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STUDENT SENATE STATES NEED FOR NINE DORM SENATORS With new year comes several empty Dorm Senator positions Please see page 6

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CSC ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR DEB SMITH DIES SUNDAY

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From left, an unidentified male student watches as Kendal Johnson, 19, sophomore of Denver, learns to unravel a female condom while Brooklyn Anderson, 18, freshman of Hastings also watches. Learning about various contraceptives was a primary goal of Tuesday evening’s Condom Olympics hosted by WCHR in the Backyard.

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Surpirse move ends 13 years at CSC, first as dean, then as academic vp

u By Devin Fulton Opinion Editor

Charles Snare

Chadron State College’s Vice President of Academic Affairs Charles Snare announced Friday, that he’ll retire in January 2020.

He made the announcement at last week’s faculty and staff meeting, surprising a few in the audience, said one faculty member asked not to be identified.

Director of College Relations Alex Helmbrecht said the college has no immediate plans to fill the vacancy until Snare retires on Jan. 10, 2020.

“We’ll decide an approach to replacing him soon,” President Randy Rhine said. “How we will go about it and who is going to help with that is still to be decided.”

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Fresh year, fresh perspectives, fresh faces

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t’s that time of year. The smell of freshly-cut grass emenates from every inch of campus. Cicada hums and bird chirps invade the ears of those who walk under sturdy green trees.

Seeing flocks of new students exploring the Student Center is nearly as common as feeling the constant beat of robust sunlight.

The fresh school year likely means something different to every student. For some, it merely marks the end of their sunny break. For others, it signifies the wracked nerves and sheer excitement that often accompanies a new semester in higher education. For incoming freshmen, this week could be a first hiatus from their hometowns and their first shaky steps towards adulthood.

For students, this time of year can often be a breeding ground for stress, worries, and shot nerves, especially for freshman, as they’re in practically uncharted waters.

With the struggles of purchasing textbooks, schedule confusion, and an overall change in daily pace, it’s more than understandable to want to pull your

hair out in matted clumps, no matter your age or class.

With this in mind, it is important not to be completely swallowed by the little monster called worrying. Hans Selye, a Hungarian-Canadian scientist known for his studies on stressors may have said it best, “It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.”

In other words, you control stress, not the other way around.

There are various ways to help reduce anxiety as this semester rolls to a start.

One of the simplest (if not a bit clichè) ways to do this is to take a deep breath and clear one’s mind. Another way to reduce anxiety and feelings of impending doom is to socialize.

Luckily, our campus hosts a smorgasbord of social events weekly, from dances to pool tournaments.

There is a phone application named CSC Rewards that can help students track such events. This can be searched and dowloaded on the App Store or Google Play. Once fuctional, the app will send reminders to your phone so that events

are rarely forgotten. Another benefit to this app is that it outlines times, dates, and other important information.

Along with social events, there are various clubs and organizations that can be a fine place to meet friends and forget about infectious worries.

Our school’s clubs are suited for a slew of interests. Whether one enjoys movies, chess, or english, there is likely a club on campus for it. Better yet, you can find like-minded people to relish in your similar interests.

For more information about a club, students can visit the Student Senate Office in the Student Center and simply state their inquiry. Our friendly senators are more than likely to help out­­­— some would even say it’s their job.

Regardless of your situation at Chadron State College or your attitude towards the new year, we at The Eagle extend our warmest welcome, and wish our students and staff the best of luck with this year’s journey.

In the words of the always-smooth Bobby Mcferrin, “Don’t worry, be happy.”

As You Said It! We asked: What is your main goal for this semester?

FACULTY ADVISER Michael D. Kennedy Office: 308-432-6047 mkennedy@csc.edu MEMBERSHIPS Nebraska Press Association

Participation on The Eagle staff is open to all Chadron State College students.

As a public forum, The Eagle invites guest columns and letters to the editor from all readers.

Opinions expressed in submissions belong solely to the author(s) and DO NOT necessarily reflect the opinions of The Eagle staff, its adviser, CSC students, staff, faculty, administrators or governing body.

Please limit all guest columns or letters to 400 words. Deadline for submissions is noon Monday for consideration in the following Thursday’s edition. The Eagle reserves the right to edit or reject all submissions.

Jeremey Martin 19, freshman, Sutherland

Emma Stewart 18, freshman, Sutherland

Christian Balandran 18, freshman, Sidney

“I want to decide on a major.”

“Pass all my classes.”

“To pay my bill and pass my classes.”

Kelvana Demeritte 19, junior, Nassau, Bahamas

Kenzie McCasland 20, junior, Wary, Colorado “Pass the Praxis.”

“I plan on getting good grades, learning from classes, and learning new things.”

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As They See It ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

Focus on your Ambition, not your Worries u By Rachel Mitchell Columnist

Welcome one and welcome all back to Chadron! The school year came around too fast, like it always does. Even with a short summer there are still so many things to accomplish this school year. For many of you, including myself, this is my last year as an Eagle. It has been a long road getting here but I really would not change any of it.

Many of you are already having to decide what graduate programs you are going to apply for or future

jobs for once you graduate. Many of us are building our resumes with internships and hard work. But for those of you who are worrying and stressing because you have no idea what you are going to want to actually do with your degree or no idea where you are going to move to after graduation, I am here to tell you it is going to be okay.

There are so many of us trying to be proactive when it comes to our future. Whether it is in sports or academia we are all aspiring to do a little better and go places in life. But with these thoughts there is always stress and people telling you what

Rachel Mitchell you should and shouldn’t do.

There is always going to be people that you disappoint. There is always going to be things you wish you would have done a little differ-

ent. If you are only focusing on the negative things though you cannot achieve your full potential. There are always going to be scary things in your way, but you cannot let that get in the way of you getting places in life. Think back to your freshman year, your very first day of school.

