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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. name and a face to an organi- “We’re a resource for all of zation, it becomes more per- the university, especially the sonal and less of something to student body,” Kilber said. fear,” Hochstein said. “We’re here to help and we tru- Comprised of 13 full-time ly see ourselves as the peace- state-certified law enforcement keepers of higher education. officers, five part-time officers We want to provide an environ- and 10 student patrol officers, ment in which you can do re- the professional law enforce- search, get educated and enjoy SUBMITTED PHOTO ment organization is responsi- yourself too.” The UPD Facebook page has taken to humor to foster relationships on campus and in the community. “Anytime you can put a name and a face to an orginization, it becomes more personal and less of someting to fear,” said UPD officer Hochstein.

Senate creates student support Initiative to assist education transition LAURA BUTTERBRODT made in education,” said LATI then transferring to a four-year system task force, responds to BSA Lifestyles Editor President Mike Cartney. is actually a little bit easier,” Forty-five percent of LATI’s Polejewski said. SYDNEY SLEEP The Opening Doors Initiative, students are low-income stu- Cartney said the most im- Reporter partnering South Dakota State dents, and many attend school portant goal is increasing how and Lake Area Technical Insti- after gaining experience in the many people have four-year Several students in the Black tute in Watertown, is meant to workforce, or continue work- degrees because job opportu- Student Alliance (BSA) pre- ease the process of continuing ing while going to school. nities for people with a high sented concerns regarding Stu- college after technical school. Cartney said he wants to school diploma are shrinking. dents’ Association’s support for SDSU President Bar- merge academics and occu- According to the Nation- minorities at Monday’s meet- ry Dunn said, since SDSU re- pation to allow students to do al Center for Higher Education ing. quires general education teach- both, and to help students be- Management Systems, only 27 BSA president Amanda ers to have a master’s degree or come aware what’s available to percent of ninth grade students John referenced a photo that higher, classes taught by teach- them through higher educa- who plan to go to college ob- circulated on Twitter of a past ers without that degree at oth- tion. tain a four-year degree. SDSU student in blackface ti Tornquist presented on the er schools cannot be accepted. Thirty-four percent of U.S. dressed as Colin Kaepernick. In Briggs Library renovation. One At LATI, instructors aren’t re- jobs can be held by an employ- response, John said BSA mem- update they hope to make soon quired to have a certain degree ee with a high school diploma bers would like to see more is adding a 24-hour access to as long as they can teach the or less, Cartney said, while 36 support from SA. The students the Writing Center next sum- application of the skills. IT’S ALL ABOUT percent of U.S. jobs require a from BSA also expressed they mer. Because of this, when stu- ““HELPING STUDENTS bachelor’s degree or more. would like to see senators pres- Also, there are plans to fix dents transfer from one school The Opening Doors Initia- ent at more of their meetings the entrance because many peo- to another, credits earned are PROTECT THE tive goes both ways, Cartney and events. ple with disabilities can’t en- often lost along the way. INVESTMENT MADE IN said. SDSU students who go to Programming and Pub- ter the library due to the slope “The way it works now is a their adviser feeling like col- lic Relations Chair Alex Farber of the entrance, Tornquist said. student could go to Lake Area EDUCATION. lege isn’t for them are often en- said many SA members are in- One donor is also providing for two years, come down here couraged to look into the pos- volved on campus, but try to do funds to fix the clocks. and still take four years to BARRY DUNN sibilities of a technical degree as much as they can to support In new business, Resolu- get a degree,” Dunn said. “We South Dakota State President at LATI. student organizations. tion 17-06-R showing SA’s sup- want them to get a degree as “It’s not about us, it’s about “Your concerns as BSA show port for diversity and inclusion fast as they can and at an ap- Leah Polejewski, who trans- students,” Dunn said. “And I that we aren’t communicating was tabled indefinitely and re- propriate expense, so we don’t ferred to SDSU this fall with think that’s unique.” our values at SA well because introduced as Ordinance 17-01- want them to take five years.” two degrees from LATI, said This is just the beginning of we do support your student or- O, which will be discussed in Dunn hopes Opening the majority of her animal sci- the collaboration between the ganization,” Sen. Nick Lorang the future. Doors, which was officially ence major credits transferred schools, Dunn said. He hopes said. Additionally, Senators ap- started Aug. 4, will help stu- with her. She said she found to be able to expand the num- Senators discussed solutions proved the constitution for the dents keep the credits they al- advantages to starting at a ber of classes that transfer be- to this problem and planned to College Diabetes Network. ready paid and studied for by technical school first. tween the schools and to con- form a student support system The next SA meeting will be LATI employing more instruc- “One, you can save money. tinue opening the doors for task force, which will address at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, in the tors who meet SDSU’s require- The other thing is, if you don’t students who want to continue student concerns. Lewis and Clark room of The ments as well. think you’re ready for a four their education. During open forum, Chief Union. “It’s all about helping stu- year, like I didn’t think I was, University Librarian Kris- dents protect the investment going to a tech school first and 5-man Ranger Team takes home gold ELLIE THOMPSON competition is to do the best that ical training five days a week be- Copy Editor we can,” said Erin Holdsclaw, ginning at 5:45 a.m. team captain. “It’s all we can ask These training sessions often The 5-man South Dakota State of ourselves and of our program. include five to seven mile runs, Army ROTC team brought home It’s kind of overwhelming be- six to eight mile ruck marches the first-place trophy last week- cause no one has been to this lev- with 35-pound backpacks on, or end from the regional Army el that we know of, so we’re kind other various cross-fit-like activ- ROTC Ranger Challenge Com- of going in blind but we’re defi- ities. petition at Camp Ripley, Minne- nitely excited to have the oppor- “Their work ethic, resilience sota. tunity to be a part of it.” — I mean they push through blis- The nine-person team also This is Holdsclaw’s second tered feet, sore muscles, rain — placed sixth in the competition year on the team. They were not it builds resilience,” Norris said. which made for the best collec- able to compete last year due to “The ability to be exposed to a tive performance SDSU Army injuries. new task and perfect it … as fu- ROTC has had in 10 years. The cadets who compet- ture nurses and officers they -un “It makes me proud that they ed on the five-man team includ- derstand how soldiers train and can achieve so much in the class- ed Holdsclaw, Andre Jorgensen, compete which will help them room, so much in this Ranger Emma Thordson, Morgan Rohlfs later on.” Challenge Competition and all and Laura Selman. The next and final competi- SUBMITTED PHOTO while leading such busy lives. It’s All the cadets will become tion will be Nov. 2 in Des Moines, (From left) Laura Selman, Morgan Rohifs, Erin Holdsclaw, Emma Thordson and Andre real easy to be proud of them,” second lieutenants once they Iowa at the 3rd Brigade Ranger Jorgenson are part of the 5-man ROTC Ranger Team that took the first place trophy at said Lieutenant Colonel Corey graduate. Challenge Competition at Camp the regional Army ROTC Ranger Challenge Competition Oct. 30 and 31. Norris. To become a member of the Dodge. The Army ROTC Ranger team, cadets must be chosen by Challenge Competition is consid- the captain after completing rig- Events in the Army ROTC Ranger Challenge: ered the “varsity sport” of Army orous workouts and assessments. • Army Physical Fitness Test – two-mile • Weapons assembly/disassembly of three ROTC, Norris said. “As a freshman, I saw all It is a 24-hour competi- the older cadets doing it and it run followed by two minutes of sit ups Army weapon systems* tion where teams compete in 10 looked so cool,” Rohlfs said. “I got and push ups* • Medical assessment and evacuation test* events. Part of the strategic as- to do so many different things pect of this challenge is the team than what we do on a normal • Two equipment inspections • Written exam must choose in which order to daily basis so I thought, ‘Why not • Six-mile foot march with a 35 lb backpack • Building a bridge out of rope and crossing a complete the events, and some try for it?’” • Land-navigation course that stretches span in excess of 75 feet events can only be completed by The team members trained one team at a time. together to compete since Au- over five kilometers • Hand-grenade course with practice “Our outlook going into this gust. This included intense phys- • Weapons qualification* grenades* *SDSU placed first A2 November 1, 2017 The Collegian • News sdsucollegian.com DAILY CRIME LOG 10.24.17 Candidates jumpstart governor race • 12:10 p.m. Intentional Damage to Property $400 or less - 3rd Degree Vandalism. • 12:15 p.m. @ Pierson Hall. Theft. 10.26.17 • 8:40 a.m. @ Berg Agricultural Hall. Lost Property. • 6:05 p.m. @ UPD. Miscellaneous Incident. 10.27.17 • 1:48 a.m. @ Brown Hall. Underage Purchase or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages. • 4:45 p.m. @ Binnewies Hall. Theft From Building $400-$1000. • 10:15 p.m. @ 1000 Block NCD. Ingest, Inhale Substance to Become Intoxicated; Possession of Marijuana 2 oz or less; Possession or Use Drug Paraphernalia; Zero Tolerance DUI / IAN LACK • The Collegian Billie Sutton, Marty Jackley and Kristi Noem walk through Brookings in the Hobo Day Parade Oct. 14 during the 2017 Hobo Day Parade. The three candidates have all Consume Alcohol or announced their bids for the 2018 gubanatorial election. any Drug Under 21; Fail to Maintain Financial. IAN LACK Research Park a stop Oct. 3 cause of the lack experience in Claire Deuter said she was ex- 10.28.17 Reporter on his announcement tour of government and funding for cited to have him appear on South Dakota, speaking about their campaigns compared to campus for his second listen- • 1:22 a.m. @ 1000 Block One year stands between now job creation in the state among Jackley’s and Noem’s, accord- ing tour engagement. Medary Ave. Underage and the South Dakota general other campaign interests. ing to Wiltse. “As a Democrat, I think Purchase or Possession gubernatorial election, but five Noem visited the campus in The South Dakota Repub- it’s the same issues that Bil- candidates have thrown their September and met with South lican primary election will be lie stands for that I’m passion- of Alcoholic Beverages; hats into the race to succeed Dakota State University Col- June 5, 2018. This election de- ate about, which, you know, is DUI 1st; Possession or outgoing Gov. Dennis Dau- lege Republicans. She spoke termines which GOP candidate why it was so great to have him Use Drug Paraphernalia; gaard. about her campaign’s focus will run as the party’s guberna- be able to hear our concerns Possession of Marijuana Assistant professor of polit- on keeping South Dakota col- torial nominee Nov. 6, 2018. above everything else,” said the ical science David Wiltse said lege students in the state after Jackley challenged Noem to junior global studies and polit- 2 oz or less; Fail to Dim the elected governor would graduation according to Lilli sign a clean campaign pledge ical science major. Headlights; Obstructed have an important impact on Jasper, club president. in October, to avoid “mud- Sutton’s listening tour was Vision; Ingest, Inhale the lives of South Dakota State “It was awesome. I think it slinging and name-calling.” coordinated to “hear from ev- students. was the most members we had The pledge stipulated the can- eryday South Dakotans about Substance. “All sorts of decisions at a meeting,” the junior polit- didates would not engage in the issues that matter most to • 10:32 p.m. @ would fall into the new gov- ical science major said. “She negative or misleading attacks them,” according to a press re- Binnewies Hall. ernor’s hands for universities spent more time answering our against the other. Noem reject- lease from Sutton. At the Lis- like South Dakota State: new questions than actually talking ed the pledge, saying she’s not tening Tour engagement in Underage Purchase or members on the Board of Re- about herself, which I thought interested in “campaign PR Rotunda D, Sutton empha- Possession of Alcoholic gents and who makes decisions was really nice.” stunts.” sized his campaign message Beverages; Disorderly for us, how our budget is han- of cleaning up corruption in Conduct. dled and really anything re- Pierre. garding future university poli- Wiltse said Sutton running • 10:34 p.m. @ 7th St. cy would be decided on by the IT’S ALWAYS SOMETHING SMART TO DO, TRY as a Democratic candidate and 12th Ave. Fleeing new governor,” Wiltse said. ““ alone is enough of a determin- From Police Officer; Republican candidates TO GET YOUR NAME OUT AHEAD OF THE RACE. ing factor that he has no shot Lora Hubbel, Marty Jackley, at winning the election. Underage Purchase or Terry LaFleur, Kristi Noem BUT, I MEAN, BEYOND SEEING THESE PEOPLE “There’s no Democrats Possession of Alcoholic and Democratic candidate Bil- IN PARADES, THEY HAVEN’T REALLY BROUGHT here. We haven’t had a Demo- Beverages. lie Sutton announced their crat in the governor’s mansion candidacies earlier this year. ANYTHING SUBSTANTIAL UP YET. in about 35 years or so,” Wiltse South Dakota Attorney Gener- said. “It’s just so overwhelm- CLASSIFIEDS al Jackley, House Representa- DAVE WILTSE ingly Republican here.” Assistant professor of political science HELP WANTED / SERVICES tive Noem and Senate Minori- But Deuter doesn’t believe OFFERED ty Leader Sutton have all made her vote for Sutton is a “throw- M&S Business Cleaning. visits to the South Dakota Jasper said SDSU Col- “That, to me, doesn’t seem away.” Hours from approx. 5 to 9 State campus since announc- lege Republicans will not en- to be a position of strength for “You get a lot of people pas- p.m., 1 to 5 days per week ing their bids. dorse any candidate in the race Jackley — the fact that he may- sionate about politics, but they available. For more informa- “It’s always something to make the club “for every- be feels like he could be out- don’t actually get out to vot- smart to do, try to get your one.” She plans to have the oth- spent on negative commercials ing polls,” Deuter said. “If you tion call (605) 690-1554. name out ahead of the race,” er candidates visit the the club and not be able to keep up with don’t go out and vote yourself, Wiltse said. “But, I mean, be- next year. that,” Wiltse said. “We’ll have you’re not really doing your yond seeing these people in Compared to the other two to wait and see how the money duty as a citizen.” parades, they haven’t really GOP candidates in the race, chase shapes up.” The voter registration bought anything substantial up Wiltse said former state legis- SDSU College Democrats deadline for the general gu- yet. We’ll see a lot more from lator Lora Hubbel and attor- endorsed Democratic candi- bernatorial election is Oct. 22, is hiring! them next year.” ney Terry LaFleur “don’t real- date Billie Sutton in the guber- 2018, 15 days before the elec- Jackley made the SDSU ly stand a chance.” This is be- natorial race. Club president tion. Apply online at sdsucollegian.com 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. name and a face to an organi- “We’re a resource for all of zation, it becomes more per- the university, especially the sonal and less of something to student body,” Kilber said. fear,” Hochstein said. “We’re here to help and we tru- Comprised of 13 full-time ly see ourselves as the peace- state-certified law enforcement keepers of higher education. officers, five part-time officers We want to provide an environ- and 10 student patrol officers, ment in which you can do re- the professional law enforce- search, get educated and enjoy SUBMITTED PHOTO ment organization is responsi- yourself too.” The UPD Facebook page has taken to humor to foster relationships on campus and in the community. “Anytime you can put a name and a face to an orginization, it becomes more personal and less of someting to fear,” said UPD officer Hochstein.

