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Pearl harbor survivor forgives, but doesn’t forget

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see PEARL HARBOR,, Page 3

Chuck Canaday, 91, native of Chadron, speaks to an interviewer from The Eagle while recollecting the 70-year anniversary of Pearl Harbour.

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“I’ve been hailed as a hero, but I’m not a hero; I survived. The heroes are the ones who went down with their ships in Pearl Harbor.”

That’s what 91-year-old Chadron native Chuck Canaday said while recollecting the Pearl Harbor attack 70 years later.

As a U.S. Navy Regular, enlisted for a sixyear term, Canaday served on the submarine base at Pearl Harbor. In September of 1941, he joined the Navy and was enrolled in boot camp. While in boot camp, he met an admiral’s son who became his yeoman.

A yeoman is a secretary or clerk that takes care of paperwork, does book work, and spends a majority of time in the office. His yeoman told him about Pearl Harbor, as he had never heard of it before, and when boot camp was over, he and several other sailors headed for Pearl Harbor.

Canaday left his home in Long Beach, Calif., on Nov. 11, 1941 aboard the U.S.S. New Orleans and dropped anchor in Pearl Harbor on Nov. 17. While on the way to the Navy’s Hawaii base, he celebrated his twenty-first birthday on Nov. 14. After arriving, he and several other sailors gathered on the drill field where they were given a speech about sub-duty on Pearl Harbor.

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Senators continue to question general studies revisions Sara Labor Lifestyles Editor Discussion on general studies revisions dominated conversation at Monday night’s senate meeting.

Vice President James Bahensky said the Academic Review Committee will be looking at the capstone course, which will be a six-hour course. However, he said, the students will possibly have the choice to take the course over two eight-week periods, in a semester, or over a year.

Susan Schaeffer, senate sponsor, said the committee is hoping for more connectedness and interdisciplinary approaches in subjects and learning.

For the second week, student senators expressed concerns with revisions to the general studies program.

Senator-at-Large Corey Paz asked if students who did not get high enough ACT or SAT scores would be accommodated in classes and if classes would be flexible for these students.

Schaeffer said courses will meet students at different levels. She also said pre-courses would be inte-

grated into first year studies, which are meant to introduce students to college through different, blended courses.

Junior Senator Hannah Clark, asked about students who may excel in one subject, but not in another, and how blended classes would affect that. Schaeffer said there would be options for students.

Chief Justice Nisha Durand said that although it’s good that there are questions, everything is being looked into by the Academic Review Committee, and that students would not be able to fix problems until we see the final product of the revisions.

Schaeffer added that the committee is trying.

“I have never seen professors give up their ‘piece of the pie’ to make something work,” she said. However, she said the committee is working together to integrate the general studies program.

Jamie Wada, senate sponsor, said students are asking good questions about the revisions, which is what the committee wants to hear.

Bahensky asked senators’ opinions about an online ePortfolio, which

would feature major projects from all the students’ coursework.

Clark said an ePortfolio might not accommodate all classes and majors.

Bahensky said that professors will help, but it is something that will have to be worked on.

Most other senators thought the ePortfolio was a good plan for organization.

In other business, Treasurer T.J. Thomson said that there are $11,721 in un-allocated funds.

Sammy Shaykett resigned as parliamentarian. Current constitutional court member, Nathan Pindell was sworn in as new Parliamentarian.

Faye Wefso, 24, junior of Rapid City, S.D., was sworn into Constitutional Court.

Pindell said that he wanted to remind everyone of some rules such as standing when talking, and that there were to be no cell phones during meetings.

Senator Marley Waugh said that there was a technology meeting with faculty discussing the Help Desk on the Sakai website.

A suggestion at the meeting was putting computer problems on a

forum rather than calling the IT department.

Waugh also said Sakai has been slow owing to problems at rSmart, not with the campus Internet connection. She added rSmart is working on fixing these problems.

Finally, she said that the IT department would be working on putting up new televisions and fixing the one in the student center to show upcoming events.

Luke Wright, CAB president, said during finals week there would be snacks in the student center as well as massage therapists.

He also said that free movie night would be Sunday.

Finally, Wright said Jamie Keller resigned as CAB Vice President, and CAB will be looking for a replacement in the spring.