I’m sure you were scared, nervous, anxious, and intimidated by what college had in store. Take a step back and look at yourself now. You are closing in on graduation and you have so many memories and so much experience under your belt.

No matter how much you have on your plate right now, no matter

how overwhelming it all seems just know you are so close to holding your diploma. But for those of you who are not graduating or maybe just starting out take all of this into account. It all may seem scary right now in the moment. You may be homesick and wish you could just pack up and go home. Just think if you give up now, you will never know all of the wonderful things that college has in store. There are so many opportunities waiting for you. There are so many memories to be made. There is simply just so much ahead of you so keep your head up and charge the mountains.

STEPPING UP WITH ABIGAIL

College life : another day, another adventure u By Abigail Swanson Columnist

Welcome to college! For some of you this first week is terrifying—I still shake my first day of a class. Some people are pros at this whole college thing, at least they pull off a confidant face better than I ever could. Whatever stage of life you are in (you may even be out of college), remember, it will not last forever.

This summer I counseled at a summer camp—every week I got a new group of girls to look after, some more challenging than others. The short time frame changed my approach to friendship. I have a hard time talking in a friendship—I don’t want to share too much, what if this person only tolerates me or I secretly annoy them? At camp you don’t have the time or energy to build and maintain such walls. Besides, my campers didn’t have to like me, they would leave at the end of the week soon enough. I could only be myself and hope that was enough.

Each week was different—new campers, different staff—no single day like another. Life is like that, always changing. No matter how stagnant the endless cycle of assignments and work may seem, these days will never come again.

People move on, jobs change. What seems like an eternity is suddenly broken down to four summers, eight semesters, 128 weeks of school ticking by faster and faster. For me this is both encouraging and a little frightening. On one hand, my eight-week class from the pits of despair will only last eight weeks—I can survive that long. The longest trials had a beginning and will have an end. On the other hand, what if I waste the few semesters I have with friends before they graduate? We do not know the future, what if when I say goodbye this time, it really is goodbye?

Abigail Swanson Therefore, I can’t waste time pretending to be cool because I am afraid of what people think.

Each day can be a new adventure, twenty-four hours ready to be explored. As you go into the new semester, be ready for new experiences and friendships, don’t hide from life in your dorm room. Be yourself. How can your friends get to know you if you always wear a mask?

Learn from past mistakes, consider the future, but fully live the present moment. Life will never be quite the same as it is right now.

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Creating relationships is beneficial for you and your career u By Devin Fulton Opinion Editor

For many of you just entering college, you are probably feeling overwhelmed and worried because for the first time in life, you are on your own. That is okay, and it would be weird if college didn’t feel that way at first. The good news is now is your time to discover who you really want to be and what kind of people you want to surround yourself with.

Some of you are probably coming into college with people you went you also went to high school with.

Now is your time to branch out from those people and rediscover who you really want to be.

For the majority of us, we grew up in small towns which means we still have so much to learn about the people around us.

Meeting new people can be an uncomfortable experience, especially if you are not social. The good news

is people desire some sort of connection which means socializing will not be the death of you.

Get out of your comfort zone and meet new people. Attend all the events you can and get to know the person sitting next to you. The worst thing that can happen is that person will give you a cold shoulder, but don’t be discouraged.

I didn’t know anyone when I first came to school here, but over time I met some great people who share similar goals. Getting to know these people helped me figure out what my true values are and now I have a better understanding of what I would like to do with my life.

Networking is a valuable skill to have because “It’s not what you do, but who you know”, so why wouldn’t you want to meet as many people as you can? If shyness is preventing you from meeting people and doing the things you want, then you have an obstacle to hurdle.

It also helps knowing you will

Devin Fulton have many group projects in college, so you have to work on meeting new people regardless. You do not want to look back at your time in college and regret how much of a hermit you were.

Most students and faculty here are friendly, jump out of your comfort zone and meet new people. You will never know who can make a significant impact on your life if you don’t embrace the opportunity with a

simple interaction.

Meeting new people gives you a sense of belonging and the satisfaction of developing your social skills.

As a young adult who may feel alone for the first time, these social skills can be crucial for your survival and success during, and after college.

During my freshman year, I got to know many different people, ranging from my residential neighbors to my professors.

Befriending my RA helped me know what was going on around campus as well as becoming an RA myself. Talking with my professors during their office hours helped me find jobs such as Upward Bound during the summer or as a writer and editor for The Eagle.

Needless to say, I would not be in the position I am today had I not jumped out of my comfort zone in meeting new people. But this is not to say that everyone you meet will have a significant impact on your life, because often times that is not the

case.

This is why I urge you to embrace the uncomfortable stigma of meeting new people and testing your social boundaries. We can all learn something about ourselves by the interactions we have with people.

My point is, you are surrounded by more people who are in a similar living situation as you than any other point in your life. To spend your entire time in college and never expand your social horizons is a disservice to yourself and future possibilities.

Every face you see on campus has a story that is just as complicated as yours, which means you have a chance to learn some cool things you would’ve never guessed about someone.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk even gives credit to his company’s success to his ability to attract great people.

Introduce yourself to someone new today and remember their name, that person could be your future best friend

match, because a meaningful discussion about ways to raise awareness and resolve an issue is simply to formal for people holding a loud megaphone.

It is important to bring awareness to an issue, but make sure you are doing so for the right reason and take necessary steps to finding a resolution, especially if you consider yourself an activist.

This is not to take away from the activists who have good morals and take the proper steps in resolving issues and corruption. True activists who bring change deserve recognition, so long as that is not their motivation.

