The Eagle: Feb. 14, 2019 by The Eagle

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FEB. 14, 2019 ISSUE NO. 6

The Voice of Chadron State College since 1920

SEMPER VERITAS

NEWS >>

FEE CHANGE POSSIBLE WITH REVISIONS

Beware Hootie Pie!

Senate by-law revisions could mean changes to student activity fees

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SPORTS >>

EAGLE MEN DROP LEAD TO UCCS Men’s basketball defeated after halftime lead to the Mountain Lions

Photo by Sam Persinger

FROM LEFT: Sonia, played by Mickenzi Loyd, senior of Big Piney, Wyoming, Cassandra, played by Hannah Smith, junior of Broken Bow, and Vanya, played by Casey Kukowski, senior of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, are warned of Hootie Pie during CSC Theater’s production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”, Tuesday, in the Black Box Theater.

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INDEX NEWS.........................2 OPINION....................5 LIFESTYLES................8 SPORTS.....................13

TWO CSC STUDENTS RECEIVE $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS Two students received scholarships from the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), a “premier national organization for professionals who practice and advance the science and art of natural resource conservation.” Juniors Travis Millikan, of Norfolk, and Alissa Sweley, of Scottsbluff,

were awarded the Agnes and Ron Lorentzen Scholarship and the Tina Lorentzen Carlson Scholarship, respectively. According to a press release by SWCS, both scholarships are dedicated in memory of Tina Lorentzen Carlson, “a devoted conservationist who worked for the Natural Resources Conservation Service.”

NEWS

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By-law revisions could spell changes for student activity fees Shannon Schneider Managing Editor Through a by-law revision, Senators discussed changing percentages and raising student activity fees by one dollar per credit hour. The proposed by-law revision, introduced by President Lukas Klueber, junior of Rapid City, South Dakota, states: “Every student will pay student activity fees. The student activity fee is currently split 36 percent going to the NPAC for the use of facilities, equipment, intramurals and activities and 64 percent will go to Senate for student activities. Effective 7/1/2019, the student activity fee will be split 37.5 percent going to NPAC for the use of facilities, equipment, intramurals and activities, and 62.5 percent will go to Senate for student activities.” According to Klueber, the changes were offered in response to needing to be “fiscally conservative” this year as well as system office changes. “Moving the percentage, moving the no-cap and changing

the dollar amount, we’re trying to think in the best interest of the students,” Klueber said. “With how we had to be fiscally conservative this year, and with the new changes in the system office whether it’s insurance, advisers needing to travel and other expenses that clubs weren’t aware of until this year, we just thought ‘maybe that’s something students would rather see,’ like being able to go on more trips or go and do more things with the student activity fund.” Under the current system, student activity fees are split 64 percent to Student Senate and 36 percent to the NPAC fund. Every student pays student activity fees rated at $7 per credit hour and capped at $84 per semester, equivalent to 12 credit hours. For every $7, approximately $4.20 goes to Student Senate with the remaining $2.80 given to the NPAC fund. The revision would not only raise the student activity fee to $8 instead of $7, but would decrease Senate’s percentage by 1.5 percent. However, with the proposed one dollar increase, $8 split 62.5/37.5 percent would round out numbers with $5 going to Student Senate and $3 going to the NPAC fund. The fee cap would also be removed. Senator Isioma Akwanamnye, sophomore of Lagos, Nige-

ria, expressed concern that a decrease in Senate’s budget could lead to problems funding activities students want to do. “The money coming to Student Senate is not a lot to do all the things we want to do, so that’s just my fear. I understand wanting to increase the amount available to student activities to $5, but even if we increase that, would we still have the money to do all the things we want to do as Student Senate?” Akwanamnye said. Kari Gaswick, Vice President of Administration and Finance, explained that the percentage change came from wanting to “simplify things” rather than cut funding. “The percentage split came from trying to simplify things more than anything so that it was easier to talk to students. Instead of saying 62.5 percent it was $5 of every $8 goes to Student Senate and $3 of every $8 goes to the NPAC,” Gaswick said. Though the discussion did not reach a vote, a vote could be reached as soon as next Monday after senators speak to constituents. Please see BY-LAWS, page 4

CAB announces mandatory budget workshop Devin Fulton Reporter CAB will host a budget packet workshop mandatory for club presidents, representatives and treasurers from 5-7 p.m. , Thursday, Feb. 21. The packets are due March 1. Budget hearings will take place after midterm break March 11-15. Scholastic Day’s club booths will be set up in the Student Center Ballroom 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. April 12. This year’s theme is Hawaiian Pacific. Clubs who RSVP a booth prior to March 1 will receive two themed shirts for its club members to wear.

CALENDAR

“We strongly advise participating in this day because of recruitment for your clubs and the campus as a whole,” CAB Chair Kimberly Hernandez said. CAB is hosting Free Movie Night at the Eagle Theater, Sunday. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. The movies being shown have not been released, but will be shown on CAB’s social media later in the week. The Pit is handing out surveys to find out how it can improve for CSC students. Revive is hosting a panel of married couples who will answer relationship questions along with games at 7:30 p.m., tonight in the Sctottsbluff room.