Laure Sinn, student activities coordinator, said faculty from each academic building would provide snacks during finals week in the Student Center and there would be a contest to see which building had the best snacks on Wednesday.

Bahensky said the Senate Christmas Dinner would be Monday.

Flu shots for students still available CSC Nurse Ann Dockweiler said Tuesday 33 flu shots are available to the CSC campus community.

Shots cost $10 for students, and can be paid for with cash or check.

Board will not discuss NCAA at meeting The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees will discuss and prioritize capital construction projects at its Dec. 14 meeting, according to an agenda released by the System Office Friday.

CSC’s Armstrong Gym renovation and expansion, and the construction of the Rangeland Facility are among the priorities.

NSCS Chancellor Stan Carpenter stated in an email Tuesday afternoon the meeting would only concern capital construction, and that personnel issues and the ongoing NCAA investigation would not be discussed.

CSC will present the live videoconference at 1 p.m., Wednesday, in Miller 109.

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Snare named CSC vice president

PEARL HARBOR

T.J. Thomson

Anybody who wanted to volunteer could step forward. There would be more pay, good food, which was what I liked, Canaday said.

“I was the first one chosen along with six others. There was seven altogether, myself included.”

Eventually, Canaday got tired of sweeping and picking up garbage, so he went to the administration to request that he work sea duty on a submarine. His request was granted, and he began to work on a submarine relief crew.

The morning of the infamous attack–Dec. 7, 1941–found Canaday working in the mess hall. He had just finished eating when the fire alarms sounded, he recalls, then everyone ran to the fire station.

Canaday and some other sailors traveled to the mountain armory to get ammunition, something the base was lacking.

By the time he and his colleagues returned to the base two hours later, the Japanese had made two runs. First were bombers, and then came torpedoes, he said. The Japanese destroyed almost all of the military assets housed at the base: aircraft warships, and battlewagons.

Canaday, along with many others, were given the job of cleaning up the aftermath. He cleaned up ships, including the Arizona, a battlewagon, and the Ogallala, a minelayer.

After travelling internationally, he returned to Pearl Harbor two years later and then was transferred to Guam where he spent the next 18 months.

“The war ended at Guam.” He said. “I sure wanted to leave when the war ended.”

“I don’t hold any animosity toward the Japanese people,” Canaday said. “It was their government [that was responsible].”

“The Japanese treated American prisoners, beyond words. Hell, they shot, tormented, and starved them.” When Japanese POWs were taken by Americans, they were given three meals a day, had a warm place to sleep, and they were not tormented.

“I served my country and I served it faithfully,” he said. “I’m proud to say I served my country for the freedom others have and I do have.”

Executive Editor Charles Snare, current dean of Teaching and Learning, has accepted the vice president for academic affairs position, according to an email sent to Chadron State College employees Tuesday afternoon by CSC President Janie Park.

In the email, Park stated, “I am pleased to announce that Dr. Charles Snare has accepted the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs effective July 1, 2012.”

Park said Tuesday afternoon via telephone that four faculty and four administrators were on the search committee for the academic vice president position.

Randy Rhine, vice president for enrollment, management, and student services, chaired the search committee.

“I look forward to working with Dr. Snare in his new role as the Vice President for Academic Affairs. I believe that the strategic initiatives currently being pursued to re-imagine education at Chadron State College will have a positive impact on the future of the institution. Dr. Snare has made significant contributions to the institution and the strategic initiatives,” Rhine said.

“We’re going to start a national search as soon as we can get the paperwork together and I can get a committee together. We’ll get the ad out to ‘The Chronicle’ and the other resources we use to get the information out for a national search,” Park said about a replacement for Snare’s current position. “There’s a standard set of places where academics look for administrative positions, but ‘The Chronicle’ is generally the gold standard for that.”

“My goal would be to get that filled prior to July 1, so that we have a smooth transition,” Park said.

In addition to Rhine, the committee was composed of Margaret Crouse, Steve Taylor, Milton Wolf, Wendy Waugh, Lisette Leesch, Mary Jo Carnot, and James Margetts.

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Don’t lose focus right before CSC finals week The holidays are always a magical time of year, with familiar characters and movies, bright lights, soothing music, and delicious foods.