Soon, all the presidential candidates will begin their campaign and we will notice a similar approach to their campaigns. Almost every year there are candidates who gain a national spotlight because of the way they bring awareness to trending issues. Similar to those on Twitter, these candidates only shout about

certain issues because they know this will help them gain followers.

Also like Twitter, the issue eventually becomes overlooked once the candidate achieves their goal.

We’ve seen it many times how shouting from your pedestal about an issue is not enough to bring change. If you consider yourself an activist, you have to take the next step and actually lead your followers.

I support bringing change to social issues because I believe it makes our community come together with a stronger bond. What I don’t like is watching someone shout about something serious just for the sake of getting attention.

If you consider yourself an activist, I challenge you to raise awareness about a serious issue near you and create a movement in the community.

Get your head out of your apps and make a real difference!

Shouting on twitter is not activism u By Devin Fulton Opinion Editor

In my Intro to Mass Media class, the professor asked us where we get our news from, and a majority of the class answered Twitter, including myself.

While many adults criticize the use of social media, I do believe it is an excellent tool for informing people of what is going on in the world.

I am able to get sports news directly from reliable sources on Twitter, and I am thankful for that. However, the site also allows anyone, informed or not, to share their thoughts on various subjects which creates a noisy environment.

Let me say that I always enjoy seeing funny and clever tweets on my feed to go along with the news.

However, I am not a fan of random shouting on such a simple site. Lately, I notice a lot of “bad news” being shared by people who want to raise

awareness on social issues like “Depression rising amongst teens” and other issues.

I fully support raising awareness about an issue, but I also feel that people recognize the digital clout they get if a tweet they share receives a large amount of likes and re-tweets which leads to followers. I have a hard time believing you want to find a solution to an issue if the only thing you do is add your quick opinion and share it with everyone to see.

Many people like to refer to themselves as social activists. Sadly, unless you make the effort to bring any sort of change to a situation, you are not an activist, but instead, another person with a megaphone making a lot of noise to gain the spotlight on the issue.

To quote comedian Anthony Jeselnik, these people are basically saying “Please don’t forget about me today” when tweeting about social issues.

In a way, I can’t blame someone

Devin Fulton for wanting to gain more followers if that is what they are after, but morally, using a social struggle to heighten your pedestal is not practicing what you are preaching.

Twitter could improve without all the megaphones shouting for clout.

I think this society of megaphones is dangerous because it ultimately overlooks the issue at hand. If you question someone’s true motives for a tweet, prepare for a shouting

News Snare,

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Snare started at CSC in entities, and encompassed 2006 as the dean of Liberof roles and duYou want to put the institution atiesspectrum al Studies. During his time from adjunct to tenured at CSC he also served as the in a better place when you leave faculty member to various dean of the School of Arts administrative positions,” he and Sciences and the dean of than when you came, and I hope said on his CSC website staff Teaching and Learning. profile.

I did that.

In 2012, he ascended to as Among his accomplish- Charles Snare ments, Snare led Chadron vice president of academic affairs.

State through its accreditaBefore his time at CSC, Snare worked in a multitude tion in 2017, netting a perfect “Met,” on all criteria reof different fields and cities across the United States. quired by the Higher Learning Commission, the accred“You want to put the institution in a better place iting agency. He also was instrumental in developing when you leave than when you came, and I hope I did the CSC’s new mission, vision and institutional values that. To retire now is the right time for both me and the statements, released this summer. (See related story, college,” Snare said in a press release issued Wednesday. adjacent.)

“If I did my job properly, people won’t remember me Snare’s announcement to retire came as a surprise to two or three years down the road because they are tak- some faculty members and administrators. ing the things we worked on together to the next level.

“The timing is always something you are surprised “It’s time for a fresh approach to come in and it’s a by, but it also was not shocking,” Rhine said. “For good time for Karen and me to be immersed in another Charles, he felt the decision was the right one for him.” life adventure,” he said.

Helmbrecht also offered a personal view.

In the release Snare also elaborated about the vari“I have always enjoyed working with Charles,” Helmous positions he’s held through a lifetime career in high- brecht said. “He has always shown great leadership and er education. has been instrumental in the department of academics “As for professional roles within higher education, here.” my experiences have spanned a diverse set of higher edAfter concluding his announcement, he left the poucation systems, traversed three regional accreditation dium to a standing ovation.

Admissions Coordinator Deb Smith dies at 58 u From CSC College Relations and Chamberlain Funeral home

Deb Smith, Chadron State College’s Coordinator of Admissions Services, died Sunday, Aug. 18 at Rapid City Regional Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was 58.

Smith was born July 5, 1961, to Lyle and Yukiko “Cookie” Horn. She grew up in Hay Springs, and was a 1979 graduate of Hay Springs High School.

Smith, who held a Bachelor of Arts degree from Chadron State College, started her CSC career in the late 1990s and became the Admissions Coordinator in 2001.

Although her responsibilities changed over time, her recent charge was primarily working with incoming graduate students.

Smith also was a longtime sponsor of the CSC Dance Team and worked closely with hundreds of students and Admissions Ambassadors over the years.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Yukiko “Cookie” Horn. She is survived by her son, Mark Horn II of Lincoln;

her daughter, Sara Smith of Chadron; her father, Lyle (Nicolette) Horn of Hay Springs; her brother, Mark (Cammy) Horn of Billings, Montana; her sister, Connie (John) Lutz of Scottsbluff; several nieces and nephews and their children.

Family, friends, and others whose lives were touched by Smith are invited to attend a celebration of her life, 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Chamberlain Chapel, 1700 Highway 20, Chadron.

To honor Smith’s love of animals, the family asks that memorials be made to Friends of Pets or the charity of the donor’s choice.

CSC employees wishing to speak with a support resource should contact Chadron State’s Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) at 1-800-755-7636.

