The Eagle: Sept. 20, 2018

HOMECOMING WEEK

This year’s homecoming theme is “The Rock.” Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Monday with a spirit rally and bonfire in the amphitheater behind the complex

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CSC SPORTS COMPLEX DEDICATION

Rodeo coverage, page 8

Donors and Board of Trustees are honored during dedication to new Don Beebe Stadium Please see page 3

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VOLLEYBALL GOES 0-2 IN THEIR HOME OPENER Coach Mullis is pleased with progress despite losses Photo by Brandon Davenport

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NEWS.........................2 OPINION....................6 SPORTS.....................8 LIFESTYLES..............14

Gage Greer, University of Wyoming senior, wrestles a steer during the CSC Rodeo at Dawes County Fairgrounds, Friday afternoon. Greer was the rodeo’s steer wrestling champion, contributing to University of Wyoming’s overall win.

CHADRON STATE HOSTS NSCS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Over the weekend, the Board of Trustees met in Chadron to approve and discuss Nebraska State College System projects, facility updates and to stay up to date on all three NSCS campuses: Chadron State, Peru State

and Wayne State.

The Board of Trustees meetings corresponded with the Don Beebe Stadium dedication, letting the Trustees take part in the ceremony.

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Accident claims lives of horses belonging to CSC cowgirl, family Brandon Davenport Photo by Krystal Kesselring

Michael D. Kennedy, journalism instructor and The Eagle adviser, leads an open discussion about journalism and the First Amendment in the Student Center Ballroom during The Eagle’s “We the Journalists” conference for high school students in northwest Nebraska, Monday.

Eagle hosts journalism conference Katelyn Lambert Lifestyles Editor High school students from throughout the panhandle with an interest in journalism convened in the Student Center on the Chadron State College campus, Monday, for the first-ever “We the Journalists” Constitution Day conference.

The half-day conference gave students from the northwest Nebraska panhandle the opportunity to learn about journalism from area professionals.

Sixty students and eight advisers from seven schools attended the conference.

Michael D. Kennedy, journalism instructor and The Eagle adviser, said the conference had three main objectives: to celebrate Constitution Day; open doors between CSC’s journalism program and local high school journalism and yearbook programs; and build bridges between high school media students and their community newspapers.

“Based on our turnout and responses from the attendees I spoke with,” Kennedy said, “I’d say we met all three objectives.

“We’re really pleased with the turnout,” he said. “We invited 16 schools within a two-hour drive; seven showed up, representing a nearly 50 percent response rate. In my mind

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that’s a pretty good turnout for our first conference.”

The students who attended, along with their advisers, participated in sessions led by professional journalists centered around photojournalism, media law and types of stories found in newspapers.

The day’s final session focused on the First Amendment.

Greg Awtry, publisher of the Scottsbluff Star-Herald, delivered opening remarks.

Afterward, emcee Michael D. Kennedy led the high school audience in an open discussion about journalism and the First Amendment. Students expressed their opinions about the First Amendment and its five freedoms.

Presenters at the conference included Brad Staman, Star-Herald editor; Kerri Rempp, Chadron Record editor and Southern Hills general manager; Janelle Kesterson, Bridgeport News-Blade editor; Spike Jordan, Hemingford Ledger editor; Preston Goehring, Scottsbluff Star-Herald sports writer; Kennedy; and Awtry.

The conference was entirely student centered, with members of The Eagle staff and students in the communications department news journalism course at CSC. Kennedy plans for this to be an annual event at CSC. “We are already looking forward to next year,” Kennedy said, “and a much larger crowd.”

Sports Editor A CSC cowgirl was without her horses for this past weekend’s CSC Rodeo at Dawes County Fairgrounds.

At 5:03 a.m., Tuesday, September 11, just three days prior to CSC’s home-opening rodeo, the Nebraska State Patrol responded to an accident involving a pickup truck which struck and killed four horses while traveling in the northbound lane of Highway 385, approximately 10 miles north of Chadron.

According to the State Patrol, all four horses were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Woody, a 19-year old Appaloosa, and three Quarter horses, Hollywood, 12, Lena, 15, and Pearl, 9, belonged to siblings Shania, Charmane and Logan Macomber, of Arthur.

According to Charmane, the Macomber family was boarding the horses north of Chadron while she and sister Shania attend CSC. Shania, a barrel racer who also competes in breakaway and goat tying, transferred to Chadron State this fall from Mid-Plains Community College to join the Eagles’ rodeo team.

The four Macomber horses managed to escape their pen and were standing on the highway when, Charmane said, they were struck by a half-ton pickup. She also said two other horses not belonging to the Macomber family had also exited the pen but were not involved in the accident.

According to the Nebraska State Patrol, driver of the pickup Roger Scofield, 63, of South Dakota, was wearing his seatbelt and was uninjured.

According to the family, Woody and Hollywood were expected to be used in competition by Shania this season, while Lena and Pearl were upcoming athletes and in Chadron for practice.