The Pit is hosting a “Stoplight Dance” from 9 p.m. – midnight, tonight in the Hub. People who are single will wear a green bracelet, complicated wearing yellow and taken people wearing red. RLA is hosting “Beach Please” following the basketball games Friday in the Hub. Pizza, mock tails and various beach themed activities will be provided. The International Club is hosting its annual “Food Tasting Party” Saturday, Feb. 23 in the Student Center Ballroom at 5 p.m. The Big Event is hosting “White out Night” Friday during the basketball games. A raffle will be held.

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

THURSDAY 14

FRIDAY

SATURDAY 16

SUNDAY 17

MONDAY

>Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike Theater Performance, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, Memorial Hall

>Women’s Basketball 5:30 p.m., Chicoine Center >Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike Theater Performance, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, Memorial Hall >Men’s Basketball 7:30 p.m., Chicoine Center >Beach Please, 9:30 p.m., The Hub

>Women’s Basketball 5:30 p.m., Chicoine Center >Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike Theater Performance, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, Memorial Hall >Men’s Basketball 7:30 p.m., Chicoine Center

>Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike - Theater Performance, 2 p.m., Black Box Theater, Memorial Hall

> CAB, 4:45 p.m., Student Center Scottsbluff Room > Senate, 5:30 p.m., Student Center Scottsbluff Room >We Are CSC: A Puzzle Piece Program, 7 p.m., The Hub

TUESDAY 19 >Dine With Us - Travel Luncheon, 12 p.m., Student Center Scottsbluff Room

WEDNESDAY 20

NEWS

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CSC Dining Services present 10th annual Food Show Vendors from as far as North Carolina gathered on Tuesday to showcase foods for every palate Shannon Schneider Photo by Shannon Schneider

Chadron State College students and staff gather at tables and sample various foods in the Student Center Ballroom, Tuesday, during CSC Dining Service’s 10th annual Food Show.

Photo by Shannon Schneider

Vendor Brakebush Chicken displays hot and barbecue wings and sweet chile chicken bites atop donut holes during CSC Dining Service’s 10th annual Food Show, Tuesday, in the Student Center Ballroom.

Managing Editor Foods ranging from cheesy chicken tortilla soup to creme-filled donuts filled plates at CSC Dining Service’s 10th annual Food Show, Tuesday, in the Student Center Ballroom. Students and staff tested a variety of food samples during the buffet-style show. The event was free to CSC students and staff, and those attending could make as many trips as they liked to their favorite vendors or booths. Dining Services Director Tracy Shuck said the food show is a fun opportunity for attendees to taste new cuisines that they wouldn’t normally get. “It’s all in fun,” Shuck said. “It’s good for people to try new things, and it’s our opportunity to see new things. There’s some things here that we haven’t seen before.” Vendors were lined in a U-shape, allowing students and staff to come and go in organized lines. Food varieties such as barbecue pork, raspberry cheesecake chimichangas and mushroom quinoa were served to attendees. One particular favorite was Magic Rings donuts, Shuck noted. “I’ve seen everybody with a donut,” Shuck said with a smile. “A lot of good stuff here.” Thirteen physical vendors showcased entrées, appetizers and desserts, but the event had 15 vendors total. For the two companies who couldn’t make the show, food was sent in advance for students and staff to taste. According to Shuck, the most vendors the food show ever saw was 18. Shuck said some of the foods are new to the dining services staff, and they take the event as an opportunity to get feedback on what students like to implement into the dining service’s program. “We take the comments and try to see what we can do to get the new stuff into the program,” Shuck said. Though Shuck said the turnout was “a little quieter this year.” Students described this year’s show as the best they’ve attended, noting both the variety and quality of the foods available. “This is probably the best year we’ve had,” Makala Michka, senior of Stuart, said. A survey was available to jot down food favorites during the event.

NEWS

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BY-LAWS

Senate unanimously passed AFB’s budget recommendation of $926 for Sports Medicine’s upcoming trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to visit the U.S.Olympic Training Center. The budget includes costs of $25 per person, totaling $350 for 14 people, $576 for hotel rooms and $100 for gas. Senate voted to decline Band’s trip packet due to the trip being an “academic trip” and not a professional development trip. In addition to Sports Medicine’s request, Senate also approved a $200 allocation for a Student Senate banner. A design has not yet been chosen. Two clubs received 5 percent cuts to their budgets. Farm Bureau, which had missed more than two meetings, had $23.75 cut from their budget. United was deducted $28.55 Student Trustee Dawson Brunswick announced AFB’s

budget workshop is scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Student Center Scottsbluff Room. At least one adviser and one executive member of each club is required to be present. An example budget will be presented and AFB members will be available to help clubs fill out their budget packets. Budget packets are due March 1 by midnight. Budget hearings are scheduled for March 11-15. Campus Improvement Committee Senator Emily Johnson, junior of Mead, Colorado, announced a “Coffee with Senators” event will be held Thursday, Feb. 21. Because AFB’s budget workshop is scheduled for that evening., the two events will merge. Johnson said the event’s goals are to “gather feedback” from students and gauge where students want to see Senate go.

“Our goal is to gather feedback and then we’re going to learn what the students are wanting from Senate and what directions they want us to take this semester,” Johnson said. Petitions for Senate elections and Consitutional Court are due by 5 p.m., Friday, March 15. If looking to be appointed by the Court or the Senate body, applications are due by March 11. According to Chief Justice Samantha Merrill, senior of Oral, South Dakota, students who submit after March 11 cannot be appointed and will have to run for positions. According to recent surveys, Adviser Megan Northrup announced that STDs are going up on campus. Though the locations have not been decided, condoms have been ordered and will be dispersed on campus. Senate currently has $14,999.79 in unallocated funds.

