The Eagle: April 25, 2019 by The Eagle

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The Voice of Chadron State College since 1920 NEWS >>

FISHING CLUB ON SEARCH FOR MEMBERS

SEMPER VERITAS

Singin’ in the sun

CSC could have a fishing club by fall, but founding members are in need of signatures Please see page 2

SPORTS >>

GOLF TIES NINTH AT RMAC CHAMPIONSHIPS CSC Golf ends season with ninth-place tie with Fort Lewis College

Please see page 12

INDEX NEWS.........................2 OPINION....................3 LIFESTYLES...............6 SPORTS....................10

Photo by Shannon Schneider

Freshmen Abigail Klammer, of Juanita, and Pamela Pierce, of Torrington, Wyoming, lipsync to The Jonas Brothers during Mr. and Mrs. Spring Days, Tuesday, in The Backyard. Klammer and Pierce were two of seven participants in the Mr. and Mrs. Spring Days contest.

CSC SIGNS WITH NEW FOOD SERVICE PROVIDER Chadron State students can expect to see big changes, including an on-campus Starbucks, this fall with CSC’s upcoming partnership with A’viands food service. A’viands, a food service provider out of Rockville, Minnesota, will take over as CSC’s food service provider starting July 1, 2019. A’viands is succeeding Creative Dining Services, CSC’s food service provider of 14 years.

According to a press release, A’viands will offer “vegan, vegetarian, and allergen friendly options with each meal,” as well as digital menu signage to “inform students about the variety of food on the menu, as well as highlight nutritional information, ingredients, and allergy risks.” A’viands will place the Starbucks in the Eagle Grille along with madeto-order options in the dining hall.

NEWS

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Potential CSC fishing club searching for support Brandon Davenport Sports Editor Tuesday, a group of CSC students stood at the edge of a pond at Chadron State Park, bathed in the golden light of dusk, smiling and relaxed as they cast their line into the water in hopes of a bite. Gone were the stresses of the impending end of the semester. CSC freshman Austin Persinger, of Hermosa, South Dakota, was in his element. In a county-declared a disaster area following recent winter storms, the scene felt like some kind of forgotten paradise. Persinger hopes that in the near future more CSC students can have access to the joys of fishing. That’s why he and friends Dawson Helmer, freshman of Arthur, and Thomas Scherbarth, freshman of Hay Springs, are taking steps to create a fishing club at CSC. “What we’re trying to do is bring CSC students together. The anglers,” Persinger said. “We’re trying to get people to the outdoors.” According to CSC’s Campus Activities Board guidelines for student organizations, the club will need, among other things, at least 10 members, including five club officers and a full-time member of the general faculty, support staff or professional staff employed by CSC to act as an adviser. They’ll also need a constitution. Persinger, along Helmer and Scherbarth, have already begun to work on paperwork and are in the process of gathering the 10 necessary signatures from prospective members. So far they have six, he said. They’re also in the process of finding an adviser and sponsors. “We’re trying to get the club set up by the end of this semester,” Persinger said, “so that next semester when there’s a club fair we can set up a booth and get more freshmen and other students that can come join us.” Persinger said the club won’t just be a gathering place for those at CSC who like to fish. He also hopes they can hold events to teach community members and kids how to fish. He also says he’d like the club to help clean up and maintain the area around local lakes and ponds.

