Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 The Collegian • sdsucollegian.com • single issue free SINGLE ISSUE FREE FILE PHOTO The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits football team celebrates with the Dakota Marker trophy after beating the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison 19-17 at the Fargodome on Saturday, Oct.15, 2016. The win ended SDSU’s eight years of losing the trophy to NDSU. The Jackrabbits next game will be Nov. 4 at the Dana J. Dykehouse stadium. ‘IT’S GOING TO BE A CHALLENGE’ TRENTON ABREGO the Dakota Marker Game 19-17 in their two losses this season — only 13 in the second half. If the Sports Reporter in Fargo, North Dakota. Head which was also instrumental in Jacks are going to defeat the Bi- coach John Stiegelmeier thinks the Jacks’ loss to NDSU in last son the defense will need to play fter a 52-24 blow-out he may have figured out the for- year’s FCS quarterfinals. The Bi- more like they did in the second win against No. 12 West- mula. son held the ball for more than half of those contests and make A ern Illinois, the No. 10 “Play 60 minutes of Jackrab- 40 minutes. tackles in the open field. Jacks will host its toughest op- bit football,” Stiegelmeier said. “We have to have a great “We need to work on tack- ponent of the season, North Da- “That means you handle adver- plan and there’s no secret to the ling,” Stiegelmeier said. “That’s kota State, at the Dakota Mark- sity and excitement the right plan,” said NDSU head coach tough toward the end of the er Game. way, you play in the present and Chris Klieman. “You got to keep year, because you want to stay NDSU does not lose very of- play like it’s your last play, ev- their offense on the sideline.” fresh and not beat each oth- ten. In fact, they are 91-7 since ery play.” In the two previous games, er up.” 2011. One of their losses came The Jacks have been over- the SDSU defense has given up last year when the Jacks won matched in time of possession 41 points in the first half and Continued to A8 ‘This happens every year:’ blackface UPD reaches out with costume draws controversy at SDSU humor on social media GARRETT AMMESMAKI testing the treatment of black HANNAH SMITH cial media presence since News Editor men at the hands of the police. Reporter they began it in 2005. Having The anger at the meeting was served on the UPD law en- The most vocal in the room more like exhaustion, because The South Dakota State Uni- forcement staff for 20 years, spoke quickly. “this happens every year.” versity Police Department he believes UPD’s social me- “I don’t think, as a minority, I And it’s true. Incidents relat- protects the largest universi- dia presence has had a large should have to tell you that what ed to cultural appropriation and ty in South Dakota. UPD is on impact on spreading informa- you do offends me,” said Amanda racism happen at colleges across campus and social media, re- tion to a wider audience. John, president of the Black Stu- the country. sponding to emergencies to “We’ve always felt sup- dent Alliance. “I think that my Administrative officials have suggestions on students’ bed- ported by the community and university, as an institution that no recourse against Paulson, ac- time fashion choices. by the university itself,” Kil- claims to support me, should be cording to Mike Lockrem, direc- UPD has reached out to ber said. able to do that for me.” tor of University Marketing and the SDSU community via Kilber said the ability Raised voices continued Communications. Since Paulson Facebook with witty and hu- for UPD to connect with the through the evening, while BSA isn’t a current student, he does morous updates. Advising SDSU campus through social members spoke on what they not fall under the student code of students of “#hoboresponsi- media has been a positive in- perceived as inaction of the ad- conduct and it is unclear whether bly” and providing quick tips fluence on officers’ ability to ministration in recent events in- this will affect his ability to regis- through their “#UPD101” se- provide a secure environment volving racism and posters from ter for classes next year. ries, social media has allowed for both students and faculty. a white supremacist organization Paulson apologized for his officers to keep students in- Sophomore nursing stu- hung around campus. costume in an article by the Ar- formed while also building re- dent Skyler Hochstein said Though there are plans for gus Leader. lationships with the Brook- she thinks social media gives expanded