Despite the accident, Shania was able to compete on a borrowed horse at this past weekend’s rodeo. The donor of the horse did not wish to be identified at this time.

The family says the horses were buried on their property in Arthur, Tuesday, on a hill that overlooks their valley.

Please send Calendar information to The Eagle, Old Admin, Rm. 235, or to editor@csceagle.com

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> Planetarium Show, 3 p.m., Math and Science Building > Bid Night, 4p.m., CSC Amphitheater > Craft into Fall, 5 p.m., The Hub

SATURDAY > Casino Night, 3 p.m., The Landing

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MONDAY

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> CAB meeting, 5 p.m., Scottsbluff Room > Senate meeting, 5:30 p.m., Scottsbluff Room > Homecoming Bonfire and Spirit Rally, 5:45 p.m., The Backyard

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> Quidditch, 4 p.m., CSC Amphitheater

WEDNESDAY 26 > Homecoming Coronation, 4:45 p.m., Student Center Ballroom

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CSC dedicates newly renovated Don Beebe Stadium Shannon Schneider Reporter

Photo by Torri Brumbaugh

CSC President Randy Rhine, left, and Nebraska State College System Chancellor Stan Carpenter, cut the ribbon to officially open the new Don Beebe Stadium, Saturday.

With a cut of a ribbon and few shakes of hands, Chadron State College officially welcomed the new-and-improved Don Beebe Stadium, Con Marshall Press Box and Elliott Field in a stadium dedication ceremony Saturday.

The dedication came two weeks after the first football game on Sept. 1, which ended in an Eagle victory over Black Hills State University. With planning happening months in advance around a tight 10-month deadline, the opportunity for a soft opening was the best course of action.

“The planning process for where we make announcements and start looking at the dedication starts months before we know if everything is going to be ready. So we had to pick a date and we went for the Sept. 15 as the next best option,” said Ben Watson, Chadron State Foundation’s major gift officer.

The dedication opened with speeches by CSC President Dr. Randy Rhine, Nebraska State College System Chancellor Stan Carpenter and Chadron State Foundation Vice-Chairman Marjean Terrell. All expressed gratitude to the community as well as vital players such as donors, the Board of Trustees, the Chadron State Foundation and the Nebraska Legislature, who made this complex possible.

“What stands before us today is the testament of the donors, the Foundation, alumni, students and the Nebraska Unicameral to make sure we could bond for this facility and make sure it came to fruition today,” Chancellor Carpenter said.

In the $8.2 million project, $6.2 million came from a bond issue passed via ballot in the Nebraska Legislature. The remaining $2 million was split halfPhoto by Torri Brumbaugh and-half, with the Chadron State Jake Geil (69), right, senior of Casper, shakes hands with Board of Trustees member Gary BieFoundation committing $1 million in fundraised monies and the cam- ganski after giving him a signed football, Saturday, at the Don Beebe Stadium dedication. pus committing the remaining $1 million. Watson described the fundraising process as a “fun opportunity,” saying that finding people who wanted to make a difference was a key element in the Foundation’s campaign.

“What it is is about finding the people who want to make an impact, and that the initiative is in line with what they want to support. So we felt the sports complex and football stadium was really an opportunity to talk with our former players as well as supporters across the country and really give them an opportunity to invest in what the future of Eagle athletics and Eagle football looks like,” Watson said.

Several donors expressed their enthusiasm for making an impact on Eagle future, Saturday. Rick Koza, a donor from Chadron and former football player from CSC’s Class of 1973, described the new facilities as “long needed,” saying the improvements are a “fantastic” addition to the Chadron State legacy. Others reacted in happy disbelief.

“I’m still pinching myself!” exclaimed Randy Bauer, a fellow former player and resident of Chadron.

Vice-Chairman Terrell commented on the “energy” on campus stemming from the sports complex, and said the excitement comes from a place of pride for all students.

“It’s not just the athletes that love this,” Terrell said. “It’s everybody that goes, ‘Hey, this is my home.’”

The ceremony concluded with a ribbon cutting, with Dr. Rhine doing the honors as several others, including Chancellor Carpenter and Board of Trustees members, joined along the ribbon line. Each person in the line received a signed football with the autographs of Chadron State football team members.

When it comes to the future of the complex, Dr. Rhine believes it will be a benefit to both campus and community alike.

“I think it’s going to be a great asset not only for Chadron State but also for the community and the region,” Rhine said. “I think it’s a facility that will carry us for some time into the future, and it’s nice to have it completed and functioning.”

The sports complex is one part of the Next Horizon campaign. The future for the campaign involves renovations to the Math and Science building as well as securing

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Senate cuts funding for club trips Request errors and missed deadlines contribute to cuts in requested trip budgets Devin Fulton Reporter On Monday, Senate voted to allocate $200,000, from a fund designated for NPAC improvements, towards the construction of the new outdoor track facility.