Senate creates student support Initiative to assist education transition LAURA BUTTERBRODT made in education,” said LATI then transferring to a four-year system task force, responds to BSA Lifestyles Editor President Mike Cartney. is actually a little bit easier,” Forty-five percent of LATI’s Polejewski said. SYDNEY SLEEP The Opening Doors Initiative, students are low-income stu- Cartney said the most im- Reporter partnering South Dakota State dents, and many attend school portant goal is increasing how and Lake Area Technical Insti- after gaining experience in the many people have four-year Several students in the Black tute in Watertown, is meant to workforce, or continue work- degrees because job opportu- Student Alliance (BSA) pre- ease the process of continuing ing while going to school. nities for people with a high sented concerns regarding Stu- college after technical school. Cartney said he wants to school diploma are shrinking. dents’ Association’s support for SDSU President Bar- merge academics and occu- According to the Nation- minorities at Monday’s meet- ry Dunn said, since SDSU re- pation to allow students to do al Center for Higher Education ing. quires general education teach- both, and to help students be- Management Systems, only 27 BSA president Amanda ers to have a master’s degree or come aware what’s available to percent of ninth grade students John referenced a photo that higher, classes taught by teach- them through higher educa- who plan to go to college ob- circulated on Twitter of a past ers without that degree at oth- tion. tain a four-year degree. SDSU student in blackface ti Tornquist presented on the er schools cannot be accepted. Thirty-four percent of U.S. dressed as Colin Kaepernick. In Briggs Library renovation. One At LATI, instructors aren’t re- jobs can be held by an employ- response, John said BSA mem- update they hope to make soon quired to have a certain degree ee with a high school diploma bers would like to see more is adding a 24-hour access to as long as they can teach the or less, Cartney said, while 36 support from SA. The students the Writing Center next sum- application of the skills. IT’S ALL ABOUT percent of U.S. jobs require a from BSA also expressed they mer. Because of this, when stu- ““HELPING STUDENTS bachelor’s degree or more. would like to see senators pres- Also, there are plans to fix dents transfer from one school The Opening Doors Initia- ent at more of their meetings the entrance because many peo- to another, credits earned are PROTECT THE tive goes both ways, Cartney and events. ple with disabilities can’t en- often lost along the way. INVESTMENT MADE IN said. SDSU students who go to Programming and Pub- ter the library due to the slope “The way it works now is a their adviser feeling like col- lic Relations Chair Alex Farber of the entrance, Tornquist said. student could go to Lake Area EDUCATION. lege isn’t for them are often en- said many SA members are in- One donor is also providing for two years, come down here couraged to look into the pos- volved on campus, but try to do funds to fix the clocks. and still take four years to BARRY DUNN sibilities of a technical degree as much as they can to support In new business, Resolu- get a degree,” Dunn said. “We South Dakota State President at LATI. student organizations. tion 17-06-R showing SA’s sup- want them to get a degree as “It’s not about us, it’s about “Your concerns as BSA show port for diversity and inclusion fast as they can and at an ap- Leah Polejewski, who trans- students,” Dunn said. “And I that we aren’t communicating was tabled indefinitely and re- propriate expense, so we don’t ferred to SDSU this fall with think that’s unique.” our values at SA well because introduced as Ordinance 17-01- want them to take five years.” two degrees from LATI, said This is just the beginning of we do support your student or- O, which will be discussed in Dunn hopes Opening the majority of her animal sci- the collaboration between the ganization,” Sen. Nick Lorang the future. Doors, which was officially ence major credits transferred schools, Dunn said. He hopes said. Additionally, Senators ap- started Aug. 4, will help stu- with her. She said she found to be able to expand the num- Senators discussed solutions proved the constitution for the dents keep the credits they al- advantages to starting at a ber of classes that transfer be- to this problem and planned to College Diabetes Network. ready paid and studied for by technical school first. tween the schools and to con- form a student support system The next SA meeting will be LATI employing more instruc- “One, you can save money. tinue opening the doors for task force, which will address at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, in the tors who meet SDSU’s require- The other thing is, if you don’t students who want to continue student concerns. Lewis and Clark room of The ments as well. think you’re ready for a four their education. During open forum, Chief Union. “It’s all about helping stu- year, like I didn’t think I was, University Librarian Kris- dents protect the investment going to a tech school first and 5-man Ranger Team takes home gold ELLIE THOMPSON competition is to do the best that ical training five days a week be- Copy Editor we can,” said Erin Holdsclaw, ginning at 5:45 a.m. team captain. “It’s all we can ask These training sessions often The 5-man South Dakota State of ourselves and of our program. include five to seven mile runs, Army ROTC team brought home It’s kind of overwhelming be- six to eight mile ruck marches the first-place trophy last week- cause no one has been to this lev- with 35-pound backpacks on, or end from the regional Army el that we know of, so we’re kind other various cross-fit-like activ- ROTC Ranger Challenge Com- of going in blind but we’re defi- ities. petition at Camp Ripley, Minne- nitely excited to have the oppor- “Their work ethic, resilience sota. tunity to be a part of it.” — I mean they push through blis- The nine-person team also This is Holdsclaw’s second tered feet, sore muscles, rain — placed sixth in the competition year on the team. They were not it builds resilience,” Norris said. which made for the best collec- able to compete last year due to “The ability to be exposed to a tive performance SDSU Army injuries. new task and perfect it … as fu- ROTC has had in 10 years. The cadets who compet- ture nurses and officers they -un “It makes me proud that they ed on the five-man team includ- derstand how soldiers train and can achieve so much in the class- ed Holdsclaw, Andre Jorgensen, compete which will help them room, so much in this Ranger Emma Thordson, Morgan Rohlfs later on.” Challenge Competition and all and Laura Selman. The next and final competi- SUBMITTED PHOTO while leading such busy lives. It’s All the cadets will become tion will be Nov. 2 in Des Moines, (From left) Laura Selman, Morgan Rohifs, Erin Holdsclaw, Emma Thordson and Andre real easy to be proud of them,” second lieutenants once they Iowa at the 3rd Brigade Ranger Jorgenson are part of the 5-man ROTC Ranger Team that took the first place trophy at said Lieutenant Colonel Corey graduate. Challenge Competition at Camp the regional Army ROTC Ranger Challenge Competition Oct. 30 and 31. Norris. To become a member of the Dodge. The Army ROTC Ranger team, cadets must be chosen by Challenge Competition is consid- the captain after completing rig- Events in the Army ROTC Ranger Challenge: ered the “varsity sport” of Army orous workouts and assessments. • Army Physical Fitness Test – two-mile • Weapons assembly/disassembly of three ROTC, Norris said. “As a freshman, I saw all It is a 24-hour competi- the older cadets doing it and it run followed by two minutes of sit ups Army weapon systems* tion where teams compete in 10 looked so cool,” Rohlfs said. “I got and push ups* • Medical assessment and evacuation test* events. Part of the strategic as- to do so many different things pect of this challenge is the team than what we do on a normal • Two equipment inspections • Written exam must choose in which order to daily basis so I thought, ‘Why not • Six-mile foot march with a 35 lb backpack • Building a bridge out of rope and crossing a complete the events, and some try for it?’” • Land-navigation course that stretches span in excess of 75 feet events can only be completed by The team members trained one team at a time. together to compete since Au- over five kilometers • Hand-grenade course with practice “Our outlook going into this gust. This included intense phys- • Weapons qualification* grenades* *SDSU placed first A4 Lifestyles sdsucollegian.com/category/lifestyles • twitter.com/sdsucollegian • November 1, 2017 Program opens discussion to better understand SDSU, community diversity FIVE WAYS LAURA BUTTERBRODT sions about controversial top- what they feel is most relevant to to have a dialogue