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MARI SANDOZ CENTER OPENS INTERACTIVE ART DISPLAY Photography and sand art will be on display until Oct. 25.

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MENTAL HEALTH CLUB TO HOLD SUMMIT ON SUICIDE AWARENESS

Mental Health Club will hold events that brings awareness to mental health and suicide.

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Corrections In the Aug. 29 edition of The Eagle, Director of the Chadron Chamber of Commerce, Gabby Michna’s name was spelled incorrectly within a story, appearing as “Gabby Michan”.

CSC’s music department would like to clarify that community band rehearsals will be in room 125, not room 104.

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The proposed technology policies, particularly Policy 5008, have caused a stir among concerned faculty and students.

Feedback prompts NSCS to re-examine tech policies NSCS board is expected to vote on policies at its November meeting

u Aubrie Lawrence News Editor

Responding to what it called, “constructive suggestions,” the Nebraska State College System will re-examine its proposed technology policies, sent in mid-August to all employees at the three colleges for feedback.

The NSCS is revising Board Policy 5008 and its Standard 5: Acceptable Use and User Privacy Statement, and is introducing Board Policy 7003.

In its revisions, it added new conduct rules for private devices using NSCS servers and resources, and a

level of protection for both faculty and students.

The Policy 5008 draft defines the technological resources on campus as “all NSCS owned, operated, leased, outsourced, or contracted computing, networking, telephone, and informational resources: all electronic information maintained within the NSCS computing environments, in any format, stored on any medium or location including privately owned devices used for NSCS purposes; all data, voice and video networks; all applications systems used to conduct NSCS business; and all NSCS assets connected to the networks.”

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The policy also states that, “the College or System Office, as appropriate, reserves the right to inspect all electronic files, e-mail or voice mail of any employee, without advance notice or specific permission, for legitimate business purpose.”

This led to questions concerning whether this would be a violation of privacy. However, after an email discussion with Chancellor of NSCS Paul Turman, the policy was further explained.

“A private device is any device that is not owned by the NSCS. Assuming the device is compatible with College security systems, only the NSCS information on that private device is subject to the granting of access, or inspection. There is a misconception that we are pursuing a right to any private information on a private device, and that is simply not true.”

The policy goes on to say that “users must comply with the NSCS Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) prior to gaining access to NSCS technology resources. The NSCS AUP is stated in Standard 5: Acceptable Use and User Privacy, from the NSCS Information Security Program in Board Policy 7003. The requirements

found therein apply to all persons accessing or using NSCS information assets, including NSCS students, employees, and authorized guests. Individuals that violate the NSCS AUP may be subject to denial of access and disciplinary action.”

The NSCS AUP referred to is a policy that all students and staff agree to before being able access the NSCS server. The policy allows for the server to be monitored for suspicious activity and protect technology on campus.

The function of Board Policy 7003, a new policy implementing a Informational Security Program (ISP), is like the NSCS AUP in the regard that protects all systems and data within the technical resources of the NSCS as well as protecting the integrity of NSCS systems and data.

Along with the policy, the Vice Chancellor for Facilities and Information Technology will be responsible for the System Office ISP and also serve as the System as the System Office Information Security Officer (SOISO).

At the beginning of the semester, the Board sent the policy revisions to all employees for input. They were met with construc-

tive feedback that would only help improve the policy revisions.

“The vast majority of the feedback that was provided through the appropriate channels and has been positive with several constructive suggestions for improving the verbiage and readability of the documents,” said Turman.

Since Board Policy 5008 also applies to students, a question formed on whether students would also be subject to private device checks. This question was also answered after further questioning.

“There will be no private device checks for students,” said Turman. “If an IT department notices a server anomaly, and if the issue can be traced to a certain student, then the IT department would have a private conversa-

tion with the student in an effort to resolve the issue.”

These policies are still in development and are continuing to be revised.

The board is not voting on this policy in the Fall meeting on campus in September.

The fact of whether the policy was supposed to be voted on at the upcoming meeting remains unknown.

“The NSCS values the input of its students, faculty, and staff. The NSCS received and granted a request to extend the comment period. The System office is currently reviewing employee comments and feedback provided on the policy drafts, as well as the concerns raised, and then will make final revisions as necessary before providing to the Board to take action,” Turman concluded.