So enjoyable is the season and the winter break CSC students get, many seem to run out of gas by the time finals’ week approaches.

Though it may be tempting, letting loose before the party starts can affect one’s grades severely. To avoid this, there are some steps that everyone should take to make sure that they will reach that last stage of the academic season.

First, avoid spending time on YouTube or social networking sites. Many students, as we’ve all heard or known, begin their work fully focused on research and homework, but soon end up looking at videos of idiots sledding off of their rooftop and crashing on a trampoline.

To reduce this risk, students should consider getting out of their rooms and off of their comfy chairs and move to a more studious location, such as the library or computer lab. By reducing the chance to relax, one can do his or her work and force him or herself to stay focused.

Second, if one has virtually no self-control (perhaps a resolution for the new year?) then they should consider printing off their assignment or study guide and work with the oldfashioned pencil and paper.

Focusing includes shutting off the phone, the iPod/Mp3 player, the video game, or any other device that can fit in pocket. Not a single distraction should be available.

Third, if one is already a very outgoing individual he or she may have consider really working on staying and getting the tasks done.

There will be plenty of time to party and hang out when the hard work is finally done.

Ensuring that your finals are prepared for will put your mind at ease, making the upcoming winter break much more enjoyable.

Following these steps are vital to keeping up that GPA. It would be a shame if after so much work during the semester one were to drop to a C or D because of a terrible final.

So refill that brainy gas tank, turn off the electronic distractions, and put out the “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door.

Now is the final hurdle of 2011, so be careful not to trip at the very end.

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Cain quits while counting cash and coins SHOULD CAIN HAVE STAYED IN RACE? COMMENT ONLINE

Aaron Gonzalez Opinion Editor

Last Saturday presidential candidate Herman Cain dropped out of the race in a way that would make Ash Ketchum proud. “I believe these words came from the Pokémon movie. I’m not sure who the original author is, so don’t go write an article about the poet…,” he said in his remarks.

Well I am going to write about this, Mr. Cain, because frankly it is so stupid that it sums up the mentality and policies of the entire campaign. Calling Pokémon writers “poets” is dumb enough, but Cain’s dropout of the race is not truly unique in the field of Republicans taking the easy way out of facing reality.

Perhaps the first Tea Party icon to truly show the opportunist and insincerity in the movement is Sarah Palin, America’s best material for comedy on the world stage.

We all remember the vice presidential loser and the dopiness that she embodied on the campaign trail in 2008, the nominee that insiders have noted that John McCain rues having picked.

Despite whining that Obama had no previous executive experience, she herself who had the governorship of Alaska (a race she only won because the other contenders were so hated) couldn’t even hold down the

job. She quit the job halfway to go sell her he’s anything more like Palin he’ll probably unlettered and mediocre “Going Rogue” (I take a comfortable spot somewhere on Fox prefer the counter “Going Rouge,” which News.

And speaking of Fox News, has anyexhibits critical thought), and then became the candy-coated figurehead of the Tea one heard anything of significance from Party Movement, with a delicious sweet Glenn Beck, or according to Bill Maher, “[America’s] candidate center of anti-gay, antifor thorazine.” It seems science, and anti-reality like just yesterday Beck flavors. was on top of the world, Now after having sold with book deals, speakout another couple miling tours, the TV show, lions worth of a new the radio show, his own book, as well as getting magazine, and of course paid speaking engageTea Party and Beckments, she has all but themed merchandise. virtually disappeared Only after Beck reached from the political scene, the climax of popularity, obviously having aldriven by Obama Deready gotten as much Photo by Gage Skidmore rangement Syndrome as she could from the Cain and apocalyptic visions, suckers who thought her a true crusader. Her excuse, like Cain’s, did he start stepping back and enjoying the was that the mean old liberal (or educated) fruits of his labor.

Unlike Cain or Palin, I’m pretty sure that media was hurting her feelings, and despite propping up her family in the public square Beck believes what he says, which makes him both an opportunist and a whack job. couldn’t take her lumps like everyone else.

Cain is now the one who has done the Still, he is virtually out of the picture, with Palin trick. After so much hype and mon- all of his earnings from his rallies and books ey-making via his speeches and book tours, amounting to a hefty sum.

