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Dean preps for challenges; eager for future T.J. Thomson Executive Editor

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Joanna Forstrom, Dean of Teaching and Learning and the School of Liberal Arts, sits in her office while being interviewed by The Eagle Tuesday morning.

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Since assuming her duties Aug. 1, Joanna Forstrom, Chadron State’s new dean of Teaching and Learning and the School of Liberal Arts, stands ready and is optimistic to meet the challenges posed by a rural institution.

Forstrom, daughter of an air force pilot, is a native of the Midwest who was raised in Rapid City, S.D. Forstrom said she became familiar with CSC when she participated in the college’s scholastic day competitions, an annual academic contest for regional high school students.

Returning to the college as dean instead of high school competitor, Forstrom is still trying to find a balance in her dual roles as dean of Teaching and Learning and the School of Liberal Arts, something that the more than 20 candidates prior to her failed to do to the satisfaction of the seven-member search committee.

“I’m still sorting out my roles,” Forstrom said, noting she has only been in Chadron since late July.

The new dean said she is gaining feedback about the needs of programs she oversees, and is obtaining it from a wide cross-section, including faculty and administrators.

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CAB gears up for start of semester, updates clubs on changes Sara Labor Lifestyles Editor

Several brochures advertising dorm elections lie on a table Wednesday afternoon.

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Senate preps for residence hall elections Tiffany Valandra Contributor Student Senate accepted a letter of resignation, reviewed campus renovations, addressed changes in policy and welcomed a new administrator during its Monday meeting.

The Senate Finance Committee accepted a letter of resignation from Thomas Smith, associate professor for Social and Communication Arts.

Smith advised the Senate Finance Committee in the 2011-12 academic year, but resigned due to other time commitments, the letter stated. The Finance Committee is currently looking for a faculty sponsor, and interested individuals are asked to contact committee chair Ashley Swanson at StudentSenateFinance@eagles.csc.edu.

Student Senate President James Bahensky provided an overview of changes on campus during the summer, including the installation of two trailers outside Armstrong Gym for coaching office space.

The body’s Vice President, T.J. Thomson, updated the Student Senate on the status of its $33,000 allocation to the Residence Life Association the previous semester. Senate allocated the funds to RLA with the intention of improving the residence halls’ fitness offerings. Thomson reported that RLA Manager Tami Fosher informed him that exercise equipment had already been purchased, and TVs and other accessories would likely be purchased in September.

Beth Wroblewski, secretary, said she met with the assistant director at King Library, and that she would be willing to give the Student Senate a tour of changes made during the summer whenever it is convenient.

Heather Wing, chief justice, informed the body of upcoming residence hall elections, and announced that elections would take place Aug. 29-30.

In another matter, Morgan Nelson, Nebraska State College System student trustee, reported on policy changes at the board’s June meeting. Among those changes were alterations to the system’s sexual harassment policy and protocol surrounding funds generated from student fees. Thomson announced that Dale Grant, CSC vice president for administration and finance, would be attending the Aug. 27 Student Senate meeting to discuss the policies relating to finances more in-depth, and would be available to answer questions at that time.

Aaron Prestwich, interim executive director of student life, introduced himself as the administration’s new representative to the Student Senate, and provided an overview of his new responsibilities as director of student life. Among the aspects Prestwich oversees are housing, health services, student activities, tutoring, Project Strive, the NPAC, the Behavioral Intervention Team, campus security, and issues of student conduct.

Ashley Swanson, treasurer, said that Senate has $10,436 in un-allocated funds as of the previous semester’s totals, and that she would be receiving an updated balance for the current year, which she would present at Senate’s Aug. 27 meeting.

The Campus Activities Board recapped its procedures and the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees’ policy changes at its first meeting of the academic year Tuesday.

Vice President Lane Swedberg started off by explaining the CAB’s function. Swedberg said that the CAB is for sharing activities and communicating between clubs. He asked that each representative bring back reports to their advisers so a club adviser can tell students about the activities on campus.

“That way everybody can learn about our campus,” Swedberg said.