Alums share undergrad experiences u By Devin Fulton Opinion Editor

CSC graduates Gabrielle Perez and Mckenna Jones held a discussion panel, talking to freshman about their experiences in college Wednesday in the Edna conferencing room.

The discussion was hosted by Josh Ellis, professor of applied sciences.

“I want to do my part in helping build a community here and make the students feel at home,” Ellis said, “it’s important for the students to hear from recent graduates about college experiences instead of some old guy”.

The major part of Perez and Jones’ discussion were the mistakes they made or opportunities they wish they would’ve taken advantage of. Perez advised the 15 freshmen in the room to not dwell on their mistakes

and instead, seek help.

“It’s okay to not know what you want to do,” Perez said, “there is a large amount of pressure on young adults to know what they want to do with the rest of their life at age 18”.

Jones discussed the importance of involvement with clubs on campus, claiming her time with RLA and the Eagle Dance Team helped her meet people and feel a sense of belonging. She also advised the freshman to learn how to battle feelings of homesickness.

“You want to get used to being away from your family, you will discover yourself and what it is you like to do” Jones said.

With 15 freshmen participating in the discussion, Ellis said it was the biggest turnout for any of his events so far. He wants to host similar panels in the future and hopes to see more students.

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MHC to sponsor summit u By Aubrie Lawrence News Editor

Photo by Yen Nguyen

Mikaela Franzen, 21, senior of Gurley, explains her academic sorority, Zeta Alpha Kappa to club fair attendants.

Throughout the month of September, Mental Health Club will be hosting a mental health summit to bring awareness to National Suicide Prevention month. The campaign, It’s OK not to be OK, will be providing a variety of events that will help break the stigma surrounding suicide and educate students on mental health resources on campus.

On Sept. 10 the Mental Health Club will be screening season 1, episode 13 of “13 Reasons Why” as well as holding a discussion panel in the Scottsbluff Room of the Student Center at 6: 30 p.m. The focus of this event is to help break the ice and start a discussion on mental health and educate students on the resources available on campus.

During the screening, students will be allowed to post anonymous

questions that will help guide the discussion during the panel.

The following day there will be QPR training for students with a time and place to be announced at a later date.

A mental health picnic will be held on Sept. 21 in The Hub and the surrounding outside area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be counseling booths, yoga, arts and crafts, sports, and a mental health screening available to students. The day will provide a day of mental rest to students while also providing them with plenty of resources and educating them on stress and anxiety.

A suicide awareness art display will be available in Memorial Hall the entire month for students to submit art that expresses their feelings on suicide and depression.

At the end of the month, the art summit will close and there will be a show of all the artwork students have created.

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EDITORIAL

Folks, get off your duffs and do something

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e are already three weeks into you don’t participate in clubs that suit school and like most people, you your academic interests, then you are might be in the not helping build a process of finding things to passion in what you do. A bit of advice from us If you don’t take time, are studying. Even if seniors at The Eagle is to you aren’t interested then you are simfind a club which best suits in academic clubs your interests and particilike “Education club,” ply wasting it. So do pate in it. there are plenty of something.”

CSC has 45 clubs on and social clubs. off campus. Many of these There are a lot - Editorial Staff clubs are eager to add new of clubs on campus members and would most that strive to provide likely love the addition of a newbie. an atmosphere of entertainment and reParticipation in clubs at CSC gives you laxation. The Plainswalkers, for example, the best chance to surround yourself with meet every Thursday evening in the Hub people who share similar interests. After just to play various games. all, they probably joined that club for the There are so many clubs to choose same reasons you’re considering. from and, to figure out which one you’d You are in college now and it’s time like to participate in, stop by the Stuto consider ways to improve, outside dent Senate Office in the Student Center of class, in the field you are studying. If during the week. You can also attend CAB

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meetings, which begin at 4:45 p.m., Mondays, in the Student Center, Ponderosa Room. If you don’t take time, then you are simply wasting it. So do something.

Participate.

If you are on the bubble about your major, attending a major-specific club meeting might help you find out how much you really want to be in that major.

Major-based clubs are run by students and usually advised by a professor in that academic discipline.

You will do yourself, and perhaps your future, a favor by participating in campus clubs. Resumes don’t build themselves, so the responsibility is yours to fill it.

Joining a club just for the sake of being in it will not help. You have to be active in it. Participation might give you an advantage against your competition in your career, and might provide a sense of belonging to something bigger than yourself.