Sigma Tau Delta inducts nine Devin Fulton Reporter

Nine CSC students were inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, an International English honor soiety, Friday, in the Mari Sandoz Center Atrium. Assistant professors of Justice Studies, Social Sciences and English Kimberly Cox and Mary Clai Jones spearheaded the event and added some introductory words to kick off the event. Subway sandwiches and book-themed cupcakes by Daylight Donuts as well as refreshments by CSC Dining Services were provided. Director of College Relations Alex Helmbrecht gave the keynote address, reading some of his literature and reflecting on his time in Sigma Tau Delta. He stressed the benefits of the faculty and advisers of the club. “Unless you happen to work as a producer at Ted Talks, you are unlikely at any other time in your life to be surrounded by so many experts who are willing and waiting to share the secrets of their success,” Helmbrecht said. Inductees were then given pins and certificates of membership. The students inducted were Ashten Gerbing, of Fort Collins, Colorado, Zane Hesting, of Chadron, Rachel Mitchell, of Riverton, Wyoming, Lydia Privett, of Wahoo, Shannon Schneider, of Cody, Mikaela Stephenson, of Chadron, Nalani Stewart, of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Naomi Sughroue, of Chadron and Lynda Talady, of Appleton, Wisconsin. “As someone who is an avid writer and book reader, it is great to be a part of a society that lets me put my ideas and creative and critical works out there. I’m really thankful for the professors who have helped me through the process and helped me revise my work,” Mitchell said. Following the induction, the event hosted a student panel which featured presentations from Schneider, Hesting, Mitchell, Gerbing and Sughroue. Students read some of their work, which ranged from poetry to critical essays. Members will travel to St. Louis next month to present work at International Conference.

BRIEFS International Food Tasting Party coming Feb. 23

The International Club will be hosting its annual International Food Tasting Party at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in the Student Center Ballroom. The menu will feature cuisines from around the world and will also include vegetarian options. For CSC students and children 5 and under, the event is free. 19 years and older can eat for $10 and children 6-18-years-old and seniors can eat for $7. To get tickets, contact Princess Uba at 470-368-4033 or princess.uba@eagles. csc.edu or Ted Tewahade at ttewahade@csc.edu. CSC students can also contact Taylor Osmotherly at tosmotherly@csc.edu or visit his office in The Hub.

Eagle Football signs 49 new players

Chadron State College added 49 players to its roster during the first week of national signing days. Thirty-three players signed National Letters of Intent for the Fall 2019 season, with the remaining 16 signing as walk-ons. Feb. 6 marked the start of the national signing day period. The 49 recruits were signed within three days of that start. Players were recruited from Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Florida, California and New York.

Early Childhood Conference set for Feb. 15-16

The 30th annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference is scheduled from 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, and from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, in Burkhiser Rooms 208A and 208B and the Student Center. Friday’s events will kick off with presentations from Professor Dr. Kim Madsen in Burkhiser 208A and 208B with simultaneous events in the Student Center by various presenters. Registration costs vary and lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Tyler at the Panhandle Partnership Office.

OPINION

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Look away from the screen

Rachel Mitchell Contributor I have a pretty scary statistic for you. According to CNN the average American spends almost 10 hours on a screen a day. Whether that be a computer, phone, or tablet that is a lot of time looking a screen. I assume many people are constantly checking social media and watching Netflix. But does it not bother you that half of that time is spent on social media and movies? That is roughly 5 hours a day that you are mindlessly scrolling through Instagram or looking at memes on Twitter. Now you may be saying to yourself, “Well, I am not the average American”. That’s a nice thought but if you have a smartphone, the likelihood of being on social media without even registering it is high. If you think that you are benefiting from all this social media, I’d like you to take a step back and truly

recognize what you do on social media. Are you judging someone’s latest Facebook post? Are you watching a Vine compilation? Are you reading the comments section to see people argue? Let’s say that every single person reads or listens to an information podcast for one hour a day. You screen time goes down a little bit and you benefit from it. If you mindlessly switch between apps when you are bored, I strongly recommend you do something else that will benefit your mental health. Maybe buy a crossword puzzle. Check out a book from the library. The library has some of the newest books in all genres and it is free. You have limitless literature at your fingertips. Or maybe reading isn’t your style. Find a podcast you can download and listen to. Yes, you need your phone to do this. But if you download it and set your phone away from you it will make easier to not pick

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it up. I realize that we live in a digital age. I know that we have to spend a certain amount of time on the computer for school and for work. But what is your excuse those 5 hours just moving your thumb across a screen? Take a moment and be honest with yourself. I know all of us would like to think we don’t spend a lot of time on our phones but we all do. Take a look at how much time you spend just scrolling. No real reason, just looking. Now think about what you could do instead of “just looking”. You could read that book series you’ve had on your shelf for two years. You could go for a run or do yoga. Really think, is one more episode is worth your long term mental health? I hope you don’t say yes. Take some time and evaluate how you could helping yourself by cutting back the time you spend watching Netflix and scrolling though social media.

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How do you feel about the food provided on campus?

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ISAAC LANGAN

22, senior of McCook “I am a huge fan of the salad bar selection, but I am amazed at how they can have new food everyday yet it all tastes the same. However, the service is wonderful.”