Swedberg also said that another member needs to be elected to the executive board. CAB will be taking nominations and letters of intent for a publicity coordinator starting next week.

Secretary Karly Watson said that clubs are allowed no more than two unexcused absences during the course of the academic year. She asked that representatives fill out a contact sheet and include the phone number and email address of the CAB representatives and the alternate representative. Emails with the minutes and the agenda will be sent to both every week.

Morgan Nelson, student trustee, spoke about the June NSCS Board of Trustee’s meeting. She said that there were several policy changes in the policy manual, and went over three of them. One policy having to do with sexual harassment had been changed, which Nelson encouraged everyone to take a closer look at as “we live on a college campus, it does happen.” She also said that a new policy for clubs on campus includes that new advisers have

to be approved. The final change she spoke about was that fundraised funds have to be maintained off campus starting Dec. 31. Nelson said that Student Senate is currently working on a solution to implement the board’s changes.

Aaron Prestwich, the new Interim Executive of Student Affairs spoke to the CAB about his role. Prestwich said that he oversees housing, health services, the NPAC, and other student affairs.

He said that he is looking forward to being involved in CAB and congratulated everyone involved. “I commend you all for being involved in a club. It’s really important for student life. You provide the campus life, and fun, safe activities.” He said that being involved in campus life is one of the aspects that help students stay in college.

Kellie Aye said that CAB has $10,250 in un-allocated funds. Aye also said that if a club does not remember how much money they have in their accounts to see her.

T.J. Thomson, student senate vice president, extended a welcome from student senate. Thomson said that this year senate will be increasing student involvement by bringing in dorm representatives.

Elections will be Aug. 29 and 30, and one representative will be voted in from each dorm. Thomson encouraged everyone to consider getting involved in Student Senate.

Laure Sinn announced Find The Flamingo. Flamingos are located in many businesses and offices on campus and in town. Students get stamps in their passports, which will help them get their names in a drawing for an iPad. Sinn encouraged everyone to get involved in the program as it is a good way to look into offices and businesses and see what they are all about.

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- Health Professions Club Meeting, 11 a.m., SC Scottsbluff Room.

- Hypnotist, 7 p.m., SC Lobby - Host Parent Open House, 7 p.m., SC Ballroom Late Night at the Pit, 9 p.m., SC Pit

- Pie Your RA/Ice Cream Social, 5:30 p.m., Basketball Courts - Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., SC Lobby

- CPR, 7 a.m., SC Ponderosa Room - Happy Banana Split Day, noon, clocktower - Justin Todd Herod Concert, 7 p.m., SC Ballroom - Free Cosmic Bowling, 9 p.m., Saya Lanes Bowling

- Last Day to Enroll in a sixteen-week class -Tryathalon, 3 p.m., Chadron State Park - Free Movie Night, 7 p.m., Eagle Theatre

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Justin Ransdell, 25, right, and Joe Reynolds, 29, both of North Platte, discuss drilling options inside a generator outside of the NPAC. Four generators were installed during the summer to power select campus locations in the event of an electrical failure.

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Forstrom oversees the Center for Teaching and Learning; First Year Inquiry courses; study abroad/away programs; and the campus radio station.

Forstrom said she views the available pool of local adjuncts as one of the greatest challenges to a rural college in the Midwest.

“Most colleges are using more adjuncts than ever, and that’s not a bad thing, as long as they are providing quality instruction,” Forstrom said.

Forstrom said that, compared to their on-campus counterparts, distance adjunct faculty present unique issues and opportunities.

Whether faculty are on- or off-campus, Forstrom said she maintains high expectations.

“I would expect quality teaching from all faculty, regardless of their location,” Forstrom said. “It shouldn’t matter conceptually whether they are [adjunct or traditional faculty].” She said evaluations are an important component of measuring how adjunct faculty are performing, and is unsure how the evaluations process differs between them and traditional faculty.

“Evaluations are still in transition,” Forstrom said.

Speaking about the college’s newly-revised general studies program, Forstrom credited the faculty and said she feels confident about the new system.