There was a vote which resulted in a budget cut for Sigma Tau Delta’s trip to a regional conference at Wichita State University in Kansas. STD only received $147.40 of their requested $1,118.00.

“The reason we cut the budget is because they submitted their trip package two months late, and also their trip package was not filled out correctly” Lelisse Umeta, sophomore of Ethiopia, said.

It was also noted that the activity fee board only approves $100 in gas for each club trip, but STD requested $600. The trip is scheduled for Sept. 21 - 22, but the trip forms were submitted on Sept. 7. AFB requires that forms are submitted two months prior to any scheduled club trips.

Another cut was voted on for the Music Teacher National Association’s trip to Kearney for the NMTA State Conference. The request of $337.00 was decreased to $269.60. Senate voted to cut the request by 20 percent because the trip form were submitted a month late.

Senate voted to cut funding for Wildlife Club’s request of $460.82 to $350.73. The funds are for club shirts.

Senate voted to approve $450 for Phi Beta Lambda’s trip to Omaha for the PBL state con-

ference.

The events committee decided on the date for Senate and CAB’s leadership training. The training will be on Nov. 3 in the Student Center and will feature two three-hour courses, one session in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Free Movie Night, hosted by CAB, will take place at the Eagle Theater at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, and will feature the movies “The Nun,” “Predator” and “House with a Clock in its Walls.”

The updated Senate Committees are as follows: Campus Improvement: Aaron Jones, sophomore of Custer, South Dakota; Mike Pacheco, freshman of Broomfield, Colorado; Emily Johnson, junior of Mead, Colorado;

and Isioma Akwanamnye of Nigeria.

Events: Aaron Jones; Aaron Wood, senior of Mineral Wells, Texas; Chaona Radtke, junior of Sidney; and Kimberly Hernandez, junior of Scottsbluff.

Bylaw: Kristina Mcgann, senior of Broken Bow and Umeta.

NPAC: Sami Rahmig, senior of Gering, Natneal Tadesse, junior of Chadron, and Radtke.

Health and Wellness: Travis Mills, senior of Rapid City; Samantha Stowell, freshman of Callaway; Julia Elbert a sophomore of Chadron; and Rahmig.

Activity fee board: Elizabeth Rotherham, junior of Drake, North Dakota, and Ashley Cowley, sophomore of Rapid City, South Dakota.

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CAB announces plans for leadership training

NEWS

Board discusses CSC improvements and Chancellor search

Shannon Schneider

Torri Brumbaugh

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CAB Adviser Megan Northrup announced plans for an organization and adviser training set for October.

Two tentative dates, which include 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, and 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, have been proposed. At least one member from each organization is required to attend. The training sessions will cover elements of budgeting and how to go through steps in accounting, reimbursements and price sheets.

Bedsheets for Homecoming will be due 4 p.m., Monday. The sheets can be picked up in the Student Senate Office. This year’s theme is “The Rock.”

CAB is allocating $50 toward paint for each organization doing a float, but if an organization chooses to opt out of a float they will not receive these funds.

Student Trustee Dawson Brunswick gave a quick report of Saturday’s Board of Trustee meeting. He relayed everything went smoothly.

Adviser Deena Kennell announced the U.S. Forest Service was hosting a Hiring Blitz to talk with students about more than 900 job opportunities available next summer in Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and South Dakota. Kennell said regardless of discipline the event would be beneficial to attend.

Free movie night is scheduled for this Sunday. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m.

The Board of Trustees, in a meeting Saturday at Chadron State College, assured the finalists for the next Nebraska State College System Chancellor will be announced soon.

Gary Bieganski, chair of the NSCS Search Committee said, “We are successfully on track for the time schedules we have set. The committee has interviewed a number of applicants and we’ve selected a small number for reference and background checks.”

The reference and background check process should be done within two weeks. The finalists will then be announced to the public and prepare for their interviews.

The agenda for the meeting revealed that from Spring 2017 to Spring 2018 full-time enrollment at CSC had a -7.77 percent change, going from 1,970 to 1,817 enrolled.

The NSCS as a whole saw a -3.36 percent change. Peru State saw a -5.22 percent change, and Wayne State saw a 1.23 percent change. Dr. Marysz

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Rames, president of WSC, credits this increase to a new integrated marketing plan and a great team.

The Board also approved the Chancellor’s signature for the purchase of the $140,000 video board to go in CSC’s Chicoine Center. The Chadron State Foundation currently has 95 percent of the total funds and will pay the remaining five percent in cash funds.

The creation of artwork for the Chicoine Center and the new Don Beebe Stadium was approved, costing $64,000 in cash funds.

Nebraska law allows one percent of state funds for construction costs to be used for the “acquisition of works of art.” The art will be featured west of the Chicoine Center and created by Karen Yank.