Lifestyles Editor ics in society and personal identi- them. According to the Difference is ties. So far, there have been three “It’s not something where you Dialogue facilitators he Difference is Dialogue meetings. have to walk into a conversation program is an effort by the Semehar Ghebrekidan, a Dif- feeling like you’ve studied up or TOffice of Diversity, Inclu- ference is Dialogue facilitator researched, or are an expert on sion, Equity and Access to initi- and graduate administrative as- whatever topic we’re bringing ate conversations about personal sistant in the Office of Diversi- forward,” said Toby Uecker, a fa- differences and change the com- ty, Inclusion, Equity and Access, cilitator and associate director Listen munity culture to include more said it’s important to have a dis- for living-learning and outreach diverse populations. cussion about why people be- for the Department of Housing 1 Listen and take time to understand why, Nathan Ziegler, director of lieve what they do, rather than and Residential Life. rather than listening to reply. Don’t interrupt the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, becoming angry at a person and Uecker said he can see mi- Equity and Access, said this pro- saying they’re “wrong.” cro-changes in his group mem- others; wait your turn to speak. gram is way for people to under- “Those sit-down conversa- bers at each meeting, wheth- stand others’ differences by lis- tions about why we think the er it’s better self-awareness or a tening, rather than debating or way we think and why we are new understanding of another’s arguing. the way we are and what we can situation. Ireland said her group Ask questions “It’s good to enter into spac- learn from each other is always members have made connec- 2 If you don’t agree or understand, ask why es where we’re uncomfortable important,” Ghebrekidan said. tions between what they’ve talk- and where our beliefs are chal- The Difference is Dialogue ed about in their meetings and they think the way they do or where they lenged,” Ziegler said. “I want peo- kicked off with a town hall meet- what they see in real life. got their information. ple to embrace that discomfort ing of roughly 300 people host- Having these dialogues are and kind of be brave and come ed by Ziegler. Although the event important to make “a commu- into the conversation with an was a great discussion, Ziegler nity that is inclusive, rather than said not all voices could be heard, just saying it’s inclusive,” Ueck- Don’t argue which is why the meetings are er said. designed to host smaller groups Ziegler said social media has 3 Avoid arguing about a topic. Instead, explain IT’S NOT SOMETHING of 15 to 20 people. had a huge impact on the way your reasoning and consider their reasons “ Once the members are com- people have conversations. Com- “ for their opinion. Getting angry is a quick way WHERE YOU HAVE fortable with each other, they can ments on social media turn into have discussions about their dif- debates and arguments, rather to end a dialogue. TO WALK INTO A ferences in gender, race, sexuali- than people trying to understand CONVERSATION ty, ability or disability, socio-eco- where one another is coming nomic class, political beliefs or from. Ziegler said he wants to get FEELING LIKE YOU’VE life experiences. away from that. Put yourself in their shoes STUDIED UP OR “We’re really comfortable “I want people to listen,” 4 with the idea of ‘no pain, no gain’ Ziegler said. “Just stop talking, Consider their background and privileges, RESEARCHED, OR when we talk about working out stop texting, stop Facebooking or lack thereof, and try to see from their ARE AN EXPERT ON and our physical self, but no one and listen to people.” perspective. What don’t they have that you really applies that to the mental The Difference Is Dia- WHATEVER TOPIC self and your emotional being,” logue program reached capac- do? How are your backgrounds the same or WE’RE BRINGING said Theresa Ireland, a facilita- ity this semester because there different? tor and a student services facili- weren’t enough facilitators to FORWARD. tator for Continuing & Distance lead groups larger than 20 stu- TOBY UECKER Education. dents, but Ghebrekidan said she Associate director for living- What each group discusses is hopes as the program continues Explain your reasoning learning and outreach confidential, but Ziegler said rel- and more people express inter- evant topics could be the #Me- est, more people will facilitate. 5 When others are listening to you, justify open mind.” Too campaign or the Charlot- The program will be available your thoughts and consider your privileges. About 80 South Dakota tesville rally. He added other again next semester and Ziegler State University students, facul- general topics relating to privi- plans to continue offering it each Have an open mind toward varying opinions. ty and staff, along with Brook- lege and identity can also be dis- semester. Agreeing to disagree is OK. ings community members, meet cussed. The facilitators of the five times throughout the semes- groups help come up with ideas, ter to have small-group discus- then group members can vote on Common Read as a common need: students give perspectives JONATHAN NESWICK cert Hall of the Performing Arts pre-pharmacy major, said she Lifestyles Reporter Center. Free tickets are still found exposure to international available online. issues interesting. Every freshman at South Dako- Dawson Anderson, a fresh- “I loved getting to see other ta State University has the op- man pre-pharmacy major, said people’s perspectives from oth- portunity to engage in the Com- he enjoyed watching the mov- er cultures,” Smith said. “Grow- mon Read in their first-year ie, “The Visitor” at a Common ing up in the Midwest, I haven’t seminar class. This opportuni- Read event Sept. 8 in the Ro- had a lot of experience with the ty allows freshmen and commu- tunda. problems discussed in the book nity members to partake in con- “The movie was about this and seeing perspectives of peo- versation about a current topic elderly professor who was go- ple my age go through this was in today’s society. ing to his old apartment in New a real eye-opener.” Since the introduction of York to find two struggling im- Nate Bergman, a freshman the Common Read program migrants living there,” Ander- natural resource law enforce- at SDSU in 2009, the idea has son said. “I love the storyline ment major, said Sami’s role in grown into educational and en- of the movie and it showed me the military after the 9/11 at- gaging events shedding light on how important it is to connect tacks was the most important diverse topics. with people of all backgrounds.” part of the book to him. This year’s selection was Ethan Reetz, a freshman ex- “I saw there was an inter- “How Does it Feel to Be a Prob- ercise science major, said he nal conflict for him as an Arab lem?” by Moustafa Bayou- learned a lot at the religious fighting against his home coun- mi. The book looks at the sev- pluralism event at the Brook- tries and also protecting his en main character’s lives and ings City-County Government own country and doing the struggles as 20-something Ar- Building. right thing,” Bergman said. “It ab-American men and women “It really opened my eyes to was interesting to see the view- living in New York City. different perspectives and be- points of both sides of that Bayoumi will speak for the liefs that are out there,” Reetz fight.” final event of this year’s Com- said. “It taught me that it is our Anderson said he learned to mon Read series at 7 p.m. job to learn about each other’s not spread hate, especially to FILE PHOTO Thursday, Nov. 2 at the 2017 backgrounds and coexist in a people or groups of people we Moustafa Bayoumi’s “How Does it Feel to Be a Problem?” is this year’s Common Read Griffith Honors Forum Lecture peaceful way.” don’t know. selection. The author will be at the PAC Nov. 2 for the Griffith Honors Forum Lecture. in the Larson Memorial Con- Emma Smith, a freshman “We, as a society, should not stereotype a group of people eryone with respect, no matter events helped him get involved for any reason,” Anderson said. what they look like or what they with other freshmen. Since he “We should get to know them believe in.” isn’t from the area, he believes on a personal level while learn- Bergman said the Common it was an important process. ing their story and seeing issues Read reinforced the idea to not “For all students new to this through their eyes.” judge a book by its cover, some- area, coming to different events Smith learned she would thing he learned growing up in teach us more about diversi- like to be more open with peo- Wichita, Kansas, where there is ty and how we can all come to- ple of different cultures and a large Spanish influence. gether,” Reetz said. “These backgrounds. “Since I have come to SDSU, events have been very beneficial “I do not want anyone to I have met so many differ- for me in learning about other think anything badly about ent people from so many dif- cultures and I have made a lot someone without truly know- ferent backgrounds and every- of new friends along the way.” ing where they’re coming from,” one has their own beliefs,” Berg- Bergman said the communi- Smith said. “Everyone has gone man said. “I think we should get ty involvement with the univer- through something and, wheth- to know those people and begin sity also plays a special role in MEREDITH SUESS • The Collegian er you are able to see it or not, to understand their culture and the Common Read and the con- they still have something that point of view.” versations it brings. A Religious Pluralism in America meeting was held at the Brookings City-County Gov- they’re dealing with. I think it’s ernment Building Oct. 23. Eight different religions were represented by speakers who Reetz, who is from Mil- discussed being in a community that accepts others’ beliefs. good to give everyone the ben- ford, Iowa, said Common Read efit of the doubt and treat ev- November 1, 2017 The Collegian • Opinion sdsucollegian.com A5 7 ways to survive your seasonal depressive episode