“The faculty have done a great job,” she said. “I suspect upperclassmen may be jealous of the freshmen [who are taking these courses].”

CSC is responding to a national trend in higher education by offering its FYI courses in a collaborative format, Forstrom said.

“Students learn more when they learn in an interdisciplinary way,” Forstrom said. “CSC is ahead of the curve.”

Looking ahead, Forstrom said a new committee, the Essential Studies Taskforce, formed by Interim President Randy Rhine, largely influences essential studies in the future.

“There seems to be a great energy about them [FYI courses],” Forstrom said.

Forstrom

Life stats • Born at Grand Forks Air Force Base in Grand Forks N.D. • Graduated from St. Martin’s Academy of the Black Hills in 1987 • Obtained Bachelors of Arts and Masters of Arts from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln • Studied Latin, mathematics, philosophy, and history • Fourth generation of her family to graduate from UNL • Earned her Ph.D. in philosophy from Washington University in St. Louis • Worked at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala., for 12 years • Was the department chair of Sping Hill College’s philosophy department for four years • Is married to Jerry Forstrom • In her spare time, she enjoys baking, reading, playing card games, and taking her two dogs (Moe and Lily) for walks

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Voting for dorm senators is a must There’s a good chance that on-campus students discovered a small brochure promoting Student Senate’s upcoming residence hall elections that was slipped under their doors this past week. Dorm representation is a new change, as formerly, Student Senate elections only drew new members from the academic schools.

Student Senate, like the Campus Activities Board, is an opportunity for students to have a say in the organization and policies of student life here at CSC. Previously, Student Senate was comprised of up to eight senators from each of the three academic schools, plus an additional eight representatives elected at-large to serve the student body.

Due to recent constitutional amendments that the student body approved, the body will now open its membership to representatives from each of the residences halls on campus.

According to the pamphlet, this week’s floor meetings began the process by allowing residents to nominate themselves or a colleague on their floor.

The next step in the process is for students residing in the dorms to choose their representative among all of the nominees (for some dorms there will be many choices, such as 10 for High Rise, and for others a smaller pool of candidates, such as three for Brooks Hall).

The brochure encourages students to attend next week’s Student Senate meeting next Monday. Elections are scheduled to take place next Wednesday and Thursday (Aug. 29-30).

On the election days, students of the dorms are encouraged to visit their front desk to cast a ballot for the individual they believe will best represent them.

The opportunity for increased involvement and representation is a positive one, and all students, either as nominees or voters, should take part in this important event in student life. This is a good chance for students to take part in such an expansion of representation, and more Senvoices in the Student Sen ate doesn’t come every day. It very well could change the way that student life is governed and engaged.

Students should not let this opportunity slip away.

THURSDAY, AUG. 23, 2012

To be willing to fight and defend America makes you a true citizen Franklin Annis Columnist

Where are those who understand that being a citizen is more than just a birthright?

Where are the countrymen who recognize that their freedoms come with obligations?

Where are those who would help their community and come to the defense of the nation? Tell me: Is there a true man or woman among you? I know you must be out there.

Stand and be recognized as true citizens.

The Republic of Rome fell to Julius Caesar because the citizens of Rome no longer considered it necessary to be citizen-soldiers. The heavy reliance on a professional military led to its downfall and the establishment of a dictatorship. Rome failed because its citizens where no longer willing, able, or educated enough to defend it.

When our great Republic was founded, the Founding Fathers had an eye firmly fixed on history. The U.S. Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787 —more than 11 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence— establishing the tenets and laws of our great nation. Every serviceman and public servant swears an oath to protect and defend the Constitution.

Do we even know what is in the Constitu-

tion? It may seem like a ridiculously simple question, but how many among us can name the most basic duties of the government laid out in the document? How dare we call ourselves citizens of a government when we don’t even know what it stands for? Surely true citizenship requires more than just the luck of being born in this country.

