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Vol. 96, No. 9 / Oct. 26, 2016 THE ‘BEN’ ONYEAGHALA CANDLELIGHT VIGIL HONORS STUDENT PAGE 2 FILM SERIES FILM STUDIES STUDENTS FOLLOW THEME PAGE 8 INONAN CROSS COUNTRY TEAM SUCCEEDS IN CHAMPIONSHIP MEET W thewinonan.winonastateu.com PAGE 17 ADDRESSING RACE IN WINONA PAGE 10 “If someone gets uncomfortable, I’m really excited because discomfort is a sign that people are questioning their worldview.” -Mary Jo Klinker COLLAGE BY TAYLOR NYMAN Winona State University Student Newspaper / Since 1919 NEWS ‘Full of positivity and light’ Students honor life of Chukwudi Benjamin Onyeaghala fter more than a week of searching, AWinona State University student Chukwudi Benjamin “Ben” Onyeaghala, 19, of White Bear Lake, Minn. was found dead in the Mississippi River on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Students gathered on Sunday, Oct. 23 to celebrate his life with a candlelight vigil at the gazebo followed by a balloon release and flower toss into the Mississippi River. At 6 p.m. Sunday night, more than 100 people gathered at the gazebo at the center of campus to honor Onyeaghala’s life. The ceremony began with a prayer and a reading from the scripture, since Onyeaghala was born and raised Catholic. Attendees were then invited to come forward and speak about their memories of Onyeaghala. One of those speakers was Tejay Garjaye, who was close to Onyeaghala “Ben was a really interesting person,” Garjaye said. “The kid is probably one of the funniest persons I’ve ever met. He’s a bright kid; he had a bright future.” Garjaye, along with his two roommates Eric

William and Achidi Oketch, were good friends Students gather to remember Winona State sophomore Chukwudi Benjamin with Onyeaghala. All three of them referred to Onyeaghala, 19, whose body was found in the Mississippi River near Homer, PHOTO BY NATHANIEL NELSON Onyeaghala as their brother. Minn. on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The loss of Onyeaghala hit them particularly be uncommon among college students. She added how whenever she saw him, hard, since Onyeaghala made it a habit to visit Angel Tarwoe also spoke during the event, Onyeaghala was always in a lighthearted mood. their home almost every day. recalling how she met Onyeaghala. He came up “No matter where you were or who you were “The last place that he was at, too, was my to her and began flirting, after which she said with, he was always joking with you,” she said, house, and I wasn’t in town that night,” Garjaye he looked like her brother. They both laughed, “He never had a bad thing to say about anybody, said. “It hurt me that when he went missing I and Tarwoe said this kind of loose attitude was and he was always full of positivity and light.” wasn’t there.” unique to him. Aside from his school studies, Onyeaghala was Onyeaghala was a sophomore at Winona “Nobody really touched on that, but he was often seen at the Integrated Wellness Center on State, studying health exercise and rehabilitative really chill,” Tarwoe said. “He’d be late to class, campus, playing basketball with his friends. sciences with an emphasis in movement science. and he’d just go, ‘Eh, I’m gonna eat dinner first.’ He was known for his relaxed nature, which, can Nothing really phased him. It was admirable.” Continued on page 3, see Ben. 2 - NEWS NEWS Oct. 26, 2016 Ben, continued from page 2.

Students write their memories about Winona State sophomore Chukwudi Benjamin Onyeaghala, 19, during a candlelight vigil at the Winona PHOTO BY NATHANIEL NELSON State Gazebo in his memory Sunday, Oct. 23.