not who we are. As hard as it Tips that get me through that in the things you love or crave. pic medication helps to control may be to separate the two, you are long-lasting deodorant and Even if you don’t find joy in the the effects of chemicals called have to remind yourself that chewing gum; it’s not perfect, things you used to, look for new neurotransmitters in the brain, your personality and your de- but it’ll get you through. things to help. If spending a day while other medication may pressive thoughts are not the 4. Pace yourself. in bed feels like the only option, help with the side effects of said same. medication. Episodes vary and depend- then by all means, name your Episodes and daily life can 2. Drink water. ing on the severity of an episode, blanket and get acquainted. make keeping track of medica- AMANDA JOHN doing the bare minimum could Staying hydrated can help 6. Have a support tion difficult. I recently learned Lifestyles Columnist feel physically and emotionally lessen the effects of an episode. a trick: set an alarm for it. Find Winter is around the corner and exhausting. system. This is important because your it hard to keep track of your so is seasonal depression, but Don’t be ashamed or panic; It can be your family, a group heart and brain are organs that consumption? Place your meds for some of us depression is a you’re not the only one. Take of friends, a therapist, counselor upside down after taking them yearlong battle we face. College run on water. Dehydration can things as they come. If you need or religious guide. Regardless of and turn it back before bed, that can be a stressful experience and lead to symptoms of depres- an extension, try talking to your who or what they are, a support way you know when you’ve tak- going through it with depression sion or anxiety, or amplify al- professor about it. If work is system is nice to have. en them. is even harder. So, I cultivated a ready-present symptoms. If it past the due date, still submit For me, I spend every Another part of staying few ways to control it and lessen it — half points are better than Wednesday night with a close gets too hard and sometimes it healthy is staying as calm as the emotional and physical load none. friend. The routine helps with does; keep a bottle with you. possible. Listening to your fa- that comes with it. my anxiety. My mother also 3. Find hygiene 5. Take a mental health loves to leave voice messages vorite music can also go a long 1. You are not your day. saying, “I love you,” “You are val- way. I’ve discovered that Dis- substitutes. ney songs and late 90s to early depression. We need them, we deserve id,” and my personal favorite, Episodes are tricky things. 2000s music lifts my mood. This is perhaps the thing I Certain activities become hard- them and they should be a real “You deserve love.” Whenever I suffered most with, which is why feel down I listen to them. Finally, a few minutes in the er than others. For example, thing by now. There’s always sun also goes a long way in con- it’s top on my list. Depression is showing up to class becomes that point in an episode where 7. Stay healthy. an illness, not your personality. trolling effects of an episode. difficult, but doable, while basic life gets overwhelming and is While I personally do not Episodes are tough — they Early morning sun has awesome hygiene routines like bathing or more than you can handle. take medication, being on med- make us feel lonely, helpless, Vitamin A benefits for your brushing teeth become impos- When you take a mental ication does not make you cra- empty and hopeless, but that’s body. sible. There’s no judgment here. health day, immerse yourself zy, or inadequate. Psychotro- Jack’s Weekly Horoscopes

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MICAYLA TER WEE Columnist Facebook advertisements tailor their content to tell you exactly what trendy clothing you need to buy now. Editorial Newspaper advertisements declare sales you can’t afford to miss. Issue: Television commercials en- courage you to buy a whole new Blackface is a product of a lack of cultural education. wardrobe for winter. These ever-present advertise- ments are pieces of the fast-fash- ast week, the Collegian Ed out the history of the United ior. The dialogues currently being ion market we need to fight. itorial Board wrote about States. Whether those attacking had are with people who are well Stores such as Forever 21, cultural appropriation in him know it or not, they are de- aware of the issue, for example H&M, Gap and Zara are just a Halloween costumes and, like nying any sort of dialogue being the Differences Dialogue. few examples of fast-fashion cul- clockwork, a former South Da- formed. The people participating in prits. kota State student donned black- If people lie and plead igno- those dialogues are not the prob- Each store focuses on provid- face for a costume. rance to save themselves, that’s lem, so we need to make sure ing trendy clothing at unbeliev- He apologized afterward, but one thing, but there needs to be that, as a community, we’re ably low prices. However, these the student and his actions are an environment created on cam- reaching out to those who do not stores don’t focus on quality. not the main issue. pus of true education, not sim- attend voluntarily. Their clothing is made from The issue is a systemic lack ply reacting to racism and saying At Monday’s Students’ Asso- low-quality materials, making of mandatory cultural education there’s nothing that can be done ciation meeting, members of the them cheap and disposable. programs resulting in a failure but create a dialogue. Black Student Alliance called So, what is wrong with fast to teach that student and others SDSU should not be consid- upon their student leaders to give fashion and why should we fight about racism. ered a school of ignorance. There support to minorities on campus. it? To begin, fast fashion is envi- SDSU administrative officials needs to be mandatory education Productive discussion led to a ronmentally irresponsible. sent out an email saying they on racial relations so students course of action and SA approved Because the clothing is so want to create a dialogue and to cannot fall back on ignorance in a motion to create a task force poorly built and only made to fit foster the conversation of racial defense of insulting entire races that will work to make a student a trend that will soon fade, con- issues. But it’s a conversation that and cultures. support system for minority stu- sumers are discarding these piec- ends in echo chambers on social Students should not have to dents. es into landfills at significant media — echo chambers where search out information on rac- The diverse culture of stu- rates. people defend or attack a white ism. The education should be dents on SDSU’s campus need Also, for stores to be able to student using racism to mock a readily available and mandatory. this kind of action in the face of offer products at such low prices, protest against the brutalization First-year seminar classes are the racist behavior, but not only from they have to find cheap labor. and murder of young black men perfect place to include education students. Companies will export the la- at the hands of police depart- on these issues. They require and deserve di- bor to underdeveloped countries ments. Though the school has rect action from the administra- where they can pay workers un- Whether they know it or not, reached out to the offender, it tion in defense of their race, cul- ethical wages and operate in dan- those defending blackface are is clear students at SDSU don’t ture and dignity. gerous factories. perpetuating