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DRONE DISCUSSIONS PART TWO Drone courses under development at CSC. Please see page 11
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SENATE REMAINS UNDECIDED ON STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES Senators looking for more information before making a final decision. Please see page 3
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CSC WRESTLERS HOST ADAMS STATE TONIGHT Five Eagle seniors take the mat for their final time in the Chicoine Center. Please see page 14
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DRONE COURSE IN CSC’S FUTURE - Chadron State alum Gregg Petersen, who possesses a 14 CFR part 107 FAA pilot license, lifts his drone into the air, Tuesday, at Chadron State Park. According to James Powell, vice president of academic affairs, a course on drone operation will become a reality at CSC in the next few years.
Students raise concerns about hybrid classes FCS students looking to remove online fee for in-person classes u By Aubrie Lawrence News Editor
Over the past two weeks, student senate members have been discussing an issue that
was recently been brought to their attention concerning family and consumer science hybrid courses and an online fee that is being charged to both online students and in-person students. These hybrid classes, also known as 89 courses, are required for FCS majors to take and are a majority of their classes. These courses were designed so that students who were on campus could take the class in-person while students who were online could take the same class from wherever they were. One thing that was not factored into these
classes and has remained unnoticed by a majority of faculty is the online fee being charged. The online fee adds an extra $130 to every three-credit class, and is something that students must pay regardless of if they are a full time in-person student or are completely online. Since a majority of the courses a FCS major are required to take are designed this way, that extra $130 can add up to a hefty amount each semester. “I didn’t teach an 89 till I came over here to
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FCS and I guess I wasn’t aware that they were being charged a different fee, it’s not something that pertained to me. But then all of a sudden students were like, ‘my bill is higher, why is my bill higher?’ I didn’t know why,” FCS advisor and Professor Lorie Hunn said. The issue was originally brought up in an email to Charles Snare, former vice president of academic affairs, by a concerned FCS student who wanted to know why they were being charged the online fee. However, due to the timing in which it was sent and his upcoming retirement, there wasn’t much that could be done on Snare’s part. That was when Hunn suggested that students should reach out to the student senate. FCS students did just that and senate immediately took an interest in the issue. “I would note that a lot of times you restructure things and don’t really recognize some of the repercussions that comes with restructuring so maybe a lack of knowledge about this up until this point is why it is even happening.” Senate Vice President Konery Klueber said at the Jan. 27 senate
meeting. “I think that even bringing it up is really important.” One senate member in particular took it upon himself to help. Over the past two weeks, Student Trustee Samuel Klammer has actively involved himself in “Those students need to be in that class, they can’t just leave the class and not show up, which is basically what a hybrid class is supposed to be,” Klammer said. Determined to figure out the best way to fix this, Klammer set up a meeting with new Vice President of Academic Affairs James Powell and is working to find a solution to the issue, stating that he would help FCS students take it all the way up to the systems office if necessary. “I have the connections,” Klammer said. While there is no set solution for this issue as of now, both Klammer and Hunn suggested that the best way to address it would be to set up subsections of a course, one that was available to in-person students and would not have a fee and one that was available to students who were taking the course solely online.
Chadron State College’s student newspaper, The Eagle, which officially turns 100-years-old in September of this year, was featured on the front page of the February edition of Publishers’ Auxiliary, published by the National Newspaper Association. PubAux, as it’s commonly known, called The Eagle “Small but mighty,” in its article that centered around the student newspaper and its relationship with the Douglas Budget, a newspaper in Douglas, Wyoming, and the National Newspaper Association. Last fall, the Douglas Budget became The Eagle’s NNA sponsor, paying the student newspaper’s first year of collegiate
membership dues and offering internships. Douglas Budget Publisher Matt Adelman is president of the NNA. “It’s really an honor for our program to get national attention,” Brandon Davenport, editor of The Eagle, said. “We have a great staff of students who work extremely hard to ensure we’re putting together a quality newspaper each week. We’re grateful for the Budget’s sponsorship and Mr. Adelman’s desire to be associated with The Eagle. “It’s important in our line of study to have the opportunity to build relationships with professionals in the industry.”
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The Eagle wants you to be our valentine! To celebrate the holiday of love this year, we’re featuring your very own Valentine’s Day horror stories. Those wishing to submit their experiences can email us at editor@csceagle.com Email us by Monday, Feb. 10 to make sure you’re featured. Please limit submissions to around 300 words. The Eagle reserves the right to edit or refuse any submission
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Richard Sparks conducts high school choir students at the High Plains Band and Choir Festival performance on Tuesday night. Students from across the state auditioned to perform in these ensembles and spent Monday rehearsing the music together.
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Student activity fees remain up in the air u By Aubrie Lawrence News Editor Student Activity Fees were once again the main topic of discussion at this week’s senate meeting. While the discussion was rather brief, both President Lukas Klueber and Vice President Konery Klueber were adamant that senators understood exactly what they were voting on and how it would affect students. “It’s hard to go and talk to your people if you don’t know what you’re talking about,” Konery Klueber said. Senators were instructed to look into the fees and the numbers to get a firm grasp on what would
happen if the student activity fee was raised to an even $7 and if the 12 credit hour cap would be removed. The Kluebers also made the point that not both of these have to happen, it could be a variation depending on what the senators thought was best for the student population. The discussion will continue next week when Vice President Administration and Finance Kari Gaswich will come in and answer any questions the senators have. Senate leadership is also looking for feedback from the student body to help with senate’s decision. A vote on the student activity fee’s is expected to come in the upcoming weeks.