In 1802, Thomas Jefferson founded the National Military Academy at West Point to educate citizens from diverse backgrounds and social classes on how to serve as military officers. The intent of the academy was to prevent the creation of a socially elite military class within the population (which soon occurred in Mexico, for example). If the United States were to succeed, those who defended it would have to come from every level of society.

Captain Alden Partridge expanded on this idea of diversifying the military. He was a great believer in the concept of citizensoldiers. He believed every citizen has a duty to defend the country against foreign invasions (which came true with the War of 1812) and aid communities in times of peace.

Unlike West Point, the universities Partridge founded combined military and civilian education and did not require fulltime military service after graduation. With every educated citizen trained as a soldier, the government would always remain in control of the public and liberty would be preserved. Partridge’s vision is now almost 200 years old but it rings as true now as it did when first spoken.

Is it unreasonable to ask every educated citizen to be trained in the defense of the country or to aid their community through community service? Surely not. Can you as a citizen of this fine country hide from your duties to help and protect your community?

I applaud CSC’s new Essential Studies Program and its requirement for every student to learn how to become civically engaged and support their local communities. I am glad to see an institution trying to embed the understanding of service to one’s community into its students. I believe a program choice such as this will allow CSC to produce graduates who are better citizens.

Sometime in your college career, why not take a course in ROTC? I am not asking you to join the military. I am not asking you to change your political views. I am not asking you to change your opinion of the necessity of war. All I am asking is that you take one semester to learn what it takes to defend your country. If nothing else, come meet and stand by the heroes of your generation.

While other generations may look down upon this one saying that we are somehow inferior, I know this isn’t true. Men and women your age are doing incredible things around the globe for our country. You are living in possibly the next “Greatest Generation.” You have the choice to embrace this greatness or watch as others do so.

I was once told than any honorable person would come to their nation’s call if it whispered. If you call yourself an American citizen, then I ask you educate yourself as such and act accordingly.

MAN ON THE STREET

What class are you looking forward to the most? Why? “My composition class with Dr. Ellington.

I’m going to be a writing minor and it’s a good place to start.”

Gretchen Kahl 18, freshman, English Literature major, of Omaha

“Probably my FYI class.

I wanna learn about epidemics.

Epidemics sounds interesting.”

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“Humanities. It interests me.”

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New Batman made Long for a ‘Super Summer’ Punk musicfilm is dead. live punk Sara Labor Robert Jordan Lifestyles ReporterEditor

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THURSDAY, AUG. 23, 2012

Backyard Beach Party

NSO WEEK of WELCOME WOW off to a busy start

80s

Week of Welcome, otherwise known as WOW, started off another year with a weekend chock-full of events and activities. Freshman check-in started Thursday, followed closely by returning students. A fun-filled 80s Backyard Beach Party entertained students and community members for hours Friday evening with a slip 'n' slide, a inflatable training course, a meal, frisbee throwing, sand volleyball games, and 80s music. Not only was the campus buzzing with excitement and herds of people wandering in search of their classrooms, but athletes were also busy preparing for the upcoming seasons.

Shawn Oakes, 33, of Sidney, sings one of the many songs played by the band during the 80s Backyard Barbecue Friday evening.

NEW WAVE TIME MACHINE Joelle Keith, 26, freshman of Sterling, Colo., left, looks toward her bandmates, John Lowry, 33, of Fort Morgan, Colo., and Nate Beutter, 30, of Sidney, before starting another song during the 80s Backyard Barbecue Friday night by the basketball courts.

80s-tribute band rocks out for students, families

Joelle Keith, 26, freshman of Sterling, Colo. , front, waits for her cue in a song, while another band member begins the music number.

"New Time Wave Machine," a band out of Colorado, entertained a large crowd during the 80s Backyard Barbecue by the basketball courts.

The band, composed of guitarist Shawn Oakes, of Sidney; singer and keyboardist Joelle Keith, of Sterling, Colo.; drummer John Lowry, of Fort Morgan, Colo.; and keyboardist and flautist Nate Beutter, of Sidney, played a large list of "tubular" and well-known 80s music. Some songs included "Don't stop believing," by Journey, "Hungry like the Wolf," by Duran Duran, and "Jessie's Girl,"

by Rick Springfield, among many other top hits, which were thoroughly enjoyed by the crowd.