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Persinger also has a long term goal of fielding competitive tournament teams within the club. He’s been in contact with the University of Nebraska fishing team who suggested starting with the club and working up to fielding competitive teams from there. College tournament teams typically include two team members to a boat. “My buddy and I, when we get the club set up we’re probably going to apply for tournaments with my boat,” Persinger said. “But until we get sponsors and funding we’ll just start off with what we have and go from there.” He also plans to apply to Crestliner’s Angling Aces stuPhoto by Brandon Davenport dent program, a program from Austin Persinger, freshman of Hermosa, South Dakota, throws a cast into a pond at Chadron State Park, Tuesday. the popular boat maker that Persinger, along with friends Dawson Helmer, freshman of Arthur, and Thomas Scherbarth, freshman of Hay Persinger said provides schol- Springs, are trying to form a fishing club at CSC. arships and club funding. They also provide services for competitive college and high school was catching trout at a steady pace. Everyone except Persinger, fishing teams, including boats at factory prices. that is. But that’s the way the fishing gods work. Let a reporter The club will have several locations available for them to fish, tag along and you won’t catch any fish. including the Chadron city ponds, Box Butte Lake and Whitney Despite ribbing from his friends sharing the bank with him, Lake. For larger waters, Persinger said the group might also trav- Persinger knows his way around a body of water. el east at times to places like Merritt Reservoir south of Valen“I was a fishing fanatic when I was a kid,” he said. “I always tine, or north to Angostura in Hot Springs, South Dakota. did it every time I could every weekend - maybe some days after “Angostura is a big lake,” Persinger said. “We’ve thought about school we’d go out.” holding mock tournaments for the people who want to compete The freshman keeps his rod and tackle with him at the college (to) see what their skills are and go from there.” and says he tries to fish nearly every day. CSC currently has a wildlife club, but after meeting with club “We don’t want to sit inside of our rooms all day. We’d rather members, it was decided that it would be best for the angling just go out and enjoy the fresh air and wildlife,” he said. group to be separate. For those students interested in joining the group, Persinger Tuesday, on the bank of Chadron State Park’s pond, everyone can be reached at austin.persinger@eagles.csc.edu.

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OPINION

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Abigail Swanson Contributor It’s crunch time. Just over a week left and then glorious summer! The mountain of piled up homework may look higher than ever, but you can beat it. This last week before deadlines can be your most productive week of school, and you might even get through it comfortably if you follow these tips to heart (well, at least more comfortably). Make a list Worrying about how much you must do is no good if you don’t have a list telling you exactly what needs doing. Having a list gives me peace at night, knowing that I haven’t forgotten anything. Plus, there is nothing quite like crossing a bothersome task off your list. Though a list you can see everything that needs to be completed before you can boogie out of Chadron. You can also visually see how much progress you made at the end of the day by counting how many things you crossed off. Pro Tip: for enormous final projects

make a list of all the little parts that go in to the whole project, from making an outline to the actual presenting of your final project. Schedule study time You have some kind of a daily schedule. It may only include class times, or it may be more detailed. For the next week, take a few moments to block out some study time. Make sure these are times when you won’t worry about getting someplace or talking to someone. This is your quality time with your homework. Some people work best in

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the small hours of the morning. I like to have accomplished at least one thing by lunch. Know when your best time is and work it. Make sure to plan out a generous amount of time for each project. It’s better to guesstimate more than end up falling behind. Sleep and eat regularly Food is necessary for life and bedtime is not optional. You work more effectively and have a higher caliber of work when you are well rested. Now is not the time to start binge-watching a new show! After hours sitting and studying, take a short recess and enjoy the spring outside. Not only will walking refresh your brain, it will also get rid of some energy so you will sleep better. Breathe There is only a week of school days left. In a few days you will be done with another semester and off to your summer plans. Take a breath and congratulate yourself for making it. Graduates, you have our admiration and respect for surviving college. Remember, it is not the grade but what you learned that matters. See you all next fall!

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What are your plans for the summer?

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DAWSON HELMER 19, freshman of Arthur

“I’m going back home to work and help my dad on the ranch. (I’ll) probably go fishing and boating during my free time.”

KORI TEASLEY

19, freshman of Custer, South Dakota “I’m going back to Custer to work at a music venue for touring bands with a restaurant and bar attached.”

AARON WOOD

TAYLOR PARSONS

JADEN MOHR

“I am working for the Forest Service and traveling a lot. I will travel to Wyoming and Arizona. It will be nice.”

“I will be working at my internship in Chadron and a summer RA position.”

“I’m going to go camping with my brother and mostly working and try to find something fun to do.”