Also mentioned at the meeting, Associate Professor Markus Jones pointed out to senators that textbooks are available in the library and encouraged them to speak with professors to get more books into the collection and to let students know that they are available. “I think that goes along with this calling ourselves cheap,” Lukas Klueber said. “We’re not cheap we’re affordable and provide a great education for our students. That’s one way we can provide a great education for our students and get people in the library.” In other business: > Family & Consumer Sciences Professor Kim Madsen approached senate with a request of $3,500 to bring Nick Scott, CEO
of Wheelchair Bodybuilding and motivational speaker, to campus in September. AFB is looking into the request. > Sigma Tai Delta requested $2,177 to fund their annual trip to the Sigma Tai Delta international conference held in Los Vegas. AFB recommended $1,291, stating that the cost decrease is from putting four people to a room rather than the proposed two. Senate approved the recommended amount. > Band Club requested $1,300 to send eight people to an honor band for Nebraska college students in Lincoln. AFB recommended $1,147, stating that senate can only pay $94 per room when hotel rooms are over $200. Senate approved the recommended amount.
> PBL requested $1,800 to send 10 people on a three day two night trip to Kearney. AFB recommended $800 due to the fact that the club had issues providing proper information regarding the last trip they went on. Senate approved the recommended amount. > Around 780 people attended The Eli Young Band concert held last Wednesday. > Senate tabled a request on adding a water bottle filling station to Miller Hall. The senators are looking into the decisions made about filling stations in the past and whether the request should be delayed until next year. > Senate has $4,989.06 in unallocated funds and $6,902.81 in unallocated trip funds.
CAB discusses potential March concert u By Aubrie Lawrence News Editor Carl Miner, a CSC alumnus, and DJ Archie Dub reached out to the CAB executive board this week asking if CAB would like to host a concert in March. The details regarding the concert and how much it would cost
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put on. The discussion was tabled and will continue next week. In other business: > The club fair will be Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All clubs must have a booth. > AFB training will be Feb. 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to noon. It is mandatory for club presidents to
were vague and CAB representatives requested more information on Miner and what his concert would entail before they decided on whether CSC would host him. CAB Chair Sadie Sheppard stated that she would look into and get more information from Miner regarding the exact plan he had in mind for the event and how much it would cost CAB to
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Hilltop Lanes. Free pizza will be available. > The Eagle is looking for Valentine’s Day horror stories for its upcoming Valentine’s Day centerspread. If you have a horror story that you would like to share send it to editor@csceagle.com. These stories can be anonymous. > CAB has $52,296.40 in unallocated funds.
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> 9 a.m. - Wrestling vs Adam State University Chicoine Center
> 4 p.m. - Diversity Committee meeting Student Center Bordeaux Room
> 5:30 p.m. - Women’s Basketball vs UCCS Chicoine Center
> 10 a.m. - Wrestling at Rocky Mountain Open Golden, Colorado
> 7 p.m. - Singles pool tournament The Pit
> 5:30 p.m. - Women’s Basketball vs Colorado School of Mines Chicoine Center
> 7:30 p.m. - Women’s Basketball vs UCCS Chicoine Center
> 5 p.m. - Free Bowling Night Hilltop Lanes
> 7:30 p.m. - Men’s Basketball vs Colorado School of Mines Chicoine Center
attend and is recommended for the treasurer. > Updated club rosters are due to Vice Chair of Records Ruth Mencia Monday. > Club budget hearings for the 2020-21 school year will be held from March 23-26. Appeals will be held on March 27. > Free bowling night will be Sunday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at
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> 6 p.m. - Be My Valentine - Learn Calligraphy The Hub
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Be mine: a guide to all Valentine’s Day events u By Mackenzie Dahlberg Reporter The day of love is coming quickly, and a week of events sets the stage to celebrate it the way it should be celebrated. Be my Valentine, Spread the Love, Kissing Booths all lead up to a dance held on Valentine’s Day. With beautiful curves and eloquent spirals, it’s the penmanship that so many people adore and wish they had. Now’s your chance to learn it. Join RLA and the Professional Staff Association in the Hub on Monday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. to learn the art of calligraphy. On Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. in the Student Center lobby, Xi Delta Zeta will be hosting
Kiss Away Cancer for National Cancer Prevention Month. While there, students can take the pledge to help prevent cancer. With your newfound skill of calligraphy, help RLA Spread the Love on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Hub by helping make Valentine’s Day cards which will be given to local nursing home. Closing off the week on Valentine’s day, there will be the Black Heart Black Tie dance in the Student Center Ballroom on Friday, Feb. 14 starting at 8 p.m. At this semi-formal dance, there will be games, a DJ, a photobooth, and food provided to allow students to have a lovable Valentine’s day evening.
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Pets bring joy to ‘I Hate Winter Week’
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Shelby Wets, 18, freshman of Glendive, Montana, pets Pip, a ginger-haired Cockapoo, while Arianna Anderson, 19, freshman of Newcastle, Wyoming, reacts to being licked. Pip visited CSC as part of Pet Therapy, one of “I hate winter week’s” many events.
