The Eagle E-edition, Feb. 17, 2022

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NEWS >>

Senator’s $100K scholarship plan hits admin wall

NSCS Board policy kiboshes senator’s scholarship propsal Please see page 3

AG & RANGE >>

USDA announced its new commission

Equity Commission members were selected based on their ability to voice concerns of the historically underserved.

Please see page 11

SPORTS >>

Eagles mark season bests at SDSU

Two runners put themselves second all-time in CSC history in Brookings, South Dakota

Photo by Mackenzie Dahlberg

Ashayla Powers (20), freshman of Longmont, Colorado, breathes into an oxygen mask while sitting on the bench during the women’s basketball game against Black Hills State University Tuesday in the Chicoine Center.

CSC students win Range Cup

Please see page 14

INDEX News 2 Opinion 5 Lifestyles 7 Ag & Range 11 Sports 12

Team of CSC students compete at international Society for Range Management meeting

u By Kamryn Kozisek Ag and Range Editor

A team of four CSC students won the national Society for Range Management (SRM) Range Cup with their project “Urban Expansion and the Erasure of the Western Lifestyle”.

The team consisting of Emma Pendleton, sophomore of McCook, Brolin Morgan, junior of Hemmingford, Sage McGinnis, sophomore of Buena Vista, Colorado and Hayden McGinnis, senior of Buena

Vista, Coloradro, presented their project at the international SRM meeting in Albuquerque, Feb 6-10.

Their project was based on a ranch, McMurry Land and Livestock and people moving into the area and how it effects the ranch itself.

“Our major focus was the erasure of the western lifestyle as a result of the large influx of people moving into Colorado,” Morgan said.

The group presented their project last semester and since then put in over 40 hours of work into the project, according to Sage.

Please see, Range Cup, page 11

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Meet your Student Senate presidential candidates Sullivan Jones, 21, junior of Papillion Why did you decide to run for president?

“Last September, I was impeached from my position as a CSC liberal arts senator. Fortunately, I was able to overturn the impeachment in court because it was unfounded; in other words, I was impeached because my fellow senators disagreed with my opinion, and these days, people are not allowed to disagree. With that said, I found the impeachment attempt very troubling because of the message it sent to students— that if they are part of the minority, they have no right to be heard and no right to speak. This sort of thinking is pervasive and dangerous, and I feel obligated, on behalf of the students, to change it.”

Is there anything you would like to see changed about Student Senate?

“Where do I begin… Let’s start by following our own rules and use true parliamentarian procedure as our constitution

if you were elected president? requires. After that, we can “When I am elected presistart having better discussions about issues impacting the dent, I won’t be bringing anystudents. Issues like the inthing to senate. Rather, I’ll be bringing senate to the students. numerable food service comThis means that students are plaints, access to better ingoing to be involved in every ternet on campus, renovated senate decision and hopefully dorms, and better events that begin to feel more impacted by every student wants to go to.” those decisions.”

What are some of the things Sullivan Jones Why should students vote for you would like to see Stuyou? dent Senate do in the future?

“The decision this election is a simple “I want to see senate hold meetings with more vigor and openness to diverse per- one: On the one hand you have a candidate spectives. For example, rather than cancel running on promoting diversity yet ironiout minorities, senate should lend an ear— cally cast a vote to impeach another senator no matter the diverse background or belief simply for disagreeing with their views; on that a person has. Moreover, I want to see the other hand, you have a current senator less yes-men and more debate about the who will truly represent the student interproblems students have.” est with unwavering dedication and vigor.

What would you bring to Student Senate A current senator who understands what

students want and how to improve campus.

While some students may not believe student government can impact them for the better, I can prove them wrong.”

Why is it important for students to vote in the Student Senate election?

“Look, students are not going to lose anything by not voting. But they stand to gain a lot by voting, specifically for yours truly.”

Is there anything you would like to add about the election?

“I’m disappointed students don’t get the chance to attend a presidential debate. I tried hard to make one happen but cooperation among both parties is key. With that said, should any students wish to explore my policies further, my website can be found at the following address: https://www.change. org/voteJONES-forabetterCSC”

Olivia Bryant, 20, junior of Anselmo Why did you decide to run for president?

“I decided to run for Student Senate president because I have been with Student Senate for two years and felt ready to step into a larger role. I also decided to run because I had the support from my fellow students to do so. When taking on any significant leadership role, it takes a collective effort. Finally, I decided to run for president because I want to maximize transparency between Student Senate and the student body. Through the presidency, I want to educate the campus community about student government. Students should know how Student Senate functions and works to serve them.”

Is there anything you would like to see changed about Student Senate?

“If I were to improve anything about Student Senate, I would like to see us begin the new term with renewed energy, inspiration, and vision. Thinking long term, I believe that senate needs some refocused direction and reignited drive that places people first and not politics.

Of course, there will always be challenges with politics, policy, and procedure within any organization. But the upcoming election and changes in leadership offer an excellent opportunity to overcome these challenges, become inspired again, and gain a fresh perspective. In addition, I would like to see the Student Senate mindset of perfectionism shift into an environment of learning opportunities, not being afraid to make mistakes and ask good questions. Simply put,

all students, including Student Senate, need to allow themselves some grace during these busy times.”

What are some of the things you would like to see Student Senate do in the future?

“Looking forward to the future, I would like to see Student Senate create a monthly campus-wide Olivia Bryant email newsletter that highlights recent and upcoming projects. I would also like to see Student Senate host more events on campus such as a Meet Your Senator/Executive Board lunch social, recruitment events at the beginning of the year, informational events before large votes, and destress events during midterms and finals week. In the future, I would like to see more student feedback and suggestions by adding a comment box outside of the Student Senate office. Finally, I would like to see the Student Senate website updated to make it more accessible for students. The updated website would be a place for recorded meetings, committee meeting schedules, and a link for student suggestions/questions.”

What would you bring to Student Senate if you were elected president?

“If elected as Student Senate president, I would bring experience to the position. As previously stated, I have been a part of Student Senate for two years and have served as a Lib-

eral Arts Senator, At-Large Senator, NPAC Committee Chair, and Platinum Eagle Award Chair.