MICHAELA SCHULIS

MANOU MBOMBO

21, junior of North Platte 20, sophomore of Lubumbashi, Congo “I think CSC has better food than a lot of schools. I’m not really a complainer but I do think that the food can be a little healthier and a little less processed.”

“I feel the food in my country is different from here and that the campus food lack spices and salt. I have a hard time choosing between variety and time; the grille has less variety and closes later, however CSC dining has a variety of food but closes earlier.”

RYAN WHITE BUFFALO

21, junior of Mission, South Dakota “I feel like the cafe (CSC dining) could have better options and the grille should up the food portions but besides that, it tastes great.”

ELIZABETH JOHNSTON 19, sophomore of Alliance

“I think the grille should have more options, maybe more snack options would be good. Other than that the food and the service great.”

OPINION

To love... Shannon Schneider Managing Editor

I support Valentine’s Day because I believe in what matters most: love. I think most of the flack Valentine’s Day gets is because, first of all, it’s viewed as a holiday for romantic love, and second, because of the commercial response (think flowers and chocolate galore). However, if we broadened our horizons and thought of V-Day outside those lines, would our feelings change? For me, Valentine’s Day is a day of love as a whole. Yes, romantic love is included, but so is familial love, platonic love and self-love. We put aside a day to recognize and celebrate devotion to ourselves and loved ones, reminding ourselves why the greatest of the three truly is love. As for the commercialization around Valentine’s Day, it comes down to a matter of choice. Instead of exorbitantly-priced flowers, buy a few packages of seeds for a spring flower garden. Love can be shown in more than one way, and you don’t have to go the traditional route. When I think back on Valentine’s Days past, I attribute my warm sentiments to my family. My mother has always made holidays special, and every Valentine’s Day I can remember her making a special meal to celebrate. It was a special day not for the chocolates, parties or gifts we received, but for the time spent with those I cherish. Love is both our lifeblood and our glue. Without it, our lives would be colorless, and Valentine’s Day is simply a reminder that we are surrounded by love. Don’t take this day to scorn your love life, but to reflect on all the great family, friends and loved ones you have in your life.

Samantha Persinger Opinion Editor

Valentine’s Day has always been a day that recognizes romantic love, but what about those of us that are single pringles? Loving yourself can be a big part of your Valentine’s day plans. No one is buying you flowers? Go and get your own! No one is holding you back from your own happiness other than yourself. Better yet share a big box of chocolates with your best friends. Don’t have the cash to buy anything? Write yourself a note, make Valentines for your friends or maybe go to a park and have fun. Even if you are alone on Valentine’s Day you should still celebrate loving yourself. You are a living, breathing person and that is awesome. Feeling bad about not having a significant other in life doesn’t hold me back from all the sales that happen after February 14. Bring on the chocolates. Despite the stuff I miss out on in relationships, I still celebrate a little tradition with my best girl friends called Galentine’s Day. Galentine’s Day is day to celebrate lady friends. For all of those that do not know, Galentine’s Day is part of an episode in the office comedy Parks and Recreation. Each year my friends and I buy the cutest ‘Valentine’s Day’ stuff and throw a party for all of our lady friends. (It should be a national holiday.) The response I get from my best female friends laughing and enjoying waffles gets me through lonely Valentine’s Day. You don’t need to be in a romantic relationship to celebrate love.

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Or not to love... Donica Enevoldsen Lifestyles Editor

I’m going to tell you a little secret: I’m a hopeless romantic, but as a hopeless romantic, I find little romance in Valentine’s Day. On the surface, Valentine’s Day looks like the romantic’s dream, a day all about love and romance. Afterall, what could be so wrong with a day that promotes love? Well, here are some reasons why I find Feb. 14 the most unromantic day of the year. First and most obvious is the fact that Valentine’s day is a commercial holiday. The average person spends around $140 on the day, billions of cards are exchanged, and a multitude of roses are harvested and sold. I’m sure whoever has received a greeting card on Valentine’s day has thought “wow, what a meaningful gesture, I feel so loved and valued with this piece of paper.” Secondly, if you’ve ever been single over Valentine’s day, you know first hand it’s not super fun. The expectation to be in love during the month of February can leave many feeling depressed and isolated. Thirdly, and most interestingly are the early origins of the holiday. Some historians believe Valentine’s day started from the Roman festival of Lupercalia.The feast involved sacrificing puppies and naked men running around whipping women with the hides of sacrificed goats to increase her fertility. At the end of the day, being guilt-tripped by society into spending money on your significant other as a gesture of your love doesn’t sound romantic to me. If you truly love someone you will show that love in little ways every day of the year. Brandon Davenport Sports Editor

Bonne Saint Valentin, Happy Valentinstag, Hau’oli La Aloha, Happy Valentine’s Day. No matter how you say it, Valentine’s Day is terrible. Nothing says “I love you” like forced gift buying; nothing says “will you be mine” like a date-by-obligation. Call me crazy, but I’ve never liked Valentine’s Day. For starters, it’s another gift you’re obligated to buy. Think about common Valentine’s Day gifts: flowers, jewelry – all gifts that require no more effort than reaching into your wallet, exactly how the companies that support it want it to be. However, chocolate I’ve got all day for we have no issues there. By now, you may be surprised to find that I’m half of a successful relationship that has spanned four Valentine’s Days. My girlfriend and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s. For one thing, we’re both non-traditional students, which is to say we’re typically on a pretty tight budget, so restaurants and gifts are sometimes more stress than stress-reliever. These days, because of our insanely busy schedules, getting to spend more than 30 minutes together, let alone eat a meal together, should probably count as a date. But that’s okay. We’ll have other opportunities to celebrate our relationship. In fact, I celebrate it every time I wake up to discover she’s decided to put up with me for another day. We certainly don’t need a holiday to remind us why we like each other, which is great, because you know what? I despise Valentine’s Day.