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College releases new mission, vision statements u From CSC College Relations CHADRON – Chadron State College has revised its mission and vision statements, as well as its institutional values, to assist with strategic planning and enhancing collaborations with students and community members.

Mission: Chadron State College delivers experiences that foster knowledgeable and engaged leaders and citizens to enrich the High Plains region and beyond.

Vision: Chadron State College aspires to continue as a learner-centered institution. We are committed to students through our focus on continuous improvement and excellence in teaching, applied scholarship, and service.

Values: Accessible and affordable education, Collaboration, Diversity and inclusion in people and thought, Impactful experiences and outcomes, Innovation, Integrity, and Student Engagement and learning.

“The process to review and revise [the mission and vision statements, and institutional values] was fruitful in furnishing the campus and community an opportunity to step back and reflect on who we are, what we stand for, and where we are headed,” Chadron State College Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Charles Snare said. “CSC continues to play an important role in western Nebraska, High Plains, and Frontier and Remote regions of the world.”

Snare added he appreciated the work of the Mission, Vision, and Values Steering Team, and all the employees and community members who provided feedback.

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First senate meeting seeks new members, discusses concert u By Devin Fulton and Aubrie Lawrence

Opinion Editor, News Editor Senate discussed budgets, new senators and plans for the 20192020 school year in it’s Monday meeting, the first of the year.

Of the plans discussed, the concert which Senate approved last spring, will feature the “Eli Young Band” from 7-10 p.m., October 10, at Elliott Field. The concert’s date is not tentative, Student Activity Coordinator Megan Northrup announced. Despite approving Elliott Field as the location, Senate listed the NPAC and the amphitheater as

possible backup locations.

The event received a $50,000.00 allocation from Senate, $30,000.00 from RLA and $10,000.00 from Galaxy Series.

Senate opened petitions for nine new dorm senators. Petitions were due Wednesday and campaigns will continue till Sept. 6. If elected, the new Senators will be sworn in at the Sept. 9 meeting. In addition, they are looking to fill the position of Associate General.

No budget is set for Senate yet, but AFB expects an estimated budget of $63,000.00 for Senate.

Trying to “Go green”, Senate is using Microsoft SharePoint during its meetings to avoid using unnec-

essary paper.

“This is a way we are all going to stay together and work hard for our campus.” President Lukas Klueber said.

Senate approved $150.00 for an online “Citizen Strengths” training for incoming senators to participate in. Senators also have a mandatory leadership training Sept. 29.

Senator at Large Leah Guerrero announced this year’s homecoming theme as “Color the town CSC”. This year, clubs will paint windows in downtown Chadron instead of bedsheets. The painting will take place over three days.

CAB is hosting its first club fair Wednesday, September 4 at the

Scottsbluff Room in the Student Center.

Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the graphic novel Hey Kiddo, will be visiting campus on Monday, October 28, to talk about his novel. All incoming freshman were given the book in their dorm room to read and help them transition into college life. President Klueber suggested that each senate member read the graphic novel to help connect with the new students.

President Klueber announced the Nearly Naked Mile saw 262 people participate in donating clothes and the race itself. Over 2,000 articles of clothing were donated to the Goodwill bus.

Motivatonal Speaker Mark Lindquist is coming to speak on campus Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the Scottsbluff Room at the Student Center starting at 7 p.m. Senate members will meet him for dinner beforehand and welcome him to campus.

The Pit is hosting a “Back to School Bash” tonight from 9 p.m. – midnight at the Backyard with food, drinks and music provided.

CAB is hosting “Free Movie Night” this Sunday at the Eagle Theater, doors open to students at 7:15 p.m.

Tuition increases for first time since 2014 u By Aubrie Lawrence News Editor

In a meeting on Tuesday, June 18, the Nebraska State College System board of trustees voted to raise the price of tuition and fees for the next two years. This is the first time in two years that the board raised tuition prices.

According to a June 18 NSCS press release, all full-time students of state colleges will now pay an additional $4.50 per credit hour for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years.

“I think our board was very clear that they wanted to be as

conservative with that as they could be,” Said President Randy Rhine. “I think it’s a very conservative increase.”

In that same press release, the 2.54 and 2.48 percent increases are still recorded to be the lowest increases implemented since the 2014-2015 academic school year. Because of the support of the Governor and Legislation and their ability to increase the general fund appropriations by 3.7 percent for each fiscal year of the biennium state schools will continue to be affordable compared to other schools across the state. The general fund appropriation covers most of the

cost of the NSCS’s core needs, while tuition will continue to help with the rest.

“The Board felt that it is important to set the tuition rate for two years to provide stability for our students and their families,” said Gary Bieganski, Chair of the NSCS Board, in the press release. “Our state colleges are and will continue to be the most affordable and accessible option for Nebraska students to receive a high-quality four-year postsecondary education.”

“I don’t expect that it is an amount that is going to have a negative impact on our enrollment,” Said Rhine. “When you

look at the total cost of education to attend Chadron versus our peer institutions around the region, we are very competitively priced. We are a pretty good value proposition and I think that will continue.”

“The Governor’s and Legislature’s commitment this year will ensure that the State Colleges remain an affordable 4-year degree option for students in Nebraska as it helps maintain the distribution between state and student cost of attendance,” said Paul Turman NSCS Chancellor in the June 18 press release. “Maintaining this critical balance is a top priority for the

Board of Trustees as they weigh tuition increases each year.”

“We are still concerned about the cost of education for our students and I think our board is certainly concerned about that and wants to make sure that we remain affordable.” Said Rhine.

“The benefit to campus is that it allows us to operate at the level that we need to operate at and fund the things that need funding. The bottom line, for me, is that it allows us to continue to provide students with quality education.”