Trump delivers latest SOTU u By Corey Griffen Reporter
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On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump delivered the last State of the Union Address of his term, at the U.S. Capital Building, amid a divided congress. His speech covered such issues as immigration, Venezuela, and racism, but ignored his impeachment process, for which he was acquitted yesterday afternoon. “America’s enemies are on the run, America’s fortunes are on the rise and America’s future is blazing bright,” Trump said early in the speech. Trump seemed to refuse a handshake with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, but may not have seen her offered hand. Following the speech, Pelosi tore a printed copy of the address. Trump also addressed a former Tuskegee airman and his great grandson, who according to Trump was wanting to join the Space Force, a new branch of the military he briefly remarked on. Melania Trump awarded conservative
radio host Rush Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom on the balcony, to which a Democrat shouted, “Oh no!” and a Republican shouted, “Thank you Rush!” Trump acknowledged Juan Guaido as Venezuala’s ‘true and legitimate president’ after a surprise appearance by Guaido on the balcony. “Tonight, we renew our resolve, that the United States will never be a socialist country,” Trump said. The remark prompted applause from the Republican side and stares toward the Democratic side which remained silent. Pelosi clapped behind Donald Trump. “I think he’s scared,” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez D-N.Y., said to reporters according to The Hill. “He sees that everything is closing in on him and he knows that he’s losing the battle on public opinion.” Wednesday a partisan vote on impeachment acquitted Trump. The only senator to cross party lines was Mitt Romney. Trump claimed voters in Utah made a ‘mistake’ putting Romney in office.
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As We See It From the Editor’s desk
Trump’s SOTU was more of what we don’t need u By Brandon Davenport Editor
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uesday evening, the world listened as President Donald Trump gave an almost 80-minute State of the Union address that seemed little more than propaganda for a candidate on the campaign trail. Though it was one of the longest SOTU speeches in recent history, Trump’s performance was big on flourish and low on substance. An alltoo-common occurrence in politics today, and a reminder that it’s an election year and we’ll be seeing plenty more displays from candidates on all sides before it’s done. Trump took his speech to a new level, complete with guest acts which included awarding a scholarship to a young student, reuniting a military family and, somehow, awarding the nation’s highest civilian honor to shock-jock Rush Limbaugh who recently announced a diagnosis of lung cancer. Surprise scholarships and the reuniting of
military families after months, or – supporting gun rights and religious longer, of being separated, are touchfreedom while turning a blind eye to ing moments, but they’re cheapened any real, worthwhile discussion on when they’re nothing more than acts either issue. of political propaganda. Even when Trump did attempt to Trump’s other stunts included grasp at real issues, like the state of an endorsement of Venezuelan the economy, he fell short of reality, opposition leader Juan Guaido, a making statements that Associated not-so-subtle gesture to go along Press fact-checkers found to be based with the president’s other attempts on falsehoods. Brandon Davenport at fear mongering by declaring When I sat down to watch the his opponents and their policies a speech, I didn’t have high hopes - I socialist threat. rarely do these days, regardless of who’s occuThe gimmicks took away from any substance pying the White House. But Tuesday evening’s of the speech, creating more of a performance performance was an exhausting example of exthan an address meant to inform the U.S. people. actly what the people of this country don’t need: Even when not leaning on the crutch of perforanother political circus heavy on performance mance theater, Trump’s words lacked the kind of and light on substance. substance that would make the address useful for From Trump’s gimmicks to House Speaker anyone. Nancy Pelosi’s paper-shredding act, there was The president used his time making lazy simply nothing to be gained from watching, aside appeals to his voting base, placating them with from a feeling that none of this theater is doing the lowest-hanging fruit in the GOP’s tool-chest any of us any good.
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We asked: Did you enjoy the Eli Young Band concert?
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“I was at the front so I enjoyed that I was able to see them well and I feel like everyone was able to se them fine. It wasn’t just me. He sounds a lot like he sounds on his album...I really enjoyed that.”
“It was a fun and different event. It was weird to know everyone at a concert because usually you go to a concert and you don’t know anyone. It was a nice break on a Wednesday night.”
“I thought it was a lot of fun and there was good energy in there. It was just a nice escape for us I think. I had a good time.”
“I thought it was so much fun and it was nice seeing everybody dancing and having a great time.”
“I thought it was pretty good. I don’t listen to a lot of country so I didn’t know any of the lyrics. But I’ll definitely give them a listen again.”
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As They See It On the Bright Side
Life is too short for negative energy u By Rachel Mitchell Columnist
February is such a strange month to me. It is short and there’s usually a lot to get done and deadlines to make. School starts to get a little tougher and the weather is more unpredictable. Some days are warm, yet the next day could bring a snowstorm. It can be confusing, overwhelming and frustrating in my opinion, especially because the beginning of 2020 did not start off well. Australia was on fire, everyone thought World War III was going to happen. Australia then flooded, the Corona Virus brought a global health
emergency and then the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna shook the world. This year started off bad. There is no easy way to say it. The world has been in distress and in someway I feel like everyone has been affected by the tragic events that happened last month. But if there is any advice I can offer for this month, it Rachel Mitchell would be to give back, to be and slow. Be kind and patient. kind. If last month has taught In the long-run it really isn’t us all anything, it is that life important. You won’t rememis short and unpredictable. ber it in a week. If you are in In one month, the world was a group project or at a meetshook and there are still last- ing and someone isn’t pulling their weight, be kind when ing effects of it. Choose to be kind. Even talking to them. You don’t if you’re having a bad day at know what is weighing on the store and the line is long their heart. Kindly talking to
someone rather than aggressively can really make a difference in someone’s day. Give back to those around you. To those who are close to you and mean a great deal in your life, give back. Take time out of your day to show your appreciation, even if its calling them and leaving a voicemail just letting them know how much they mean to you. Take time out of the day to bring coffee to one of your friends. Plan some time with a friend to catch up in person. Check to see if a friend needs anything. You would be surprised by how many people need help and are just waiting for someone to ask and show they care.