CSC currently has $639,037.95 in uncollectible debt. An account deemed “uncollectible” must be over two years old and must exhaust all other means of collection before turning accounts exceeding $100 over to collection agencies. Chadron State’s debt is considerably higher than PSC and WSC, respectively $39,051.40 and $52.919.61, because they “reflect several years of uncollectible debts as a result of adjusted procedure at the College for administrative withdrawals.”

Memorial Hall Auditorium October 4-6, at 7:30 p.m.

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Pay more attention to events on campus It has become apparent that students on the CSC campus want more activities to participate in. Throughout the semester, CAB and Senate asked students what they want to see more of on our campus. The response seems to be an overwhelming request for more activities.

Here’s the truth, ladies and gentlemen: there are hundreds of events each semester that you have already paid for but aren’t attending. There are dances, ice cream socials, free movie nights, free bowling nights and sporting events. There are clubs and teams on our campus that work hard to organize and promote events but see low attendance.

With the introduction of the CSC Rewards app this semester, students have no excuse when it comes to knowing when events are. Events are posted in the CSC app, and students are even rewarded for checking in at events. There are posters littering our campus, updates on social media and The Eagle runs a calendar of events

each week, yet students claim they don’t know about upcoming events.

So, what is the problem? Why aren’t students attending the events that are available, yet asking for more events to attend?

Last fall, CSC hired Student Activities Coordinator Megan Northrup to address the issue of student engagement. Northrup is paid a salary of a little under $39,000 to manage campus events, advise clubs and student organizations, increase student involvement on campus and create a welcoming environment for all students. And guess what, she is doing her job.

There are entire departments at CSC dedicated to making sure that you have ‘fun’ at college. It is your job to take advantage of the activities available. When you get out into the workforce after college, there is not going to be anybody making sure that you are constantly entertained. If you want to have fun, you have to find it, and sometimes, you have to make it.

If you don’t like the events that are

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being put on, then take the initiative to come up with your own. If you have an idea for an event, go to your CAB representative or club officers. After you attended events provide feedback to the event organizers so they can tailor future activities to student needs and opinions.

If you want to be involved in the planning process of events, then join a club. If there isn’t a club that piques your interests, start your own club. It’s really that simple.

If you’re sitting around looking for something to do, pick up the app, scroll through the options, choose one and just go. No one is going to come drag you out of your dorm room to make sure you are involved on campus.

If organized events aren’t for you, then grab a group of friends and go play volleyball in the backyard. Your level of involvement is your responsibility. The options are out there.

It’s time for CSC students to start paying attention to what is going on around campus.

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“Probably my favorite book, because it calms me.”

“I will have to say my iPhone charger, because no one thinks to bring their charger.”

“My brother Clinton, because “My dog, because I love he has always been there for him and he would keep me and he is my number one me calm if it gets bad.” best friend.”

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Take a step to prevent suicide

Rachel Mitchell Columnist The month of September is well under way. September might be known for the cooler weather, leaves changing colors or even preparing yourself for corn mazes and other fall activities. But September is also National Suicide Prevention month.

This month is used to educate those who may not know about suicide or how to help those who might be contemplating suicide.

According to To Write Love on Her Arms, “Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds globally.”

They also say, “The suicide rate in the United States has risen 25% in the last 20 years.”

For those of you who may be worried

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about a friend, ask them if they want to hang out or if they need anything. Research shows that when someone supports them in a caring way, they are more willing to speak about their feelings. After that, make sure you are there for them.

People feel less overwhelmed, less stressed, and less depressed when they

are hanging out with their friends.

Next, keep them connected. Create a network of resources for them. Make sure you keep them involved with plans you may be having so they don’t feel secluded or the need to be alone. Keeping someone in a positive environment helps them have a more positive mood.

Finally, follow up with them. It takes 10 seconds to send a text message. Just let them know that you are thinking about them. Invite them to get coffee or to go for a walk. It is so easy to be there for someone.

If you feel depressed or if you are in need of help there are plenty of resources around. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to a counselor, talk to one of your friends or professors. There are also hot lines you can call for help.

You are important. No matter how you

feel, no matter what in life is going on, you are important.

Like I said before, it only takes 10 seconds to send a text to someone saying you are thinking about them and hope they have a good day. Take some time out of your day to send a few messages out.

Maybe someone has been acting a little unlike themselves. Send a text. Maybe someone has been acting distant or very stressed. Talk to them. See how their day is and see if there is anything you can do for them. If you are feeling down or depressed ask a friend to go get coffee or to hang out. Use the resources we have around us. Remember, you are important.

No matter what.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889

Don’t let decision fatigue get you down Abigail Swanson Contributor You’re sitting there, staring at your phone, thinking: boy, I should really get to work on that project. Twenty minutes later, you’re still plopped on your bed staring at your screen wondering why you are so fascinated by that delicious food you will never make but looks so good…

You might be suffering from decision fatigue. Decision fatigue is a mental condition that impacts everyone at one time or another.

It happens when your brain is overloaded by the number of decisions you have made that day. It doesn’t have to be a big decision; simple things like what to wear, or what to have for breakfast add up quickly.