We shouldn’t be surprised about people when the media made honest inquisitions into the private life of a man who preached like these clowns, as anyone from a mile how moral he was he couldn’t take it like a away could have predicted that they were man (no pun intended) and has now left his in it for the money. Then again, I guess that this is the spirit of chasing the quick buck: supporters high and dry.

I can’t speculate what he’ll do now, but if “Gotta catch’em all.”

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“To catch up on sleep.”

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“Snowboarding, hanging out with friends that are back, and sleeping a lot.”

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‘Occupy’ is a lazy excuse for bigger government

Franklin Annis Columnist

The Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement seems to be sweeping across the nation. From coast to coast citizens are rallying to demonstrate their discontent with the current policies of the U.S. government. The movement has been supported by individuals of varying political theories and philosophies. With the continued strengthening and growth of this movement, the American people need to step back and view these protests for what they really are.

To be successful in life, one must master the art of designing good goals. This goals need to be specific to address clearly identified problems or concerns. They must be achievable, realistic, and time based. This is where OWS has truly failed. They appeal to various political groups and a large portion of the population, but haven’t any real goals.

Let’s look at goals from a business perspective. If a subordinate approaches his boss to

complain about a problem without any ideas American philanthropists have always aided for solutions, it does not make him a model their fellow citizens throughout the history of employee. It only makes him a whiner. There is the U.S. There are more ways to get support for really no purpose behind complaining if you do your cause than making our government (and not have an idea to corits inefficiency) get involved. rect the problem.

Wealthy Americans have esTo anyone wanting to tablished great organizations protest, I would suggest to aid the less fortunate, and that the protest begin are far better organized and with goals so that the managed than bureaucracy. A protest has a clearly degreat example is the Bill and fined purpose and end Melinda Gates Foundation. goal. I would also sugTo quote Mahatma Gandhi, gest that these protests “[B]e the change you want to are specific in nature, see in the world.” The prowhich will usually result cess is simple: identify the isPhoto by David Shankbone sues you wish to address; gain in a smaller group of protestors, with a unified Protestors from the OWS movement. knowledge in the influencing voice. You should always know and understand factors that relate to the problem; design clear the political goals and philosophies of those goals and objectives which best support the that you protest with, which is not the case for changes you wish to see; look for solutions outOWS. It does not support a stronger America, side the state; finally take action. but rather those who oppose the whole nation.

In the end, the lack of any clearly defined or To be most effective in any protest, citizens unifying goals of OWS will ultimately be its should understand how the political system downfall. This movement is composed of so works and they should also consider if governmany different political parties, theories, and ment should be involved in addressing the spephilosophies that it will never be an effective cific issue that they are protesting. It is amazing means for change. Ultimately, the movement how many forget that citizens can be an incredwill become a giant monster that protests evible force for good without the need to ever get erything, including itself, with no goals or endgovernment involved. ing points and no capacity to effect change.

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Fraternity strives to break record – Dec. 11, 1961 – Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity took on the challenge of rolling a ball from Hay Springs to Chadron; 23 miles away from each other. It took all 16 pledges two hours and 27 minutes to roll the ball. In freezing weather, the students rolled the ball; taking turns every mile, until they reached Chadron. Sigma Tau found out about the challenge when the University of California students rolled a bowling ball from their campus to downtown Santa Barbara.

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pON CAMPUS:

• Student Senate bans trays from the cafeteria during the spring semester. The move was prompted in order to reduce food waste and improve cost effectiveness.

Key fobs were installed over mid-term break in residence hall entryways. The move was taken amidst student government surveys on the safety of campus.

Nebraska Legislative Bill 430 is passed, which effected CSC student’s ability to store firearms on campus.

Prior to the bill, a gun locker was available in Kent Hall for storing guns.

After a four-year period, the college transitioned online learning platforms from eCollege to Sakai. The process began in summer 2009 with a few The CSC online learning pilot summer classes platform’s splash screen. to investigate whether Sakai would meet the needs of CSC students.

The results were positive and Sakai became CSC’s second online learning platform.

‘A CENTURY OF SERVICE’ IGNITES CSC CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

Photo by Kinley Q. Nichols

A series of fireworks light up the Chadron landscape during the finale of the 2011 homecoming celebration, Oct. 1.