Unpredictability is part of life. We get so focused in our routines and absorbed into our lives that when something devastating or tragic happens, it catches us offguard and we wonder what we could’ve done. Be mindful of your life. This might be a strange phrase, but just strolling through life mindlessly will cause you to lose a lot of meaningful opportunities. Be mindful with every moment and make them count. This last month was a testament to never knowing what will happen. So, choose to be kind. Give back to those around you. Be mindful.
Stepping Up with Abigail
Thrift shopping is a wonderful time u By Abigail Swanson Columnist
There are five ways college students get clothes: free at an event, gifted, hand-me-down, on-sale or thrifted. While each way has its own merit, my personal favorite, as you may have guessed, is thrifting. The whole process of digging for buried treasure in a dollar bin or finding something so ridiculous you can’t believe people spent money on it is so much more exciting than glancing through organized shelves. I used to enjoy shopping anywhere for hours, but when I realized that I had
all the clothing I needed, the excitement faded. But the thrill and adventure of coming away with something unexpected (and cheap) keeps me coming back to thrifting. There are so many reasons to shop second hand. It saves you money. You can get so much more bang for your buck at a thrift shop. You can spend Abigail Swanson less and buy more (or spend the same amount and just get already made and the energy more, depending on what kind spent to make them to have of person you are). It’s an ecof- double the use (or more if you riendly and responsible way thrifted something, donated it to get new things. Instead of back, and someone else got it). buying new things that use When you purchase a thriftup resources, buying already ed item of clothing, you save used items allows the things yourself the energy it takes to
earn the extra money it takes to buy something new, and you are getting additional use out of an item someone else also used. For some people, the idea of wearing some mystery person’s clothing is unnerving. Personally, I don’t think that it is any more gross than buying something at a store that someone else possibly tried on, but I’m not germophobic either. Draw the line where you need to, and only shop for the items you feel comfortable wearing or using. That could mean no hats, no shoes or no exercise clothes depending on your preferences. A word
of advice: pick an especially strong laundry detergent for the first wash or two to get rid of that thrift store smell. Thrift shopping, like life, is full of the unexpected. You can walk away with bags of things, a single item or nothing at all. The key to an enjoyable experience is to go in with an open mind. Have only a general idea of what you are looking for (or none at all) and be open to new things. Seize the oddball items that come your way. It may be a ghastly mistake of fashion or a genius design, but if you let it get away, you will never see it again.
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The Circle shows social media’s ugly side u By Chase Vialpando Lifestyles Editor
Since the breakout success of reality television with “Survivor” in 2000 and the birth of social media in 2003 with the invention of Myspace, it was only a matter of time before the two cultural catalysts were molded together. Netflix’s “The Circle”, attempts this through an innovative reality show with its roots in social media. The show is centered around a lighthearted competition to essentially see who is the best user of social media within a small group of players. Eight participants are moved into the same apartment complex, where they aren’t allowed to leave their room for the duration of the game, which lasts about two weeks. During their stay, players communicate solely through a custom made social media platform called The Circle, which is a type of amalgamation between Twitter, Facebook and Tinder. Players can post pictures, write posts for all to see or direct message another player. The object of the game is to be
the most popular in the apartment. Nearly every day, each player ranks the other players from most liked to least. The two most popular players then become influencers until the next round of voting, which means they are in charge of blocking another player. When a player is blocked, they are kicked off of the show and replaced with another player. The last player standing wins $100,000. The interesting aspect of the series is that the players may portray themselves however they choose. For example, one player assumes the identity of his girlfriend, using her photos and name to catfish the other players. One woman pretends to be a fashion model in an attempt to get some attention from male contestants. Many players choose to use their authentic personalities, but others coat their online presence with phoney kindness to make as many friends as possible. While “The Circle” offers some light entertainment, it often veers into cringy waters with exaggerated reactions and social media cliches. It may be worth dipping a toe into if you have a staggering fascination with the science of social media, but, for the rest of you, don’t bother sliding into “The Circle’s” DMs.
New club, La Familia, celebrates spanish language, culture u By Chase Vialpando Lifestyles Editor
Bienvenidos a la familia. After some discussion and planning between members of RLA last semester, a spanish club at CSC is budding. La Familia met for the first time Tuesday in the Hub, where about 12 members gathered and played loteria, a spanish version of bingo that includes spanish words on the cards with correlating pictures. Along with students, community members and staff members attended the group’s debute. Andrews hall RA Ruth Mencia, a sophomore of Grand Island, said she had the idea for a spanish club last year. “When I first came here as a freshman,” Mencia said, “it was pretty intimidating for me because I didn’t see a lot of people that spoke the same language as me,
that were culturally similar to me. I just felt a lot of homesickness. I think that, being given this club, a lot of people can feel comfortable in a foreign environment.” Taylor Osmotherly, director of residence life, explained that many of RLA’s ideas come from casual conversations with people. Last semester, Mencia, Osmotherly, Kent hall Resident Adviser Paola Rodriguez, senior of Marquette, and TRIO Academic Adviser Claudia Magnusson met a couple times to plan out the specifics of the club. “We wanted it to be super casual, a good laid back time where people can speak spanish together and play some games, eat some food,” Osmotherly said. Although La Familia’s first meeting was advertised mostly through word-of-mouth, according to Osmotherly, they plan to use fliers or some other type of notice to let the public know when and where meetings will be in the future.