Beutter plays his part on the keyboard during one of many songs the band performed for a large crowd at the 80s Backyard Barbecue Friday by the basketball courts.

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Reporter The highlight of Monday evening was a carnival set up in the big tent next to the Student Center, hosted by the Residence Life Association. About 300 students piled into the tent to get their fill of game playing, popcorn, the occasional cupcake, and beverages.

Games included a penny toss, which had students try their luck at landing pennies on a colorful circle in order to win a ticket; a throwing game where participants had to try and knock down water-filled bottles with a tennis ball; another game was trying to throw a football through a small hole. If the football made it through the hole, the participant won a ticket, if not, there was always time for a second round. This game mostly, which mostly needed a good aim but a little luck never hurt.

Though all of the games brought hordes of students to them, one game in particular, darts, seemed to draw a large line. Participants received three darts, which were then used to pop one of many balloons pinned to a board. Like all games, there was a fifty-fifty chance of popping a balloon, but whether the balloon contained a ticket or not was another story.

Students who won tickets could enter them into a bucket for the chance to win a prize. The prizes varied from an alarm clock, to cups and bowls, to a lamp set.

Other games included a rubber duck race, where participants had to push their duck down the waterfilled column using only a straw. The first duck to the end won. Shooting a basketball into a net may seem easy enough, but it's different when the net is a little tinier than the average basket, and the ball is soft and squishy; however, the challenge the game brought kept students coming back for more throughout the evening. Ring throwing also proved to be a favorite of visitors, and most throws were followed by an echoing of 'ohs' and 'so close.'

If visitors were in the mood for something sweet, they could try their luck at a cupcake walk, which gave 20 people the chance to win. Participants stood in a close-knit circle and once the music started, they slowly moved their way around and around. Though the numbers often didn't stay in their designated places, those involved jumped to one when the music stopped, hoping that the number they just claimed would win them a delicious treat.

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College hosts contest to improve campus, community awareness The "Find the Flamingo" challenge is underway, and it has people on the move.

Beginning Monday, students could grab a passport from the information desk in the Student Center, and start their journey. A majority of the buildings on campus, including Old Admin, Crites, Sparks, the Student Center, and the King Library, among many others, have bright pink flamingos hidden inside.

However, CSC is not the only place in Chadron playing the flamingo game; multiple businesses have also taken the pleasure of hiding flamingos. More than 70 destinations are listed in the passport just waiting for a signature or stamp to fill their empty box. The more signatures participants gather, the better chance they have at winning an iPad. More information on the flamingo challenge may be found at the information desk in the Student Center, or contact Laure Sinn, coordinator of Student Activities, at 308-432-6455 or stop by her office in the Student Center.

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Large groups of students wander through the large tent outside of the Student Center during the Carnival Monday Night, looking for new games to play.

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John Lowry, 33, of Fort Morgan, Colo. beats on his drumset during a song at the 80s Backyard Barbecue Friday evening.

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Cross Country prepares for first season since 1985 Molly Wedan Sports Editor For the first time since 1985, Chadron State College will have a men’s and women’s cross country team. The team will consist of 13 men athletes and 11 women.

The cross country team is a young group, with 8 of the women runners being freshman, as well as 6 freshman male runners. Some of the runners double as track athletes too, on both the men’s and women’s team.

The talent from the track and field athletes will be a huge help for the cross country team as a whole. For the girls, Ashley Reisen, senior of Chadron, and sophomore of Box Elder, S.D., Christina Scheler have competed in track events for the Eagles for a number of seasons. Reisen placed third in the 1500 meter run in the outdoor season opener, and kept improving from there. On the men’s side, there are seven track athletes participating as well. Senior Alex Johnson of Kearney and senior Kelley Troester of Marsland will

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double with track and cross country for their last year. Also competeing in both are junior Gavan Archibald of St. Ann, Jamaica, Nathan Faulkner, junior of Morrill, Matthew Mathiason, junior of Pierce, Colo., Frederick Culp, sophomore of Mililani, Hawaii, and sophomore Shaun Wicen of Lyons, Colo.