I would also bring active leadership to the position, which is evident through my involvement in Events Committee, Academic Review Committee as a Student Senate representative, and as admin for Student Senate’s social media page. I would also bring approachability to the position.

The importance of approachability in leadership is often forgotten but crucial in building relationships and creating trust. Finally, if elected Student Senate President, students can be confident that I will bring a culture of collaboration to CSC. Teamwork is essential to the success of any student government and something that Student Senate can improve upon while working for the students.”

Why should students vote for you?

“Students should vote for me because I view the presidency as not a position of power but a position of service. The presidency should also be considered a supportive role for the executive board and student senators. Students can be sure that I will provide reliability and consistency to the role. Also, I will lead with empathy and always have the student body’s best interests in mind. My Student Senate experience will also help me act as a diligent liaison between the

student body and administration. Finally, I hope that students vote for me because I will continue to advocate for them and work towards continual improvement for CSC.” Why is it important for students to vote in the Student Senate election?

“Students should vote in the Student Senate election because voting is the best way to have their voices heard. Students should feel empowered to vote because it is also an opportunity for change. Voting is one way that students can directly impact their campus community, and it will determine their student representation for the following year. Also, students have a responsibility to vote as active members of the campus community. Finally, students should vote in the Student Senate election because it is easy to do.

The ballot will be sent directly to students via EagleMail, and it only takes a minute of students’ time.”

Is there anything you would like to add about the election?

“Elections should be an exciting time for the campus community because it ushers in new student leadership. I hope that everyone will participate in this year’s election. Voting will take place February 23-25 via EagleMail. Please feel free to stop into the Student Senate office located in the Student Center with any election questions. Accessibility is my priority; I encourage students to contact me at olivia.bryant@eagles.csc.edu for any reason.”

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KAPUT! Senator’s $100K scholarship plan hits wall NSCS Board policy kiboshes senator’s scholarship proposal  By Aubrie Lawrence Editor-in-Chief

The idea of returning $100,000 in student activity fees to students in the form of scholarships was put to an abrupt end due to Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees’ policy, in this week’s Student Senate meeting.

The idea began at the end of last week’s meeting when Senator of Liberal Arts Sullivan Jones moved to “return” $50,000 to students in the form of scholarships funded by student activity fees.

The scholarships would go to “whoever Student Senate wanted” Jones said, but added current senators would be unable to apply.

Because the Feb. 7 meeting was running over its allotted time, senators tabled the motion to their Monday meeting.

Gaswick said that a scholarship would not be considered On Thursday, Feb. 10, Jones sent an email to students stating he would increase his original $50,000 request to a student activity.

Even though he is unable to create a scholarship for stu$100,000 at Monday’s meeting. He said that the allocation dents, Jones said he still wants to would not increase any student fees “come up with something better for and instead would be giving students the students.” “some of their activity fee money back “What I’m hopefully going to as a result of limited activity funding be working on after learning about by senate and its major failed fire-pit that, is finding ways to give money project.” indirectly back to the students in a “As your student senator, I believe way that their going to appreciate, senate has an obligation to use your and that is going to be within Board activity fee money appropriately and policy,” Jones said. logically,” Jones said in the email.

“Hence, returning some of your monIn other news: ey that we have failed to use is the best - Sullivan Jones > The general assembly will be way to ensure none of your money is held at 4 p.m. Monday in the Student wasted.”

Center ballroom.

However, when Monday’s meeting > Student Senate allocated $574 for the Rising Sophocame to order, Senate learned that Jones’ scholarship idea more awards. hit an administrative policy wall. > Student Senate allocated $1,250 to purchase banners Kari Gaswick, vice president of admission and finance, said Board policy 6022 precludes from using activity fees for every club on campus. The banners will be designed by for anything other than student activities. The policy states the clubs and displayed in the Student Center. activity fees are “designated for student activities.”

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“Returning some of your money that we have failed to use is the best way to ensure none of your money is wasted.”

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Then you should apply to become an RA. Applications are due March 18. Visit csc.edu/housing/ra for more information.

Visit your adviser during advising month February has arrived and you know what that means. Advising month.

It’s time to sit down with your adviser and figure out your schedule for next semester.

Reach out to your adviser and get enrolled for summer and fall 2022 courses.

Newblom Foundation now accepting applications The Darold A. Newblom Foundation is now accepting applications from students living in Box Butte and Dawes Counties for scholarships and grants.

To receive an application, call Wally A. Seiler at (308) 760-4693. Applications must be submitted to the foundation’s Board of Directors by March 31.

Scholarships and grants will be awarded in May. If you have any questions, call Seiler or by mail at his home address, 1208 Laramie Ave., Alliance, 69301.

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Advisers suggest senate International Club to needs to develop a ‘vision’ host Food Tasting Party

THE EAGLE COVID-19 REPORT

 By Aubrie Lawrence Editor-in-Chief

SOURCE: CSC website as of Wednesday, Feb. 16, 5 p.m.

TOTAL ACTIVE CASES Students: 1 Employees: 1 RECOVERIES Students: 123 Employees: 17 CUMULATIVE CASES Students: 124 Employees: 18

After weeks of bylaw revisions, the senate advisers called on senators to end the “rubber stamping” and create a “vision” for what they want to accomplish during the rest of the semester during this week’s meeting.

“I think that there is a little bit of a stalemate right now,” Markus Jones, English assistant professor, said. “Because we’re not necessarily having a conversation about what our opportunities are, we’re just sorta shutting down about our opportunities.”

He said that he wanted to see senators find ways to “leave something behind” for future students, whether

that is a potential concert or an even larger project, rather than letting the opportunity to do something exciting go to waste.

“Don’t just change bylaws because I’m bored by it, and I think you are guys too,” he said.

Adviser Justin Curtis, Social Sciences assistant professors, echoed Jones’ ideas, and asked senators to find a vision that could shape student’s experiences on campus.

“I know that there are some tremendously bright students in this body who are interested and excited and have ideas that could shape the student experience here at CSC,” he said. “But you need to be thinking about student experience and not just day-to-day things. You need to have a bigger vision.”