Because CSC doesn’t offer span- erly instead described La Familia as ish classes, Mencia stressed the a sub-entity of RLA. To become an further imofficial club, portance of a La Familia spanish club would need to on campus. be approved “ Th e y ’r e through CAB not giving and have an an opportuaccurate rosnity to learn ter and official about Spanby-laws. They ish culture,” would also Mencia said, need to elect “I don’t think representawe’re given tives to attend a lot of opweekly CAB portunity to meetings. learn about “Where a lot of culwe’re just tures here. It gathering a doesn’t break few times a - Ruth Mencia, sophomore of Grand Island month casuthe barrier of language that ally, we don’t needs to be broken.” really need to become a club and Although La Familia operates have campus activity board fees for like a club in terms of practicality, it what we’re doing. Maybe we will in isn’t an official CSC club. Osmoth- the future,” Osmotherly said.
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When I first came here as a freshman, it was pretty intimidating for me because I didn’t see a lot of people that spoke the same language as me, that were culturally similar to me.”
Osmotherly also explained that becoming an official CSC club could yield some benefits, including funding and the possibility of more types of activities. In the future, Mencia said La Familia plan on meeting twice a month, but the schedule is not official yet. “We’re still figuring out people’s schedules and still recruiting people. So let’s focus on who we have and who we can get and set our schedules around them,” Mencia said. While it is subject to change, Mencia said La Familia plans to meet next on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. in the Hub. To learn more about La Familia and how to join, you may contact Taylor Osmotherly at tosmotherly@csc.edu or Ruth Mencia at ruth.mencia@eagles.csc. edu. “It’s public to everyone and everyone’s free to learn,” Mencia said.
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Dreaming of warmer days..
CSC students shake off the cold during RLA’s ‘I hate winter’ weeken
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Mercedes Clark, sophomore of Cheyenne, Wyoming left, Kayala Campbell, freshman of Buckeye, Arizona, middle, and Mercedes Sloan, sophomore of Phoenix, right, enjoy mock-tails during Friday night’s “Beach Please” at The Hub.
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CSC’s Dalton Holst, senior of Gillette, Wyoming, sh prior to Friday’s CSC men’s basketball game at the
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Damian Zuniga, sophomore of Colorado Springs, Colorado, points to the camera while dancing at RLA’s “Silent Disco,” Saturday at the Hub.
Dakota Caldarelli, freshman of Omaha, right, and M more of Cheyenne, Wyoming, participate in The Hub Friday night.
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LEFT: Amelia Berg, left, sophomore of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Aracely Hernandez, sophomore of Greeley, Colorado, take a picture at RLA’s “I hate winter” photo booth at the Chicoine Center, Friday. BOTTOM: CSC basketball fans celebrate a 3-pointer while wearing their best beach-themed outfits at Friday’s men’s basketball game.
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A small drone, owned by enthusiast and 14 CFR part 107 FAA pilot license holder, Gregg Petersen, a 2018 graduate of Chadron State College, flies close to the ground at Chadron State Park.
Drone discussions part 2: new courses u By Zachary Carlson Ag & Range Editor
Last week, The Eagle asked if Chadron State College’s rangeland program should include drone classes. Friday, Dr. James Powell, CSC vice president, confirmed to The Eagle that a course on drone operation is imminent at Chadron State. For roughly two years, CSC has been working on adding an interdisciplinary drone class that will offer a path to an undergraduate certificate. Powell says the courses should be available in the coming years. “We’re getting prepared for the next catalog which will come out between 2021 and 2023,” Powell said. “We’re trying to get everything in place for that.” Powell said CSC plans to organize the drone studies into four courses. The first would be online and prepare participants to take the Federal Aviation Administration drone exam. Enrollment in the second course would require students to pass their exam and purchase their own drone, hopefully motivating students to take better care of the machine. Powell said the drone model the school is exploring would cost roughly $180.
“It’s not the cheapfly a drone on campus,” est one, but it’s a good, Powell said. solid, model,” he said. According to Powell, “You pay a course fee the college is wanting and at the end of the to hire an adjunct proclass you end up with a fessor, possibly from the drone.” community, to teach Courses three and the courses. Though four will cover more they don’t have anyone advanced drone usage. in particular in mind, Students won’t have to John Jacox, a 1971 purchase machines for CSC graduate who these classes because studied mathematics the platform and accesand physics, is cursories will cost roughly rently constructing the $10,000 per drone, accourse syllabi. cording to Powell. Prior to CSC adThe smaller drones ministrators discusswon’t require a lot ing the course, Presspace, so the first two Gregg Petersen calibrates his drone before take off. ident Randy Rhine courses will take place asked Jacox to give a in the Nelson Physical Activity Center. But ac- presentation on drones in agriculture at the cording to Powell, courses three and four will college. Jacox spent the next five months require larger drones that will need to be flown working on the presentation and has been outside. involved in developing the courses from the Additional steps will have to be taken before beginning. that can happen due to current FAA and CSC After his time at CSC, Jacox went to Texrules. as A&M where he studied aerospace engi“We’ll have to get clearance from the college neering. He spent his entire aerospace engito do that, because there’s a policy that you can’t neering career working in defense programs
and in 2013 was named a distinguished alumnus of Chadron State College. Jacox has been enthusiastic about making the courses a reality. “I had this cockamamie idea, but (Powell) was incredibly helpful to me to show me a way through the minefield,” Jacox said. “If you’re ignorant it’s easy to think that everything is easy and it’s not.” According to Jacox, the certificate program is likely to be offered to both CSC students and members of the public. Powell said that means the class would most likely take place on Saturday afternoons to accommodate local ranchers and farmers. Jacox envisions someday partnering with a local ranch or farm owner to have the chance of running real-world “missions” with the drones, but it remains to be seen if that would be a realistic possibility. Originally, Jacox planned on making the class only available to agriculture and rangeland students but an interdisciplinary approach was favored by the college. Nevertheless, ag uses could motivate potential enrollment in the courses. Next week, in our final article of the series, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of using drones in the fields of agriculture and rangeland management.