Chadron State will host two events this 2012 season. The seasea son opener time trial will be held in Chadron on August 25. On September 21, Chadron will compete against South Dakota School of Mines on their own turf. Coach Ryan Bailey has ex high hopes and much excitment for this first season since 1985. “We are a very strong team for a first year program. We do have a lot of competition in the RMAC on both the women’s and men’s side, but we have the talent to overcome,” Bailey said. Last year at the Men’s 2011 NCAA Division II National Cross Country meet five RMAC teams placed in the top twenty. Reigning

as champions is Western State, who was followed by Adams State at second place.

Colorado Mines placed fifth, Metro State came in ninth, and Univeristy of Colorado-Colorado Springs came in 19th. For the women, Western State came in second overall and Adams won fourth place.

“The RMAC is the toughest conference in Division II, but we can can compete at that level,” Bailey said. “We are a young team this year but I am excited about the development and depth that will give us in years to come.” The addition of cross country to Chadron State will also benefit the Track and Field program.

Those runners who participate in both sports will add depth to the team as a whole and make it possible for Chadron State to enter into events that they have not had. Last year, Chadron State had no male competitors in the 3k or 5k events, making it harder to earn more points than other teams.

Chadron did have some women competitors in the 3k and 5k, but none that made it to Nationals. “These cross country runners will give us more points during the track and field season when we can enter in more long distance events,” Bailey said.

Bailey takes over for Eagles volleyball team Molly Wedan Sports Editor The Chadron State Eagles volleyball team begins the season with a new coach and new perspective. Janel Bailey, recent interim head volleyball coach, has spent some time with the Eagles prior to the resignation of former head coach Natasha Marquis.

Bailey was assistant coach in 2009 and 2010 under former head coach Amy Spruiell. Even with taking the 2011 season off, Bailey’s knowledge of the game is very satisfactory. Janel played for the Western State Mountaineers for three seasons. Then she stayed involved in the sport by being full-time assistant coach for the Mountaineers. Coach Marquis was offered an assistant coaching job for Southern Illinois that she took towards the end of July. On such short notice Bailey was overwhelmed with the looming duties as head coach. “I was out of volleyball for a time, focusing on my kids, so it was a bit to handle at first. But as soon as I heard about the position I knew I wanted to do it, knew deep down that [volleyball] is my love,” Bailey said. Last season the Eagles went 0-18 in conference and 5-25 overall. Janel Bailey has some new goals for improvement this season. “You can only go up after going 0-18 in conference last season. This team has had to deal with going from coach to coach, I knew they were looking for good leadership. I work to be that for them because they are all fighters.” The team’s motto for the season is “To Rise Above.”

“They definitely rise to the occasion and I feel that they will rise above the adversity this season,” Bailey said. Chadron State will play in the Northern State Tournament for their season opener on August 31. The tournament is a two day tournament giving the Eagles a chance to play against four teams, including RMAC member Black Hills State.

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It’s not so lonely at the top McLain, Gorsuch team up to fill quarterback position Molly Wedan Sports Editor The Eagles football team is getting more excited as the season opener against Montana State University nears.

While NFL coaches have to decide on who to put in the quarterback position, Chadron State College’s head football coach Jay Long already knows his starting player. John McLain, sophomore of Chadron, was injured in the season opener against University of Mary with a concussion. Then in the next game against San Angelo, McLain broke a bone in his wrist and was out for the season. Taking over for him was Brandon Gorsuch, senior of Rapid City, S.D. Gorsuch threw for over 2,000 yards last season. Now that McLain is finally healed, the quarterback position needs to be filled and there are two great athletes to fill the spot.

“John is a great leader and will do well starting at quarterback. I know that if I need to put Brandon in I can always count on him.

We have great depth at quarterback this season,” Long said. After playing almost a total of four quarters last year, McLain is excited to get back into the game.