As your brain is used throughout the day, the quality of your decision-making declines. The hundreds of tiny decisions you made this morning may come back to bite you when you are trying to figure out whether the right answer is A, B or C. You may also feel the effects in the after-

noon, trying so hard to just decide to finish that assignment, and all you want to do is plop.

What can you do? What is the solution to decision fatigue?

The first step is simplifying your morning routine. Instead of staring at your wardrobe for minutes every morning, plan out what you will wear the night before.

If you want to get simpler than that, you could plan out a week’s rotation of outfit, then you just have to remember what day of the week it is. Some individuals have taken this to the next level and wear a “uniform” wardrobe—they wear the exact same thing every day. The same concept can be applied to hair and makeup styles.

Meal choices are another way you can save decision-making energy.

By pre-planning (or even pre-preparing) breakfast, not only do you insure you actually get the most important meal of the day, you also save precious decision juice. When I go to the cafeteria, I just ask for some of everything at the main counter (unless I know I don’t like something), then I make sure I get my veggies and have decisions left over for my next test.

So, when you go to the Cafeteria or the Grille, take advantage of the pre-made decisions and ask for the special. Try a little bit of everything. Who knows, you might like it.

Keep an eye out for ways you can simplify your routine and build in some pre-made decisions. Then your brain can be fresh for those quizzes, assignments and just deciding to do something.

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Not their first

ODEO Photo by Krystal Kesselring

Above: Hanna Hostutler, senior of Philip, South Dakota, circles her third barrel during the Saturday slack run at the Dawes County Fairgrounds during the Chadron State College Rodeo.

Right: Brendan Butterfield, freshman of Eastern Wyoming College , holds the “piggin’ string” in his mouth as he pursues his calf during the short-go rounds of this weekend’s CSC Rodeo at Dawes County Fairgrounds.

Photo by Brandon Davenport

CSC finishe Krystal Kesslring Co-Editor

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es fourth in Central Rocky Mountain Region team standings at home rodeo

d, five CSC athletes placed in the Chadron State at the Dawes County Fairgrounds in Chadron.

C cowboys placed in the bareback riding event. uist, sophomore of Raymond, Minnesota, finplace with a score of 150. Rowdy Moon, senior finished with a score of 141 and Justin Kissack, llette, Wyoming, scored 133. nd Kissack placed fourth and ctively. rst thing that runs my head is a good solid t,” Bloomquist said. don’t do that you’re lified right away. I ally focus on getting od hold of my feet, really building my ride and making sure I really

finish strong. Even if I get a little bit tired, there’s just that extra mile to go. It’s really nice to start out on top and hopefully we can keep doing that.”

Two CSC cowgirls took second in their events. Hanna Hostutler, senior of Philip, South Dakota, took second in breakaway roping with a score of 105, and Kaycee Monnens, junior of Hulett, Wyoming, scored 145 points in goat tying.

As of Sunday, both of the CSC teams sit in fourth place in the overall team standings. The men’s team earned 315 points and the women’s team earned 145 points.

The University of Wyoming, Laramie, took first in both team standings. The Wyoming cowgirls came away from the weekend with a total of 420

points and four event wins.

“I thought we performed pretty well…. I feel like over the course of these next nine rodeos we’ll get it put back together. We’ll dang sure make some changes this week and try to work on those and hopefully next week at Sheridan College will be a lot better for us,” Head Rodeo Coach Dustin Luper said. “I try to teach these kids that it doesn’t matter the size or shape you are, just be a grizzly bear.”

The Chadron State College Rodeo was the first rodeo of the season for the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Central Rocky Mountain Region. Next weekend the CSC rodeo team will travel to the Sheridan College Rodeo in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Photo by Krystal

CSC cowboy Kalane Anders, senior of Bayard, dives toward his steer, during the Friday slack run for steer wrestling at the Dawes County Fairgrounds during the Chadron State College Rodeo.

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Eagles Defense soars above Skyhawks Devin Fulton Reporter

STANDINGS As of Sept. 19, 2018

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

The Eagles’ football team made big plays on defense late in the game to get the hard fought 31-21 victory over the Fort Lewis Skyhawks noon at Elliott Field.

After watching the Skyhawks drive down the field for a touchdown to take the lead early in the fourth quarter, the Eagles’ special teams made a game changing play as Jackson Dickerson, junior of Chadron, recovered a blocked punt in the Skyhawks’ end zone for the touchdown, putting the Eagles up 24-21.

Trailing by three, the Skyhawks’ last drive came to an end when cornerback Deandre Barthwell, junior of Westland, Michigan, intercepted the pass by Nick McNamee, senior of Littleton, Colorado, for a 21 yard touchdown, putting the nail in the coffin as the Eagles’ held the double-digit lead with just over a minute left to play.

Sophomore quarterback Dalton Holst of Gillette, Wyoming threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns in the game including a fourth quarter strike to wide receiver Brandon Fullerton, junior of Riverton, Wyoming.