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Vanya and Sonia and Masha an CSC theatre presents Christopher Durang's mayhem-infused comedy Shannon Schneider Managing Editor “Beware Hootie Pie!” is shouted from the stage by Cassandra, the cleaning lady/resident psychic in Christopher Durang’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.” The production is set in the present day at a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse, but the set and characters seem to be stuck in a 1950s “time warp." We’re first introduced to the Hardwick family with Vanya, played by Casey Kukowski, senior of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, and Sonia, played by Mickenzi Loyd, senior of Big Piney, Wyoming, adopted siblings in their 50s stuck in the same mundane routine. Together the pair lament their circumstances that led to them taking care of their parents for 15 years while their actress sister, Masha, played by Taylor Thies, junior of Rapid City, South Dakota, traveled the world. In the midst of their misery in bursts Cassandra, played

by Hannah Smith, junior of Broken Bow, an eccentric cleaning lady who claims to have psychic powers. Though many of her “warnings” do not pan out, she tells Vanya and Sonia to “beware Hootie Pie." Shortly after her ominous warning, Sonia tells Vanya that Masha will be visiting. Enter Masha and Spike, played by freshman Trajan Garcia, of Alliance, her 29-year-old lover with an air headed upbeat personality. Sibling feuding ensues, culminating after a costume party that Masha spearheads as well as a threat to sell the Hardwick house. Each character lays their emotional cards on the table, resulting in raw revelations that make for an unorthodox family reunion. The duality of the cast is the driving force for this play, with characters being neurotic, angry, hopeful and nostalgic all at once. Though the entire play takes place in the living room of the Hardwick residence, audience members will feel as if they’ve been transported to Pennsylvania country circa 1955.

Though the cast had not heard of Durang’s play before, members described excitement after reading through the play and even envisioned themselves as specific characters. “Once I went through the script, I got a little bit excited. I knew right away that if I got a role it’d probably be Spike. It’s just a fun role to be doing,” Garcia said. Fellow cast member Smith said she wasn’t sure what the play would be like at first, but the journey has been a fun one. “I didn’t really have any idea what it was going to be going into it. I had no idea who any of the characters were, so it’s been a lot of fun to just see everyone develop their character through that,” Smith said. “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A 2 p.m. matinée on Sunday will cap off the production. Tickets are not required for the free event, but seating can be reserved at csc.edu/theatre.

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nd Spike Photos by Samantha Persinger

FROM LEFT CLOCKWISE: Vanya, played by Casey Kukowski, senior of Pine Bluffs,sits in his "Grumpy" costume during "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," Tuesday, in Memorial Hall's Black Box Theater. Sonia, played by senior Mickenzi Loyd,of Big Piney, Wyoming, stares in shock during "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," Tuesday, in Memorial Hall's Black Box Theater. Masha, played by Taylor Thies, junior of Rapid City, South Dakota, beams at the audience in "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," Tuesday, in Memorial Hall's Black Box Theater. Spike, played by freshman Trajan Garcia, of Alliance, smiles during "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," Tuesday, in Memorial Hall's Black Box Theatre. Cassandra, played by junior Hannah Smith, of Broken Bow, pins a voodoo doll during "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," Tuesday, in Memorial Hall's Black Box Theatre. Sonia and Masha have a good cry in "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,"- Tuesday, in

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Besties win in friend trivia game Yen Nguyen

$25 Domino gift card. Imran Ayele, 18, freshman of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and his roommate, Mohannad Alhusaini, 18, freshman of Amman, Jordan, won the first place. The Resident Life Association’s event “So, You Think “I expected to win because I’ve known him for almost You Know Your Roommate/Friend?” created a bonding 15 years,” Ayele said. time for students and their “I love my best friend,” AlWe all think we know husaini added. friends in the Hub Monday night. Resident Advisor Mikaela our friend well, but we During the events, particFranzen, 21, junior of Gurley, really don’t know until we said that the reason they came ipants teamed up with their put it in a test.” up with this event was that they friends or roommates to an– Mikaela Franzen swer questions about each wanted to see how well people other. Two teams competed know their friends. at the same time. The best “We all think we know our three teams received prizes for their friendships. friend really well but we don’t really know until we put it The prizes included a movie pack with popcorn sea- in a test,” Franzen said. sonings and candies and a Chess Checkers Tic-Tac-Toe set RLA’s next event will be “Beach Please,” a beach themed for the first and second runners-up. The winner received a night 9:30 p.m. Friday, after the basketball games. Reporter

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Bailey Bannister, 18, freshman of Omaha, and her friend, Kendal Johnson, 19, freshman of Denver, answer questions about each other, Monday, during RLA’s “So You Think You Know Your Roommate/Friend” in The Hub.