 By Aubrie Lawrence Editor-in-Chief

The International Club’s Food Tasting Party is back after two years of being on hiatus due to COVID-19.

This year’s party, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. in the Student Center, highlights dishes made by international students and cultural entertainment. The main dishes this year will represent India, Nigeria, Senegal, Philippines, Mexico, Germany, and Kenya, a CSC College Relations press release said.

Students can pick up their free tickets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the International Club table located in the Student Center until Feb. 24. Students must show their student IDs to pick up their tickets.

Tickets can also be purchased by community members at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and children. Children 5 years old and under get in free.

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As We See It

Opinion

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Allowing Valieva to compete ruins the competition

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igure skating is a beautiful sport and it takes a lot of talent and work to be good at it. It’s the same as any sport at the Olympics. Years and years of practice and hard work leads up to performing at the world or even national level.

It’s certainly something to be proud of.

Until it isn’t.

When athletes start using performance enhancing drugs the entire competition suffers.

Performance enhancing drugs allow athletes to cut corners and make the playing field uneven.

When an athlete’s talent comes from a bottle and not hard work it makes the entire competition less interesting.

In 2014, Russia was banned from the Olympics due to athletes being encouraged to take performance enhancing drugs to help them medal. This ban wasn’t supposed to last very long, but has been continually renewed since then.

The Olympics is all about seeing the best athletes compete

against each other. But they didn’t want to just shut out good athletes because they’re from Russia and might be doping. So, the Russian Olympic Committee (R.O.C.) was made and ‘neutral’ athletes were allowed to compete.

That seemed like a pretty good idea. It got rid of the athletes that were known for doping and allowed athletes that weren’t to compete fairly. A factor that was overlooked was the Russian coaches. There were far less coaches penalized than the Russian athletes.

I believe that overlooking a coach’s influence on athletes led to the current issues women’s figure skating is facing. Kamila Valieva, a 15-year-old figure skater, is amazing. Watching her skate looks effortless and graceful. Her tricks are impressive but her presence on the ice is what makes her really stand out. No performance enhancing drugs were needed for her grace on skates.

She probably would have won gold without performance enhancing drugs. Everyone would

have watched in awe extreme methods of and cheered for her. training and most of Now she will win with her skaters quit or no ceremony and her burnout by the time competitors will place they are in their teens. after her knowing that She admitted to only they are skating in a letting a skater eat losing race. powdered food when Valieva will continthey needed to lose ue to compete at the weight. With her harsh Olympics even though methods the Olympic she tested positive for committee finds it fit Velvet Jessen three different drugs. to place the suspicions She claims she came in contact on her. with one of the drugs due to sharAnd I think they’re right. ing a drink with her grandfather.

Valieva may have taken them However, the likelihood of having willingly, but I doubt she thought enough of the drug in her system of it on her own. She needed to to test positive for it just from deal with her harsh methods and sharing a drink with her grandfabe the star she thought she was ther is extremely low. supposed to do.

Valieva is allowed to compete Unfortunately, it comes at the because of her age. The Olympic cost of the other athletes, who rules say minors are anyone that now must compete knowing are less than 16 years old at the it’s unfair and that if they and Olympics. So although she tested Valieva place none of them will positive, the responsibility for receive a medals ceremony. Not the positive results don’t fall on only is the Russian team getting Kamila they fall onto her coach, away with doping again they are Eteri Tutberidze. depriving other athletes of a real Tutberidze is known for her Olympic experience.

As You Said It!

EDITORIAL EDITOR-In-CHIEF Aubrie Lawrence editor@csceagle.com NEWS EDITOR news@csceagle.com OPINION EDITOR Velvet Jessen opinion@csceagle.com SPORTS EDITOR Mackenzie Dahlberg sports@csceagle.com LIFESTYLES EDITOR lifestyles@csceagle.com AG & RANGE EDITOR Kamryn Kozisek ageditor@csceagle.com DIGITAL CONTENT DIRECTOR Madyson Schliep photo@csceagle.com CO-ADVERTISING DIRECTORS Andrew Avila Kinsey Smith ads@csceagle.com DISTRIBUTION MANAGER subscriptions@csceagle.com NEWSROOM CONTACT PHONE & EMAIL Editorial: 308-432-6303 editor@csceagle.com Advertising: 308-432-6304 ads@csceagle.com GENERAL EMAIL QUERIES editor@csceagle.com MAILING ADDRESS The Eagle Old Admin, Room 235 Chadron State College 1000 Main St. Chadron NE 69337 FACULTY ADVISER Michael D. Kennedy Office: 308-432-6047 mkennedy@csc.edu

We asked: What did you think of the Super Bowl half time show?

MEMBERSHIPS Nebraska Press Association

Cara Self 19, senior, Gilbert, Arizona

Gunnar Jones 24, graduate, Florence, Alabama

Emma Stewart 19, sophomore, Columbus

“They should have showed the sign language too.”

“I thought it was the best in years.”

“I thought it really only catered to one audience.”

Jamal Browder 19, freshman, Miami

Natalie Boyd 21, senior, Stratton

“It was nice, it was fun.”

“I loved it, the dude on the tuba killed it. It was great..”

Participation on The Eagle staff is open to all Chadron State College students.

The Eagle is a student newspaper produced by and for students of Chadron State College. Opinions expressed in editorials and columns written by the student staff belong solely to the authors.

As a public forum, The Eagle invites guest columns and letters to the editor from all readers.

Opinions expressed in submissions belong solely to the author(s) and DO NOT necessarily reflect the opinions of The Eagle staff, its adviser, CSC students, staff, faculty, administrators or governing body.

Please limit all guest columns or letters to 400 words.

Deadline for submissions is noon Monday for consideration in the following Thursday’s edition. The Eagle reserves the right to edit or reject all submissions.

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Opinion

As We See It

Professional sports are a selfish industry u By Kameryn Kozisek Staff Editor

As someone who can never get into sports, unless I know someone in them, I think professional sports, particularly the NFL are a waste of money.

I understand the need for entertainment and maybe those competing in the Olympics but for some reason I just can’t justify paying someone millions to play a sport.