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McKenna Webel, 20, junior of Lincoln, and Marcus Ruhrer, 20, junior of Guilbert, Arizona, swing to the beat at NOCS Sunday night.
CSC students swing dancing at Night of Country Swing Sunday night in the Chadron Arts Center.
Night of country swing u By Zachary Carlson Ag & Range Editor
Every Sunday evening, a group of Chadron State College students pull on their boots and make their way to the Chadron Arts Center. They clear a dance floor, string up some lights and crank up the volume on their country western music. It’s Night of Country Swing – and it’s time to dance. Swing dancers and their partners spin and twist in the dim yellow glow of the room; boots thudding against the wooden dance floor to the sound of a steel guitar. The floor is never empty, even when dancers are catching their breath from a rousing go at the Texas two-step or western cha-cha. NOCS members enjoy the chance to get out and dance each week for many different reasons. For some, like Michaela Schultis, 22, senior of North
Platte, and Tristen Kreb, 21, junior of styles. Those include country swing, Colorado Springs, it’s a great socializ- traditional two-step, Texas two-step, ing tool and even better workout. line dancing, western cha-cha and a For club prescounty version of ident Quinton the waltz. Shaw, 21, senior is a “It’s just been such a very“NOCS of Bassett, it’s an social enviopportunity to do big part of my col- ronment and has what he’s passiona friendly atmolege experience and sphere. It’s a great ate about. “I love swing to meet dancing is my favirite place dancing,” Shaw friends,” Aslan thing to do... said. “It also helps said. “I love teaching people improve confi- NOCS Club President Quinton dence.” that don’t know how to dance to NOCS began Shaw dance.” in 2007 and Shaw NOCS is a casual affair; talent lev- is its 12th president. He joined as a els vary from the expert, like Shaw, to freshman, worked his way up the ladthe newly initiated, and club members der to vice president his junior year welcome the opportunity to teach oth- and was elected to his current office ers. During Monday night’s campus in this, his senior year. activities board meeting, club Trea“This has been my baby ever since surer Lena Aslan announced NOCS (joining),” he said. “It’s just been such a will be dedicating the first hour each big part of my college experience and Sunday to teaching various dance dancing is my favorite thing to do.”
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A pair of dancers take a short breather after swing dancing Sunday night at NOCS.
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Men’s Basketball Standings
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1. Black Hills State 2. Dixie State 3. Colorado School of Mines 4. New Mexico Highlands 5. Westminster 6. UCCS 7. Colorado Mesa 8. South Dakota Mines 9. Fort Lewis 10. Regis 15. Chadron State
Brian Rodriguez-Flores, senior of Phoenix, excites the student section with a 3-pointer as the Eagles lost 97-74 to Black Hills State University, Friday, in the Chicoine Center.
Black Hills’ Whitley stings the Eagles u By Devin Fulton Sports Reporter
Despite a strong start by Chadron State College, Black Hills State University’s Trey Whitley, junior of Santa Cruz, California, scored 37 points to help the Yellow Jackets buzz by the Eagles 97-74, Friday, in the Chicoine Center.
Saturday, the Eagles’ strong performance came in the second half against South Dakota School of Mines, but couldn’t overcome late game misses as the Hardrockers won 88-77. The weekend’s losses drop CSC to 2-13 and increased its losing streak to eight games. “We’ve got to find a way.” Head Men’s Basketball Coach Houston Reed said. “We’ve played some good basketball for the majority of the games. The
Athletes theofWeek Taryn Foxen
Hometown: Aurora, Colorado Class: Junior Sport: Basketball Foxen scored 27 points, added 5 steals and 7 rebounds against Black Hills State University, Friday, and scored 44 points over the weekend.
game is 40 minutes long, we have to continue to work to get all the minutes put together.” The Eagles host familiar opponents with 9-6 University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, tomorrow, and 10-5 Colorado School of Mines, Saturday, in the Chicoine Center just two weeks removed from both teams defeating the Eagles. In the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Mines ranks first with 101 blocked shots while
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Javan Lanier Hometown: Aurora, Colorado Class: Senior Sport: Track and Field Lanier won the 60-meter dash, posting a time of 6.80, and placed second in the long jump with a 23-6 mark, Saturday, at Colorado School of Mines.