As You Said It! We asked: What are your thoughts on vaping or using e-cigarettes?

Alyssa Wingler 18, freshman, Hot Springs, South Dakota

Jonathan Gayle 18, freshman, Apple Valley, Minnesota

“I think that vaping and e-ciggarettes are super addictive and that people think they are a better substitute to ciggarettes when they are actually not.”

“It’s gross, it’s not for me.”

Cheyenne Bacon 18, freshman, Oshkosh “I see them as a way to get off smoking, and that is what they are intended for. I’m kinda more looking at it from a stance, ‘if you want to do it, do it,’ but I do recognize the health effects it can have on people. That is the other concerning side, you got to know what you’re getting into.”

Clancy Clifford 19, sophmore, Porcupine, South Dakota “They are unhealthy for you.”

Ellie Brown 20, junior, Wilsonville “It shouldn’t be given to kids, but if that is your preference I have no control over it. Just try to be safe and not pass it onto anyone else.”

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Bottom line, Elway was most competitive QB u By Devin Fulton Opinion Editor

The NFL’s centennial season kicks off tonight with two of its original teams as the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers to begin the season. The NFL evolved into the most viewed sport, with Super Bowl XLIX catching the eyes of over 114 million viewers.

Over the last century, the NFL has given us many legendary players like Joe Montana, Tom Brady and so forth, but today I want to talk about a player who in my opinion, had the greatest desire to win of all time. Let me tell you about John Elway, a quarterback for the Denver Broncos.

Elway does not have the stats of Dan Marino or the accolades of Montana, but he also never had talented coaches or players surrounding him for the first 12 years

of his career. Nonetheless, Mr. Elway was able to carry the mediocre Broncos to four Super Bowls, only to be blown out by the opposition on the game’s biggest stage.

This led to many critics claiming he couldn’t win games when they mattered the most.

As a major fan of the Denver Broncos and their history, I am credible to tell you that these critics’ claims are a bunch of bologna.

When he retired in 1999, Elway led the NFL in 4th quarter comeback victories. To me, this is the only stat that measures a quarterback’s competitive drive. His most impressive comeback came in the final regular season game of his rookie season against the Baltimore Colts.

Trailing 19-0 in the 4th quarter, Elway threw for three touchdowns in 10 minutes, leading the Broncos to victory and to the playoffs.

Elway was a true one-man-show

Devin Fulton on the field. Denver had a pretty bad team when trading for Elway, and with a coach like Dan Reeves, they never surrounded their quarterback with any talent until the mid-90s. While Montana had Jerry Rice, arguable the greatest wide receiver to play and Marino had Mark Clayton, Elway dealt with receivers like Vance Johnson.

We see many great quarterbacks who blame the team around them for their lack of success, leading them to retire early. In-

stead of complaining, Elway made an unselfish decision to make his team better in the 90s, which was to restructure his contract. After not winning a ring after a decade, Elway sacrificed a portion of his salary to bring talent to Denver.

By the mid-90s, Denver became an elite football team with guys like Terrell Davis, Shannon Sharpe and Rod Smith on offense (two 6th round picks and one undrafted free agent). Then in 1997, the Broncos finally won their first Super Bowl against the Green Bay Packers. The most notable play of Elway’s career came in the game when a 37-year-old Elway gave up his body for a first down.

Attempting to dive for the first down, Elway’s body flew sideways in mid-air, leading to the legendary “Helicopter”.

By capping off his career with another Super Bowl win, Elway showed the NFL what it means to

keep a burning desire to win no matter how much adversity a player goes through. During his career, Elway had at least two surgeries to repair his torn ACL (which never truly healed), hamstring issues and even ruptured his biceps on his throwing arm. These injuries alone would cause a legend like Andrew Luck to retire early, but Elway had one thing on his mind through it all: Win a Super Bowl no matter what it takes.

Now, Elway is the active general manager of the Broncos and since his return in 2011, Denver had five division titles, two Super Bowl appearances with one win in 2016.

Denver missed the playoffs in three consecutive seasons, putting Elway on the hot seat. I’m not worried though. If Elway can turn a forgotten franchise of the 70s into a household name, he can turn the current Broncos around too.

