Aug 17, 2017

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ISSUE NO. 1

The Voice of Chadron State College since 1920

SEMPER VERITAS

SPORTS >>

NORTHRUP NAMED HEAD TRACK AND FIELD COACH Athletic Director Joel Smith announced the hiring of Riley Northrup, replacing Brad Gamble as head track and field coach.

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LIFESTYLES >>

CSC KICKS OFF WEEK OF WELCOME WITH NSO

Rating:

MET CSC earns re-accreditation with flying colors.

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Check the back page for a schedule of events for New Student Orientation.

Please see page 8 A summary sheet from the Higher Learning Commission review team’s report shows that CSC earned a met rating for all required criteria.

INDEX NEWS.........................2 OPINION....................6 SPORTS...................7 LIFESTYLES............8

Photo by Michael D. Kennedy

SOLAR ECLIPSE EVENTS PLANNED, HIGH NUMBER OF TRAVELERS EXPECTED A rare total solar eclipse will make its way across the continental United States, Monday. According to Kristina Harter, Northwest Nebraska Tourism Director, she doesn’t know an exact number of travelers that can be expected, but Alliance is expecting 15,000-20,000 visitors. Alliance is in the direct path of total-

ity, while Chadron is just north, but can still see a 99 percent eclipse. Harter said that Chadron might see as many as 10,000-15,000 travelers throughout the weekend.

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NEWS

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CSC re-accredited after HLC accepts review team’s report CSC President Randy Rhine excited about receiving HLC’s positive report and continues to be seen as a credible institution by its peers.”

The final stage of the HLC’s review of CSC took place in April, Managing Editor with four representatives from the commission, led by Henry Smith, a communications professor at Indiana Wesleyan UniverAfter an extensive, four-year process, CSC aced the Higher sity, Indianapolis, visiting campus, meeting with administrators, Learning Commission’s accreditation renewal. According to the faculty, and students. review from the HLC, CSC met all the requirements and interim, The final report from the committee was issued May 19, less or follow-up, reports are not required. than a month after the committee’s visit.

Of the 27 criteria in the report, CSC passed all of them.

According to the HLC’s final report, one of the driving factors CSC President Randy Rhine said that he was “excited to receive for the recommendation is “the evidence that while the College a report like that.”

(CSC) has responded and continues to adapt “Most importantly, it’s valito changing environmental contexts, no sigdation and recognition of all the nificant mission changes have occurred nor people that have worked so hard are major shifts planned or foreseen.” for the last 4 years to prepare for The HLC also commended CSC for the the visit,” Rhine said. “We were commitment and passion that the faculty, very well prepared, and that was staff, and executive leadership serve their reflected in the report.” students and communities.

Rhine said that the commitEven with the positive results, the review tee meeting to review the team’s board offered suggestions to continue imreport took place July 31, and the provement for the next review process. One college was notified of decision of those suggestions was to intently monitor Aug. 7. finances due to the state budget decreasing.

— Randy Rhine CSC’s Vice President of Aca“We know what we need to work on and CSC President demic Affairs Charles Snare led we are working on those issues,” Rhine said. the preparations renewal process, “We will be prepared to report on those the but directed questions to Alex next time around.”

Helmbrecht, director of college relations.

Rhine also said that with similar preparation and hard work, he “It continues to give students the assurance the college is doing expects similar results for the next accreditation renewal. what it is supposed to do, and that’s educating students,” Helmbrecht The current process is on a 10-year renewal, but CSC must said. “It also gives students piece of mind knowing that Chadron complete an assurance review in 2020-21, according to Rhine. The State College values their education, meets professional standards, next official report from the HLC will be in 2024-25.

Preston Goehring

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We were very

well prepared, and that was reflected in the report.

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-Welcome picnic 4:30 p.m.

Tent -NSO on Bordeaux 6 p.m.

Bordeaux St. and 1st St.

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Overall Recommendations Criteria for Accreditation Met

Sanctions Recommendation No Sanction

Pathways Recommendation* Eligible to choose No interim monitoring recommended *There are three different pathways, CSC is on the Open pathway, which allows CSC the “opportunity to pursue improvement projects and conveys that CSC is not under notice (or sanction) and has no pending focus visit. ” Source: Higher Learning Commission

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-Faculty, staff, student, and family barbecue 5 p.m.

