this season. Last season, the Jacks went 0-2 against ranked opponents. Tip-off against UNI is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and tipABBY FULLENKAMP • The Collegian off against Louisville will be at 2 Senior guard Lexi Alexander dribbles the ball down the court during the Nov. 15 game when they p.m. Dec. 3. Both games are at beat North Dakota 66-52.The women host Northern Iowa at 7 p.m. in Frost Thursday Nov. 30. Frost Arena in Brookings.
p.m. at Dana J. Dykhouse and students can buy tickets for $5. “We wanted this game,� Lewis said. “We wanted to play them.�
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Daum, Jenkins Jr. lead men with impressive season start ANDREW HOLTAN Sports Editor After going 2-1 in the Cayman Islands Classic, the South Dakota State men’s basketball team defeated Mississippi 99-97 in overtime in Oxford, Mississippi Tuesday night. The Jacks gave up a 20-point lead, but were able to hang on in overtime behind Mike Daum’s 26 points and seven rebounds. The Jacks fell to Wyoming in the first game of the Cayman Islands Classic 77-65, but bounced back with a 80-72 win over Iowa and defeated Buffalo 94-80 in the final game of the tournament. The Jacks will face the Missouri State Bears Dec. 2 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls. The Bears are 6-2 and are coming off of a 77-67 victory against Colorado State. MSU was picked first in the Missouri Valley preseason poll. “The Bears are a tremendous defensive team,” said head coach T.J. Otzelberger. “They really guard well and are physical, rebounding wise. There’s a reason they were ABBY FULLENKAMP • The Collegian picked to win their league.” Senior Skyler Flatten (1) drives the ball toward the basket The Bears have a balanced attack with for a layup during the Nov. 12 game against University of five guys scoring more than seven points a game. MSU is led by Alize Johnson, who is Mary. The Jacks beat the Marauders 78-54. tallying 14.7 points and 10.7 rebounds per Cayman Islands. They started junior Tegame. Johnson was named the Preseason vin King at the point guard position and he Missouri Valley Player of the Year and is did not disappoint. King scored 26 points, thought of by scouts as a future NBA player. had five assists, six steals and grabbed 13 re“He’s a physical athlete who can score bounds in the two wins. Otzelberger said he in a lot of ways and rebound at a high levwas very pleased with King’s performance. el,” Otzelberger said. “So we’re going to have “He did a phenomenal job,” Otzelberger to be locked in because that’s going to be a said. “He’s the heart and soul of our team. heck of a challenge.” He’s a warrior and a winner. To come out in Mike Daum is leading SDSU, scoring his first game starting at point guard and 17.9 points per game, but the surprise of be able to bring home a win against a team the season has been freshman guard Dalike Iowa says a lot about him as a player.” vid Jenkins Jr., who scored a career-high The Jacks are now 7-2 on the season 23 points in the win against Iowa. Jenkins which is a much better start than last year is averaging 13.8 points per game, shootwhen they were 3-6 at this point in the seaing 43 percent from the field and 45 person. Otzelberger said the team doesn’t cent from three. Otzelberger said Jenkins gauge the Jacks progress with wins and is shooting the ball so well because of his losses. mentality. “We go into every game with the mind“He’s played against really good players set that we want to win and do everything his whole life. So I think he really likes the in our power to make sure that happens,” big moment and steps up. To score 23 as he said. “But at the same time, as we move freshman against a good Iowa team is treforward and continue to grow, we need to mendous,” Otzelberger said. come together and keep building and have SDSU switched its starting lineup in the different guys on different nights step up.”
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Football expectations higher than ever CHANDLER HOLLAND Sports Reporter It’s playoff time yet again in Brookings and expectations should be higher than ever. The Jacks are riding a five-game win streak into the playoffs. They don’t have to play North Dakota State at all unless they both reach the championship game in Frisco, Texas. This is why I believe the Jacks should be able to make it to at least the semifinals. The fifth-seeded South Dakota State football team will face off against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers this Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in the second round of the Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs. The Jacks fell to UNI 38-18 when they hosted the Hobo Day game back in October. The game should be different this time around. The weather back in October was cold, rainy and windy — with hardly any fans in attendance. This playoff season, the Jackrabbit faithful should be held to the kind of high standard that they expect on the field. That means showing up to the game. Saturday’s weather is forecasted for a 47-degree day that will be mostly sunny. Sounds like a perfect day to kick-off
a deep playoff run. Luckily, SDSU is on the opposite side of the bracket from NDSU and the University of South Dakota. However, they are on the same side of the bracket as last year’s champion, James Madison. Assuming SDSU takes care of business and gets revenge against UNI, the Jacks more than likely would head to Central Arkansas. I fully expect a healthy SDSU football team to beat a 10-1 Central Arkansas team that has only one impressive victory (No. 3 Sam Houston State), which would put them in the semifinals against James Madison. There are a couple things the Jacks need to do to advance. The first thing is that quarterback Taryn Christion needs to play flawlessly. This means no turnovers and making plays with his legs to extend possessions. Second, the SDSU defense has to shut down the opposing rushing attack. In the last game of the regular season, SDSU gave up 297 yards on the ground against USD and 218 against UNI in October. Finally, the Jacks need to get their highly-touted weapons involved. Tight end Dallas Goedert and wide receiver Jake Wieneke need the ball thrown to them early and often.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:
DAVID JENKINS JR.
ANDREW HOLTAN Sports Editor The South Dakota State men’s basketball team went 2-1 in the Cayman Islands Classic defeating Iowa 80-72 and Buffalo 94-80. Freshman guard David Jenkins Jr. scored 40 total points in the two wins, including a career-high 23 points against Iowa. He shot 6-14 from three and grabbed 10 rebounds in the two games. For this performance, Jenkins has been named The Collegian Athlete of the Week. The Jacks will face the Missouri State Bears at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.
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Freshman guard David Jenkins Jr. (5) goes for a jump shot during the Nov. 10 game against UC Irvine. The Jacks won 65-54.
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