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College hires six new faculty members u From CSC College Relations CHADRON – Six new faculty members will join the ranks at Chadron State College this fall. Two will be in Science, one in Education, and three in the Business Academy. They are: Dr. Rachelle Rider, Dr. Tawny Tibbits, Catherine Rust, Pil Joon Kim, Zunaira Khalid, and Chris McCarthy.

Rider will be an assistant professor teaching human biology courses. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State College and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University.

Rider said the people are what attracted her to seek employment with CSC. “Everyone is so happy and friendly. The students are well

spoken and invested in their education,” she said.

Tibbits will be an assistant professor teaching geoscience courses and managing the college’s planetarium. She earned a doctorate in Geoscience from the University of Iowa.

Her research focused on using new techniques to determine source locations for stone tools used by the ancient Maya of Belize.

She said she looks forward to working at a small college that focuses on students while also encouraging research.

Rust is returning to her hometown as an instructor teaching education and special education courses. She earned a bachelor’s degree from CSC, a master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Phoenix and is pursuing a doc-

torate from Capella University.

Kim will be an assistant professor teaching courses in quantitative finance. He is a doctoral candidate, with an All But Dissertation (ABD) status, in Quantitative Finance with the Illinois Institute of Technology. He earned a master’s degree in finance from the same institution. He also earned an MBA from Soong Sil University in South Korea.

Khalid will be an assistant professor teaching accounting courses. She is a doctoral candidate with Texas Tech University, with an ABD status. She is preparing for the CPA exam.

McCarthy, who previously taught at CSC in 2016, earned his master’s in economics from Colorado State University in 2013 and is pursuing a doctorate from the same institution.

CARNIVAL

Photo by Daniel Binkard/Chadron State College

New Chadron State College faculty members in 2019, from left: Tawny Tibbits, Rachelle Rider, Pil Joon Kim, Zunaira Khalid, and Catherine Rust.

Not pictured: Chris McCarthy.

Photo by Samantha Persinger

ABOVE: Rob Price 20, junior of Scottsbluff, tosses a Frisbee during the Carnival in the Backyard Wednesday.

An estimated 400 students attended RLA’s annual event.

RIGHT: Tristan Kreb 20, junior of Colorado Springs, Colorado, watches Brenna Schluer 18, freshman of Doniphan, spin a prize wheel during RLA’s Carnival in the Backyard Wednesday night.

Photo by Samantha Persinger

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Kinsley Mason, 23, graduate student of Loveland, Colorado, writes in her notbook as she sits on a ledge overlooking Devil’s Kitchen, east of Greybull, Wyoming.

Studying the formations of

EARTH Yellowstone & Teton national parks among the stops during Geology Field Camp 2019 Story by Aubrie Lawrence Photos by Michael D. Kennedy

Tristian Van Houten, 19, sophomore of Broken Bow, jots in his notebook at Chataqua Park, Hot Springs, South Dakota. Making copious, detailed notes is a significant learning experience taught in the Geology Field Camp.

Students in the Geology Field Camp 2019, cross Hot Brook on a sandstone bridge at Chautauqua Park in Hot Springs, South Dakota, after spending about two hours examining the park’s sandstone formations.

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ast May, 10 students spent 15 days camping through Wyoming’s rich scenery to complete a required course titled, Geology Field Camp. The two-week experience, May 7-22, teaches geo-science majors basic field skills such as taking field notes, mapping, and documenting geological features.

Each CSC geo-science major must complete the field camp three times, starting the summer session after their freshman year to earn six credits. The camp enables them to expand skills already learned in the classroom and learn new ones that emerge on the trip. Students collected hundreds of samples to study and test to better understand the natural formations of Wyoming’s environment.

“It’s like night and day,” said geoscience Professor Michael Leite, who leads the annual field camp. “Trying to learn concepts in the classroom by reading about them and looking at pictures, you can kind of get a feeling for it. Being in the field and understanding things from the inside, being right out there with it and spending long periods of time in the field trying to figure things out, you can’t beat that.”

The group traveled through South Dakota’s Black Hills, stopping at Hot Springs’ Chataqua Park before crossing into Wyoming. Its first overnight stay was in Buffalo at the base of the Bighorn Mountains. The trip continued with stops in Greybull, Cody, Heart Mountain, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Jackson, before ending at the Wind River canyon in Thermopolis.

A SCENE FROM STAR WARS? Geo-science majors Gasper Dominici, 24, senior of Denver, left, and Chance Adolf, 21, senior of Papillion, are could double as a set from a Star Wars film. The formation, created by erosion, was part a immense washout called Devil’s Kitchen, just eas

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Beneath the snow-capped Grand Teton Mountains, four Geology Field Camp students take a break from field study to skip stones across Jackson Lake, Wyoming, at sunset. From left are Chance Adolf, 23, senior of Papillion; Zen Petrosius, 19, sophomore of Seward, Alaska; Gasper Dominici, 24, senior of Denver; and Brittany Lovett, 34, an online student from Paso Robles, California.

ofessor Michael Leite, center-left, in pea-green exits the crowd moments after Old Faithful erupts.

dwarfed by a rock formation that looks like it st of Greybull, Wyoming.

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Jessica Rowshandel, 38, left, in blue jacket, an online geo-science student from Los Angeles, prepares sack lunches under a pavillion in Buffalo, Wyoming.

Brittany Lovett, 34, an online geo-science student of Paso Robles, California, holds a fossil she found at a field site near Cody, Wyoming.

After thousands of years, sulfur and other mineral deposits, flowing from a natural hot spring, combine with the action of heat-loving bacteria, create a tiered, multi-colored hillside at Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park.

Geo-science Professor Michael Leite, center, in plaid shirt, lectures at a picnic table before he and the students head to a field site near Cody, Wyoming.