Americans spend a lot of money on the Super Bowl alone, on food, tickets, TV services and fan gear. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent $14.6 billion during this last Super Bowl.

Imagine all the other things Americans could be spending $14 billion on. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, homelessness

could be solved with approximately $20 billion.

The point is the U.S. has a lot of problems, the poverty level, child hunger, homelessness, the foster system and decreasing food production. One day a year, we are spending more than enough to help with these problems and yet we choose to spend it on big entertainment.

Professional sports companies make money off Americans with ease, the more controversy, the more money they make. According to Forbes in 2021, the total of all the NFL teams worth was at $107.89 billion.

I understand supporting Olympic, college and student athletes but I can not support a pointless competition. Fans get bragging rights when your team wins and those teams won your millions even if they lose. Players on the winning team will make $120,000 just for

be more likely to be arrested for is more likely to commit violent violent crimes then the general crimes. population.

There are so many things going A study on in the world and done by the in our country today.

Journal of There are homeless Criminal veterans, high suicide Justice and rates in young people found that and school violence. while arrest Often the arguments rates for the that we face when solvNFL were ing these issues are how lower than much money is solving the national them worth. average, Well when we as violent Americans are willing - Kamryn Kozisek crimes rates to spend billions on were higher. watching a bunch of For this men in pads tackle study violent crimes include, each other over a ball but don’t sexual assault, aggravated assault, donate that extra dollar to a chilDUI manslaughter, murder, rape, dren’s hospital. domestic violence, kidnapping and Maybe its not the industry itself child abuse. that is selfish, maybe it’s that they Maybe it’s just me but I think are just taking advantage of the it is hard to support a group that people supporting it.

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Kameryn Kozisek

winning, according to the NFL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The professional sports industry is based on using people’s competitive nature against them to make money.

We spend plenty on sports teams that probably don’t care about those who are watching, unless they start losing money.

NFL players were also found to

“Maybe its just me but I think it is hard to support a group that is more likely to commit violent crimes.”

Kill time online with The Eagle u By Madyson Schliep Staff Editor

Social media is an important part of most students lives. It is also important for organizations and busineses to use social media to reach a large and broad audience. For a student organization such as The Eagle we are using social media to enhance our student run newspaper in a time where social media is outpacing print newspapers.

As our social media director, I want to enlighten students on what goes on behind the scenes of our weekly newspaper while also working with our editors to con-

nect with you so that we can help ensure that your voice is heard.

My name is Madyson Schliep, and I am the Digital Content Director for The Eagle. I am in my 3rd year here at Chadron State College, majoring in sports and recreation with an emphasis in exercise science. I am also a student athlete on the track and field team here. I compete in throwing events.

Becoming the digital content director for The Eagle gave me an excuse, like many in our generation to kill time on social media.

Well, that’s my excuse what’s yours?

Developing content across three platforms presents numerous challenges. Keeping content

I currently have a crotchety deadline. It’s fun. adviser helping (nagging) me to But don’t take my word for it, finish in the next fifteen minutes check out the insanity. so that I can be at the phonathon To heck with joining the conon time. versation, Oddly join our his help is madness working, and by followmuch to my ing us on surprise he’s Instaearning his gram, and keep today.

Tiktok @ - Madyson Schliep As a colthecsceaumn writer, gle and on spotlighting twitter @ The Eagle’s csceagle. social media platforms allows for Oh and by the way, I am done free self-promotion. It’s fun. It’s seven minutes before the phonapressure. It’s fun. It’s challenging. thon starts, just enough time to It’s fun. It’s distracting to our walk through the snow on my way other editors as were working on there.

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“Developing content

Madyson Schliep

fresh and relatable requires imagination, and understanding of our audience (which is you guys), and a discipline to write this column and others with thoughtful foresight so that I don’t put myself under the strain of a nagging deadline which, I face now.

across three platforms presents numerous challenges.”

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CSC football players trade the field for the court

Photo by Kamryn Kozisek Photo by Mackenzie Dahlberg

Tommy Thomas, front, sophomore of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Connor Schwend, middle, redshirt sophomore of Saint Xavier, Montana, watch the ball as Jake Norris, senior of Fort Morgan, Colorado, drops it to start the football players’ scrimmage during halftime of the women’s basketball game Tuesday in the Chicoine Center.

ABOVE: Connor Schwend, left, redshirt sophomore of Saint Xavier, Montana, and Gunnar Jones, middle, senior of Greeley, Colorado, cheer after a three pointer from Brendan Brehmer, front, senior of Alliance, while football players’ scrimmage during halftime of the women’s basketball game Tuesday in the Chicoine Center.

LEFT: Jahvonte Hair, junior of Live Oak, Florida, dribbles the ball for a fast break during the football players’ scrimmage which happened during halftime of the women’s basketball game Tuesday in the Chicoine Center.

Photo by Kamryn Kozisek

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Story and photos

Bruk Binyam, left, 21, senior of Denver, playing Meg holds an envelope and yells at Brennan Ackerman, 18, freshman of Box Elder, South Dakota, playing Barnette, during dress rehearsal for “Crimes of the Heart” Monday in the Black Box Theatre.

FAR ABOVE: Halle Smith, front, 20, sophomore of Wheatland, Wyoming, playing Lenny, looks off to the side with Bruk Binyam, 21, senior of Denver, playing Meg, walks in behind Smith during dress rehearsal for “Crimes of the Heart” Monday in the Black Box Theatre.

ABOVE: Halle Smith, right, 20, sophomore of Wheatland, Wyoming, playing Lenny, and Olivia Freeze, 20, sophomore of Bridgeport, playing Babe, laugh with each other during dress rehearsal for “Crimes of the Heart” Monday in the Black Box Theatre.

ABOVE: Bruk Binyam, left, 21, senior of Denver, playing Meg, and Halle Smith, 20, sophomore of Wheatland, Wyoming, playing Lenny, look at Babe, played by Olivia Freeze, 20, sophomore of Bridgeport, during dress rehearsal for “Crimes of the Heart” Monday in the Black Box Theatre.