22, senior of Ogallala

21, senior of Sidney

20, freshman of Kimball

OPINION

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EDITORIAL –THE EAGLE’S VIEW

Senate, the buck stops here Eagle Staff When we come to the close of anything, be it a semester, a career, or a life chapter, we typically like it to be remarkable. We don’t want to follow T.S. Eliot’s sentiments, choosing to go out with a bang rather than a whimper. The last Senate meeting of the 2018-2019 school year did just that, but when the smoke settled all that was left is distraught backfire. By the time Senate’s meeting ended last Monday a lot happened, but here are some of the highlights: Phi Beta Lambda was allocated around $6,000 for a national conference trip to Texas, flight included. Senate allocated a tentative $50,000 for a Spring Daze concert next spring The library’s food pantry received only half ($500) of their request to fund an initiative for hungry students. Both Band and Choir’s budgets were cut over 80 percent, leaving confusion as to where funding will come from to pay for sheet music. This is a watered-down version of the hour and 40 minute meeting, but when we crunch the numbers nearly $60,000 was dealt with in a single meeting. Though the number is an enormous sum, we balk not at the amount but at the underhanded process Senate followed when allocating or denying the funds.

Firstly, Senate’s voting notification is spotty at best. For Band and Choir’s budgets, only a select few were notified that Senate were voting on their budgets that night. Some found out only minutes ahead of the meeting, meaning the vast majority was in the dark. Denying a group’s right to represent and advocate for their funding is unethical, especially when their budgets are being drastically cut. Secondly, Senate spent a lengthy time debating Band and Choir’s budgets and the proper uses of student fees, but had no problem footing the bill for a $50,000 concert they may open to the public. For a group so concerned about CSC student fees being used by mainly CSC students, this seems like a contradiction. Thirdly, for a group that takes pride in funding “matters of substance,” cutting funding to initiatives like the library food pantry but funding frivolous concerts shows considerable lack of understanding. Though these questionable practices have gone on longer than the current Senate, it’s high time they end. Students need to know not only where their fees are going but also how they’re getting allocated. For this, the solution is simple: follow Nebraska’s open meeting laws. Nebraska’s Open Meetings Act is only 14 pages and can be found in a few keystrokes, but the most important matter is found on page one. According to the act, “Every meeting

of a public body shall be open to the public in order that citizens may exercise their democratic privilege of attending and speaking at meetings of public bodies, except as otherwise provided by the Constitution of Nebraska, federal statutes, and the Open Meetings Act.” The basic tenets include giving the public advance notice for a meeting, publicizing the agenda in advance and presenting meeting minutes within 10 days of a meeting, all of which are easy to follow and take little to no added effort. Some may claim that because they are a student government organization we shouldn’t go as hard on them, but the reality is this: if someone is tasked with spending public funds, whether it’s $10 or $10,000, they need to be held accountable to the same standards we hold elected officials to. Giving clubs a fair chance when dealing out funds should be a top priority. By having student government meetings as transparent as possible clubs have the chance to advocate for their funding, a necessary step in government. Because students constitute clubs, all active clubs should get a fair share of students fees. It’s time to step up and demand better from our student government. If we’ve placed these peers in power it’s in our purview to monitor how they’re spending our money, especially when they’re affecting the vitality of departmental programs and essential clubs for the CSC campus.

From the editor’s desk: it’s worth the work Shannon Schneider Managing Editor As I smooth my graduation robes and prepare for the week ahead, I can’t help but feel a certain bittersweetness looking back over these past five years. I remember being a timid freshman scared for what was ahead, not knowing how to navigate the vastness that is college life. Change is hard, and when you’re someone that isn’t fond of change, it’s even more daunting. Today I’m still a little scared about the future, but I am much more assured than I was five years ago. I have the kind of self-confidence that only comes with time, and although I’ve had moments where all I do is cry and pray for a better day, it’s been much smoother sailing lately. That being said, as I approach my final hurrah, I have a bit of advice for those who are just beginning their college career. Ladies and gentlemen, if you’re serious about your goals,

you have to roll up your sleeves. Hard work is necessary. I consider myself lucky because I was raised in a household that values work ethic. I knew that nothing came from nothing, and if I wanted something I had to get off my butt and go for it. However, for those of you who wince at working extra hours to finish a job, or hesitate joining a club that demands a serious commitment, I have news for you: you’re doing yourself a disservice. The bulk of my learning has come from opportunities