The C-hill lighting ceremony, initially originating in the 1920s, took place at the beginning of the centennial homecoming celebration. Previous lighting of C-hill was conducted with candles, flashlights, and glowsticks, whereas this year the lighting was done electrically via generator.

Garrett L. Schlichtemeier, 19, of Ogallala and a CSC student, died March 8 as a result of injuries suffered in a one-car rollover accident.

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The tallest man-made structure to date, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is officially opened [Jan. 4].

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake occurs in Chile, triggering a tsunami over the Pacific and killing at least 525.[14] The earthquake is one of the largest in recorded history [Feb. 27].

The World Health Organization declares the H1N1 influenza pandemic over [Aug. 10].

– Off-campus news from wikipedia.org

Two live eagles were featured during the celebration where people could get pictures of and with them, as well as admire them.

The bald eagle was brought onto Elliot field with the saluting of the flags prior to the starting of the homecoming football game.

CSC President Janie Park delivered a speech during the centennial celebration on the Dean’s Green. Other speakers included the student body president and the NSCS Chancellor. Each speaker talked about the different improvements made on campus, including the portal, the flag plaza, and The Three Muses.

pGALAXY SERIES:

“Deer Camp,” a hunting comedy, stumbled on campus on Nov. 7. The show was a musical comedy about four hunters. The play was filled with crass humor.

However, the show did appeal to a large audience from the community, and drew a large crowd.

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Head football coach Bill O’Boyle was suspended from his position by president Janie Park on October 17.

The move came in response to concerns over violations of college and NCAA fundraising regulations.

• Chadron’s football team wrapped up a tough, 6-5, season with an electrifying 24-17 overtime win over Colorado Mesa University on Nov. 12.

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Kearney secured the final victory in the storied Lopers-Eagles rivalry, 20-13. Kearney’s move to the MIAA Conference means the two teams will not meet again in the regular season for the forseeable future. UNK owns the advantage in the series, 49-21-1.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll legends Gunnar and Matthew Nelson kicked off the 2011-12 Galaxy Series on Sept. 15 with a tribute concert to their father. The concert was not only enjoyable for the community; even students who had not even heard of the Nelson brothers had fun at the concert.

On Feb. 1, Memorial Hall’s Auditorium was completely filled with not only students on campus, but community members all anxious to see television conservationist Jeff Corwin. The program was the second in the 2010-11 Galaxy Series to sell out. In his program, Corwin showed all sorts of critters from an alligator snapping turtle to a Burmese python.

Corwin talked about the importance of conserving our endangered species. With his combination of knowledge and wit, Corwin provided a fun and educational program for all.

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As mandated by NSCS board policy, campus facilities master planning is required to occur for each campus every 10 years.

Current master planning is projected to conclude early in 2012. A trio of three groups – Bahr Vermeer and Haecker (BVH) Architects, The Clark Enersen Partners, and Olsson Associates Engineering, are handling the planning.

The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees voted on a $410,213 request toward “miscellaneous renovations” for the reorganization effort at the Reta King Library on CSC’s campus.

A time capsule was ordered to commemorate the institution’s centennial. The capsule, a metal vault, 2 feet deep, and 1 foot wide, cost approximately $3,000, according to an estimate

by Morgan Nelson, student body president.

A housing development, tentatively named “East Court,” has been slated for an area just east of the Burkhiser Technology Complex. The housing project is the institution’s response to the deteriorating conditions of “West Court,” CSC’s current married housing option.

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Bryce Hubner, (31), junior safety of Hershey, misses C.J. Aikens’, (15), junior wide reciever of Harker Heights, Texas, legs in the last few seconds of a Sept. 10 game. Aikens’ would score the game winning touchdown making the final score 42-49 San Angelo.

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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigns after widespread protests calling for his departure, leaving control of Egypt in the hands of the military until a general election can be instituted [Feb. 11].

A 9.1-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the east of Japan, killing 15,822 and leaving another 3,926 missing [March 11].

– Off-campus news from wikipedia.org

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THE EAGLE’S TOP ATHLETES

Jordan Debus Wrestling Weight Class: 184 Year: Sophomore Hometown: Mitchell

Debus pinned his opponent on Saturday in the dual against Northern State University.