RIGHT: Halle Smith, right, 20, sophomore of Wheatland, Wyoming, playing Lenny, looks at Doc, played by Sam LaRive, 22, senior of Hot Springs, South Dakota, during Monday’s dress rehearsal of “Crimes of the Heart” in the Black Box Theatre.

Everyone has ‘crimes of th math of those crimes?

Chadron State’s Theatre D those consequences through “Crimes of the Heart,” directe rector of theatrical performan atre.

“I think the audience will e Olivia Freeze, 20, sophomore o that everyone with siblings c sweet moments that you’ll rem Written by Beth Henley, “C litzer Prize for Drama and w Best Play. The play is a comedy Babe, played by Freeze; Lenny of Wheatland, Wyoming; and of Denver.

“I really enjoy everyone I’ve “All my costars on stage are g we all have a great chemistry th

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st crime is of the heart

artment to perform “Crimes of the Heart” over the weekend

s by Mackenzie Dahlberg

he heart’, but can you handle the after-

Department will try to reconcile with h their performance of the comedy, ed by David Craven, theatre interim dinces, this weekend in the Black Box The-

enjoy the family elements of this story,” of Bridgeport, said. “There are moments can relate to, like silly arguments, and member forever.”

Crimes of the Heart” won the 1981 Puwas nominated for the Tony Award for y that follows the three Magrath sisters, y, played by Halle Smith, 20, sophomore Meg, played by Bruk Binyam, 21, senior

e worked with in this show,” Freeze said. great to work across from. I really think hat helps make us believable as a family.”

The three sisters get back together for the first time in a decade under the scorching sun in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. As past resentments rise to the surface, the sisters, all who have ventured through different lives, each must come to terms with the consequences of her ‘crimes of the heart.’

The three sisters are also joined by Cheyenne Bacon, 20, junior of Lewellen, playing Chick; Brennan Ackerman, 18, freshman of Box Elder, South Dakota, playing Barnette; and Sam LaRive, 22, senior of Hot Springs, South Dakota, playing Doc. “What I enjoy most about this, or any production in the theatre department, is the least often seen part, the development,” LaRive said.

“The audience only sees the final product, but it is the conceptualization and construction that makes me the most excited. I consider myself very lucky to be a witness to the whole scope of a show’s creation.”

Audiences can see this production at 7 p.m., Thursday to Saturday with a matinee performance at 2 p.m., Sunday at the Black Box Theatre in Memorial Hall.

It will also return for two extra showings at 7 p.m., Feb. 25 and 26.

Freeze encourages people to reserve tickets ahead of time at csc. edu/theatre since seating is limited in the Black Box Theatre.

ABOVE: Cheyenne Bacon, 20, junior of Lewellen, playing Chick, points at a list over Lenny’s shoulder, played by Halle Smith, 20, sophomore of Wheatland, Wyoming, during dress rehearsal for “Crimes of the Heart” Monday in the Black Box Theatre.

Olivia Freeze, front, 20, sophomore of Bridgeport, playing Babe, ducks under the phone cord while Barnette, played

by Brennan Ackerman, 18, freshman of Box Elder, South Dakota, talks on the phone during dress rehearsal for “Crimes of the Heart” Monday in the Black Box Theatre.

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USDA announces new Equity Commission u By Kamryn Kozisek Ag and Range Editor

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From left, Brolin Morgan, sophomore of McCook, Emma Pendleton, junior of Hemmingford, Sage McGinnis, sophomore of Buena Vista, Colorado, Society for Range Management (SRM) President Poncho Ortega and Hayden McGinnis, senior of Buena Vista, Colorado hold up the Range Cup award during the international SRM meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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The team had to take their research paper and turn it into a presentation.

“The hardest part had to be turning a complex topic into a small, summarized poster that accurately represented the topic given to us and the topic that we chose for the poster,” Brolin said.

The team was competing against other rangeland students across the country, with varying topics and projects.

“The hardest part for me was the day or two leading up to our presentation,” Pendleton said. “We had the chance to see some of the projects that the other schools had put together and it was intimidating! There were some great competitors there who had also come up with amazing research and creative answers to the Rangeland Cup Prompt.”

The prize for winning the Range Cup is a traveling trophy that is housed at the winning school until the next years competition.

“This award is extremely meaningful,” Sage said. “The group invested many long hours into creating a presentation we are proud of. The other universities in the competition have excellent rangeland management programs, and outperforming them is a big deal for us as their projects were all very well done. Winning the award with Brolin, Hayden and Emma made it even more special as we all worked so hard throughout the process and sharing that experience with them is something I will never forget.”

“Winning this award was a big deal,” Hayden said. “CSC historically has done well in this competition, so it is really cool to restore that legacy and bring the cup back

to Chadron. This was a total group effort, and every group member did their part exceptionally, so to be awarded for those efforts was special.”

The team hopes that those who choose to compete in the Range Cup in the future will pick a topic they enjoy and not put off working on the presentation.

“My main piece of advice would be to begin working on the project immediately when the prompt comes out,” Hayden said. “Find an issue that is important to you, as that both helps with your interest level and with the actual presentation. Finally, when presenting, be humble and personable, as it is an excellent opportunity to showcase your knowledge of the subject, but also to learn from those who have deeper knowledge and experience in this field.”

On Feb. 10, the USDA announced the new Equity Commission and Subcommittee on Agriculture and the members that will be on both.

The commission is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and will hold its first meeting Feb. 28.

The commission members include: Arturo Rodriguez of California, Hazell Reed of Arkansas, Toni Stanger-McLaughlin of Washington, Derrick Johnson of Mississippi, Ronald Rainey of Arkansas, Mireta Loza of District of Columbia, Charles Rawls of Virginia, Shorlette Ammons of North Carolina, Poppy Sias-Hernandez of Michigan, Todd Corley of Ohio, Yvonne Lee of California, Elizabeth Lower-Basch of Virginia, Shirley Sherrod of Georgia, Ertharin Cousin of Illinois and Rick Smith of Missouri.