Fullerton finished the game with five receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown.

Midway through the third quarter, Senior quarterback T.D. Stein of Chadron was sacked by Lorenzo Tanner, sophomore of Waukegan, Illinois and fumbled the ball in the Eagles’ own end zone, which was recovered by Isiah Mayberry, senior of Durango, Colorado of the Skyhawks for the defensive touchdown. Stein played a majority of snaps in a run-heavy package in the game.

The Eagles were able to provide a spark on defense shortly after the turnover as Tyler Lewis, junior of Arvada, Colorado chased down Skyhawks’ quarterback Nick McNamee and stripped the ball for a fumble which was recovered by junior defensive end Calder Forcella of Greybull, Wyoming. Lewis had eight tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble during the game.

Overall, The Eagles made big plays on third down which lead to Holst finding junior wide receiver Tevon Wright of Miami for a touchdown in the third quarter.

The Eagles’ defense had a season-high four sacks in the game and the unit got their first interception of the season. Meanwhile, the offense showed balance with 116 yards rushing and 256 through the air.

The Eagles’ next game is against The Colorado Mesa Athletics, in Grand Junction, Saturday, Sept. 22. Mesa currently sits in the second spot atop the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference with a 3-0 overall record (2-0 conference).

VOLLEYBALL 1. Colorado Mines 2. Dixie State 3. Colorado Mes 4. Regis 5. MSU Denver 6. New Mexico Highlands 7. Black Hills State 8. Westminster 9. UCCS 10. Colorado Christian 11. CSU- Pueblo 12. Adams State 13. South Dakota Mines 14. Fort Lewis 15. Chadron State 16. Western

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Fort Lewis’ senior quarterback Nick McNamee is sacked by an Eagles’ defender during Saturday’s game at Elliott Field.

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Chadron’s Cole Thurness, sophomore of Rapid City, South Dakota, dives for extra yards as he’s pursued by Fort Lewis defender Lorenzo Tanner, sophomore of Waukegan, Illinois.

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Fort Lewis defensive backs Donell Pleasant III (4),senior, of San Diego, and Duane Jones Jr., junior of Stockton, California, defend Chadron wide receiver Chad Mikelson, redshirt freshman of Julesburg, Colorado, from an incoming pass during Saturday’s game at Elliott Field.

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Chadron State Eagles’ football players ring the bell prior to taking the field during Saturday’s game with Fort Lewis.

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Members of the CSC Eagles’ volleyball team huddle prior to their fifth set with Colorado Christian University, Saturday evening at the Chicoine Center.

Eagles drop home openers Sam Persinger Reporter The CSC Eagles fell three sets to two during their home opener against Colorado Christian University, Saturday, after an energetic fourth set Eagle's win sent the match to a fifth.

After falling behind 5-2 to the Cougars, Chadron closed the gap 5-7 before a six point rally put them ahead 11-7. It was the last lead Chadron would need as they battled to a 25-17 win and forced a fifth set.

"There was a lot of energy going into the fifth set," said Head Coach Riann Mullis after the game. "We had the momentum because we had earned that back."

Unfortunately, the Eagles were unable to keep momentum in the fifth set, falling 6-1 after scoring the first point. A pair of three point rallies mid-set brought the Eagles within four points, but with the score 8-12 Colorado Christian would go on to seal the match win 15-8.

The Eagles started strong a with 24-17 first set win over the Cougars, but a contentious second set ended in a 25-23 loss and Colorado cruised to a 25-15 victory in the third to put the Eagles desperate for a win in the fourth.

Cougars senior Kylee Wurster, of Lincoln, named preseason RMAC setter of the year, led her Colorado team with a double-double (47 assists, 14 digs).

Chadron’s Madison Webb, senior of Loveland, Colorado, had a double-double of her own contributing 37 assists and 12 digs.

Junior Shelby Schouten, of Alton, Iowa, and redshirt freshman Chandler Hageman of Chadron, led the Eagles in kills, Schouten with 13 and Hageman with 11.

Hageman also contributed six blocks, four of which were solo, and was credited with 16 points.

Friday, the Eagles were swept in three sets by nationally-ranked Regis, 25-20, 25-19, 25-20.

Despite the home losses, Mullis was happy with her team's effort.

"I think we took a large step forward," Mullis said. "(Friday night) we played a top-20 team that finished eighth in the nation last year, and we played well."

Similarly, Mullis believes her team could have easily won against Colorado Christian, a top-five RMAC team.

"Everybody just wants to look at the wins and losses, but it’s not that black and white," Mullis said.

According to Mullis, the team took a step forward during this past weekend's matches.

"It stinks because it's two more losses," Mullis said, "but at the same time if you look beyond these losses, it's so much more than that."

The 2-10 Eagles will play 9-4 Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado, Tuesday. The Mavericks are 4-1 among conference opponents and ranked third in RMAC standings.