the dehumaniza- just want to open a dialogue with I am not suggesting we com- tion of black people through- people perpetuating racist behav- pletely boycott all the stores prac- ticing fast fashion, but I do have some other suggestions to offer. Buy less. It is OK to go to the stores I Stance: listed above, but just don’t buy as Dialogues must be replaced many items. Buy with the intention to wear with direct action against racist behavior. every item until you no longer can, not until the trend dies. Do you have to buy two pairs of leggings just because there is a The Collegian Editorial Board meets weekly and agrees on the issue of the BOGO sale? editorial. The editorial represents the opinion of The Collegian. Consider purchasing second hand clothing. Here in Brookings, we have some great consignment stores to Donald Trump should be worried about Russia choose from; my personal favorite However, those charges are other people under investiga- assume that Trump’s temper- is Trendz downtown. still crucial to his status as a tion, possibly even Trump or his ament will become more and Patagonia, a brand already possible lead to exhuming fur- children. more unstable. And Trump has known for ethically producing ther evidence on the Trump By increasing the pressure the right to be scared. sturdy items, has also begun sell- campaign’s intended collusion on Manafort, Mariotti believes What has kept Trump and ing previously owned Patagonia with Russia. Mueller is engaging in a “divide his associates together so far is gear on their website for a dis- As Mueller aggressively pur- and conquer” strategy. relatively consistent unity be- counted rate. BEN HUMMEL sues Manafort, the question “It’s always the case that tween those being interviewed Purchase high-quality items. Opinion Editor popping up in the heads of those prosecutors seek to magni- by Mueller in the investigation. Invest your money in a well- Special Counsel Robert closely following the investiga- fy and exploit the conflicts be- If Mueller continues tar- made pair of jeans that fits and Mueller’s Russia investigation is tion is … why? tween the different people that geting the weak links, like will last two years, rather than not dead and it is getting worse While Manafort was the they’re looking at,” said Mariotti. Manafort, he will eventual- buying five poor quality pairs for President Donald Trump. campaign chair, his time spent “That’s a pretty common prose- ly break the chain, allowing evi- each year. News broke Friday night actually working with Trump cutorial strategy. And it appears dence to flow forth. You will get more for your about new charges filed in the was short. to be working based on the lat- The timing is also impecca- money if you splurge on basic Russia investigation, headed If the investigation is about est reports we’ve seen.” ble, as Trump begins to break items like black tees and dura- by former FBI director and ap- getting to the truth, why focus The president seems to be pace with those who probably ble bottoms instead of constant- pointed Special Counsel Robert on a man whose shady business feeling the pressure, with Don- would have had his back before ly replacing cheap ones that break Mueller. practices began and ended with ald Trump tweeting up a storm he publicly humiliated them. down. The case, which focuses on his own personal gain? on Oct. 29 and 30. Individuals like Attorney And if an item does rip or members of the Trump cam- The answer, from former He first seemed to try and General Jeff Sessions and Secre- does not quite fit the way you’d paign and whether they collud- federal prosecutor Renato Mar- draw the attention away from tary of State Rex Tillerson might like, find a local seamstress who ed with Russia in the 2016 pres- iotti in an Oct. 30 article from him by bringing up Obamacare not need all that much pressure can repair the item or take it in. idential election, was relatively Vox, was simple — they want to premiums, then, in a matter of to turn on Trump. You’re benefitting your com- quiet for weeks. flip him. several minutes, switched topics After all, if the president munity as much as your check As the story developed, Mariotti served as a federal to Hillary Clinton. were to step down in light of a book. it was revealed that Trump’s prosecutor from 2007 to 2016. The next day, he vaguely di- conviction, Vice President Mike So before you pick up three former campaign chair was He believes Mueller’s team rected attention toward the in- Pence would simply take his po- pairs of $20 jeans, think about charged with several counts of honing in on Manafort suggests vestigation, only to try and sition and cabinet members whether or not they’ll be able lying under oath about contact two things. discredit the charges against would not be in risk of losing to last you as long as something with Russians. The first is they have a well- Manafort and question whether their jobs. made with quality in mind. He was also charged with built, airtight case against him. they were even relevant. counts of money laundering, Second, Mueller’s team most As the investigation aggre- Ben Hummel is the Opinion Editor Micayla Ter Wee is a secondary which is unrelated to the cam- likely believes Manafort has in- gates more critical witness- at The Collegian and can be reached education Spanish major paign. criminating information about es and testimony, we can only at [email protected]. and can be reached at [email protected].

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VIRAJ PATEL During jury selection, law- yers to eliminate any juror for Carolina organized a “Top Gun” ceal biases and have a tendency Columnist yers can eliminate jurors in two any condition they see fit — in- training where they provided of lying — at times intentional- ways. cluding race. a “cheat sheet” of race-neutral ly — in order to be selected to Timothy Tyrone Foster, a First is striking for cause, There have been cases reasons to provide excuses to serve on a jury. young black man, was on death where lawyers need to provide where peremptory strikes have eliminate minority jurors. When these biased jurors row for 30 years before receiv- reasons for expulsion of jurors. been used to eliminate jurors Despite this, lawyers, both take the stand, racial injus- ing his shot at justice. For instance, having outside solely based on race. black and white, are not eager tice precedes the rights guar- In the 2016 case Foster v. knowledge of the case or know- In Hernandez v. New York, to see this practice go because anteed under the Equal Protec- Chatman, the United States ing the individuals on trial are judges accepted the removal they provide benefits to both tion Clause of the Fourteenth Supreme Court discovered doc- considered legitimate reasons of Latinos from a jury because prosecutors and defense attor- Amendment, as well as the uments revealing prosecutors to be removed from a jury. they spoke Spanish. neys alike. Sixth Amendment right to trial systematically eliminated black The second is peremptory Prosecutors argued that In th 1965 case Swain v. Al- by an impartial jury. jurors. strikes. since much of the evidence abama, Supreme Court Justice The Supreme Court ruled The documents show pros- Each state has a fixed num- would be produced in Spanish, Byron White discussed the use in the 2016 case that the elim- ecutors marked a “B” for black ber of peremptory strikes allot- they’d actually listen to the wit- of peremptory strikes. inations were discriminatory next to the name of the only ted to the prosecution and the nesses instead of the official in- “The function of the pe- in a 7-1 decision. The decision four black jurors, highlight- defense. They range from four terpreters. remptory strike is to ensure the sends the case back to Georgia, ed their names and eliminated to 20. South Dakota has 10. This isn’t an isolated case. parties involved that jurors de- where Foster’s case was initial- them during jury selection. The Supreme Court has up- The Texas District and cide cases based on the evi- ly decided 30 years ago. Prosecutors in Foster used held peremptory strikes for County Attorney’s Associa- dence produced before them peremptory strikes, a method over a hundred years, but with tion organized a prosecutor’s and not otherwise,” White said. allowing lawyers to exclude ju- that, it also brings the racism skills training course, where Essentially, peremptory Viraj Patel is a speech and rors for no reason. and injustice from a hundred they provided a pamphlet of strikes were designed to give communication Major and This method and abuse of years ago. race-neutral reasons accepted the public more faith in the le- can be reached at law allows minorities to be op- Using these measures by judges in prior cases. gal system by reducing juror [email protected]. pressed within the United doesn’t require explanations. In 1995, the Conference of bias. States judicial system. Peremptory strikes allow law- District Attorney’s in North However, jurors often con- the Living a legacy of faith & Collegian fellowship. Come join us. 9am Sunday School Wednesday night choirs 10:30 am Worship Bible studies • movie nights 11:30 Coffee & fellowship Youth group SUDOKU First Presbyterian Church 692-2416• 405 7th Ave • brookingspresbyterian.org The Collegian 11/1/17 Sudoku PuzzleJunction.com the The Collegian 11/1/17Collegian Crossword CROSSWORD PuzzleJunction.com To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box