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1. Colorado Mesa 2. Westminster 3. Fort Lewis 4. Colorado school of Mines 5. Western 6. Dixie State 7. Black Hills State 8. South Dakota Mines 9. MSU-Denver 10. Regis 14. Chadron State
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Sports CSC victorious in Sterling u By Devin Fulton Sports Reporter
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CSC’s Brandon Kile, senior of Hastings, gets tangled with CSU-Pueblo’s D’Andre Brumfield, senior of Dallas, during the Eagles 22-14 loss, Jan. 18, in the Chicoine Center
Chadron State College defeated Northeastern Junior College 31-12, Saturday, in Sterling, Colorado, as the Eagles host Adams State University for its final home dual of the season, tonight, in the Chicoine Center. As of Jan. 22, the 3-2 Grizzlies have three top-12 ranked wrestlers on its roster with No. 5 133-pounder Jonathan Andretta, junior of Walsenburg, Colorado, No. 4 141-pounder Noah Hermosillo, sophomore of Gypsum, Colorado and No. 9 149-pounder Josiah Rider, freshman of Grand Junction, Colorado, all according to the NCAA Div. II Wrestling Coaches Association. “This time of year is what makes wrestling and competition special.” Brandon Kile, senior of Hastings, said. “I feel prepared for the final stretch of my wrestling career.” Tonight’s dual marks the final home performance for five Eagles: 133-pounder Brandon Kile, 157-pounder Chase Clasen, senior of Moses Lake, Washington, 165-pounder Tate Allison, senior of Moorcroft, Wyoming, 184-pounder Jay
Westcott, senior of Grand Junction, Colorado and No. 10 Wade French, senior of Herriman, Utah. “I am very excited.” French said. “People keep telling me that I will be sad when my career is over but I look at it like another opportunity to cherish the moment and perform one last time at home.” Saturday’s victory improved CSC to 7-10 overall as two Eagles defeated NJCAA ranked opponents. Against the Plainsmen, 165-pounder Allison pinned No. 8 Davonn Keyes, sophomore of Port Orchard, Washington in the second period and 157-pounder Clasen, senior of Moses Lake, Washington, defeated No. 5 Sebastian Robles, sophomore of Port Orchard, Washington, by decision. Other Eagle victories included 141-pounder Joe Taylor, redshirt freshman of Glenrock, Wyoming, 149-pounder Chance Karst, junior of Powell, Wyoming, both by decision and No.10 197-pounder French by major decision. As of Jan. 22, French is CSC’s only top-12 wrestler ranked by the NCAA Div. II WCA.
Lanier wins the 60-Meter u By CSC Sports Information Chadron State College’s Javan Lanier continued the outstanding start of his senior track and field season on Saturday by winning the 60-meter dash and placing second in the long jump at the Colorado School of Mines Winter Classic this weekend. Lanier won the finals of the 60 with a career-best time of 6.80 seconds. There were 43 entries from nine schools in the race. He’s now won the event in all four meets the Eagles have entered this winter. CSC Coach Riley Northrup said Lanier got off to an excellent start and led all the way. Lanier’s previous best this season was 6.93 seconds at the Colorado Mines Alumni Classic in early December. His other winning marks were both 6.98. His previous career-best was 6.83 seconds two years ago while his fastest times the other two years have been 6.85 seconds as a freshman in 2017 and 6.86 last year.
A native of Aurora, Colo., and a graduate of Regis Jesuit High School, Lanier’s second place mark in the long jump measured 23 feet, 6 inches. It was just threefourths of an inch shy of his career-best. There were 25 entries in that event. Chadron State athletes also placed third in four events. Two of them belonged to sophomore sprinter Brodie Roden of Riverton, Wyo., in the 60- and 400-meter dashes with times of 6.96 and 50.94 seconds. His 60 time was a career-best, but he ran the 400 in 49.82 a week ago at Black Hills State. The other thirds came in field events. Sophomore Brock Voth of Berthoud, Colo., earned that spot by going 44-11 in the triple jump and freshman Shane Collins of Bison, S.D., was third in the shot put with a throw of 50-11 ½. Voth has a season-best of 46-5 ¼ in the triple jump, but this was the first time Collins has thrown the shot farther than 50 feet. The Eagles will enter meets at South Dakota State in Brookings the next two weekends.
Sports Smith returns home Eagles’ football team hires new offensive coordinator u By Devin Fulton Sports Reporter
Beginning as a wide receiver for Chadron State College in 2004 to coaching at Eastern Illinois University and Mayville State University, Micah Smith returns home as the Eagles’ new offensive coordinator. With the departure of Logan Masters, CSC’s former offensive coordinator, Smith fills the categories Head Coach Jay Long was looking for. “There were four characteristics that we were looking for in our next coordinator,” Long said to CSC sports information, “Those were commitment to Eagles football, a similar offensive philosophy to our current one, an understanding about recruiting top student-athletes to Chadron, and an appreciation for what it takes to be successful here. Micah has gained valuable
experience at all levels of NCAA dinator at NAIA school Mayville football, coaching just about ev- State last year and spent five seaery offensive position, and serving sons as the tight ends coach at Div. as interim head coach. He’ll add a I Eastern Illinois. Those coaching tremendous amount of coaching experiences helped Smith develop knowledge to our prohis offensive mindset gram.” and find ways to inSmith inherits the volve tight ends in the Rocky Mountain Athpassing game. letic Conference’s top “Eastern Illinois passer in Dalton Holst, helped me find ways senior of Gillette, Wyto get those guys more oming, and plans to involved because as a run a similar offense coach you want your the Eagles had with guys to be successful. Chris Stein and Logan So, in our game plans as Masters, but with more a tight ends coach I was simplicity and tempo, Micah Smith trying to come up with according to Smith. ways to get them more “We are going to give looks, so that should be him (Holst) a little more freedom a big benefit for me along with the than he maybe had last year and al- guys that can do it.” Smith said. low for him to use his mind to put Last season, three Eagle tight us in the best position.” Smith said. ends combined for 15 catches for Smith was the offensive coor- 160 yards and zero touchdowns.