“I am a bit nervous after being out for almost a season, but more excited than anything.” Brandon Gorsuch does not have any hard feelings towards the switch from last year.

“I’ve had over a season to prove myself to the coaches and I respect any decision they make,” Gorsuch said. McLain was also recently elected as one of the captains for the 2012 season by the Eagle football team. With his injuries last season, he red-shirted, making him eligible for two more seasons. The other captains are senior inside receive Keifer Burke of Brady, senior linebacker Kevin Lindholm of Eads, Colo., senior inside receiver Cody Roes of Chadron, and junior safety Trelan Taylor of La Mesa, Calif.

“All the captains are great leaders for our team,” Long said.

Garrett Gilkey, senior of Sandwich Ill., left, stands next to head coach Jay Long during a practice drill on Wedneday.

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Coach tags five for football team leadership KEIFER BURKE

KEVIN LINDHOLM

JONN MCLAIN

CODY ROES

TRELAN TAYLOR

Year: Senior Position: Inside Receiver Hometown: Brady Major: Physical Education

Year: Senior Position: Linebacker Hometown: Eads, Colo.

Major: Physical Education

Year: Sophomore Position: Quarterback Hometown: Chadron Major: Secondary social science and middle-grade math

Year: Senior Position: Inside Receiver Hometown: Chadron Major: Elementary Education

Year: Junior Position: Safety Hometown: La Mesa, Calif.

Major: Communication Arts: Public Relations option

Head football coach Jay Long on Monday announced that he will be retaining two of last year’s captains, and adding three new student-athletes to the ranks of team captain for the upcoming football season.

Keifer Burk, senior of Brady; Cody Roes, senior of Chadron; and Trelan Taylor, junior of La Mesa, Calif., join returning captains Kevin Lindholm, senior of Eads, Colo., and John McLain, sophomore of Chadron, in pro-

viding formal leadership to the team.

Taylor, one of the team’s two defensive captains, said he appreciates the confidence placed in him, and is excited to serve in this position.

“Being named a captain of this team is a great honor. We have a great group of guys, and I am pleased to know that they view me as a leader,” Taylor said.

“I am looking forward to battling with my Eagles!”

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—Tuesday, Old Admin

Executive Editor Chadron State College’s Theatre Department is once again including a musical in its drama season. This year, it’s a take on the 1980s musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” itself a tribute to a film created two decades earlier. Students began auditioning for the show Tuesday evening, in an attempt to land themselves a role in the roughly 10-member cast. Callbacks occurred Wednesday evening, and the final cast list is expected to be published Friday. Roger Mays, professor of Visual and Performing Arts, said Wednesday that the show was one that it he expected would “challenge the students quite a bit,” but that would also be equally as rewarding. The show opens at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 4.

“He looks better in a dress than I do.“ —Tuesday, Edna Hall

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SOLUTIONS James Steele, 18, freshman of Lincoln, gestures with his hand while auditioning for “Little Shop of Horrors,” an upcoming CSC Theatre Department production.

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Open mic to continue going strong Hannah Clark Reporter

A new side to ‘Honest Abe’ makes for an excellent vampire novel Sara Labor Lifestyles Editor I started my summer with the intention of reading all those books on my shelf that I have accumulated over the years without ever actually cracking the spine. In fact, when I traveled to Alaska in July, all I could think was “I will get so much reading done on the airplane.” Unfortunately, I only actually read two books all summer that weren’t for school, and one of them was a re-read. More fortunately, the single book that I read for the first time was completely fantastic. It’s also the book I’ve been getting teased more and more for. So I am here to set the record straight. “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” is actually a wonderful book.

The book starts out with a prologue from the writer about how he was asked by a man with sunglasses, Henry, to write the true story of Abraham Lincoln. According to Seth GrahameSmith, he was given a stack of journals filled with fabulous and terrifying tales of vampires and war: the journal of Abraham Lincoln. From there, Grahame-Smith creates the tale of Abraham Lincoln, starting with him as a young child and continuing through his presidency and assassination. Not only is he a president, though, he is also a master killer.