Dave Chappelle is the best modern comedian u By Devin Fulton Opinion Editor

During the early 90s, America was delighted by legendary comedians George Carlin and Bill Hicks. Carlin was notorious for his painful truth in his comedic act while Hicks was more “out there” with his criticism of the war on drugs. Both comics were known for their angry delivery on stage, but were only getting older. By the late 90s, a new comedian by the name of Dave Chappelle took over as America’s top comedian.

Early in his career, Chappelle released his first special “Killin’ them Softly” in 2000 prior to creating the Chappelle’s Show on Comedy Central in 2003.

The show was the only thing aside from South Park bringing viewers to the network. After releasing his second special “For what it’s Worth” in 2004, Chap-

pelle abruptly left Hollywood in 2006, declining 50 million dollars from the network.

Nobody knew why he left, but a decade later, Chappelle came back and now has four specials on Netflix, with his most recent “Sticks and Stones” released on August 26.

Despite disappearing for over 10 years, Chappelle is back on top and, more importantly, still displays a powerful sense of humor.

To no surprise, Chappelle’s most recent special offended many people including “News” organizations like Vice. However, Chappelle is the best at taking untouchable, yet serious topics like racism, LGBTQ and the opioid crisis and making them funny.

While many other comedians would shy away from controversy, Chappelle steps up to the challenge and gives his perspective on an issue, but also making it hilari-

Devin Fulton ous and entertaining.

In a world that is sacrificing its sense of humor to comfort the feelings of individuals, Chappelle’s comedy is the voice we need. Despite laughing throughout the special, I noticed the power of what he said about racism, and I think that’s what his intent as a comedian has always been. When we laugh at something, we tend to listen more, and the world needs to listen more.

When Chappelle turned down

$50 million in 2006, he wasn’t running away from a good opportunity, but rather manipulation.

Most of us listen to celebrities because of their stage, but Chappelle realized he was being tortured for the sake of views. He didn’t want to sell his soul, so he disappeared.

“The idea of being courageous that even though you’re being scared, you just do the right thing anyway.” Chappelle said during his commencement speech at Allen University.

Even though many critics think his comedy is insensitive, I believe Chappelle is a true inspiration. He knows his words are his own and gave up a grand opportunity when he felt his integrity was threatened.

Think of another person who walked away from a disastrous situation, collected themselves for nine years and came back with the

same hard-hitting humor. I bet your mind comes up blank, and it should because this is a rare story.

Chappelle is the comedian we all should listen to. This guy sacrificed his success to do what he felt is right and ended up more successful.

To me, that is the true definition of a hero and a leader. Also, the world just needs to laugh during these scary times, and nobody is more qualified than Dave himself. Who knows, you may learn something from his hilarious, yet thought provoking comedy.

If you are interested in checking out some of Chappelle’s work, I recommend you to watch the “Prince Skit” from the Chappelle’s Show, I promise you will laugh hysterically.

You should also check out his Netflix specials while you can.

Who knows, Dave may “Make America wait again”.

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Colton Alexander junior, of Bridgeport goes in for a kill during a volleyball games at The Pit’s Funset, Thursday in the backyard.

Photo by Devin Fulton

Pit’s backyard bash lets students decompress u By Devin Fulton Opinions Editor

Photo by Devin Fulton

Brady Kilgore freshman of Kimball (left) watches as Pete Brown, freshman of Oxford (center) while an unidentified student blocks during a basketball game held by the Pit event, Thursday.

CALENDAR THURSDAY 5 > 11 a.m. - The Importance of Sleep Student Center Ballroom > 7 p.m. -Smoothie Night The Pit

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With the sun setting, students voices could be heard along with backyard games and groovy music at The Pit’s Funset, 7-9 p.m., Thursday at the Backyard.

With September here, the sun will begin setting at earlier times, prompting the Pit to provide students on campus an opportunity to enjoy nature’s “Golden hour”. Unlike many other of the Pit’s events, the

Funset did not have any set schedule of challenges, but rather allowing students to play games like basketball, corn-hole or sand volleyball.

The event proved to be a good social opportunity as members of the track and basketball teams played against other students in friendly competition.

Other students were spotted in the warm weather while lying in the hammocks or doing their homework at the picnic tables. Employees of the Pit even competed against students in corn-hole and basketball. The weath-

er set a good mood for those attending at about 70 degrees. The Pit provided insect repellent to combat any mosquitoes trying to invade the fun atmosphere.