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UCCS ranks second with 96. UCCS’ Padiet Wang, senior of Aurora, Colorado, earned RMAC Offensive Player of the Week last weekend after averaging 25.5 points, six assists and 4.5 rebounds per game in the Mountain Lions’ wins over New Mexico Highlands and CSU-Pueblo. Against Black Hills, Whitley’s performance ranks as the second best in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for points scored in a game by an individual. The Yellow Jackets shot 36 of 62 from the field and 10 of 20 from the arc. CSC couldn’t match Black Hills’ sharp shooting in the first half, shooting just 10 of 27 from the field and trailing 46-28 by halftime. “BH switched their defensive coverage in the last 10 minutes of the half.” Reed said. “We did a poor job of selecting our shots and had some that just didn’t go in. Unfortunately, our lack of offensive production bled over to our energy on the defensive end.” The Eagles improved its shooting by 26 percent in the second half. Kayden Sund, sophomore of
Golden, Colorado, posted a career-high with 16 points against the Yellow Jackets and Brian Rodriguez-Flores, senior of Phoenix, led CSC with 18 points. The Eagles trailed by five with 90 seconds remaining, but missed shots matched by Hardrocker free throws nailed the coffin of a CSC comeback victory. South Dakota Mines’ Allec Williams, senior of Albany, Georgia, provided 27 points, five rebounds and three steals against the Eagles. CSC’s Stephon Bell, junior of Phoenix, tallied a season-high 21 points as he shot nine of 11 from the field and three of four from the arc. “He let his game come to him, he hit some shots we know he’s capable of making. I was more pleased with his competitive level and how locked in he was to his defensive assignment.” Reed said. CSC’s Colby Jackson, senior of Las Vegas, ranks second in the RMAC as he averages 5.6 assistsper-game while Rodriguez ranks sixth in 3-point shooting percentage, making 41 percent of his shots.
Big boys overtake halftime entertainment
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Austin Rapp, junior of Moville, Iowa, attempts to steal the ball from Emmitt Rosentrater, junior of Paxton.
TOP: Jackson Hoops, redshirt freshman of Parker, Colorado, flashes his jersey after making a 3-pointer during halftime, Friday, in the Chicoine Center LEFT: CSC’s student section cheers for the halftime entertainment between the offensive and defensive linemen.
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LEFT: Bailey Brooks, sophomore of Douglas, Wyoming, looks to pass the ball during the Eagles loss to Black Hills State University, Friday, in the Chicoine Center. BOTTOM: CSC’s Taryn Foxen, junior of Aurora, Colorado, soars for a layup during the Eagles loss to Black Hills State University, Friday, in the Chicoine Center.
Looking for a victory u By Devin Fulton Sports Reporter
Late-game shooting struggles derailed Chadron State College’s momentum against Black Hills State University as the Yellow Jackets defeated the Eagles 70-60, Friday, in the Chicoine Center. Saturday, the South Dakota School of Mines Hardrockers outscored CSC 42-21 in the first half, and went on to win 77-59. The losses drop the Eagles to 3-12. CSC faces 5-10 University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, tomorrow and 11-4 Colorado School of Mines, Saturday, in the Chicoine Center. The Orediggers bring the top-scoring offense in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, averaging 69 points-per-game and are led by Denali Pinto, sophomore of Boulder, Colorado.
Pinto leads the conference with 392 points. CSC’s last victory came against UCCS two weeks ago when Foxen dropped 33 points en route to a 7874 Eagle win. “This week is about us as much as it is about the opponent,” Head Women’s Basketball Coach Janet Raymer said. “We aren’t far from where we need to be, regardless of what the scoring looks like. Our capabilities are high and it’s going to be a matter of us setting the tone early within ourselves and then keeping that mindset through four quarters.” Friday, trailing by two to begin the fourth quarter, the Eagles field goal percentage dropped by nearly 25% as Black Hills outscored CSC 16-8 to close the game. Neither team outgained its opposition in rebounds, assists or turnovers by more than a margin of one, but Black Hills’ fourth quarter shooting percentage of 40% proved
to be enough to close out the game. “We went cold in the fourth period against BH and it had a lot to do with us lacking in offensive execution,” Raymer said. “We started taking a higher number of quick shots with less ball movement. In turn, we were taking lower percentage shots.” Taryn Foxen, junior of Aurora, Colorado, led the Eagles with 27 points and added seven rebounds. Saturday, the Eagles saw 12 of its 20 turnovers occur in the first half as the Hardrockers capitalized with eight points from those giveaways. Mines produced 14 steals compared to CSC’s three. The Eagles’ offensive struggles on Friday seemed to carry over into Saturday, according to Raymer. A symptom of that was turnovers, she said. “We had some passing and dribbling turnovers from our decision making and they were actually pretty simple errors.”
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We aren’t far from where we need to be, regardless of what the scoring looks like. Our capabilities are high and it’s going to be a matter of setting the tone early...
- Head Women’s Basketball Coach Janet Raymer