that demand my time and efforts. When I was writing a critical article for an English class, I needed to do my fair share of research and inquiry before I created something worthwhile. I’ve spent many late nights in the newsroom, but in return I’ve garnered graphic design skills, writing expertise and better communication abilities. Things that matter take time, but in return I’ve gained an abundance of skills. If you’re shy, I get it. As a card-carrying introvert, I know how hard it is to put yourself out there, even when you know the opportunity in front of you will help you flourish. However, you need to let your work ethic override your reluctance and jump at opportunities when they present themselves. I won’t lie and say the initial leap is the hardest, but perseverance will keep you going when the going gets tough. “You reap what you sow” is a proverb for a reason. If you want to see results you must put in work, but when you reap the rewards it’s worth it. Don’t shy away from hard work, but meet it head-on with a smile.

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Six lessons learned from a graduating senior Donica Enevoldsen Lifestyles Editor Through the past four years God has worked in my life and taught me more than I can ever say. Some of the lessons have been painful, some have cost me friendships and some have changed the way I see the world. Though there is still so much I have yet to learn, these are a few of the lessons I have gained from my time as a student. Try, fail, try again This, my friends, is the golden ticket to success. You must try if you want to be taken seriously. Trying means showing up to class, completing your homework, making an effort at your job and constantly bettering yourself. I can guarantee that you won’t succeed at everything you do, but learning to try and fail and then try again anyway is will make you capable of taking on any challenge in life. Don’t underestimate the power of going the extra mile, people notice when an effort is made. Know who your friends are You will meet some truly amazing people in college and many will become life-long friends, but you will also meet people who are toxic. Just remember, if your friends are truly worth keeping around, they will respect you and not

pressure you. Real friends will keep your secrets. Real friends will look after your well-being, always keep your best interests at heart and encourage you to be the best version of yourself. Lead with kindness and humility Having an enflamed ego will get you nowhere except on the fast track to becoming an unlikable person. No matter what your job title is or how high your salary is, it is your character that people will remember. I’ve met many power-hungry individuals and they all lack the ability to lift up anyone other than themselves. True leadership comes from helping others. Stand up for what you believe in Having a strong faith will often result in eye rolls and scoffs from peers and even professors. Not everyone will respect your belief, but they are more likely to respect you if you stand up and are able to defend it. Stand up for the things that matter to you and be firm in your faith. You have

a moral compass, follow it. Stop worrying about what everyone else thinks This might be difficult for some to comprehend, but no one thinks about you as much as you do. Once you realize this you can stop over thinking the way your hands look while you’re walking down the sidewalk or if anyone is noticing the fact that you didn’t wash your hair today. We’re all so busy thinking about ourselves that even when we do stop to notice one another, it’s never for very long. Be confident in yourself and focus on what’s around you instead of yourself. God has a plan, trust him When I came here as a freshman, I never imagined that I would become an editor for the student newspaper. During my first two years here, I was a struggling music student with barely enough talent to be adequate. It was difficult for me to accept, but I knew within my first semester that I would never truly excel in music. I seriously considered dropping after my sophomore year. I felt lost and unsure what to do with my life, but my unwillingness to quite brought me back, and one decision to take an elective photojournalism class opened a whole new path for me. You won’t always have a clear plan, sometimes you won’t know what you’re meant to do until it’s staring you in the face, but if you trust God, he will lead you to the place you’re meant to be.

Don’t let over thinking over take you Samantha Persinger Opinion Editor I have always been a very timid person. I do not like large crowds, I hate loud places and I tend to over think every social situation. Over thinking and anxiety take over my mind quite often. Maybe I said something wrong? What if that’s not what someone wanted? I guess I just should have done something better. I am slowly starting to take all of those anxieties and push them out of my thoughts to become a better person not only for myself, but also for my friends. Not worrying about anything is truly hard. I often over think the smallest of (non-existent) problems. I come up with better situations at a later date and try to ease my mind, but it never helps. Here is what I have been working on to overcome my

over thinking habit that is much more effective than just temporary easement. First of all, I tell myself to just be you. Be yourself, if someone is going to judge you for being you that is their problem, not yours. You are a living breathing person, unique to you and you only, so own that. Second, if you are having internal struggles, tell a friend. The best of friends will always care about your