Kaitlin Petri

Basketball Position: Guard Year: Senior Hometown: Kearney Petri scored 23 points on Saturday against Western State College.

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Kaelie Jelden, 20, junior of Greeley, Colo., pushes her body above the cross bar during Thursday’s intrasquad meet. Jelden’s highest jump cleared was 10-feet, six inches.

White team clinches intrasquad win Derek Larsen Reporter

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Jordan DeBus, left, 19, sophomore of Mitchell, shakes Chris Leak’s, 21, junior of Omaha, hand after a match Saturday against Northern State.

Last Thursday, the Chadron State track and field team got together for the Cardinal and White intrasquad meet. White snatched a win from Cardinal by a score of 378 to 326.

In the women’s competition, four athletes finished with wins in multiple events. Stacee Craig, a senior from Powell, Wyo., Ashley Resin,

junior of Chadron, and sophomores Alyssa Norton of Rushville and Jazmyn Webster of Cheyenne, Wyo., all finished with multiple event wins.

Resin, who won both the 600 meters and 1200 meter run, set a new meet record in the 1200 with a time of 3:53.50, beating record from last year.

For the men, both Karl McFarlane, sophomore from Montego Bay, Jamaica, and freshman Carith Kapukotuwa, from Sri Lanka, finished with

wins in multiple events. Also for the men, junior Lincoln Proud, of Pinedale, Wyo., broke the meet record for the 600 meter dash with a time of 1:26. The old record was set last year by sophomore Derek Wood, of Green River, Wyo., with a time of 1:27.57.

The Eagles track and field team will officially start their season this weekend when they travel to Kearney for the UNK vs. CSC Pre-Holiday Dual.

UPCOMING CSC SPORTS

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Metro State 8-10 p.m. Saturday in Armstrong (Men’s) 6-7 p.m. Saturday in Armstrong (Women’s)

Wrestling

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Colorado Chrisitan 6-7 p.m. Dec. 17 in Armstrong (Women’s) 8-10 p.m. Dec 17 in Armstrong (Men’s)

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Colorado Mines 1-2 p.m. Dec. 18 in Armstrong Gym (Women’s) 3-5 p.m. Dec. 18 in Armstrong Gym (Men’s)

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Veteran basketball trio reflects Chris Clark Sports Editor

Photo by Kinley Q. Nichols

Eagle seniors Moala Tautua, left, of San Francisco, Christian McGhee, center, of Pine Ridge, S.D., and Kevin McClelland, right, of Long Beach, Calif. pose at half court on Tuesday.

It quickly becomes clear that the Eagles men’s basketball team is fond of its three long-standing senior players.

As the trio of athletes is interviewed by The Eagle, their junior teammate, Joshua Hatcher, forward of Oakland, Calif., chimes in to offer his opinion of his athletic elders.

He confirms with an emphatic “yes” that he sees the group as leaders on the court.

“When it comes to getting work done,” Hatcher says, “we always go to my man C-Mac,” indicating the intensely modest point guard Christian McGhee of Pine Ridge, S.D. “When it comes to big plays,” Hatcher says, “it’s all about big man Mo,” nodding at the imposing, yet personable, 6-foot-7-inch, San Franciscan center Moala Tautuaa.

“And when it comes down to that clutch-time,” Hatcher says, “we need that ‘three-peezy’ [3-pointer],” as he playfully tousles the hair of Long Beach, Calif., guard Kevin McClelland.

Hatcher’s monologue, although obviously lighthearted and at least somewhat tongue-in-cheek, is underlined by an honest appreciation for the veteran players, who have each played for Chadron since their freshman year. Tautuaa, who is a year older than the other two, joined the team in 2007. McGhee and McClelland joined in 2008.

According to records from CSC’s athletics page, crew first saw action on the court together on Nov. 15, 2008, during the home opener against Augustana College, Sioux Falls S.D. Chadron claimed an 83-78 victory.

Tautuaa, McGhee and McClelland identified this game, along with games against Division I opponents such as Colorado State University, Fort Collins and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, among their college career highlights.

Tautuaa likened the three to “brothers.”

“We just know each other. We’ve got a lot of trust,” said McClelland.