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Chadron volleyball's Chandler Hageman (7), redshirt freshman of Chadron, and Shelby Schouten (5), junior of Alton, Iowa, attempt to block a Colorado Christian University attack during Saturday evenings match.

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Women’s cross country second at Woody Greeno Brandon Davenport Sports Editor The CSC women’s cross country team captured second place, and the men fourth, this past Saturday in Lincoln, as the group took part in their third meet of the season at Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Woody Green / Jay Dirksen Cross Country Meet.

The Eagles’ women, who had 51 points at the meet, were second only to host team Nebraska Wesleyan, which had 23.

Wesleyan placed three top-five runners, including senior Hanna Hegemann and junior Ellie Beiermann, who took first and second places respectively, ahead of CSC senior Alyse Henry, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, who finished third with a time of 23 minutes, 50 seconds.

CSC teammate Savannah Silbaugh, junior, of Upton, Wyoming, ran the course in 24 minutes, 57.8 seconds to join Henry in the top-ten at eighth place.

Eagles’ sophomore women’s runners Cath-

erine Orban, Emma Willadsen and Madison Watson all cracked the top-20 at the meet.

Orban was 11th finishing in 25 minutes, 13.5 seconds; Willadsen was 12th with 25 minutes, 21.5 seconds; and Watson was 17th with 25 minutes, 48.1 seconds.

Freshman teammate Sydeny Settles placed 21st with a time of 25 minutes, 57.9 seconds.

The Chadron State men’s runners had 113 points at the meet, placing them fourth behind Cloud County Community College who had 25 points, Nebraska Wesleyan who had 47 and Northwest Missouri who had 67.

Sheldon Curley, sophomore of Ganado, Arizona, paced the Eagles’ men finishing ninth with a time of 27 minutes, 12.6 seconds.

Freshman teammates Jesse Jaramillo and Michael Jaso were Chadron’s next best finishers, Jaramillo placing 18th with a time of 28 minutes, 2.9 seconds; and Jaso in 20th with a time of 28 minutes, 30 seconds.

The Eagles’ runners won’t compete again until October 6 when they travel to Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Roadrunner Invite at Washington Park.

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CSC golfers break two records, threaten more Brandon Davenport Sports Editor

By the time the last swing was taken by CSC women’s golfers this past Tuesday at Tiara Rado Golf Club, Grand Junction, Colorado, two school records had been broken and two more were nearly broken.

“It was a great team effort as we broke both the 18 and 36 hole team records,” Head Coach John Ritzen said of his team’s performance at the RMAC Preview Tournament. “We knew our girls were capable of breaking these records and the individual records will soon follow.”

Chadron was 12th of 17 at the tournament shooting 327 on Monday and 319 on Tuesday.

According to the CSC sports information department, both the single day total of 319 shot Tuesday, and the two-day total of 646, were three strokes fewer than previous school records set in April of 2016 at Coldwater Golf Club, in Phoenix.

The team’s finish was again bolstered by strong performances from first-year players.

Chadron was led at the tournament by Kayla Elder, freshman of who shot 78 Monday, then two-strokes fewer on Tuesday. Her 154 two-day total earned her 17th place.

CSC sports information states the two-day score was one off the all-time pace set in 2007 by Ally Malzahn.

Freshman Alpine Hickstein, of Chadron, improved upon her first meet performance tying for 24th place after shooting 82-75-157.

Hickstein’s second day score of 75 was just shy of matching the college’s 18-hole record set by Malzahn who shot a 74 in Denver, in 2007, and matched former Eagle Kelly Haynes’ 75 at Coldwater, in 2015, according to CSC. Senior Sam Rahmig, of Gering, once again provided consistency for the Eagles, shooting 81-82-163, her third-best performance as an Eagle.

Freshman Anna Branscome, of Lakewood, Colorado, and Abby White, of Ontario, Canada, rounded out the Eagles’ team card with Branscome shooting 86-88-174, and White shooting 89-86-175. Branscome placed 73rd while White tied for 74th.

“We had great performances from all the girls,” Coach Ritzen said, “but we also know that they can do even better. That makes us very excited for the rest of the year.”

The team will get a week off before traveling to South Dakota Mines’ Hardrocker Invitational at Arrowhead Country Club in Rapid City, South Dakota, October 1 and 2.

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RA Samantha Merrill, 21, senior of Oral, South Dakota, watches as Kyle Dietsche, graduate assistant for RLA, tosses a pool noodle through a hula hoop as a part of the Tough Eagle obstacle course, Sunday. This half-mile course was set up on the CSC practice fields and hosted by RLA.

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Alisha Heelan, 23, senior of Lewellen, aims her pool noodle at a hula hoop target while competing in the Tough Eagle obstacle course, Sunday, at the practice fields.

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Sororities kick off Rush Week with movies and games Donica Enevoldsen Reporter CSC sororities Xi Delta Zeta and Zeta Alpha Kappa hosted a game night and movie night, Tuesday, at the Student Center as part of their annual Rush Week events.