Outside Student Center

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-Pancake Feed 8 a.m.

Tent -Water fight 3:30 p.m.

Backyard -NOCS Street Dance 8 p.m.

Backyard

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-Ice Cream Social 4 p.m.

Tent -Alcohol Awareness Program 7 p.m.

Student Center Ballroom

Mon.

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-Classes begin -Student Senate, 5 p.m., Scottsbluff Room -Safety Presentation 7 p.m.

Student Center Ballroom

Tues.

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-CAB Meeting, 6 p.m., Scottsbluff Room

Wed.

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-Uptown on Campus 10 a.m.

Student Center Ballroom -Scavenger Hunt 4 p.m.

Student Center -RLA Carnival 7 p.m.

Tent

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NEWS

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Total solar eclipse to cast shadow across US Afton Burns Reporter Aug. 21 will mark the first total solar eclipse to travel across America in 99 years. Because of this there are some things viewers must know in order to stay safe, but still enjoy the rare moment. The following are tips from NASA on how to have a successful viewing.

The first, and probably most important tip provided, is in regards to safety. While observing the total eclipse, it’s necessary to wear protective eye gear. Solar filter glasses have been made specifically for this purpose. Experts suggest wearing glasses that are in the shade of 12, they will offer the proper coverage. It’s critical to ensure that these glasses are in good working condition, without any scratches or other damages. Do not look at the sun directly through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or other device without these glasses.

Once the sun has been completely covered, or entered totality mode your protective glasses can be removed for that brief moment.

If a person wants to take photos of the total solar eclipse any camera will do the trick. However, actions must be taken in order to ensure safety and produce quality photos. A person will need to wear protective eye gear described above, as well as have a special solar filter to protect the camera lens.

Those taking photos may also consider using a tripod to limit potential blurriness. The key to producing a quality photo will be knowing the capabilities of your camera or camera phone. The settings matter and so does practicing with these settings.

Clouds can greatly impact the view of the day’s special event. It’s important to check the weather channel to guarantee the locations’ visibility on the day. Without clear skies, there won’t be much of a show.

According to Kristina Harter, Northwest Nebraska Tourism Director, Alliance is expected to get somewhere between 15,000-20,000 visitors soley for the purpose of viewing the total solar eclipse. And Chadron is expected to see somewhere between 10,000-15,000 visitors throughout the weekend, including the day of the eclipse. Due to the high number of travelers in the area, hotels and lodging areas have limited, if any, space left. Harter also said local residents are renting out their houses, or land for camping purposes.

Harter offered some advice for community members: fill up on gas early if needed, stock up on groceries, plan ahead and if traveling anywhere leave early. Due to the expected increase in population, these precautions should be considered.

Lastly, invite your friends and enjoy the moment. This isn’t something that happens often, so it’s essential to make the most of it.

Monday, August 21st: 10 a.m.: NASA Live Feed!

10:27:06 a.m.: Start of Partial Eclipse 11 a.m.: Virtual Reality Demo with PlayStation 4™ 11a.m. -1 p.m.: Eclipse Party, Chadron Public Library 11:49:57 a.m.: Max Eclipse *Not a total Eclipse, Obstruction: 99.5% 12:30 p.m.: Space Theme Mask Contest, Chadron Public Library 1 p.m.: Virtual Reality Demo with PlayStation 4™ 4 p.m.: Virtual Reality Demo with PlayStation 4™ 4 p.m.: Live from the Moon, come try on a REAL NASA Spacesuit, Chadron Public Library

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OPINION

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The importance of student journalism The Voice of Chadron State College since 1920

EDITORIAL BOARD PRESTON GOEHRING.............................................Managing Editor

EDITORIAL STAFF CALEB WIEDERHOLD.....................................................Cartoonist BRIANNA WILSON.............................................................Reporter AFTON BURNS..................................................................Reporter KRYSTAL WILSON....................................................Photographer TORRI BRUMBAUGH...................................................Contributor McKENNA JONES.......................................................Contributor

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EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER As a public forum, The Eagle encourages guest columns and letters to the editor. The opinions expressed in submissions belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Eagle staff, its adviser, or the students, staff, faculty or administration of Chadron State College.

Please limit guest columns and editorials to 700 words.

Deadline for submissions is noon Monday for consideration in the following Thursday’s publication.