After three years of playing together, McGhee, McClelland and Tautuaa, appointed by the coaching staff as 2011-12 team captains, have stepped into leadership roles for the team.

“We understand the system and the coaches,” said Tautuaa, “We try to help the younger guys.”

“We try to set an example in everything we do,” added McGhee.

The threesome will soon be passing the torch to their successors, but they’re not looking forward to it.

“You don’t think about it during the year, but once it’s over…” said McGhee.

McClelland finished for him: “It goes fast.”

“It’s going to be bittersweet,” McClelland continued, “It’s sweet because we had four years of playing together, but it’s sad knowing our career is over.”

Head Coach Brent Bargen recruited the three players and has coached them through all four years of their eligibility.

“We’ve gone through a lot together,” said Bargen. “I give them a lot of credit for sticking it out. It says a lot about their character.”

Tautuaa, McClelland and McGhee each plan to graduate at the end of the spring 2012 semester.

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Concert jazzes up end of the semester The Guitar Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble came together Tuesday for their end of the year concert.

The Guitar Ensemble is directed by Charles Carey, music instructor, and includes six members. They performed three songs including “Sunny Came Home,” and “Tenor Madness.

The Vocal Ensemble is directed by Joel Schreuder, associate professor of music and is comprised of 14 members, including the band with bass guitar, guitar, piano, and drums. The group performed several songs including “I Don’t Know Enough About You” by Peggy Lee and “For All We Know” by J. Fred Coots.

“Knees together! Knees together!

Don’t let him stick it in there.”

—Saturday, NPAC “I just about punched you in the butt just to get you going.”

—Monday, sidewalk “You’re knitting with colored pencils?”

—Tuesday, Old Admin Disclaimer: “Overheard at CSC” uses quotations obtained and verified by The Eagle staff and is for entertainment purposes only.

Heather Hicks, 22, senior of Brigham City, Utah, sings along with a group of students during the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Tuesday in Memorial Hall.

Photos by Ashley Swanson

Kalab Britton, 22, sophomore of Rapid City, S.D., flips his music sheet while playing a piece during the Guitar Ensemble in Memorial Hall.

SOLUTIONS Sudoku puzzle

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10 study tips to keep your brain on homework 1. Sleep is your friend. Although there are a lot of last minute projects to do, it is more important to keep healthy during the week of finals. Don’t run yourself into the ground. Try to find time to get some sleep before your brain shrivels up like a raisin.

2. Use a planner. Staying orga-

nized is important. Using a planner will help keep track of your final papers and tests, so you don’t miss any deadlines, or sleep through an important final.

3. Eat healthy foods. Believe

it or not, there are foods that will help you think better. Fish, blueberries, peanut butter, and eggs are just a few on the long list of great brain food. And yes, chocolate is on that list. To learn more about brain foods check out 4mind4life. com

4. Exercise. It does take up time,

but a few minutes of exercise will not only keep you healthy, it will

also relieve a lot of stress.

5. Get some fresh air. When

you have a short break, leave the room for a little bit and get away from the books. Visit a friend, watch some TV in the lobby, or get a massage in the Student Center. Otherwise you’ll start to feel cooped up and a little crazy.

6. Stay off Facebook! You don’t necessarily have to delete the account, but hitting the log off button for a few hours rather than having it constantly up will eliminate distractions. Your friends will still be there after finals, don’t worry.

7. Study the way you will take the test. Sit quietly at your desk

to study, like you are actually taking a test in class. Your situational memory will kick in when you’re under stress in a final.

8. Study in groups. Other peo-

ple studying with you might bring

up new ideas that you may have never thought of. Even better, it can be really fun. Sometimes, the goofy things your friends say when you’re studying will help you remember difficult questions.

9. Manage your time. Split

up your time to work on projects evenly. Sometimes working on one project for two hours can make you brain muddled, and can get tedious. If you have a big essay due for your humanities class, but you also have a study guide to finish for your biology class, work a half hour on one and a half hour on the other. It will get both of them done, but also will allow your brain to take breaks from difficult tasks.

10. Take advantage of the tutoring center. It’s never too late

to use your resources. The tutoring center can help you with your lastminute papers and projects, help you get organized, and help you study what you’ve found difficult and confusing.

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