“I can’t imagine where I would be if I hadn’t rushed last year. I met my best friend here,” McKenna Webel, 19, sophomore of Lincoln, said.

The two sororities start the semester off as combined events then split into separate groups as the new bids choose which sorority they want to join.

The Xi Delta Zeta sorority hosted a jungle-themed game night in

the Lakota/Ponderosa Room. The night included a variety of activities such as coloring and games.

Laughter filled the room as the girls played a game of Kahoot and snacked on treats.

Xi Delta Zeta, which currently has 16 members, is looking to increase its numbers and is welcoming new girls to join their sisterhood.

Tuesday night gave both sorority sisters and potential bids an opportunity to interact with each other in a casual environment.

Spending time together, engaging in activities and building friendship among members are the main goals the sororities focus on.

“It is a really good way of making new friends and having a bonding

experience, and you always have something to do,” Savannah Jackson, 22, senior of Valentine, said.

Zeta Alpha Kappa hosted a movie night where the girls decorated cupcakes while watching “Footloose.”

Samantha Merrill, 21, senior of Oral, South Dakota, said the night was a great opportunity for the girls to relax, de-stress and get to know one another.

Tonight, those rushing will get to watch the two sororities perform skits about their sororities starting at 6 p.m. at the Landing.

The girls rushing for the two sororities will find out which sorority they will call their sisterhood during Bid Night at 4 p.m. on Friday at the CSC Amphitheater.

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Cycling with

Dr. Kurt

Kurt Kinbacher, associate professor of history at Chadron State College, stops at a scenic overlook in Helena, Montana.

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CSC professor treks across the United States on bicycle

By Torri Brumbaugh Co-Editor

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Kurt Kinbacher, associate professor of history at Chadron State College, stops in Ogden, Utah, while traveling across America this past summer.

“As kids, we always had bikes, and then I had a paper route that I would ride my bike on. I’d carry my papers on a big old Schwinn,” said Kurt Kinbacher, associate professor of communication and social sciences. “I saved my money and bought a 10-speed when I was a kid, which was all the rage back then, and I haven’t stopped.”

Kinbacher is a Nebraska native, born in Lincoln, who started bicycle touring in 1985. He said he tried to run marathons, but instead turned to cycling. After finding his passion, he “started riding across things, like Wisconsin and America.”

In 1987, Kinbacher rode coast to coast, from Monterey, California, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in a span of two months. This journey required him to ride 70-80 miles per day, almost everyday, with a day off every one or two weeks.

He continued touring until 1992 so he could pursue other “life things,” like graduate school. When a position opened up in his home state at CSC, he took the opportunity. It was not until two summers ago that he returned to cycling long distances.

Kinbacher estimates that he rode well over 2,200 miles this past summer, although he doesn’t use an odometer.

“I’m partly (still riding) because I still can,” Kinbacher said. “I can still do it. I’m not fast, but I can still go.”

He traveled to Lincoln to attend a Sandoz Board meeting and to visit his 95-year-old aunt and his sister, who live in the area.

He also journeyed to see old friends, meeting one in Montana to ride part of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, a 3,084-mile trail that runs from Banff, Alberta, Canada, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. He also rode through Wyoming to Idaho for his yearly get together with his high school friends. “(T)here is a new movement in cycling, where people are riding off highways…,” Kinbacher said about his recent summer tour. “My goal this year was to ride on as many dirt roads, bike paths or single track as I could

fit into the trip. (Nebraska made sense) because we have the great section roads and the fire roads out west. So it was a dirt road bicycle tour this year.”

During the school year, Kinbacher’s riding is limited to the weekends. However, he continues to be a part of the cycling community while taking part in “Warm Showers,” a cycling organization where cyclists can host other cyclists on their long travels.

Along with housing cyclists, he has also gained experience in bike repair for both his own bicycle and those of travelers passing through. In graduate school, he worked a youth program in Minnesota that fixed bicycles during the winter and rode them during the summer.

“It’s not industry grade bike repair, but it’ll get the job done. I can usually it to work long enough so they can cycle to somewhere that’ll fix it,” he said.

His experience studding his own tires with metal screws while in Minneapolis allows him to cycle during the winter. However, he doesn’t ride that often. To stay in shape, he will use a stationary bike to prepare for his plans to explore the area around Chadron next summer.

While continuing his passion for cycling, he has also grown his bicycle collection. With five current bikes, including a vintage racing bike and touring bikes, Kinbacher currently has another adventure touring bike on the way.

He joked, “Apparently, I need six bikes to be happy.”

Looking to the future, Kinbacher would like to recreate his coast to coast journey and stop in the same towns to see the difference between 1987 America and America now.

When asked what advice he had for future cyclists in the area, he said, “Say that you’re a bike tourist. Make that declaration and then give it a try.

If you’re even thinking that it might be interesting, do it. This is a great area to find out if you like it or not.”