problems. Often sharing your struggles with those you love can help you re-think the situation. Third, most of your anxiety cannot hurt you. The hypothetical problems in your head will all be resolved whether you have made them up or not. Just take a breather and soon you’ll be able to move on. Don’t let your own worries and doubts bring you down. Finally, go have fun. I have been focusing on letting go of my timidness, keeping my shy self on the inside and enjoy myself at social outings. When your anxiety is overwhelming, and those made up scenarios are too much and you feel overcrowded, just know that you are awesome and you can own life. Do not let your shy side keep you from being your best self. You can do so much more than just worry about life. If you do mess up, own up to it, then make your self better. Learning from your mistakes and being able to move on is the best way to get past your over thinking habit.

LIFESTYLES

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Crowning Glo

CSC’s students compete for the crow during Mr. and Mrs. Spring Days Nicole Lartey Reporter

Photo by Shannon Schneider

Devin Fulton, junior of Glenrock, Wyoming, does a high kick during his performance in Mr. and Mrs. Spring Days, Tuesday, in The Backyard. Three guys and three girls competed for the title, performing “talents”, answering questions and walking for an impromptu fashion show. Kayla Reinke, junior of Pierce, was crowned Mrs. Spring Days while Caleb Haskell, junior of Madison, won Mr. Spring Days.

Students showcased their talents and garnered laughs at 6 p.m., Tuesday, for the Mr. and Mrs. Spring Days contest in the Backyard. This year, Mr. and Mrs. Spring Days was organized in partnership with Student Senate and Residence Life Association. The contest consisted of three rounds, including a talent portion, question and answer segment and a fashion show. Seven contestants showcased their talents in front of about 40 students. The event introduced three judges: Taylor Osmotherly, Director of Housing and Residence Life Association, Megan Northrup, Student Affairs Student Activities Coordinator and Aaron Wood, senior of Ogallala, Spring Days committee member and senator of Liberal Arts. According to Wood, Mr. And Mrs. Spring Days went under the radar until it was revived three years ago. Seven contestants signed up, including RA Devin Fulton, junior of Glenrock, Wyoming, who was last year’s Mr. and Mrs. Spring Days winner, Caleb Haskell, junior of Madison, CSC wrestler and an emcee for the night, Kayla Reinke, junior of Pierce, Henry Schneider, sophomore of Cody, Abigail Klammer, freshman of Juanita, and Pamela Pierce, freshman of Torrington, Wyoming. Dane Mc-

Connell, junior of Lodgepole head emcee for the night. “I just wanted to go all in for whatever dignity I had left,” De The talent shows were fill and dancing, including song p Fulton, Schneider, Klammer, inke and impressions by Haske round contestants fielded que nnell, including questions ab portion. The third and final por walk.” After the judges’ deliberat Haskell were crowned Mr. a Days 2019. “I think I did fantastic for preparation that went in,” Hask Before the winners were an ticipants were given the oppo one-word summary of the even contest “was spontaneous,” ea “a great way to end a beautiful T said he was glad McConnell pu to join the competition. “I’m actually pleased D pulled me into this competitio Reinke was surprised she was something that surpassed “I feel surprised. I’m excite never done anything like this chance to get out of my comfo said.

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Students ‘leaf’ behind stress at gardening party Devin Fulton Reporter

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Emily Johnson, senior of Mead, Colorado, plants lavender seeds into starter pots during RLA’s “Gardening Party,” last Thursday, in The Landing.

Residents exercised their green thumbs collecting various plant seeds at the “Gardening Party,” Thursday, in The Landing. With spring weather finally coming into action in Nebraska, RLA provided different seeds for residents to plant inside 4x4 starter pots. Choices ranged from carrots and spinach seeds to marigolds and lavender seeds. “I miss gardening, and a lot of people who I talked to said they missed gardening, so I wanted to give people an opportunity to begin their gardening early,” Sadie Shep-

pard, junior of Fargo, North Dakota, said. The event drew 24 students. “I was hoping for more people to show, but with other events and programs going on as well as people leaving for Spring Break, it doesn’t shock me that attendance was low. Everyone who was there seemed to enjoy it,” Sheppard said. RLA is hosting its final events this week to wrap up the school year. RLA is teaming up with Senate to co-sponsor the Nearly Naked Mile starting at 8 p.m., Thursday, at the Student Center lobby. The Nearly Naked Mile Dance follows at 9 p.m. in the Hub. The Student Appreciation BBQ starts at 5 p.m., Friday, at the Backyard.