The Eagle reserves the right to edit or reject submissions.

Mattie Winowitch is the executive editor of The Yellow Jacket, Waynesburg University, Pennsylvania. This piece was first published online for Study Breaks Magazine, April 15. It is reprinted here with permission from the author.

Mattie Winowitch Guest Columnist Sometimes I feel like what I do isn’t important.

I think it’s a feeling that a lot of college students experience, but lately, it’s been more prevalent in my life. I stay up all night doing layout and editing articles for a newspaper that next to no one reads. I spend probably a good hour every week writing articles for this website that I’m just going to assume no one clicks on and lately, it feels like I’m spending a whole lot of time on content that no one cares about.

In case you couldn’t tell, I’m a Journalism major.

Looking at the other students at my college who are studying nursing and other STEM fields that will eventually save the world and everyone in it, I find myself in a parallel universe of comparison. It’s hard for me to equate my shitty writing skills with saving a human life or any other noble, decent act.

But then I read a story like this.

This. This changed everything. Somewhere between an egotistical rant and feeling awfully sorry for myself, I lost the true meaning behind journalism: Holding those in power accountable.

Otherwise known as the “Watchdog Role,” keeping those in power accountable is the number one ethical role that journalists must play within their profession. Contrary to popular belief, journalists aren’t just meant to make listicles and random rants (cough,me right now, cough). While those things are fun and entertaining as all get out, that’s not what journalism is really about.

It stems back to the beginning of free and independent press in America.

Here’s a quick history lesson. Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492.

He stumbled upon America—well, it wasn’t called America back then, but just go with it. A few altercations take place, and eventually, word gets back to Europe that this America place is pretty dope. Ba-da-bing, ba-da-boom, Great Britain is sending over people and pil-

grims by the boatload.

Fast-forward another few years to around 1690, and pretty soon we’re on the brink of civilized society. The only form of news that people in America (can’t call them Americans yet, because that doesn’t happen until 1776) had back in those days was old news from England. They tried to sneakily make their own newspaper, called “Publick Occurences,” but it got shut down pretty quickly once people from across the lake got wind of it. Apparently, they were talking shit on some French kings.

I don’t know. I wasn’t there.

Basically it became a war against the British government. People wanted to read news, but getting the Stamp of Authority (a.k.a. having the Brits say it was okay) was a pain in the neck, and eventually (after a few road bumps), people starting printing and publishing things without any permission. Journalistic bad-assery at its finest.

The biggest problem was that politics became a hot topic within these publications, and suddenly, as their names began to show up on the pages in a negative context, politicians and other members of the government started getting really ticked off.

Thus became the issue of those in power versus the press. There were laws and acts put in place to try to destroy the newspaper industry. Ever hear the phrase, “No taxation without representation!” as you were drifting in and out of consciousness during your history class? Yeah, that pertains to this situation. Specifically, it was when they instilled the Stamp Act which put a tax on all paper products.

After a long, hard fight, our forefathers gained the free press for us. And for the first time ever, it was considered just to keep those in power accountable, as long as what you wrote was true.

The word “true” has shifted through

the years, but at the end of the day, that’s what journalists are meant to do.

They are meant to inform the people what is going on so we aren’t all just living our daily lives as our president and other lawmakers do things behind closed doors that we may or may not approve of.

You might be thinking, “Okay, but this has no relevance to modern day times. The president tweets now, so I know what he’s doing.”

Ah, no.

Let’s drift back to a sad memory in our history: September 11, 2001.

About a year after 9/11, President George W. Bush announced that Saddam Hussein has a massive stockpile of “biological weapons.” Journalists back then were trying very hard to hold Bush accountable and to fact-check his statements. They were called “unAmerican,” and made fun of. So, they stopped pushing.

That very speech, among many others from Bush and Dick Cheney, was what eventually inspired the Iraq War. But once the Iraq War began, we learned that there were no weapons of mass destruction. And there were an estimated 250,000 deaths that became of that war. 250,000 innocent people dead, simply because there was a gag-order on journalists.

Now do you see why journalism is important?

Now that I’ve danced all around my point, I’d like to go back to that article about the high schoolers who busted their new principal. That is a perfect example of how journalists should be operating. Sure, the consequences of digging deep and asking hard questions could be scary, but it’s even scarier to not know exactly who is in charge of you.