According to the book, Abe’s mother was killed when he was young by a vampire. Angered by his mother’s death and swearing revenge, Abe teaches himself how to hunt vampires, eventually becoming very skilled at it.

He learns later in life, also, that vampires in the south are buying slaves to feed off of. Abe ends up becoming president in order to rid America of slavery, the ultimate goal being ridding America of vampires.

The wonderful thing about this book is that it is written like a history book.

It talks about Abe’s life as a child, how he grows up, his jobs, his presidency, and other things that are completely true. It just also happens to have a bit of hacking off vampire’s heads with an ax sprinkled throughout. It was written in such a fashion that it was hard not to believe that the Civil War was not fought because of vampires in America. Grahame-Smith crafts his story so elegantly that it is completely believable, and at times while reading, I had to remind myself that vampires don’t actually exist.

The characters are absolutely vibrant. Abe is a strong-willed character who lives up to his name, “the father of many.” His character development is heart wrenching in many places. My favorite parts of the book were when there were excerpts of his “journal” that showed a very soft side, but also a determination. Henry is a character who proves to be a loyal friend. He could also be a bit sassy, and at points made me laugh aloud. I actually had to put down my book to laugh when another character was introduced. “‘Am I to understand that you are not a vampire?’ ‘Regrettably, no,’ he said, laughing. I extended my hand ‘Abe Lincoln.’

The little man took it. ‘Edgar Poe.’” Not only were the characters and plot line fascinating, there were fight scenes that were both horrifying and enthralling. The images of the vampires were terrifying, but the thought of a six-foot some man swinging an ax around is enough to grab anyone’s attention.

You may be thinking that this book sounds a little ridiculous, and I will admit, the concept is, indeed, ridiculous. However, once I gave this book a chance, I found it to be a thoroughly enjoyable read.

A nervous student approaches the microphone.

She flips open a small book, dog-eared and worn, and reads the opening line of Wordsworth’s “Tintern Abbey”. “Five years have past; five summers, with the length of five long winters” she reads, the attentive students seated in the Bean Broker coffee shop lean back and let the words wash over them. The girl finishes and closes the book. Silence follows, and then the applause begins.

This scene occurred last semester at one of Sigma Tau Delta’s Just Words open mics. The club, an English honors society, is now fully responsible for both Just Words and Mixed Mic sessions, since the graduation of Mixed Mic leader Marty Lastovica,. These open-floor presentations, where attendees can read or preform popular or original works, have waxed and grown in popularity across the years, since their advent over five years ago.

“We’re looking forward to continuing both the Mixed Mic and Just Words,” Sigma Tau Delta Secretary Lindsey Ferguson said, “We have several new members, and plan on having a rotating list of emcees for Just Words.”

Both open mics traditionally take place on Fridays, and although yet unsched-uled, the club plans to announce the dates, via poster, soon. Sigma Tau Delta is still looking for regular or sporadic emcees for the Mixed Mic sessions, popular for their music and community involvement. Interested parties should contact president Jacob Smiley at jacob.smiley@eagles.csc.edu, or Matthew Evert-

son in the English office on the second floor of Old Admin.

STD plans involving area high schools, inviting them to showcase their abilities in a collegiate environment, which will hopefully augment the numbers of the less-frequently attended Just Words. Whether or not the writers’ workshops, usually held before Just Words, will occur remains up in the air, depending on student demand. Smiley seemed confident, however, that the club could continue both open mics. “Students should look for Sigma Tau on facebook next week,” he said, and the club plans on hosting its traditional Scream Slam around Halloween, and Love Slam for Valentine’s day.

The open mics, enjoyed by Chadron’s musicians and artists for over five years, have changed hands before. Sigma Tau Delta can keep the event going, through more long winters to come, but only with the help of students. It takes bravery to get behind the microphone, and the ones who do it deserve applause.

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CLUB FAIR–Linda Brownlee, associate director of Dining Services, explains the different meal plans to students during the semester’s inaugural club fair Friday in the Student Center Lobby.