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Softball splits pod series in Pueblo Two wins against Fort Lewis College keep the Eagles in postseason contention, but more are needed Devin Fulton and Brandon Davenport Reporter, Sports Editor The Chadron State Softball team split four games in Pueblo, Colorado, last weekend. The Eagles defeated Fort Lewis 8-5, Friday and 4-1, Saturday, but lost to host CSU Pueblo 5-4, Friday, and 8-0, Saturday. The win puts Chadron State College in 11th place, moving them up two points on the RMAC standings. The Eagles’ offense capitalized off early Skyhawk errors during the weekend’s first game. Down by two in the bottom of the first, CSC scored off back-to-back errors to go up 3-2. With two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the fourth, the Eagles gained momentum on offense when Katelyn Eldredge, junior of Arvada, Colorado, was hit by a pitch from Fort Lewis’ Kelly Decker, junior of Oro Valley, Arizona, scoring Kayla Michel, senior of Brighton, Colorado. Another Eagle scored off an unearned run when Alyssa Geist, junior of Broomfield, Colorado, was walked. Bailey Rominger, junior of Vail, Arizona, capped off the fourth inning when she scored an unearned run off a wild pitch, giving the Eagles a 7-4 lead entering the fifth inning. Fort Lewis responded with a home run single by Taylor Hollestelle, junior of Morenci, Arizona, in the fifth. CSC put the game away when Haleigh Hoefs, freshman of Lincoln, hit a double to left centerfield, scoring Angelica Maples, junior of Marysville, California, for the game’s final run as the Eagles won 8-5. The Eagles started fast, but could not sustain momentum during their first game against CSU Pueblo on Friday. Baily Marvel, freshman of Lakewood, Colorado, scored from a double by Hoefs, who tied the CSC single-season record

with 19 doubles. With two outs at the top of the fifth, Hoefs continued her impressive afternoon when she hit a two-run homer, extending CSC’s lead 4-2. CSU Pueblo tied the ballgame when Jessica Teller, freshman of Firestone, Colorado, scored an off an Eagle error and Michaela Burpee, senior of Union City, California, scored after a grounded out. Tied 4-4 with only one out in the bottom of the seventh, CSU Pueblo’s Burpee hit a walk-off home run to centerfield, defeating the Eagles 5-4 in a comeback effort. In Saturday’s opening game, Pueblo shut out the Eagle offense to win 8-0 in five innings, but the Eagles would bounce back in the next game, earning their second win against Fort Lewis after breaking a 1-1 tie in the top of the seventh inning. Eagle sophomore Lauren Renck, playing in her hometown, drove in pinch runner Kendyl Moody, senior of Lakewood, Colorado, for the go-ahead run. Moody took over baserunning duties for teammate Kayla Michel, who singled to right field early in the inning. Junior Ellie Owens, of Longmont, Colorado, advanced Moody into scoring position at second with a sacrifice bunt, and an error on Rominger’s hit to the Skyhawk shortstop during the next at-bat moved her to third. The Eagles drove in two more runs before the end of the inning to make it 4-1. In the bottom of the seventh the Skyhawks put just one runner on base and advanced her to third, but the Eagles defense ended the inning and the game before Fort Lewis could score again. The Eagles still have some hope of qualifying for the RMAC postseason, but they’ll need to win three of four games at home against rival Black Hills State Yellow Jackets this weekend.

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CSC’s Ellie Owens, junior of Longmont, Colorado, focuses before stepping up to bat during CSC’s home series against Colorado Mesa University, April 7. Against Fort Lewis College, Saturday, Owens laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance pinch runner Kendyl Moody, senior of Lakewood, Colorado, into scoring position. Moody would go on to be the game-winning run.