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1903 First meeting between SDSU and NDSU Dakota Marker fast facts: • The Dakota Marker is a replica of the quartzite monuments that marked the border of South Dakota and 75 North Dakota when pounds 2004 Dakota Marker created the two states split. • “N.D.” and “S.D.” are engraved on the trophy, as well “190 M (miles),” which is SDSU defeated NDSU 19-17 the distance between Brookings and Fargo. 2016 to win the trophy for the first time since 2009 • NDSU has won eight of the 13 Dakota 106th meeting between the Marker Games and 2017 teams and 13th with the seven of the last eight. Dakota Marker

Collegian graphic by ELLIE THOMPSON >> FOOTBALL last.” caught 24 passes for 383 yards and the Jacks offense don’t have it of harassing quarterbacks. As a Continued from A1 Junior running back Bruce and seven touchdowns. Darrius a normal passing attack, though. team, the Bison have gotten to op- Anderson has been just as effec- Shepherd has caught 25 passes on The offense had 579 total yards of posing quarterbacks 27 times this NDSU has been every bit as tive in the backfield for the Bison the year for 354 yards, but hasn’t offense against Western Illinois. season. dominant this year as they have this season. He averages 80 yards found the end zone yet. Christion had 424 total yards with Saturday will be the first sell- in the past. The Bison love to run per game, which is fourth in the “He is a competitor, a great six touchdowns and wide receiv- out in Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium the ball and are averaging 277 MVFC, and has found the end- player,” Stiegelmeier said of Stick. er Jake Wieneke had 97 yards and history and Stiegelmeier and his yards per game which is first in zone four times on the year. “He doesn’t slide, he dives ahead three touchdowns. team are excited about it. the MVFC. Since the Bison run the ball so like a rocket and is fun to watch.” If the Jacks want to come “You guys [the fans] are going The Bison will be without much, junior quarterback Easton NDSU fields the best defense away with a victory they cannot to be a part of history” Stiegelmei- their leading rusher, Lance Dunn, Stick has the least amount of in The Valley, allowing only 10 turn the ball over, which won’t be er said of the sellout crowd. “I who suffered a torn labrum two yards passing in the MVFC. Stick points per game. On the ground, easy. The Bison have forced 22 hope and expect that the 19,340 weeks ago against Western Illi- has contributed to the running running backs haven’t garnered turnovers this season which is tied fans that show up come to impact nois. Dunn was the leading rusher game for the Bison though, with many yards against the Bison. Op- for fourth in the FCS. the game.” in the conference before sustain- 361 yards on 44 touches and five ponents are averaging 69 rushing “They just have one of the Kickoff is at 2 p.m. for the Da- ing the injury. touchdowns. yards per game. The Bison have best defenses in the nation so you kota Marker that the SDSU Jacks “I feel awful for Lance. It’s It isn’t like Stick doesn’t have been able to stop passing attacks know it’s going to be a challenge,” currently hold. The game can be not the first guy it’s happened to,” targets to throw to, the Bison just as well, giving up 119.1 yards per Wieneke said. viewed on Midco Sports Network. Klieman said. “But, I hope it’s the choose to run the ball more fre- game. Looking at the NDSU defen- quently. RJ Urzendowski has Quarterback Taryn Christion sive line, they have made a hab-

Collegian graphic by ABBY WOLF Lofty expectations set for Jacks Wrestling ranked nationally ANDREW HOLTAN freshmen and two junior college TRENTON ABREGO third in the Big 12. This season Sports Editor transfers. Sports Reporter won’t be any easier for the Jacks. Both Otzelberger and se- The Big 12 has expanded With the first game of the 2017- nior forward Reed Tellinghuisen While the official NCAA pre-sea- and grown even stronger adding 18 season on Thursday, head said that out of new guys, junior son rankings haven’t come out Northern Iowa and Fresno State coach T.J Otzelberger has yet to point guard Brandon Key has yet, the Jacks are expected to be added to the conference. decide the starting lineup for the impressed them the most. around the No. 15 ranking they The Jacks will have their South Dakota State men’s bas- “He’ll probably be our start- were awarded in the Flowrestling hands full with only four re- ketball team. ing point guard this year. He’s Top 25 Preseason Poll. turning ranked wrestlers and an “We’ve tried a lot of different done a great job of pushing the SDSU will be coming off a abundance of youth and inexpe- lineups up to this point,” Otzel- tempo of the game,” Tellinghu- season where the was program rience. berger said. “Everything is still in isen said. elevated to new heights by head Junior Seth Gross will be re- play, up until we play South Da- Key played his first two sea- coach Chris Bono, including fin- turning from a year in which he kota Mines on Thursday.” sons at Southwest Tennessee ishing the season as the No. 19 racked up NCAA awards and Big The game against South Da- Community College. He aver- team in the nation. That was the 12 accolades. The 133-pound ju- kota School of Mines and Tech- aged 12.2 points and 7.3 assists highest ranking to end a season nior placed second at NCAA Na- nolgy is an exhibition game and last. in the program’s history. tionals last season and is favored Otzelberger said that the start- “He’s given us someone who “It’s our most experienced to be the best 133-pounder in the ing lineup could be complete- is a dynamic playmaker. He’s re- team so far,” said sixth-year nation, according to polls such as ly different in their first regular ally good in the open floor and head coach Chris Bono. “It’s no- InterMat and Flowrestling. season game against UC Irvine has the ability to get guys shots. where near where we are going Gross’ success is starting to Nov. 10. His speed in transition has been to end this thing [Bono’s career have an impact on what the team The Jacks return seven of a factor for us,” Otzelberger said. FILE PHOTO • The Collegian at SDSU].” expects to achieve this season. their top eight scorers from last The South Dakota State men’s basketball Last season, the Jacks went year, but also have seven new begins the 2017-18 season Thursday 14-5 and defeated multiple faces on the roster with five Continued to A9 against the South Dakota School of Mines ranked teams. They finished Continued to A9 November 1, 2017 The Collegian • Sports sdsucollegian.com A9

>> BASKETBALL last season. Continued from A8 The Jacks were picked as the preseason favorites to win the One of the returners is red- Summit League and Tellinghu- shirt junior power forward Mike isen said the team expects to be Daum, who is coming off of the crowned champions at the end best season in Jackrabbit history. of the season. Daum was second in the coun- “We need to get better ev- try in scoring, averaging 25.3 eryday. Go to practice and work points per game. He won the hard, do the little things right 2017 Summit League Player of and if we do that, everything will the Year Award and was named fall into place,” he said. an NCAA All-American Honor- Before the Summit League able Mention. portion of the schedule be- Daum has received a lot of gins, the Jacks will face a tough national media attention, but non-conference schedule. SDSU junior guard Tevin King said will play at Kansas and Wichi- Daum hasn’t let that get to his ta State. Even though the official FILE PHOTO • The Collegian head preseason Top 25 polls have not The South Dakota State wrestling team finished last season ranked No. 19 in the NCAA Top 25 poll. Junior Seth Gross lost in the “He’s the same Mike that I’ve been released, they were ranked championship match at the NCAA Tournament last season and is ranked No. 1 by Flowrestling in the 133-pound weight class. known since coming into my No. 4 and No. 5 respectively in freshman year,” King said. “He’s the ESPN.com preseason power >> WRESTLING him down, but he managed to Tournament this year. Last year, humble and goes out and works rankings. Continued from A8 bounce back with a fourth-place he turned in his third consec- hard each and every day. “We wanted to have a sched- finish at the Big 12 Champion- utive 20-win season. He finds Tellinghuisen was the only ule that prepared us for the “He’s got a bit of an aura ships, which qualified him for himself ranked No. 14 at his other player to average more Summit League and the Sum- around him,” Bono said. “When the NCAA Championships. weight class, according to Inter- than 10 points per game last sea- mit League Tournament,” Otzel- he comes in, he thinks he’s the He was also in an accident mat. son with 11.7, and they lost their berger said. “We wanted to really baddest guy on the planet. It’s this summer while riding his Despite returning four third and fourth top-scorers in challenge our guys and we have rubbing off on the other guys.” moped, but recovered and is ranked wrestlers, the Jacks have A.J. Hess and Michael Orris to a lot of confidence in our team Gross will appear in the ready for the season. 