He was friendly to everyone around him, and with his two roommates. He talked of Ben as wonderful times with everybody and shared the effect he had on his friends and acquaintances his brother and said losing him was like losing a wonderful times with me. And I don’t want was palpable. member of the family. anyone to feel negative about the situation.” Onyeaghala was remembered as a lighthearted, “Me and my roommates took him under our Onyeaghala will be remembered as a kind, uplifting man with a tendency to make any wing, and when we got the news, it was just relaxed and humorous young man who brought room light up. Achidi Oketch told a story of shocking, as if your brother had died or your smiles to everyone around him. His friends Onyeaghala to showcase his trademark humor. sister had passed away,” William said. “As of right remember him as a man who always found a way According to Oketch, Onyeaghala had just now, we’re just trying to commemorate him and to connect with people and improve their lives, gotten over to their house after a stint at the the positives. I’m at a loss for words. It’s just too bringing positivity to a dark world. fitness center. It was cold inside, and he was shocking.” “That’s what made him genuine, that’s what wearing shorts and a sweatshirt, but he did not The joy Onyeaghala brought to members of made him stand out more than most people. say anything about being cold, Oketch said. the community came out in full force at the end Just the fact that he was willing to go out of his “I heard some ruffling to the side, and he’s just of the ceremony, when balloons were released way for someone else, even if he didn’t have to,” like ‘Ugh, I had to do it.’ And I was like what do over Levee Park and flowers were thrown into the Oketch said, “As college students, we face a lot of you mean?” Oketch recalled. “And then we look Mississippi River, an upbeat dance party followed stress in our lives and sometimes, we don’t act in at Ben covering himself with the futon mattress. soon after in commemoration. the most positive ways. For someone to do that We’re like ‘Bro, if you were that cold, we could’ve “It just shows what people are willing to do at on a daily basis, that’s amazing.” given you some sweatpants!’ He had such times like this. Come together, share memories, BY NATHANIEL NELSON situational humor, and you never expected it.” and that’s what I want people to remember about news reporter Eric William also spoke at the vigil, along Ben,” Achidi Oketch said, “He always shared [email protected] 3 - NEWS NEWS Oct. 26, 2016 Students learn new stretches at ‘Yoga for Newbies’ rom standing on their right leg up to moving pranayama (breathing exercises), pratyahara Finto a downward facing dog pose, a group “Go at your own pace because yoga (control of the senses), dharana (perceptual of 10 students explored different yoga poses to awareness), dhyana (devotion) and samadhi deepen their focus and build muscle strength at is all about transitioning between (union with the Divine). “Yoga for Newbies” on Tuesday, Oct. 18. “Most of the yoga of modern times focuses on The self-declared newbies tried out a sequence poses, making modifications and asana, pranayama and pratyahara,” Sterkowitz of 22 postures, which are supposed to be a said. “Modern yoga is a combination of exercise, complete workout, according to Health and taking breaths. You’re not supposed to breathing and meditation.” Wellness advocate Sam Raph. During the presentation, Ernst talked about the Raph, Hannah Sterkowitz and Sydney Ernst be a master right away.” reasons why people decide to take up yoga on a gave a presentation about yoga for beginners, daily basis. where attendees learned different types of yoga -Sydney Ernst, student health and wellness advocate “Among yoga’s benefits are an increased and tried out some poses that are not quite as flexibility, improved muscle strength, better new, according to Raph. posture and decreased stress,” Ernst said. “Sitting “The most classical techniques date back to According to Sterkowitz, there are eight basic in poses increases your core strength and helps to more than 5,000 years ago,” Raph said. steps to classical yoga that incorporate different build stamina.” The presentation began with a discussion on meanings: yama (universal morality), niyama yoga and what to expect at a yoga class. (personal observances), asana (body postures), Continued on page 6, see Newbies. Meet the news staff...

Olivia Volkman-Johnson Cheney Mason Nathaniel Nelson Colin Kohrs Sara Tiradossi Academic & administrative reporter Crime & Security reporter Technology reporter Local reporter Health & Wellness/Student Senate reporter

SECURITY INCIDENTS 3 p.m.: A bike was reported 1:45 a.m.: A male student 10:55 p.m.: Two male 1:12 a.m.: Six students No time: Bike wheels stolen between the Science was found intoxicated in students were found were found with were reported missing Laboratory Center and between the Science Lab- with alcohol in Mo- alcohol in Lourdes outside of East Lake Watkins Hall. The matter oratory Center and Phelps rey-Shepard Hall. The Hall. The matter was Apartments. The matter was referred to the Winona Hall. The matter was re- matter was referred to directed to the was referred to the Wino- Police Department. ferred to the conduct officer. the housing director. director of housing. na Police Department.