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Being in the field and understanding things from the inside, being right out there with it and spending long periods of time in the field trying to figure things out, you can’t beat that.”

-Geo-science Professor MIchael Leite

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Coach Jennifer Stadler, second from right, and four of her players stare down the game action during CSC’s scrimmage with Casper College, Saturday in Casper, Wyoming.

New season, new direction Eagles volleyball gears up for 2019 season under head coach Jennifer Stadler u By Brandon Davenport

the high-water mark for the team over the past several years.

Sports Editor Several current players from that 2017 team are still with the Purpose. team, but in 2018 the Eagles fell just It’s a word new CSC volleyball short with a record of 8-19. head coach Jennifer Stadler said she Stadler said she doesn’t set uses a lot in the gym. Every touch, win-total’s as goals, but expects should have a purpose, she said. success from her team.

Players should know what you’re “We set the bar high when we doing with the ball before they do it. talked about it,” she said. “We want Stadler, who was hired in May to exceed everybody’s expectation. to take over the program after the That’s kind of my goal and I think departure of former coach Riann their goal as a team. We have some Mullis, said she values a good volseniors that definitely want to go leyball I.Q. in her players. She wants out with a bang and their expectaher athletes to understand the game tion is even higher than my own.” at a high level in order for the team One of those seniors is Timmi to play at a high level.

Keisel who says the atmosphere of “I like to play fast - I like a fast change has felt good as the team tempo, but mainly my coaching is prepares for the new season. based around defense,” Stadler said.

Photo by Brandon Davenport “We’re all excited about this “We have to have a really solid block Eagles’ right-side hitter Shelby Schouten attacks toward a pair of Casper College fresh new start we’re going to have,” and play good defense behind it.”

Keisel said. “Honestly, when we can Stadler has had plenty of time blockers during CSC’s scrimmage in Casper, Wyoming on Saturday afternoon. in it felt exactly like that - a fresh to hone her coaching style over the According to CSC Sports Information, while new start. We all have a new chance past 11 years since joining her alma mater, Black Hills State University, as an assis- in Sheridan Stadler led her team to a Region IX to show what we can do and show what Chadtant coach in 2008 and was interim head coach North title match in 2017, reached the semifi- ron State can do. there in 2010. Before moving to CSC, Stadler nals on three occasions and had three 20-win was head coach at Sheridan College, in Wyo- seasons from 2013 to 2015.

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CSC Eagle volleyball teammates celebrate a point during the team’s scrimmage with Casper College, in Casper, Wyoming, Friday. The scrimmage was the first game action under new head coach Jennifer Stadler.

VOLLEYBALL,

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To be successful, Kiesel said her team will Stadler doesn’t just coach to success on the need to focus and have the confidence to know court, she’s also concerned about her athletes they can win 10 games or performance away from more. volleyball. She’s had a long Following the team’s history of players achievscrimmage against Casper ing academic success.

My favorite part of College, in Wyoming, Sat“My favorite part of urday, Stadler said she saw coaching is the relationcoaching is the relaa lot of leadership out of ships I build with these tionship I build with the upper classmen. It was kids,” she said. “I look to just their fourth day of have them be successful these kids.” practice and she was hapoff the court. You get that py to see the team putting leadership and intangible - Head Coach Jennifer Stadler some of her new philosothings playing sports in phies into practice. college so I’m just hopeFor the team to have fully helping them to learn success, Stadler said they about life and to push need to focus on the little things. through so they can be successful after gradua“Taking care of the ball a little better on our tion.” side and playing with a little more purpose beStadler said the Chadron job is one she always hind our touches,” she said. “Then maybe being said she would apply for if it came open. more aggressive at the net instead of being a little “I’d been at a (junior college) for a really long timid.” time and I wanted to coach at a four year for the Her team’s strengths, she said, are their ener- last few years I was in Sheridan,” she said. She’d gy and effort level. been waiting for an opportunity to advance and “I think the girls really do a good job of com- also stay in a region she was familiar with. ing together and playing hard,” Stadler said. “Ev“I like a small town,” she said. “I think it helps ery day in our gym they’re going for everything to have the community support. And I have and there’s a lot of effort.” two little kids so raising them in a small town is She praised the Eagles’ communication and something I wanted.” willingness to be coached in practice.

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Outside and right-side hitter Amelia Berg, sophomore of Fort Collins, Colorado, attempts to block a shot during the Eagles’ scrimmage against Casper College, in Casper, Wyoming, Saturday.

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Chadron State quarterback Dalton Holst, junior of Gillette, Wyoming, focuses on his intended receiver during practice, Tuesday.

Eagles offense is prepared to soar this season u By Brandon Davenport Sports Editor

Like any other year, CSC’s Dalton Holst, of Gillette, Wyoming, said the goal of the Eagles’ offense this season is to put up a lot of points and get a lot of yards. But the junior quarterback knows his core group of players is another year older since going 7-3 last season. Combine that fact with the Eagles being ranked third in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference preseason coaches’ poll, the pressure for Holst’s offense to perform has perhaps never been higher.

“This year we’re a bit older,” Holst said.

“In past years we’ve talked about being a little young. We’re old and experienced so expectations are high to be one of the top offenses in the RMAC and in the country. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to.”

Holst says he’s as confident as ever.

The Eagles’ offense will return skilled players in several key positions, the exception being on the offensive line, but Masters said he believes Chadron has the two best offensive line coaches in college football in Coach Jay Long and Coach Jake Geil, and he’s been impressed with the progress of their new lineman.

“I know you think four new o-lineman and you’re thinking ‘oh crap,’” Masters said. “But they’ve gotten better and better. All of them stayed this summer and busted their butts with Coach Greiss. So we’re as strong, as athletic as we’ve been since I’ve been here.”