I hate winter week starts with donut run Eagle Staff Residence Life Association’s annual “I hate winter week” kicked off with the “Donut Freeze Your Buns Off,” as students participated in a 0.5k run/walk for donuts. The route started at the clock tower where students then walked to each sidewalk of the residence halls and ended at The Hub where they were greeted with the rich smell of freshly brewed coffee, hot chocolate and donuts. ”I think it’s a great opportunity for stu-

dents to come get some treats with minimal efforts,” said Lydia Haselhorst, sophomore of Randolph. Some walked, some ran, but runners and non-runners alike could complete the course at their own pace. The event went from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., any student was welcome to enjoy the afternoon treats, so long as they completed the 0.5k (a roughly 1,500 feet walk). Prizes were also given away in a drawing, students could win coffee cups, gloves, blankets, pillows, and more.

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From left: Abigail Swanson, 19, sophomore of Grand Island, finishes the run with Laura Clay, 18, freshman of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Rebekah Pobanz, 19, freshman of Grand Island, at the Donut Freeze your Bunz off .5k around the Complex.

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Paint n’ Sip brings creative entertainment Donica Enevoldsen Lifestyles Editor

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Kaylee Garvin, 19, sophomore of Crawford paints her canvas during the Sip n’ Pain, last Thursday at the Student Center.

About 40 students braved last Thursday’s frigid, subzero temperatures to come to the Student Center for some creative fun at The Pit’s Paint n’ Sip night. Despite the wind chill 18 degrees below zero, students’ creative fire burned as they gathered in the East rooms of the Student center to paint. An assortment of non-alcoholic beverages, such as juices, lemonade and sparkling cider were available for the painters and were served in disposable champagne glasses. Cookies and rice krispie treats were also provided by Dining Services. The room was divided into two groups. Those wishing for some guidance in painting could gather at the tables on the south side of the room for a Youtube painting tutorial, while those wanting more creative freedom gathered on the North side to paint. Braylee Harbert, 20, junior of Clever, Missouri was the Pit employee who coordinated this event. The next campus painting event will be after mid-term break on the night of March 12, Residents Life Association will host “Painting with Bob Ross.”

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Chamber music recital features CSC and UW professors Abigail Swanson Reporter CSC faculty member Brooks Hafey and guest artists James Przygocki and Blake McGee walked in to applause from CSC students, faculty and community members Saturday evening in the Sandoz Center Chicoine Atrium. Przygocki is Professor of Music and Chair of the String Area at the University of Wyoming where he teaches viola, violin, and music education and pedagogy courses. He also serves as Principle Violist in the Cheyenne Symphony, teaches at the String Academy of Wyoming and is the Director of the University of Wyoming. Przygocki has performed in Europe, China, Brazil and Canada as well as in the U.S. He has recorded several CDs as well as contrib-

uting to “Teaching Music Through Performance” and “The American String Teacher” journal. Przygocki is President of the Rocky Mountain chapter of the American Viola Society. McGee is Associate Professor of Clarinet and Music History at the University of Wyoming and the principle clarinet of the Wyoming Symphony. McGee is a passionate reed-maker and researcher, discovering new ways to evaluate clarinet reeds based on design parameters. He also wrote and published “ReedWorks: A Guide to Single Reed Adjustment.” McGee annually tours the U.S. as a recitalist. Brooks Hafey is the Assistant Professor of Music at Chadron State College and is a chamber musician, collaborative artist and conductor. He has performed around the U.S. as well as in France, Italy and Norway. With Hafey on piano, Przygocki on violin and McGee

on clarinet, chamber music flooded the space as the trio preformed a series of pieces from “Eight Pieces” by Max Bruch, “Kegelstatt” by W.A. Mozart and Lowell Lieberman’s Op. 128. The pieces ranged from Liebermann’s Op. 128’s “Largo” a piece Hafey compared to an “elephant heartbeat,” to the lively, jumping “Allegro Vivace, Ma Non Troppo” from “Eight Pieces.” Midway through Liebermann’s “Movendo Limpido” several deer ran past outside, but the trio was not distracted. The night concluded with Liebermann’s “Allegro,” an energetic tune preparing the audience for the brisk temperatures outside. The next event on the music department’s schedule will be March 18. and will feature students from Gordon and Rushville will perform in the Student Center.

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Grimes breaks SD State Classic record

STANDINGS As of Febraury 13, 2019

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

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

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Runners at the CSC Don Holst Open Track and Field Meet get to the set postion before launching into action, Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Nelson Physical Activity Center. CSC has just one indoor track meet remaining before competing at the RMAC Championships Feb. 22, in Alamosa, Colorado.

Shannon Schneider Managing Editor Following last week’s first-place finish, All-American sophomore Isaac Grimes, of Moreno Valley, California, led the Chadron State Eagles by breaking meet and facility records in the long jump, Friday, and placing runner-up in the 60-meter dash finals, Saturday, at the South Dakota State Classic in Brookings, South Dakota. According to CSC Sports Information, Grimes jumped 25 feet, 8 inches, breaking the previous record set by fellow CSC long jumper Damarcus Simpson at 24 feet, 5 ½ inches in 2015. In the 60-meter dash Grimes took second place with a time of 6.79 seconds, just three one-hundredths of a second shy of his season- and career-best. Head Coach Riley Northrup said much of the success Grimes has had this season is due to “reworked patterns” in training to make him a stron-