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11:25 p.m.: A female 1:43 a.m.: Nine 10:40 p.m.: A female 9 p.m.: A student student was found students were found student was found reported being intoxicated outside with alcohol in intoxicated inside sexually assaulted. Sheehan Hall. The Prentiss Hall. The Haake Hall. The mat- The matter was matter was referred to matter was referred to ter was referred to the referred to the conduct officer. the housing director. housing director. Affirmative Action. 4 - NEWS NEWS Oct. 26, 2016 Students voice concern over late-night walks s students of Winona State University start THIS WEEK IN WINONA Acracking down for the semester and making SCJ Spooky Social use of the study places on and around campus, some Time: 6 to 8 p.m. students are finding their late walks home to be Location: Gazebo worrisome. Contact: Samantha Stetzer Sophomore nursing student at Winona State Emily [email protected] Oct.W 26 Ness spends a lot of her free time in the library studying, and that makes for many late nights there. Ness cited the recent disappearance of Chukwudi WarriorsINNOVATE Challenge Kick-Off Benjamin Onyeaghala and the recent fads involving Time: 6 to 8 p.m. clowns as reason for caution. Place: Science Laboratory Center “Usually I think Winona is a very safe town, but Atrium recently someone went missing and with this clown TOct. 27 Contact: Entrepreneur Club stuff I get freaked out,” Ness said. “I spend really late nights in the library like all the time, and I always walk Popcorn and Politics home by myself in the dark.” Time: 10 a.m. Ness said she has an apartment located within short Place: Minné Hall walking distance from the campus, but when it is late Contact: Kara Lindaman at night she feels uncomfortable. F [email protected] Oct. 28 “Not recently have I felt super safe I guess,” Ness said. “Even when I see people walk by me when I’m on Our Digital Humanity: Film Series my way home I have to be like, ‘Is it a clown?’” Time: 2 p.m. Ness said because of her major and heavy class load Place: Stark Hall, room 103 with a lot of homework, she studies for hours at night Contact: [email protected] in the quiet library and usually dreads the walk home S Featuring the films “Her” and “Turing Test” Oct. 29 by herself late at night. “I guess I just would rather not have to walk home WSU Orchestra by myself so late, but I also don’t live that far so it’s not Time: 2 p.m. too bad,” Ness said. “I would hate having to walk more Place: Performing Arts Center than a couple blocks.” Vivian Fusillo Main Stage Theatre Another student, Makayla Oldham, also found it to S Contact: Marybeth Lenhardt, [email protected] be unpleasant not just when she is done studying but Oct. 30 when walking home from a night out on the weekends. “I’m not scared of a lot, really, like the clowns or anything,” Oldham said. “I guess if one was like scary or chasing me, though, I would be.” Happy Halloween! Oldham said that she sometimes works late at night and parks down a side street next to her apartment. MOct. 31 She said sometimes walking at night can be scary Director of Winona State Security Chris Cichosz UPAC Ballroom Dance Club said the security services will escort students via car or Time: 8 p.m. walking who feel unsafe, and students can be picked up Place: Integrated Wellness Complex, room 147 within four blocks of campus if they feel unsafe. Contact: Dedra Robertson TNov. 1 [email protected] BY CHENEY MASON news reporter [email protected] NEWS - 5 NEWS Oct. 26, 2016 Newbies, continued from page 4.

Students participate in “Yoga for Newbies” Tuesday, Oct. 18, an event set up by Winona State’s Health and Wellness advocates. PHOTO BY SARA TIRADOSSI Participants tried out different poses for beginners in yoga.