The line does return one starter, all-conference senior Jared Maciejczak, of Box Elder, South Dakota, who will move to center from tackle. Sophomore Austin Rapp, of Moville, Iowa, a redshirt-freshman starter who played well at left guard last season, is currently recovering from neck surgery.

Behind the o-line, Holst returns as the no-

doubt starter at the quarterback position.

“In my opinion - best quarterback in the league,” Masters said. “He’s going to stay on the field. He’s our leader, he’s our guy.”

Masters said during the offseason Holst stepped up in the locker room, becoming more vocal and taking ownership of his position as a leader on the team.

Holst completed about 57 percent of his passes in 2018 and threw for 2,603 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Helping the passing game will be the return of several of Holst’s most prolific targets including Cole Thurness, of Rapid City, South Dakota, Tevon Wright, of Miami, Brandon Fullerton, of Riverton, Wyoming, and Jackson Dickerson of Chadron.

Behind them, two sophomores, Chad Mikelson, of Julesburg, Colorado and Jahani Wright, of Miami, will also vie for reps.

“The best part is competition,” Masters said

of the receiving corps. “They can’t take a day off because someone is going to pass them and take their job.”

In addition to the returning wide receivers, the Eagles will also get back tight end Colt Foster, who missed last season with an injury, and Matt Vargas, who replaced Foster last season.

In 2017 Foster led the all RMAC tight ends with 561 receiving yards in just six games played. He was named the conference’s best tight end ahead of the 2018 season but was injured on the first play of the Eagles first game that year.

Though the passing game should be strong, Masters sees the run game as part of the Eagles identity.

“We’re still going to run the ball because

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CSC Eagle running back Elijah Myles, sophomore of Hawthorne, California, grabs the jersey of coaching assistant Chris Jones during CSC’s practice, Tuesday, at Elliott Field. Myles, along with Stevann Brown, senior of Casper, Wyoming, will be two big parts of what Offensive Coordinator Logan Masters hopes will be at minimum a three-back rotation this coming season.

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“We’re still going to run the ball because we’re Chadron State,” he said. “We’re just going to find more ways to do it - mix in some (run-pass options) so if teams have too many guys inside the box we’ll throw outside.”

With the graduation of Kevin Coy Jr., the door has opened for any number of the Eagles’ running backs to take contribute to the ground game.

“We feel good that we’re going to have four very capable guys,” Masters said. “If one guy emerges as the go-to-guy, the lead back, then we’ll ride him. But we’re going to give a lot of guys carries.”

The Eagle’s top two backs look to be senior Stevann Brown, of Casper, Wyoming, and sophomore Elijah Myles, of Hawthorne, California, who were second and third in yards gained last season behind Coy. Masters said both have put in good work in the offseason and have looked good this spring and fall.

Chadron should also get back the services of Priest Jennings, junior of Stockton, California, who missed all of last season with an injury.

Masters said they’re trying not to overdo it with Jennings in practice and that trainers have been heavily involved in the process of making sure he isn’t overworked, but has a good chance of being ready for the team’s first game.

“He’s on the right track,” Masters said. “I wouldn’t say he’s 100 percent, but he’s looked good with the ball in his hand.

A redshirt freshman transfer from Montana State, Justin Cauley, of Venice, California, could help the team ease Jennings into the rotation by providing another strong option at running back.

Masters said the team plans to use three backs and felt they needed to go get another guy who could carry the ball.

As the new play-caller for the team, Masters said he wants to stretch the field vertically and horizontally, play fast, and pressure defenses.

“We’re going to try and be as explosive as possible, but we’re not going to be afraid to grind out a 10 to 12 play drive and hopefully wear out the defense,” Masters said.

Kyle Temple earns Clyde Bond Memorial Award u By CSC Sports Information Kyle Temple, a former member of the Chadron State College football team is the 2018-19 recipient of the Clyde Bond Memorial Award.

The Bond Award is given annually to a Chadron State scholar-athlete who exemplifies the leadership skills, character and athletic abilities which Bond, a 1980 graduate who was a left-handed pitcher for the CSC baseball team, displayed during his four years at the college. Temple is the 39th recipient of the award. He will receive a plaque.

“It’s exciting to be chosen for something like this,” said Temple. “It really means a lot, especially when you consider the strong tradition of leadership and work ethic of all the student-athletes who have

come through the college over time.”

Temple joined the Eagles after earning Class A all-state honors at Norfolk High School as a senior in 2013. It didn’t take long for him to make his mark at Chadron State. Like nearly all the Eagles, Temple redshirted as a freshman and played on the scout team.

Former CSC Offensive Kyle Temple Coordinator Chris Stein recalled that Temple often gave the varsity a tough time when it went against the scout unit while preparing for the next opponent.

“He was so rambunctious that he often gave us more problems than the defensive ends who played against us on Saturday,” Stein said. “I always appreciated his hus-

tle and energy and he was as good a person all-around as anyone who ever played at Chadron State.”

At the end of his freshman year, Temple was voted the scout team’s Most Valuable Defensive Player and went on to have four excellent seasons while playing defensive end.

Head Coach Jay Long was among Temple’s admirers, noting that he was “smart, had a high motor, never slowed down and became a team leader.”

Temple’s leadership qualities were particularly evident last year when he was the only senior in the defensive line and frequently helped his teammates with their assignments.

Craig Jersild, a long-time member of

the CSC defensive coaching staff and now the defensive coordinator, also has good things to say about Temple. He called him “a great player who was really productive,” and, added, “He was a true Eagle who worked his tail off and seldom made mistakes.”