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Two CSC cowboys win events at Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days CSC Cowboys, Cowgirls compete in Casper, Wyoming as College National Finals draws nearer. CSC Sports Information

Winning performances by a pair of Chadron State College cowboys at the Casper College rodeo last weekend appear to have nailed down return trips for them to Casper for the College National Finals Rodeo in June. Senior Kalane Anders, of Bayard, won the steer wrestling and junior Kyle Bloomquist, of Raymond, Minnesota, was first in bareback riding at the Casper rodeo. With just one rodeo remaining in the Central Rocky Mountain Region this season, both are pretty well guaranteed finishing among the top three in the final standing in their events, qualifying them for nationals. But more than that, both are currently first in their event standings and can claim the 2018-19 championships with another solid performance this coming weekend at the University of Wyoming. Bloomquist has been the leader in the bareback standings all season and now has 1,155 points, 140 more than runner-up Cole Reiner of Sheridan College. One hundred sixty-five points are

the most any bareback rider in the region has earned this season. Bloomquist has ridden all 18 of the barebacks he has drawn this year. CSC rodeo coach Dustin Luper said the only way Bloomquist could fail to win the regional title is to be bucked off both times he rides in Laramie. Anders has vaulted atop the region’s steer wrestling standings by winning the event at the last two rodeos. He had the fastest times at the Colorado State rodeo in Fort Collins two weeks ago before winning the title again in Casper. He now has 505 points, 115 more than runner-up Nate Weyrich of Central Wyoming College in Riverton and 120 more than Ty Everson of the University of Wyoming, who is third in the standings. Anders has tallied 165 and 155 points, respectively, at the last two rodeos. He caught and flipped his steers in 4.1 and 5.5 seconds last weekend. He placed second in the first go-round and tied for second and third in the finals. Bloomquist won the first go-round of bareback riding with 80 points and shared third place with 79 points in the finals to win the top honors. Colby Johnson of Sheridan College is solidly in first place

with 650 points and Nate Hoey of Lamar College is second with 540. Hanna Hostutler, a CSC junior from Philip, S.D., still has an outside chance of finishing third in the breakaway roping standings. She added 50 points to her total by catching her first calf in 2.5 seconds to place second in the go round at Casper, but did not get a time on Sunday. She’s now fourth in the regional standings with 330 points for the season while the cowgirl in third place has 415. A Chadron State team roper, Brady Joseph of Eaton, Colo., and his partner, Clayton Simons of Laramie County Community College, won the first go-round of team roping last weekend, but they did not get a time during their second run. In other action involving CSC entries at Casper, Rowdy Moon of Sargent finished fourth in bareback riding with scores of 68 and 75 points, Quincy Segelke of Snyder, Colo., was fifth in goat tying in 7.6 and 7.3 seconds, Kaycee Moonens of Hulett, Wyo., reached the finals in both barrel racing and goat tying and Shania Macomberof Arthur, Neb., also was among the 12 goat tying finalists.

Groundbreaking to proceed Monday CSC Sports Information The groundbreaking ceremony for a new outdoor track and field facility at Chadron State College, postponed from April 12 due to a spring blizzard, will proceed on Monday, April 29, at 10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend the ceremony, which will take place at a tent to be placed in the field south of the Chicoine Center parking lot, near the northeast corner of where the track will eventually be built. The proceedings

can be accessed most easily via a gravel driveway leading up to the field from the southeast corner of the parking lot. Gary Bieganski, Chairman of the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees, NSCS Chancellor Dr. Paul Turman, CSC President Dr. Randy Rhine, and Marjean Terrell, Board Chair of the Chadron State Foundation, will be the featured speakers for the ceremony, along with the CSC track and field coaching staff. A reception in the Chicoine Center is to follow.