ger and healthier athlete. “We’ve reworked some patterns, and he’s a lot stronger overall as an athlete, so now he’s able to put together a series of training cycles three to four weeks at a time where he’s healthy and he’s feeling good,” Northrup said. “You can kind of push the envelope. If you’re going to continue to improve then you have to be pushing the envelope.” CSC’s Javan Lanier, sophomore of Aurora, Colorado, also made it to the 60-meter dash semifinals with a time of 7.05 seconds, but his time did not qualify him for finals. In the long jump, Lanier finished third with a jump of 22-feet, 9 3/4 inches, his season best. Chadron State hurdler Justin Leman, senior of Douglas, Wyoming, qualified for finals in the 60-meter hurdles Saturday, and placed eighth with a time of 8.47 seconds. Leman’s time was just four-tenths of a second from his season- and career-best. Alyse Henry, senior of Pickerington, Ohio,

placed 16th in the mile and 18th in the 3000 meter run with times of 5:09:13 and 10:20:81, respectively. Both times were career-bests for Henry. Thrower Ashton Hallsted, junior of Casper, Wyoming, didn’t get past preliminaries Saturday after fouling all three of her throws in the weight throw. Northrup said that although Hallsted fouled, it’s merely “a matter of working out technical kinks” to shake off her performance and prepare for RMAC Indoor Championships in two weeks. The Eagles will travel to Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota, next Saturday for the Stinger Open. With championships fast approaching, Northrup said that’s where the team has its focus. “We’ve just got our eyes set now for two weeks from now when we go to Adams to the RMAC Championships. Hopefully we’ll have some good performances there and can bring home some hardware,” Northrup said.

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Eagles prep for regionals at Rocky Mountain open Chase Vialpando Reporter

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CSC’s Wade French, junior of Herrimon, Utah, wrestles Colorado Mesa’s Anthony Lodermeier, junior of Hinton, Oklahoma during the Eagles dual with the Mavericks Jan. 17, in Rushville.

Multiple Eagle Wrestlers found success Sunday in Golden, Colorado, at the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Open, hosted by Colorado School of Mines. “It was a good opportunity for our younger guys and back-ups to kind of finish the year in terms of getting mat-time,” CSC Head Coach Brett Hunter said. Top placing CSC wrestlers include juniors Tate Allison of Moorcroft, Wyoming, and Wade French, of Heriman, Utah, who were runners-up at 165 pounds and 197 pounds, respectively. CSC heavyweight sophomore Alex Mai of Fort Morgan, Colorado, took third place over freshman heavyweight Mason Watt, of Broomfield, Colorado, who forfeited the third place match because of injury. Senior John Porter, of Bellevue, placed sixth at 165 pounds after forfeiting his fifth place match. Hunter said some of his varsity wrestlers were pulled from the tournament after a couple of matches to safeguard against injury. “That was kind of our goal going in, was just to get them a couple of matches and pull them out of the tournament,” Hunter said.

Softball picks up two wins CSC Sports Information

In her season debut, Chadron State College junior Megan Horn allowed just three hits and one earned run across five innings, and senior Kayla Michel sparked the Eagles offensively to an 11-2 win in five innings. The win put CSC at a 3-7 overall record, with a 2-3 tourney mark this weekend. The Eagles went up 3-0 in the top of the first. Freshman Baily Marvel walked and stole two bases before senior Alyssa Geist brought her home by grounding out to second base. Then, a Haleigh Hoefs double set up Michel for her two-run homer. It would hold as the eventual game-winning run. An unearned run crossed for the Mustangs in the bottom of the the inning, when CSC committed a throwing error, but in the second, Horn was able to bury a leadoff triple by WNMU’s Alicia Habitzreuther by grounding out three in a row. The only other run scored by the Mustangs was when

Habitzreuther, who went 2-for-2 in the game, managed to sky a solo home run in the fourth to record two of her team’s three hits for extra bases. CSC extended its lead in the second and third innings by a total of five more runs with RBI doubles by Michel and Marvel, and an RBI single by Allie Mason. In the decisive fifth inning, a combination of walks, errors, one wild pitch and singles by Ellie Owens, Leilani Niccum, and Kendyl Moody led to three more runs and a nine-point margin which halted the game at five innings. Horn was credited with a complete game pitched as well as the win, to move to 1-0 this year. Chadron State is off the following weekend after two long road trips, but is set to host MSU Denver February 23-24 in the opening weekend of Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play. Alternative venues are being explored for those games at this time, as freezing temperatures are expected to remain in place for much of the next two weeks in Chadron.

He and Eagle wrestlers are now focused on the upcoming regional tournament. “In terms of figuring our line-up out, we have a pretty good idea of who those guys will wrestle in the regional,” Hunter said. Hunter mentioned several promising Eagles to watch for in the upcoming tournament, including junior Chase Clasen of Moses Lake, Washington, at 149-pounds, and 197 pound junior Wade French. Hunter believes junior Brandon Kile of Hastings is could finish fourth at 133 pounds. Allison is sitting at fifth in the region, along with sophomore Jake Otuafi of Sparks, Nevada at 157 pounds. CSC senior veteran heavyweight Rulon Taylor of Curtis, is ranked sixth. CSC wrestling has sent a wrestler to the NCAA National tournament 50 consecutive years, a tradition Hunter hopes to continue. “They take the top three to the national tournament, and so we’ll have a handful of guys that’ll be right in the mix.” Hunter said. “Mentally, I think we’re right where we need to be and hopefully we can have a good weekend.” The Eagles will compete in the NCAA Super Region 6 Championships in Kearney Feb. 23.