He also did well academically, something the Bond Award requires. He graduated in December with a 3.69 cumulative grade point average as an agribusiness major and earned his fourth RMAC All-Academic honor, becoming an Academic AllRMAC First Teamer after three times on the league’s honor roll.

Following graduation, Temple took a position as a technician with the Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District in Valentine. There, he helps to implement programs that foster conservation and sustainability of natural resources for farmers and ranchers.

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Faith Brehmer 18, freshman of Rushville throws a corn sack in a game of cornhole at the backyard BBQ, Friday during the week of welcome.

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BBQ & games wrap up move-in day u By Samantha Persinger Lifestyles Editor

The buzzing and commotion of boxes, fridges and students could be heard around campus Thursday as new students and returning move into the dorms. Students settled into their rooms over the weekend while also enjoying entertainment provided by RLA and other clubs on campus.

Saturday provided students with insights about academics and campus life with Eagle Leaders and Faculty. A

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Eagle Leader Sarah Reish, sophomore, of Bayard serves a volleyball during the backyard BBQ Saturday, during the week of welcome.

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> 10 a.m. -LLC Open House Reta King Library > 7 p.m. - Art and Game Night The Hub > 9 p.m. - Welcome Back Dance Hosted by the Pit Complex Backyard

FRIDAY

BBQ lunch was provided with yard games and social time before students were dismissed for the day.

Welcome week ended with programs held Sunday and Monday for freshmen focusing on life in college and making judgments to help you as an adult. All freshmen were required to attend an alcohol awareness seminar Sunday in the Student Center ballroom where hypnotist and performer, Robert Hackenson Jr. speaks about making decisions in college and alcohol use. Monday night also required freshmen to attend Adulting at CSC, a program that introduced freshman to the ups and downs of college life and how to live on campus.

Please email CALENDAR information to editor@csceagle.com or drop it by The Eagle, Old Admin, Room 235

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> 7 p.m.- Pace Solo Piano Recital Memorial Hall Auditorium

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> 9 a.m.- Golf Fundraiser Ridgeview Golf Course > 6 p.m. - Watermelon Feed Complex, Backyard

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> 7:15 p.m. Free Movie Night The Eagle Theater, Downtown Chadron

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> 5 p.m. - Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Nelson Physical Activity Center

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> 6 p.m. Create Your Vision The Hub

WEDNESDAY 28 > 5 p.m. KHOP The Hub

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WCHR uses the Condom Olympics to show students the correct way to use condoms and promote safe sex on campus by using games and humor.

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With Condom Olympics WCHR teaches safe sex u By Aubrie Lawrence

condom. The team that throws their condom the longest wins.

News Editor In the paper clip challenge, students were challenged to pick up as many paper clips as Tuesday, August 20, the WCHR presented they could with a condom over their hand. the Condom Olympics. The event showed If the condom broke the student must stop students the correct way to use condoms and and put a new one on before continuing. promoted safe sex. Students had a variety of The purpose of this challenge was to show events to choose from that just how much you can each had a specific lesson feel through the condom We want to get evpertaining to it. while still emphasizing “We want to educate stufragility. eryone out and know their dents on safe sex,” nurse The spin challenge tested that it’s not a taboo students on how quickpractitioner and director of Family and Reproly students could put on subject. ductive Health Services a condom on a condom - Tashina Prochazka demonstrator after being (FRHS) Nichole Pourier said. “We haven’t done it spun around and blindin a few years but thought it was a good time folded. This effectively taught students that to bring it back.” the only way to put on a condom correctIn the condom relay, groups of four were ly was when they are sober and in a well lit tasked to put a condom on a food item to try area. The condom in a box challenge had and beat the opposing team. Each person had students put their arms through two holes to put the condom completely on their food and try to put a condom on a condom item before the next person in their relay demonstrator while being unable to see. could start. After the four individuals were “It was a really good time,” Cole Martinez finished, a referee would check that all four 18, sophomore of David City said. “It’s really condoms were put on the item correctly be- great for the students to see.” fore time was stopped.

“This is really about spreading awareness,” The condom toss had groups of two toss a Tashina Prochazka, a nurse at WCHR said. condom full of water back and forth until it “We want to get everyone out and know that breaks to show just how easy it is to break a it’s not a taboo subject.”

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Kendal Johnson, 19, Sophomore of Denver, struggles to slip a condom over a watermelon. Participants in this Condom Olympics event attempted to stretch contraceptives over several fruit and vegetables.

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Band, choir ensembles need student recruits u By Samantha Persinger Lifestyles Editor

The CSC music department is looking to recruit new students and expand both Community choir and band. Students that are interested in joining band may attend a weekly meeting in room 104, Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall. Students that are not able to attend meetings are invited to contact John Wojcik by email at jwojcik@csc.edu.

Choir meetings are Thursdays in room 126 in Memorial Hall. Joel Schreuder can be contacted by email at jschreuder@csc.edu about participating in choir.

A solo piano recital will be held in Memorial Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Friday, both the community and students are invited to the open event.

Music Program Accompanist Bobby Pace will perform works of various artists including Beethoven, Mendelssohn and others.

The CSC music department will be providing concerts and events for both the community and students to attend throughout the semester. Some upcoming events include a choir workshop and faculty recital. According to Pace, the music department is seeing many new faces this year and looking forward to growing the music ensembles.

A women’s choir workshop will be provided to high school students Wednesday Oct. 23, in Memorial Hall. Another faculty recital will be held Friday Oct. 25, in the Mari Sandoz Center Atrium, which is free and open to the community and students. Pace also mentioned he is looking forward to the community choir and band concerts as participation is full and everyone is ready to sing.

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CSC Music Program Accompanist, Bobby Pace, conducts the orchestra of Chadron High School’s performance of Shrek the musical March 16 2019.

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