So yes, maybe nobody reads my school newspaper. And maybe no one will even read this article. But these things are in place in the event that if something were to happen, or if a huge story were to break out, the people would be informed.

As a student journalist myself, I vow to uphold the greatest integrity, and to only publish what is good and true. I also vow to protect my sources, as well as the lives of the American people, no matter what it takes. Why? Because it matters to me.

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AD announces new head T&F coach Preston Goehring Managing Editor Athletic Director Joel Smith announced the hiring of the new head track and field coach, Wednesday. The announcement comes two weeks after Brad Gamble, announced his resignation.

Riley Northrup, will fill the void left by Gamble. Coming off another competitive indoor and outdoor track season, Gamble, head track and field coach, resigned from the position, Aug. 4.

Northrup was previously an assistant at Ashland University, Ohio. He is also a former CSC athlete, attending from 2006-2010, and earning All-American honors in high jump. He has also coached at Gordon-Rushville High School, and volunteered as a coach for Glenrock High School, in Wyoming.

Northrup is inheriting a lot of talent, from returning athletes as well as the new recruits, which drew a lot of praise from Gamble.

Gamble accepted the head coaching position closer to his home town Eagle, Colorado, at Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, replacing former Maverick head coach Brian Beeman.

Gamble took the reins in 2014, and in three seasons, has seen an ample amount of success, seven individual national titles, five second-place finishes, and the only national team trophy. At the 2017 Indoor National Championships, where the women’s team, led by Mel Herl, thrower of Eaton, Colorado, and Stachia Reuwsaat, of Black Hawk, South Dakota, earned the title. More than half of the school records were set during his tenure as head coach.

Source: rmacsports.org

Preseason Coaches Poll As of Aug. 16

TEAM:

Football

Points

1. CSU-Pueblo 2. Colorado Mesa 3. Colorado Mines 4. Dixie State 5. Black Hills State 6. South Dakota Mines 7. Western State 8. Chadron State 9. Fort Lewis 10. Adams State 11. New Mexico Highlands

93 92 82 69 62 51 43 41 37 25 10

Preseason offensive player of year Brody Oliver, WR, Colorado Mines

Preseason Defensive player of year Brandon Payer, LB, CSU-Pueblo

Preseason Special Teams player of year Dustin Rivas, DB, Colorado Mesa

Photo by Kaleb Center/CSC Sports Information

Former Head Track and Field Coach Brad Gamble announced his resignation Aug. 4, after three years at the helm of CSC’s nationally ranked program.

BRIEFS Bull rider finishes 8th at CNFR

9 track athletes earn All-Academic award

CSC cowboy Dakota Rice, senior of Kelogg, Idaho, tied for 8th in the bull riding at the College National Finals Rodeo, in Casper, Wyoming.

Rice was only able to ride one bull to the whistle, but the 75.5 point ride placed him in the top 10.

Rice was among four CSC athletes to compete in the CNFR, and was the only one to place.

Five members of the women’s track and field team and four from the men’s side earned All-Academic honors from the USTFCCCA. The women’s team collected a team GPA of 3.587, among the nation’s best, while the men’s team put together a 3.241.

The women’s success also helped them earn the RMAC Brechler award. The CSC football team also earned the Brechler award, with a team GPA of 3.01.

as of Aug. 16

Source: afca.com

Preseason Coaches Poll TEAM:

1. Northwest Missouri St. 2. Grand Valley St. (Mich.)

3. Ferris St. (Mich.)

4. Emporia St. (Kan.) 5. Texas A&M-Commerce 6. North Alabama 7. Shepherd (W. Va.) 8. California (Pa.) 9. Indiana (Pa.) 10. Minnesota-Duluth 11. Valdosta St. (Ga.) 12. Colorado St.-Pueblo 13. Azusa Pacific (Calif.)

14. LIU-Post (N.Y.) 15. Harding (Ark.) 16. Colorado School of Mines 17. Sioux Falls (S.D.) 18. Southwest Baptist (Mo.) 19. North Carolina-Pembroke 20. Minnesota St. 21. Central Missouri 22. Southern Arkansas 23. Colorado Mesa 24. Midwestern St. (Texas) 25. Bemidji St. (Minn.)

Points 850 765 716 652 634 622 574 568 500 431 390 349 302 288 281 254 235 227 220 201 189 157 154 138 133

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