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CSC men’s losing streak runs to five Devin Fulton Reporter The Eagles’ men’s basketball team lost two away games against the top seed Colorado School of Mines, 90-56, Friday, and University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 97-87, Saturday. Against UCCS, the Eagles led 50-39 at halftime, but were unable to close out the game as the Mountain Lions outscored CSC 18-8 in the final three minutes to complete their comeback. According to CSC Sports Information, an altercation involving pushing and shoving between Mountain Lion and Eagle players took place after a UCCS player celebrated his 3-pointer to tie the game. After the altercation, the Eagles received two free throws and the Mountain Lions were awarded four. UCCS went 3 for 4 giving them their first lead of the game, 82-80. The game marked CSC’s fifth consecutive loss while being outscored in the second half. “We are going to focus on trying to keep our guys as fresh as possible so that we have more endurance in those second half games,” CSC Head Coach Houston Reed said. “We’ve got to trust the things that have gone well for us down the stretch here.” Over the course of their now five game losing streak, the Eagles have been outscored 243-156 in the second half. Freshman Jacob Jefferson, of Buckeye, Arizona, led the Eagles with 17 points, shooting 3 of 3 from behind the arc and 7 of 8 from the field. Senior Dalton Walker, of Windsor, Colorado, led UCCS with 24 points while sophomore Isaiah Wilson, of Columbia, Missouri added 21 points. Both totals were season highs for the two Mountain Lions. Against Colorado School of Mines, Friday, the Orediggers were dominant at the free throw line, converting 25 of 26 attempts. The Eagles sank just 5 of 10 free throws, a season low. “We’ve got to do a better job in the second half,” Head Coach Houston Reed said. “We have really lost the free throw game in the second half.” Scoring 11 points, junior Michael Sparks, of Denver, was the only Eagle to score in double-digits. In contrast, the Orediggers had five players hit that mark with Mason Baker, sophomore of Pocatello, Idaho, leading the way with 13 points. Mines, who lead the RMAC with a 20-3 overall record, earned their 18th consecutive win, a new team record. The Eagles now sit in the 10th in the RMAC following the losses. Friday night the Eagles host South Dakota School of Mines, who currently sit in ninth in the RMAC.. Saturday, CSC plays Black Hills State, who sit in third. The games will be the home finale for CSC with senior night on Saturday. CSC’s current stretch of road games, which closed ended UCCS Saturday, began with an 82-62 loss to Black Hills State followed by an 80-59 loss to South Dakota Mines the next night.

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CSC ballcarrier Diontae Champion, senior of Pearl, Mississippi, fights to get a shot past a Colorado Mines defender during the Eagles Feb. 8 home game with the Orediggers. Colorado Mines won the game 90-56.

International Student Lunch Hours feature global cuisine and cultural discussions hosted by CSC students.

February 19 Nicole Lartey from Ghana Student Center Scottsbluff Room Noon to 1 p.m. Upcoming International Lunch Hours: March 19 – Clinton Albertus from Curaçao April 16 – Jeff Mugongo from Rwanda CSC students can use their meal plans Cost for Community Members: $7.85 Cost for CSC Employees: $5.90 Sponsored by the International Office

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Road trouble continues for CSC women Nicole Lartey Reporter The Eagles’ women’s basketball team continued to have difficulty on the road this weekend. Friday, they played Colorado School of Mines and were defeated 52-81. Saturday, they fell to University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 45-80. The Eagles fall to 4-19 overall and 3-14 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Back on Jan. 25, at home, the Eagles had played UCCS close, eventually losing 66-64; the next night they defeated Colorado Mines 76-73. Saturday, UCCS led the first quarter 25-8. The Eagles were competitive in the second quarter and managed to outscore the Mountain Lions 19-18 in the third, but they couldn’t account for the early deficit; after three quarters UCCS still had a nearly 20 point lead. The Eagles shot just 27.3 percent, sinking just 15 of their 55 field goals. On the other side of the court UCCS made 30 of their 65 attempts, good for a 46.2 shooting percentage. “We shot the ball against UCCS, but we didn’t capitalize on the opportunities,” CSC Head Coach Janet Raymer said. “We are excited to be home this weekend, we always have great energy,” Raymer said. “Unfortunately, we haven’t really taken that energy with us on the road.”

The Mountain Lions’ Chelsea Pearson, junior of Highlands Ranch, Colorado , was the leading scorer in the game with 21 points. Jae Ferri, senior of Morrison, Colorado scored 18 points and Madi Gaibler, junior of Longmont, Colorado had 13. Gaibler also had eight rebounds. CSC sophomore Taryn Foxen, of Aurora, Colorado, led the Eagles with 18 points. Following her was Eagle freshman Jori Peters with 14. Both had four rebounds. Friday, against the Orediggers, the Eagles’ were behind 39-24 at the half and were outscored in each quarter. CSC made just 18 of their 54 shot attempts while Mines shot 48 percent, finishing 31 of 65. Denali Pinto, freshman of Boulder, Colorado led the Orediggers with 16 points. Cassidy Budge, senior of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Raven Herrera, sophomore of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Anna Kollmorgen, senior of Des Moines, Iowa had 13, 11 and 10 respectively. Megan Van da Graaf, freshman of Spring, Texas led both teams in rebound with 16. Foxen, and Harvey led the Eagles with 16 and 13 points respectively. Peters had eight assists. The Eagles return home Friday and Saturday to play their final home games. Friday they face South Dakota School of Mines, and Saturday, Black Hills State University.

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