Members of the subcommittee include: Shari Rogge-Fidler of Illinois, Savonala Horne of North Carolina, Alexis Racelis of Texas,

Gina Eubanks of Louisiana, Michelle Hughes of Virginia, Kari Jo Lawrence of South Dakota, PJ Haynie III of Virginia, Russell Redding of Pennsylvania, Janssen Hang of Minnesota, Erica Lomeli Corcoran of California, Sarah Vogel of North Dakota, Gary Matteson of New Hampshire.

The application process included selecting for those that can voice the concerns of people of color, women, indigenous communities, rural communities, the LGBTQI+, small businesses, those with disabilities and limited English proficiency.

“USDA acknowledges we have not done enough to provide all farmers and ranchers an equal chance of success and prosperity, and we are striving to change that,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a USDA press release. “This Commission will support our work to build a USDA that does not ignore or leave anyone behind anyone as we dismantle barriers that historically underserved communities have faced in accessing USDA programs and services.”

Rodeo team to host Black Tie Calf Fry u By BreAnne Benson Reporter

After a two-year hiatus, the CSC Rodeo Team’s Black Tie Calf Fry returns live Friday, March 4, to the Dawes County Fairgrounds.

Tickets for the annual fundraiser, on sale now, cost $25 and may be purchased from any CSC Rodeo Team member or online at www.chadroneagles.com/tickets.

The Calf Fry’s social hour and silent auction starts at 5 p.m. The evening’s dinner, catered by The Ridge, follows at 6:30 p.m. A live Western auction for the big-ticket items, which include a cowboy hat; hand-tooled, leather belt; and a pair of rasp spurs – all custom made – follows the dinner. All proceeds benefit CSC’s Rodeo Team.

After the dinner and auction, the night concludes with a performance by the Bar Flies at The Ridge, just down the road from the Fairgrounds on Main Street.

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Rowdy Pfeil, right, sophomore of Moorcroft, Wyoming, lifts the leg of his opponent, Anderson Salisbury, redshirt senior of Austin, Texas, in the 184-pound bout during the men’s wrestling match against Colorado School of Mines, Sunday, Feb. 6 in the Chicoine Center.

Men’s wrestling finishes its regular season u By Mackenzie Dahlberg Sports Editor

CSC men’s wrestling team had a full weekend to finish out its regular season with two rescheduled duals and a tournament.

“I was happy to see even when we may not

have wrestled our best as a team, we still supported each other,” Mason Watt, redshirt junior of Broomfield Colorado, said. “Going into regionals, team support is huge. It definitely will help you win those closer matches.”

The two duals against Colorado Mesa University at 6 p.m., Thursday in Grand Junction and against Western Colorado University at 6 p.m., Friday, only had two wins from Eagle

Athletes theofWeek Madison Martinez

wrestlers each.

Against Colorado Mesa University, Ethan Leake, redshirt sophomore of Clovis, California, at 141 pounds, and Mason Watt, redshirt junior of Broomfield, Colorado, at 285 pounds, were the two wins for the Eagles Thursday, unable to compete and giving Mavericks a win, 38-6.

Please see, Men’s wrestling, page 14

Carlie Collier

Hometown: Fremont Class: Freshman Sport: Wrestling

Hometown: Dunning Class: Junior Sport: Track & Field

Martinez finished out the first regular season of CSC women’s wrestling team by placing first at the Midland Open Saturday. Even though she only faced one opponent, she pinned her both times they faced each other on the mat.

Collier finished third in the 200 meters with a time of 25.21 seconds. With this run, she times herself for the second fastest all-time run in CSC’s history.

She also ran a career-best in the 400 meters, timed at 58.71 seconds.

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Eagles place two in Open u By Mackenzie Dahlberg Sports Editor

Photo courtesy of CMU Sports Information

Kinsey Smith, left, junior of Windsor, Colorado, shakes hands with one of her 101-pound opponents during the Maverick Open Saturday, Nov. 13, at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction.

Chadron State women’s wrestling team finished out its first regular season with two placements at Midland Open, Saturday in Fremont.

Karstin Hollen, freshman of Mesa, Arizona, and Madison Martinez, freshman of Fremont, were the two to place for the Eagles.

Martinez faced only one opponent from Iowa Western Community College (IWCC), Iliana Yanez-Perez, freshman of Oakland, Iowa, and pinned her both times. She took first after pinning her opponent in under one minute the second time they faced one another.

Martinez said it felt good to finish with another first place since it was her last time competing.

“I’m glad that I got to end my season with wins in my hometown,” she said.

Hollen went 3-2 at 143 pounds to finish second, pinning the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) 16th ranked wrestler for one of her wins.

In the 136-pound bracket, Ryleigh Dye, freshman of Queen Creek, Arizona, went 2-1 for the tournament to advance herself as the top half of her bracket but she had to default her consolation semifinals match due to an injury.

In the 101, both Kinsey Smith, junior of Windsor, Colorado, and Taylor Lindstrom,

freshman of Rapid City, South Dakota, went 1-2, each winning in consolations but taking a loss in the consolation semis. Smith’s win was a decision battle against York College’s No. 13 Ella Whitaker, sophomore of Lyons, 20-19.

“Kevin (Kinsey Smith) had an incredible match,” Martinez said. “She scored 20 points on a girl, which is absolutely unheard of and goes to show that it was a tough match.”

Kamila Montenegro, sophomore of Las Vegas, faced three NAIA-ranked wrestlers. She pinned her first opponent, ranked 12th in 4:53, before taking falls to IWCC’s No. 4 Yarissa Gallo, freshman of Homestead, Florida, and Midland University’s No. 15 Jasmin Ballesteros, sophomore Tijuana, Mexico.

The Eagles move into their postseason with the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Coalition (NCWWC) Regional Championships on Sunday and Monday in Lebanon, Illinois.

Unfortunately, Martinez ended her season at the Open because regionals and nationals doesn’t have a heavyweight class. She said she wished they did because she feels like she would be able to compete well.

“Next year, I hope to compete at 191 because I don’t think that they will add a heavyweight bracket,” Martinez said. “I know that the other girls are excited to compete against other NCAA schools, rather than NAIA.” Martinez said the postseason will still have the team lifting and wrestling, and possibly improve the team’s flexibility and mobility.