The event saw around 60 students in attendance.

“It was a great event with a nice turnout,” Pit employee Rob Price said, “It’s nice to have great weather where we can do events outside. I hope to see everyone at Smoothie Night!”

The Pit is hosting a Smoothie Night 7-9 p.m. tonight in the Student Center.

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

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> 11 a.m. -Mental Health Summit The Hub

> 5 30 p.m. - 2v2 Volley Ball Backyard

> 2 p.m. -Volleyball vs. University of Sioux Falls Chicoine Center

> 10 a.m. -Cardinal Key Blood Drive sign-up table Student Center

> 7 p.m. -Volleyball vs. Montana State University Chicoine Center

> 6:30 p.m. -13 Reasons Why Screening and Discussion Student Center Ballroom

> 8 p.m. Karaoke Night Edna Hall Lobby

> 10 a.m. -Cardinal Key Blood Drive sign-up table Student Center

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> 2 p.m. -Volleyball vs. SDSM&T Chicoine Center

> 7 p.m. -Volleyball vs. Fort Hayes State University Chicoine Center

> 6 p.m. -Free Bowling Night Hilltop Lanes

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> 8 a.m. - College Fair Student Center Ballroom

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Sandoz Center exhibits sandhills with art and photography u By Samantha Persinger Lifestyles Editor

Photo by Samantha Persinger

Photography by Linda Teahon and sand rug sculptures by Assistant professor of visual arts, Trudy Denham, are on display at the Mari Sandoz Center. The exhibit started Tuesday and will continue until Oct. 25. Reception for the exhibit is Sept. 28 at 3:30 p.m.

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For those that grew up in the sandhills, nothing is more true than the burden of dragging sand and dirt into the house. The art showcase that opened Monday in the Mari Sandoz Center, brought sand into the house on purpose.

A gallery of sand rugs and sandhill area photography is currently being displayed in the Mari Sandoz center. The exhibit will run from Sept. 3 to Oct. 25 as part of The Sand in Our Art show.

The exhibit contains sand rugs by Trudy Denham, Assistant Professor of visual arts, and photography pieces by previous Chadron resident

Linda Teahon. Both subjects tie into Mari Sandoz and her stories about western Nebraska, which was on purpose, according to program coordinator, Laure Sinn.

“Trying to keep Mari’s story in the center.” Sinn said. Sand art and photography of the surrounding bluffs and sandhills as Mari Sandoz lived in Chadron area for a short time.

The 2008 recession gave Denham inspiration to create sand art rugs.

The instability of the market and the instability of sand are very similar, she said. The use of dirt as the details of the rugs also correlate with wealth and growth, as more detailed rugs were more expensive.

This interactive art show will have a reception for viewing at 3:30 Saturday, Sept. 28.

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Lifestyles

Group Fit is looking for more students

Concey Bader 18, freshman of Palmer demonstrates a plank during the Group-fit held in the Hub Thursday. Group fit classes meet regularly in the NPAC.

Photo by Samantha Persinger

Makayla Brown 20, junior of Hershey, (right) instruct group fit participants (left) Ryan Utes 38, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and Concey Bader, 18 freshman of Palmer (center), Thursday in the Hub. Group-fit is often held in the Nelson Physical Activity center or the NPAC, the goal of having group fit in the Hub was to get more students interested in physical activities provided on campus.

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RLA serves pancakes for those seeking roommates u By Abigail Swanson Reporter

At 5:15 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 28, a line of students waiting to sign in and get their cooked puddles of pancake batter at the Kent Hall of Pancakes, an RLA event, stretched to the Hub and down the hall of High Rise. Students looking for roommates also gathered in the Hub to meet and talk to prospective candidates to share a room with.

Kyra Douthit 18, freshman of Bridgeport, had a roommate she liked, but wanted to switch residence halls. To assist Douthit’s hunt for a roommate, students attending the

social were given bracelets to mark which hall they wanted to move into.

There was even a color for students who did not care in which residence hall they were placed. Douthit’s bracelet was green, meaning she was looking for someone who wanted to live in Kent Hall. Although the pancake feed added a layer of confusion to her search for a roommate, Douthit said “the pancakes were really good.”