racial education, mem- “I will be completely honest ings community. UPD a chance to reach out to bers of the student community and tell you I was ignorant to the “#hoboresponsibly,” is an age group that isn’t neces- believe more must be done. fact as to painting my face like SUBMITTED PHOTO used to advise students on sarily “easy” to connect with. “You cannot get my cents and that was racist,” Paulson said. “It This photo of former SDSU student Cole how to “be safe, be smart and “UPD can be painted in a not give me respect,” John said. was in no way my intention to of- Paulson was shared Friday night. It has don’t make me show your bad light and perceived to be “It does not work like that.” fend the African-American com- drawn criticism online and the universi- mom a body cam video next ‘out to get’ students,” Hoch- The meeting came the Mon- munity, and I have read many ar- ties response has come under fire from week. She doesn’t even know stein said. “But I think that day after a photo of a former ticles and documents since to ed- students as well. you dress like that,” according their Facebook posts show SDSU student in blackface was ucate myself on why it was wrong to a Facebook post. that they really are just peo- went viral on T. Cole Paulson of me to do what I did. I also nev- I went anywhere. I wholeheart- “Humor is much more lik- ple doing their job. Not only wore a sign saying “will stand for er left the confines of my home edly apologize as I feel horrible able,” said Michael Kilber, the that, but they’re hilarious money,” Friday night of Hallow- with that paint on my face. I was about my ignorance and offend- man behind the screen. He is too.” een weekend. It was meant as contacted almost immediate- ing many people I respect.” the deputy chief of police and a derogatory comment on NFL ly about how it was wrong and internal affairs investigator. Continued to A3 free agent Colin Kaepernick pro- proceeded to wash it off before Continued to A3 Kilber has managed the SDSU Police Department so- November 1, 2017 The Collegian • News sdsucollegian.com A3 >> BLACKFACE them,” John said. “... and so, if a racism and diversity. far from separate. may not make that link. Not ev- Continued from A1 kid comes out after a year in this He hopes to make the pro- Recently, signs from the eryone knows that history of school and cannot properly as- gramming mandatory for stu- white supremacist organiza- blackface or what’s going on Though members of BSA similate to a world that has peo- dents, but there is no “direct tion Identity Evropa were post- with Identity Evropa. There is were upset with Paulson’s cos- ple of color, surprise, surprise, path.” ed around campus. Though the a lot of social propaganda and tume, most of their blame rest- the problem is with the school. Systemic racism is a tough posters were taken down, the programming that’s getting peo- ed on the University. John said Nathan Ziegler, director the topic to broach, as it spans cen- incident was still spoken of by ple to not really think about if a student has attended South Office of Diversity, Inclusion, turies of disenfranchisement BSA, with members not believ- these things.” Dakota State for a year and still Equity and Access, is trying to and brutalization of minori- ing the administration drew a Lockrem said the school’s thinks blackface is appropriate, expand programming at SDSU ties through blackface and other strong enough stance against stance is to continue working on it rests on the university’s shoul- regarding racism and race rela- propaganda used to dehuman- white supremacy or racism. diversity with a focus on inclu- ders. tions, a project he plans to have ize them, Ziegler said. The Unit- “This young guy [Paulson] sion and respect. He said diver- “It’s a school’s problem be- underway by the spring semes- ed States’ history of bigotry, cur- — whether he is aware of it or sity is “paramount and core to cause you’re here to educate ter. The programming would in- rent racial insensitivity and the not — this is connected to that the school’s values.” clude education on the history of white supremacy movement are history,” Ziegler said. “People >> SOCIAL MEDIA ble for not only protecting the Continued from A1 campus community, but also ensuring a safe environment. Hochstein said both the Students and staff are en- SDSU community and UPD couraged to use social media could benefit from a strong re- and other technology resourc- lationship. es when contacting UPD in “Any time you can put a non-emergency situations.