CSC softball starts season 0-5 u By Mackenzie Dahlberg Sports Editor

During the Lubbock Sports College Invitational over the weekend, CSC’s softball team struggled to put things together in their first series of games for the season, taking a loss for all five games The Eagles scored a total of 10 runs across the five games, playing 31 total innings. Three games were seven innings while two were five innings.

Tia Kohl, senior of Wichita, Kansas, made an appearance on the mound at each game, starting four of them and pitching in 13.4 of 31 innings.

Gabby Russell, senior of Oceanside,

California, and Peyton Propp, senior of Lakewood, Colorado, both saw time on the mound with 8.4 innings and 4.1 innings pitched respectively.

In the first and fourth games, the Eagles remained scoreless, putting zero runs against West Texas A&M University (30), and Eastern New Mexico (9-0).

The first run of the season came from a sacrifice fly by Addison Spears, junior of Berthoud, Colorado, which batted in Chloe Brown, junior of Riverside, California. This run was the only one scored for the Eagles during their second game of the weekend against Lubbock Christian, 6-1.

CSC’s third game saw the most runs scored by the team against the University of Nebraska-Kearney, Saturday, but the team was out ran by the Lopers, 12-7.

Of her two at bats, Peyton Propp, senior of Lakewood, Colorado, hit and got on base both times with a triple down the right-field line and a double to left field.

She also earned two RBIs and two runs for the game.

Jessie Henchenski, sophomore of Fort Collins, Colorado, earned three RBIs and two runs on her three at bats. She homered to left field in the fourth inning, adding two runs to the score and earning the first home run for the Eagles’ 2022 season.

Chadron State’s softball team will partake in the OC/UCO Tournament in Oklahoma on Friday, Saturday and Sunday against Southern Nazarene University, the University of Central Oklahoma, Northeastern State University, Southeastern Oklahoma and Missouri Southern.

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Peyton Propp (24), senior of Lakewood, Colorado, winds up for a pitch during a softball game against Black Hills State University Sunday, April 18, at the CSC Softball Field.

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Mason Watt, top, redshirt junior of Broomfield, Colorado, tries to weigh down Weston Hunt, redshirt senior of Pueblo West, Colorado, during the men’s wrestling dual against Colorado School of Mines in Chicoine Center.

“I wrestled well against Colorado Mesa,” Watt said. “I have put in extra work this season adapting my wrestling style and extra conditioning to be able to compete at a higher level. I am definitely seeing the hard work paying off so far this season.”

Leake decision win over Colorado Mesa’s Erik Contreras, redshirt sophomore of Berthoud, Colorado, 9-4 Watt decision win over Kash Anderson, redshirt freshman of Boise, Idaho, 5-0.

The 165-pound bout remained close between CSC’s Preston Renner, redshirt junior of Broomfield, Colorado, and Colorado Mesa’s Alex Holguin, freshman of Arenas Valley, New Mexico. Renner took the decision loss in the end, 5-3 in a Sudden Victory (SV-1).

Friday’s dual also saw two dual wins for the Eagles in 125-weight class and 197-weight class but were unable to keep the match close against Western Colorado University, 43-9. Quade Smith, freshman of Layton, Utah, pinned No. 13 Cody Fatzinger, redshirt junior of Arvada, Colorado, 6:43.

Eli Hinojosa, redshirt junior of Imperial, took the second win for the Eagles by with a decision against Porter Fox, junior of Kamas, Utah, 7-4.

CSC also sent wrestlers to the Rocky Mountain Open at 10 a.m., Sunday.

Colter Julian, sophomore of Kemmerer, Wyoming, led the Eagle with the most wins, going 2-2 in the 133-weight bracket. Julian finished his second match against Adams State’s Jimmizan Redhorse, redshirt junior of St. Michaels, Arizona, with a major decision win and pinned CSU-Pueblo’s Dimitri Villanueva, redshirt sophomore of El Paso, Texas, just shy of three and a half minutes.

Yusef Nelson, redshirt sophomore of Auburn, Washington; Hunter Gilmore, freshman of Arlington; Javen Palmer, redshirt junior of Casper Wyoming; and Terry Winstead, redshirt junior of Harrah, Oklahoma, all went 1-2 on Sunday. Gilmore and Palmer took their wins over a Division I opponent.

Watt said he plans to stick to his routine, and trusting the process that the coaching staff has developed.

“I have enjoyed thinking outside the box in my training,” he said. “Developing a different relationship with the coaching staff has helped me become a better wrestler.”

CSC men’s wrestling team nears the end of its season with the NCAA Super Region 6 Championships Saturday, Feb. 26, in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Photo by Mackenzie Dahlberg

Hector Ortega, redshirt freshman of Northglenn, Colorado, arches over the high jump bar during the men’s indoor track competition of the Don Holst Open Saturday, Jan. 29 in the Nelson Physical Activity Center.

CSC marks 19 season bests u By Mackenzie Dahlberg Sports Editor

Among a number of career bests, two Eagles excelled in one of their events to place themselves second best all-time in Chadron State history during the South Dakota State Indoor Classic, Saturday in Brookings.

Carlie Collier, junior of Dunning, put herself second best for CSC in the 200 meters with a time of 25.21 seconds, placing her third in the race. She also ran a career-best in the 400 meters at 58.71 seconds.

“I know going into the week we were all excited, coming off a good week of training and just to be on that track,” Collier said. “It’s a super-fast track, it’s cool just to go there and run. I think we had a lot of adrenaline going in.”

Logan Moravec, junior of Gering, was the other athlete to put

himself second best all-time for Chadron State in the 800 meters with a time of 1:54.91, finishing seventh at the meet.

Through out the day, there were 19 marks that set season bests, 12 in the men’s events and seven in the women’s.

The jumping events saw two first places from Derrick Nwagwu, junior of Aurora, Colorado, in the triple jump and Jourdaine Cerenil, sophomore of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, in the high jump. Nwagwu leaped 49 feet, 1 inch (14.96 meters) and Cerenil cleared the bar at 5 feet, 7 inches (1.7 meters).