Experienced roommate searcher Sheridan Antrim 19, sophomore of Casper, Wyoming, also was looking for a roommate for the second year in a row. She said she “had two roommates last year and ended up by [her]self for like two

months until the end of the year.” As an unsocial person, Antrim was having a difficult time making conversation with strangers, especially with

to pick the seekers out, specifically if students were wearing long sleeves.

Mariah Nelson, Assistant Director of residence life, said that there were about 50 people looking for roommates this semester.

We had a bag of batter that Most of the students searching roommates either find one was supposed to (make) 288 for at the social or get paired later in the semester. She mentioned pancakes and we ran out.” that in the past, they had sep-Kris Boardman, Resident Director arate roommate socials, not combined with an RLA event.

Those socials lacked attendance and tended to leave awkward many people there who were not in silence that could now be filled by search of roommates. The small size eating pancakes. Overall, she said of the bracelets identifying students the night was going well, and they looking for roommates made it hard had already matched some students

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in the first few minutes.

The backdrop to the roommate social was the popular KHoP event.

Kris Boardman, Resident Director of Kent Hall, said that he expected about 50 people, and over 100 students showed up.

“We had a bag of batter that was supposed to [make] 288 pancakes and we ran out,” Boardman said. He also said they needed to buy another bag of batter and were ready to serve plenty more pancakes.

Boardman commented that holding the pancake feed and roommate social together was “A good way to socialize and try to find someone you might enjoy talking with and might enjoy living with.”

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2019 PRE-SEASON

FOOTBALL STANDINGS sponsored by

263 Main St., Chadron As of Aug. 28, 2019

Photo by Brandon Davenport

Eagle’s Assistant Coach Clint Sasse takes the team through a drill during a practice Aug. 8 at CSC’s practice field. The Eagles will begin their season on Saturday in Spearfish against rival Black Hills State University. The Eagles are winners of the last two contests between the rivals and own a 53-14-2 all time record in the series.

Eagles opening season at BHSU Saturday

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

CSC win will move them to 53-14-2 all time against rival Yellow Jackets u By Brandon Davenport and Devin Fulton

Sports Editor and Opinion Editor Saturday, the rivalry continues between the Chadron State College Eagles and Black Hills State University as the two meet to begin their seasons for the second straight year. Kickoff at Lyle Hare Stadium, in Spearfish, is set for 6 p.m.

In a reverse of last season, the game will be the Yellow Jackets’ first night game at home since 2010.

Last season, after renovations to Elliott Field and Don Beebe Stadium in Chadron, the Eagles hosted BHSU for CSC’s first night game in 42 years.

The two teams will no doubt hope they don’t see a repeat of last year’s weather that delayed kickoff

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about two-and-a-half hours. As of Tuesday, the National Weather Service forecast detailed a chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday night.

Despite the rain delay, the Eagles came out of the gate strong last season and cruised to a 45-8 victory over the Yellow Jackets. Over their last two meetings, CSC has outscored BHSU 80-22.

The Eagles are 52-14-2 all-time against the Yellow Jackets but are on just a two game win-streak against their rivals. BHSU’s last win came in November of 2016 when they picked off then CSC quarterback Matt Vinson three times for 21 points in a 21-19 win. According to CSC Sports Information, it was the Eagles first loss to the Yellow Jackets since 1986.

The Eagles enter the season ranked third in the

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Pre-Season Coaches Poll, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked ninth.

Both teams return veterans to each side of the ball, 13 for BHSU and 19 for CSC, but both have also had losses since last season. For the Eagles, gone are center Jake Geil and running back Kevin Coy Jr., from the offense and corner Malik Goss and linebacker Keenan Johnson on defense.

Coy rushed for 962 yards last season as CSC’s premier back, but Eagles Offensive Coordinator Logan Masters is confident in their current corps of running backs that includes senior Stevann Brown, sophomore Elijah Myles and junior Priest Jennings.

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VOLLEYBALL STANDINGS As of Aug. 28, 2019

1. Colorado Mines 2. Colorado Mesa 3. Dixie State 4. Regis 5. MSU Denver 6. Colorado Christian 7. UCCS 13. CHADRON STATE

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Eagle Classic set for this weekend u By Brandon Davenport Sports Editor

Photo by Brandon Davenport

CSC volleyball’s Shelby Schouten, hits toward a Casper College blocker during the Eagles scrimmage with the Thunderbirds Aug. 6 in Casper. The Eagles begin their season this weekend hosting several teams for the Eagle Classic at Chicoine Center.