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Golfers end improved season at RMAC Championship Devin Fulton Reporter The Eagles golf team tied for ninth place with Fort Lewis at the RMAC Championships held at Ocotillo Golf Club in Phoenix, Sunday through Tuesday. The Eagles scored 336-321-330-987 after three rounds in the tournament with four Eagles shooting 85 or lower in each round. The championship rounds brought an end to the 2018-19 season. “This was a great year and I am very proud of how hard the girls worked. Their hard work showed off this weekend with our most consistent performance of the year,” Head Coach John Ritzen said. “All the girls improved their ball striking throughout the year and the scoring shots finally showed up this weekend.” Sunday, CSC was led by Sam Rahmig, senior of Gering, when she shot 79, bringing the Eagles to 336 in round one. Alpine Hickstein, freshman of Chadron, followed up Rahmig’s performance Monday, shooting 75. Hickstein finished 18th on the overall leaderboard, leading the Eagles with a six-over-

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Chadron State College women’s golfers pose for a photo at the RMAC Championships in Pheonix this weekend. par 78, Tuesday. She finished the tournament 81-75-78234.

Abby White, freshman of Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, displayed her best tournament stroke average of the season, shooting 84-

78-83-245. “We are excited for next year because we will have a young team that all want to make this program successful,” Ritzen said. CSU-Pueblo was crowned RMAC champs with a score of 895 after three rounds. The Eagles will return all but one golfer next season as Rahmig will graduate in May. “I am thankful for Sam,” Ritzen said. “She had an unbelievable year on the course and as our leader. We will miss her next year.” Logan Kasten, sophomore of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Kayla Elder, freshman of Fort Collins, Colorado, Anna Branscome, freshman of Lakewood, Colorado, Hickstein and White will lead the Eagles next season. Team scores: 1, CSU-Pueblo, 307-289-299-895; 2, Dixie State, 306-302-305-913; 3, Colorado Christian, 312-307-295-914; 4, Colorado Mesa, 313-307-300-920; 5, Westminster, 315-314303-932; 6, UCCS, 315-315-305-935; 7, MSU Denver, 325-310-314-949; 8, Regis, 318-326317-961; T9, Chadron State, 336-321-330987; T9, Fort Lewis, 326-336-325-987; 11, Adams State, 363-352-344-1059; 12, 370370-342-1082; 13, 391-376-364-1131.

Grimes hamstrung in Greeley by yet another hamstring injury Precaution keeps Grimes from qualifying for RMAC Championships in triple jump Devin Fulton Reporter Chadron State College brought just 12 Eagles to the University of Northern Colorado Invite last Friday in Greeley. CSC’s All-American jumper Isaac Grimes, sophomore of Moreno Valley, California, became limited in his performance due to his hamstring tightening during a 4x100 meter relay, per Con Marshall of CSC Sports Information. Grimes ran the relay to help the team get ready for the upcoming RMAC Championship this weekend.

Grimes was unable to participate in the triple jump event, but CSC still had a good showing in the event. “Going into the meet at Greeley, my body was feeling pretty good and felt fast,” Grimes said. “but once the race started I got up to speed and felt my hamstring cramp up so I had to pull up.” Grimes said he was dissapointed but is getting treatment for the hamstring. “With conference a couple days away I’m confident that I should be ready to compete and put up some good marks,” Grimes said. Brock Voth, freshman of Berthoud, Colorado, and Joss Linse, freshman of Platts-

mouth, placed first and second in the event to qualify for the upcoming conference championships. Voth went 44-1 1/2 and Linse 43-7. Michelle Carbajal, senior of Gypsum, Colorado placed third in the women’s triple jump with a mark of 37-10 1/2. Emma Willadsen, sophomore of Eaton, Colorado, won the 800 meters with a time of 2:23.90. Gregg Peterson, senior of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, placed fourth in the long jump and javelin during the decathlon. Emily Hansen, sophomore of Hemingford, placed second in the hammer throw

with a mark of 137-5. Allie Williamson, sophomore of Cheyenne, Wyoming, ran the 200 meters in 26.39 seconds and the 100 in 12.79. A handful of Eagles used the weekend for rest in preparation for the RMAC Championship, including distance runner Alyse Henry, junior of Pickerington, Ohio. The RMAC Championships will take place Friday through Sunday in Rapid City, South Dakota. The NCAA Outdoor Championships will take place May 23 in Kingsville, Texas. CSC athletes will have the opportunity to attend “last chance” meets in May.