13 true freshmen on their roster, graduation. — so, we wanted to put ourselves 52nd annual NWCA All-Star Rotert is ranked No. 9 in the including six redshirt freshmen. Also returning is junior for- in a position to play some of the Classic Nov. 5, where he’ll face 197-pound weight class in the There are just six seniors on the ward Chris Howell, who aver- best teams in the country.” Michigan State’s Stevan Micic at Intermat preseason polls and Jacks’ depth chart. aged 7.7 points per game; senior SDSU is trying to make the Princeton University. will have stiff competition from Between the youth and the forward Skyler Flatten, who av- NCAA Tournament in three- Gross, who was 34-2 last No. 5 Preston Weigel of Oklaho- difficulty of the schedule, it will eraged 5.2 points per game; and straight seasons for the first time season, fell short of his goal of ma State and No. 7 Jake Smith be important for Bono and his senior center Ian Theisen, who in program history. They fell to winning a national title last year, of West Virginia. squad to make sure they are averaged five points per game Gonzaga 66-46 in the first round but said it remains his goal. Senior Luke Zilverberg will ready to go into hostile environ- of last year’s tournament. “Ultimately, I want to make be a key returner for the Jacks ments and win. the Olympic team and be an as well. Zilverberg qualified for The Jacks will begin their Olympic champ,” Gross said. his first NCAA Championships season at 9 a.m. Nov. 5 when “So, obviously, I want to win last season and went 2-2 at the they host the Daktronics Open a national championship this tournament. Tournament. year.” While Zilverberg competed It’ll be the first of three open Another returning ranked in the 165-pound weight class, tournaments the Jacks are par- wrestler for the Jacks is senior he is back at the 157-weight ticipating in to begin the season Nate Rotert, who qualified for class and ranked No. 18. and will have implications on the NCAA Championships for Senior David Kocer, in the the starting lineup. three consecutive years. Rotert 174-pound weight class, will “We will solidify our lineup suffered an injury midway look to make it to his third con- after the Open Tournaments,” through last season that slowed secutive NCAA Championship Bono said.

FILE PHOTO The Jacks are looking to make the NCAA Tournament for the third season in a row for Sports the first time in the program’s history. The team was picked as the favorite by media to win the Summit League. in brief Volleyball Men’s Golf The South Dakota State volleyball team fell to In their final tournament of the fall season, the Feature Photo: Denver and Oral Roberts on the road over the SDSU men’s golf team finished tied for fifth out weekend. The two losses dropped the Jacks record of 13 teams Monday at the Homewood Hilton to 2-22. Airport Invite in Estero, Florida. They have now lost 11 straight games and have Sophomore Alejandro Restrepo and junior won only two sets during the losing streak. Jared Nicolls finished in second and third respec- tively in the individual portion of the tournament. What’s next: The Jacks will play Western Illinois Saturday What’s next: SDSU will resume play in January for its spring and South Dakota Nov. 7 at Frost Arena. season. Cross Country The Jackrabbit men’s and women’s cross coun- away in the end and won his first career cham- try teams participated in the Summit League pionship race. Championships in Vermillion over the weekend Burdick finished second. and came home with multiple championships. In the women’s race, junior Rachel King The men came home with the team champi- won. This was the second consecutive season onship for the second-straight season. Sopho- SDSU had a runner win the championship race. more Chase Cayo and junior Kyle Burdick were Junior Emily Donnay won last season. As a ABBY FULLENKAMP • The Collegian neck-and-neck the entire race, but Cayo pulled team, SDSU finished in third place. Sophomore Mikayla Beckman competes in the first heat of the women’s 100-yard What’s next: SDSU will head to the NCAA Midwest Regionals Saturday in Ames, Iowa. freestyle Oct. 21. Beckman placed first in her heat with a time of 30.75 seconds. A10 November 1, 2017 The Collegian • Sports sdsucollegian.com ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: TARYN CHRISTION

Year: Junior Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Major: Exercise Science

ANDREW HOLTAN of those yards with 386 yards Sports Editor passing and 37 yards rushing. He also had five passing touch- The South Dakota State foot- downs and one rushing touch- ball team won their second down. With this performance, game in a row over the week- Christion has been named The end when they defeated West- Collegian Athlete of the Week. ern Illinois 52-28 in Macomb, The Jacks will host North Illinois. Dakota State at 2 p.m. Satur- The Jacks offense was on day, at Dana J. Dykhouse Sta- fire and had 579 yards of to- dium in the Dakota Marker FILE PHOTO • The Collegian tal offense. Quarterback Taryn Game. Taryn Christion runs the ball, avoiding Drake defensive lineman Peter Reed Sept. 6. Christion accounted for 423 The Jacks play NDSU Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. GOJACKS.COM Jacks go for 4th-straight NCAA Tournament appearance

NATALIE HILDEN to be a whole new and unique SDSU outshot the Bison Sports Reporter game,” Thompson said. “They 16-5 and continued to control may make corrections, they may the momentum of the game After going 7-0 in conference not.” throughout. The Bison are 4-1 play and winning the Summit SDSU has won nine straight in their last five games and were League regular season crown, games and are undefeated in only one win away from being the South Dakota State soccer their last 11 matches, which is a the No. 1 seed in the tourna- team will travel to Fargo, North new school record. ment. Dakota, Thursday for the Sum- Sophomore goalkeeper Moving forward to tourna- mit League Championship. Maggie Smither has posted six ment play, Thompson said the “We can’t let previous suc- straight shutouts. She has made team will continue with the cess get to our heads,” said Julia 83 saves over this season and al- mental toughness they have Lam, senior midfielder for the lowed only one goal in Summit prided themselves in all season. Jacks. League play. She has lowered Previously, less-than-optimal SDSU has the No. 1 seed her goals against average for conditions have prepared the in the tournament. Thursday’s 2017 to 0.80. Jacks for whatever tournament semi-final match will be against For the Bison, goalkeep- play can throw their way. the North Dakota State Bison, er Monica Polgar has started 12 “We have to focus on what who are the No. 4 seed. games and holds a 1.65 goals we can control and capital- It will be a rematch of the fi- against average for the season. ize on every opportunity the ABBY FULLENKAMP • The Collegian nal game of the regular season Senior forward Nicole moment gives us,” Lam said. Senior Nicole Hatcher (10) blocks the ball from USD defense Brittney Baker (20) at that SDSU won 4-0. Hatcher and sophomore for- “Less-than-optimal only in- Fishback Soccer Park Oct. 26. The Jacks beat the Coyotes 2-0. Head coach Brock Thomp- ward Leah Manuleleua took creases our strength.” season. will play the winner of Denver son said the team is going into advantage of Polgar the last Thompson said tangible val- “This week is going to be and Oral Roberts in champi- semi-finals knowing there is a matchup as they both scored idation of two good outcomes a byproduct and reflection of onship game at noon Saturday. larger margin for error the sec- goals. They are both tied for the and the regular season title has what the girls have put in,” The winner will go to the NCAA ond time around. team lead in goals on the season helped the team have something Thompson said. Tournament, which the Jacks “We know NDSU is going with seven. to hold on to for the rest of the The winner of this game have done the last three seasons.