FOOTBALL,

The Eagles’ volleyball team is set to open their season this Friday as they host four schools for the Best Western West Hills Inn Classic at the Chicoine Center.

South Dakota Mines, Montana State University-Billings, University of Sioux Falls and Fort Hays State University will join the Eagles for matches over the course of Friday and Saturday. The event will begin at 9 a.m. Friday with Mines facing MSU. Each day Chadron state will play at both 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday they’ll face Mines in their early game and Fort Hayes in the evening. Saturday it will be USF at 2 p.m. and MSU at 7 p.m.

According to Con Marshall of CSC Sports Information, Friday marks the first time the volleyball team has begun their season at home since 1993.

Chadron is ranked 13th in the RMAC and was 8-19 last season. They begin this season under new head coach Jennifer Stadler who comes to CSC after eight seasons as head coach at Sheridan College in Wyoming.

According to CSC Sports Information Stadler had three consecutive 20 win seasons from 2012 to 2014 at Sheridan and made the 2017 Region IX North title match in 2017.

Gone from this year’s roster is setter Madison Webb who graduated after last season.

This year’s Eagle seniors include Shelby Schouten, of Alton, Iowa, Ashton Burditt, of Spearfish, Kelly Murphy of Evergreen, Colorado, and Timmi Keisel of Fleming, Colorado.

Burditt, the team’s libero, and Keisel were named as RMAC Pre-Season Players to Watch.

Joining Schouten, Burditt and Keisel are fellow returning starters Aracely Hernandez, sophomore of Greeley, Colorado, Karli Noble, junior of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Chandler Hageman, sophomore of Chadron.

Speaking to CSC Sports Information, Stadler said Murphy, along with freshmen Rylee Greiman, of Windsor, Colorado, and Kassidy Nelson, of Mountain View, Wyoming, have challenged for the chance to start this season as outside hitters.

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Brown had 1,115 all-purpose yards in 2018.

Significant graduations for BHSU include quarterback Ryan Hommel who threw for 1627 yards and eight TDs last season; and safety Drew Hebel who had three interceptions in 2018.

According to the BHSU athletics department, a battle for the starting quarterback position has been ongoing through the preseason. The team’s two-deep roster for Saturday’s game lists sophomore Andrew Tovar, of South El Monte, California, as the starter.

A transfer from the University of Arizona, Tovar threw for 10,567 yards and 142 TDs as a three year varsity starter in high school.

Tovar will look to connect with returning

receivers Kielar Harpham who had 379 yards on 42 passes last season, and Jordan Pace who had 324 on 33 catches.

In front of Tovar, the Yellow Jackets return their entire offensive line from last season and running back Payten Gilmore, who rushed for 793 yards and 9 TDs last season will be a threat. Gilmore was listed as a Player to Watch in the RMAC Pre-Season Coaches Poll.

Leading the Eagles’ offense will be Dalton Holst, who new CSC Offensive Coordinator Logan Masters calls the best quarterback in the RMAC. Holst threw for 2,603 yards and 22 TDs last season. He’ll have a strong group at tight end with the return of Colt Foster who caught 42 passes in 2017, but spent 2018 in-

jured, and Matt Vargas.

Holst will also have a taltented corps of receivers to throw to including senior Jackson Dickerson, Brandon Fullerton, Tevon Wright and Cole Thurness, all leaders from last season.

On defense, returners Calder Forcella and Brandon Hopkins return to the defensive line for the Eagles.

RMAC Player to Watch Tyler Lewis and Travis Wilson will provide leadership among the linebackers, and DeAndre Barthwell and Demetrius McFadden at cornerback, and Tyree Fryer at safety, will bolster the secondary.

According to BHSU’s athletic department, RMAC Player to Watch Jarrell Ganaway will transition to the defensive line this season. Ga-

naway had five sacks and two interceptions last year. He also contributed 66 tackles. Defensive back Josh Gurnaby will join Ganaway in providing leadership for the defense. Gurnaby had 87 tackles and two interceptions last season.

Both teams have had coaching changes at the coordinator positions.