Miranda Gilkey, senior of Lusk, Wyoming, finished second in the high jump at 5 feet, 5 inches (1.65 meters).

In the men’s triple jump, Brock Voth, senior of Berthoud, Colorado, finished fourth at 45 feet, 6.5 inches (13.88 meters), and Joss Linse, senior of Plattsmouth, finished fifth at 45 feet, 3 inches (13.79 meters).

In the men’s high jump, Hec-

tor Ortega, redshirt freshman of Northglenn, Colorado, tied for third place by clearing 6 feet, 6.75 inches (two meters).

Dan Reynolds, sophomore of Granby, Colorado, finished fourth in the weight throw with a toss of 58 feet, 1 inch (17.70 meters).

Other running events saw a sixth place from Creighton Trembly, sophomore of Longmont, Colorado, in the 60-meter high hurdles, timed for 8.37 in the finals. Trembly ran the race at 8.25 seconds in his preliminary run.

Chadron State’s 4x400 meter relay-consisting of Logan Peila, sophomore of Miles City, Montana; Greg Logsdon, sophomore of Torrington, Wyoming; Harley Rhoades, senior of Douglas, Wyoming; and Osvaldo Cano, junior of Oshkosh-finished fifth at 3:22.67.

A small group of Eagles will be sent to the next indoor meet, the last regular season meet, is the Stinger Open on Saturday hosted

by Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota.

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Eagles lose two; postpone one u By Mackenzie Dahlberg Sports Editor

After taking two losses on the road over the weekend, Chadron State men’s basketball team were scheduled to return to Chicoine to face Black Hills State University Tuesday, but due to a depleted roster Tuesday’s game was postponed.

The roster has seen issues with consistency week to week, the same players not always available each game due to injuries or illnesses.

The reschedule date is to be determined and will be available at a later date.

Over the weekend, a number of players saw good numbers despite the result of the two games.

Teddy Parham, Jr., junior of Los Angeles, earned the most points with 17, Friday against New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas. He was six of 11 from the field goals and five of eight for three pointers.

Right behind him was CJ Jennings, senior of Colorado Springs, with 16 points with six

field goals, three three-pointers and a free throw.

Marcus Jefferson, junior of Lewisville, Texas, scored 11 points and Mason Hiemstra, junior of Alliance, scored 10 points, but the double-digit game from four Eagles still saw the Eagles fall to the Cowboys, 85-74.

Despite finishing the first half two points behind the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, CSC couldn’t keep up with the Mountain Lions in the second half.

The Eagles were mauled by the Mountain Lions, 87-68, once UCCS went on a run and scored 52 points to CSC’s 31 points in the second half.

Jennings led Saturday night’s game with 14 points. He was five of 14 from the field goal, three of six for three pointers and one of two from the free-throw line.

Hiemstra was the only other Eagle to reach pass 10 points with 11, earning seven of his points from free throws.

Currently, Chadron State men’s basketball team will venture to Rapid City, South Dakota, to play South Dakota School of Mines at 7:30 p.m., Thursday (tonight).

File photo by Mackenzie Dahlberg

Mason Hiemstra (15), junior of Alliance, rubs his hands on his face after a ref made a call during the men’s basketball game against Colorado State University-Pueblo, Sunday, Feb. 6 in the Chicoine Center.

Photos by Mackenzie Dahlberg

ABOVE: Samiyah Worrell (2), left, sophomore of Fountain, Colorado, drives against Ashley Davis (12), senior of Belcourt, North Dakota, during the women’s basketball game against Black Hills State University Tuesday in the Chicoine Center.

RIGHT: Olyvia Pacheco (1), middle, sophomore of Rawlins, Wyoming, considers her next action while being defended by Yellow Jackets during the women’s basketball game against Black Hills State University Tuesday in the Chicoine Center.

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Photo by Mackenzie Dahlberg

Ashayla Powers (20), left, freshman of Longmont, Colorado, and Brittni McCully (13), right, senior of Mullen, fight to take the ball from Morgan Hammerbeck (14), sophomore of Hamill, South Dakota, during the women’s basketball game against Black Hills State University Tuesday in the Chicoine Center.

Chadron State women’s basketball team continued to hit bumps while on the road, taking two weekend losses in Las Vegas and Colorado and returning home for a clash with Black Hills State University, Tuesday.

The Eagles was crushed in a close game against New Mexico Highlands University Friday, 76-71, and faced University of Colorado-Colorado Springs the next night, 78-61.

Tuesday’s game saw two Eagles scored in the double digits, Ashayla Powers, freshman of Longmont, Colorado, and Riley Aiono, sophomore of Bountiful, Utah, against the Yellow Jackets. Powers gained 13 points while Aiono was behind by one at 12.

Despite the points from the two and six more from Jori Peters, senior of Mitchell, Chadron State were unable to stay up with Black Hills State University, 58-46.

CSC had 24 turnovers, nearly doubling BHSU’s 13 turnovers.

The Eagles were excelled over the Yellow Jackets in the third quarter, 13-11, the point deficit being brought down to

four points following a three-pointer from Samiyah Worrell, sophomore of Fountain, Colorado, a minute and nine seconds into the quarter.

That was the closest CSC came to BHSU, feeling the sting after the Yellow Jackets finished the final quarter above the Eagles, 12-8.

Over the weekend, the Eagles fell just short of New Mexico Highlands. CSC had the lead by the end of the first half, 34-31, and held onto it as both teams scored 14 points in the third quarter.

The Eagles lost the lead when the Cowgirls scored 31 points in the fourth quarter to their 23 points.

Worrell sunk eight field goals and six three pointers to tally up 25 points for the night. Peters finished Friday with 12 points and Bailey Brooks, senior of Douglas, Wyoming.

Despite tying the score twice Saturday, CSC couldn’t gain the lead and took its 13th loss on the road to University of Colorado-Colorado Springs.

Powers and Olivia Waufle, freshman of Thornton, Colorado, put up 14 and 10 points for the Eagles, respectively.

The next game for Chadron State women’s basketball team is at 5:30 p.m., Thursday (tonight) against South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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