In Chadron, both hires came in-house as Logan Masters was promoted to offensive coordinator and Craig Jersild was promoted to defensive coordinator. At BHSU, Mitch Dahlen was hired as offensive coordinator. Dahlen comes to the Yellow Jackets from Boise State University where he was assistant wide receivers and quarterbacks coach.

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Photo by Julie Eskelson

CSC cowgirl Brooke Jamison, of Hyannis throws at a roping dummy during CSC rodeo’s practice Aug. 28. Jamison is among a handful of cowboys and cowgirls Rodeo Head Coach Dustin Luper beileves could have strong performances this season.

CSC cowboys and cowgirls set to ride again u By Brandon Davenport Sports Editor

Less than three months after four CSC rodeo athletes competed at the 2019 College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming, the Eagles’ cowboys and cowgirls are gearing up for their season-opening rodeo here in Chadron at Dawes County Fairgrounds, Sept. 13 through 15.

Head Coach Dustin Luper is optimistic, as always, about the season.

“It’s not the deepest team I’ve ever had but I sure have some key players I’m looking forward to having step up and fill the void,” he said.

The Eagles graduated just one of their 2019 CNFR contestants, steer wrestler Kalane Anders who finished in eighth place, ending his CSC career in the short round of his final rodeo. They also bid farewell to cowgirl Kaycee Monnens and cowboy Kaleb Fritz who finished ranked in the top-10 of the Central Rocky Mountain Region.

Returning is cowgirl Quincey Segelke, of Douglas, Wyoming, who narrowly missed the

breakaway finals at the CNFR. “She kind of had a rough spring and fall last year,” Luper said. “But at the College National Finals she won one of the rounds, so she knows she’s plum capable of competing on the big level.”

Luper said Segelke needs confidence to perform and that she’s shaken the “jitters” and is ready to compete this year. Immediately following her final go in Casper, she was already looking forward to this season, saying her near miss would add to her motivation to get back to the big stage.

Rough stock contestants Kyle Bloomquist, of Raymond, Minnesota, and Miles Englebert, of Burdock, South Dakota, will also return.

Englebert rode his first bull at the CNFR to a score of 72.5, but failed to ride his next two and missed the finals. At the end of the regular season, Englebert was ranked third among all Central Rocky Mountain Region bull riders.

Bloomquist finished his regular season ranked first in the region among bareback riders and has plenty of motivation to return to the CNFR in 2020 after ending the finals in 26th place. In Casper, he scored 61.5 and 63 points in the first two rounds, but failed to ride his final bronc.

Both cowboys were winners in their events at the 2018-2019 Central Rocky Mountain Region Championships.

Besides his top finishers from last season, Luper said he has athletes who have matured and improved over the summer.

Among them is senior Merisa Cominiello, of Burlington, Colorado, who won the breakaway in Laramie, during the Eagles’ final regular season rodeo of last season.

Following that rodeo, Luper said her 2.8 second time in the short go was well ahead of her competition and that only 14 of 100 ropers managed to successfully rope their calves.

Luper also mentions cowgirl Brook Jamison, of Hyannis, who played basketball for the Eagles last season, but decided to rodeo this year.

“She’s always been a really good hand,” Luper said. “She comes from a ranch family in Hyannis, Nebraska, and she’s been roping phenomenal.”

Jamison will compete in team and breakaway roping this season and received a lot of praise from Luper who said she ropes on the “professional wavelength” and isn’t bothered by the pressure of competition.

“She ropes on a level like Quincey (Segelke)

- she’s that consistent,” he said.

Luper also expects good things from Brianna Williams, of Buffalo, South Dakota, who recently won both rounds of barrel racing while facing competition from all Nebraska colleges at the Nebraska State Fair.

He also said roper Rieley Maier, of Bowdle, South Dakota, has made changes this summer and has been practicing strong.

According to Luper the Eagles aren’t as deep on the rough stock side as they’ve been in the past, but along with Bloomquist and Englebert he’s seen good things from Garrett Uptain, of Craig, Colorado, who last year finished ninth in the region in bull riding and 12th in saddle bronc.

“His main event has always been bull riding,” Luper said. “But he’s shown me some videos and just practiced saddle bronc riding and he looks good. Really good.”

Luper expects Uptain could be a potential all-around candidate given how strong he is in two events.

In steer wrestling, Luper said he’s looking to Tate Petrak, of Martin, South Dakota, to possibly fill the spot left with the graduation of Anders.