When attending a class, Ernst explained meditation and breathing, power/flow that is in her body and mentality as she was taking up beginners should bring a mat and water, and athletically and physically challenging, and pre- yoga in her life. wear comfortable clothes. As classes start, natal, a type of yoga ideal for pregnant women. “The time spent doing yoga is great to break up students will be expected to grab a mat, stretch, Classes typically end by the attendees saying studying, distress and relax,” Ernst said. “Once sit in lotus position to get centered. “Namaste” and placing their hands at the center I’m in a zone, I start to focus on my breathing “Go at your own pace because yoga is all of their heart. Namaste is a common farewell and and myself. Not everything is as bad as it seemed about transitioning between poses, making sign of respect and moment for the student and before I started, now I feel much more relaxed modifications and taking breaths. You’re not teacher to come together, Ernst said. and balanced overall.” supposed to be a master right away,” Ernst said. Ernst warned students that in the beginning it A video on anti-gravity yoga also showed a new is hard to maintain focus and take one’s mind off practice that combines the traditional yoga poses, things. Pilates and dance with the use of a hammock. “It takes time to make improvements,” Ernst BY SARA TIRADOSSI Sterkowitz explained other common yoga said. news reporter practices are Kudalini, which focuses on However, she has experienced positive changes [email protected] NEWS - 6 LIFE “Spamalot” gallops through Winona n the October of an election year, an escape Ifrom the near-winter temperatures and con- stant election coverage on the news is something that is hard to find. From October 19-23, Wino- na State University’s department of theatre and dance was able to provide this escape with their production of “Spamalot.” “Spamalot” is a musical based off of the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” which was made famous by the Monty Python comedy group in the 1970s. The group’s surreal and slap- stick humor is a staple in the show and gave the audience much to laugh about. The story follows the legend of King Arthur as he searches for knights to add to his round table. After gathering a group of brave knights, the group goes to Camelot where they receive a quest to find the Holy Grail. However, in true Monty Python fashion, the legend is flipped on its head and the students in the show worked with the material beautifully, never missing a beat or a punch line. In this interpretation of the classic story, King Winona State alumnus Thomas Sonneman plays the role of King Arthur and introduces his LAUREN REUTELER Arthur is joined by his squire Patsy, who dutifully Knights of the Round Table in “Spamalot” during the last dress rehearsal Tuesday, Oct. 18. photographer follows him, and when it is time for a journey on [email protected] horseback, provides the appropriate sound effects love ballads found in classic musicals. Lady of the Lady had multiple costume changes, with coconut halves. Once the Knights of the Round Table are each more extravagant and intricate. Winona State alumnus Thomas Sonneman and brought together, the team makes their way to a Students who saw the show enjoyed the humor student performer Daniel Kopitzke play the roles Las Vegas-inspired Camelot. The Knights of the and it was a nice escape from exams and classes. of King Arthur and Patsy respectively, and the Round Table, which includes Sir Lancelot, Sir “I loved it,” junior Elladee Zak said. “It was two have a great rapport, playing off one another Robin, Sir Galahad and Sir Bedevere, are delight- laugh out loud funny.” with impeccable comedic timing. ful as an ensemble and individually. For the musical choice this year, director While King Arthur is gathering his knights, The music in the show, written by John Du Prez Heather Williams-Williams, wanted to go a more the Lady of the Lake, the figure that gave him and Monty Python member Eric Idle features humorous route, and to her, “Spamalot” was the the sword Excalibur and the crown, visits him. music from Monty Python films and music that perfect choice. During her first appearance, she transforms a was inspired by other Broadway musicals. The “The last musical we did was ‘Assassins,’ which villager, Dennis, into the perfect knight. The Lady show stopping number performed by Sir Robin is a dark musical by Stephen Sondheim and this of the Lake and Dennis, now Sir Galahad, return “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway,” was inspired year we wanted to do something that was a little and perform a “Phantom of the Opera” inspired by the hit musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” more comedic and light-hearted.” song, with a boat and all. The song, appropriately Another highlight of the show were the cos- Along with enjoying the humor, the students called “The Song That Goes Like This” is -per tumes. The knights and King Arthur were wear- also enjoyed the technical elements of the show. formed with humor and is a great parody of the ing traditional chainmail and armor, while the Continued on page 12, see Spamalot. LIFE - 7 LIFE Oct. 26, 2016 Film series explores university theme his week, students will be taking this year’s students are moving the film to a bigger space where it began, where it is now and the possible Tuniversity theme “Our Digital Humanity,” and audience, they have to pay for the rights to downsides on it. and put it into terms that all students are familiar show the film in public. “Lo and Behold: Mysteries of the Connected with: movies. The series has a variety of films that are being World” acts as an analysis between “Modern Students in the film studies program will be shown throughout the five days. Times” and the third movie “Her,” which was hosting “Our Digital Humanity: A Film Series” “It’s kind of cool to have a spectrum of films directed by Spike Jonze. Thursday, Oct. 27 through Monday, Oct. 31. from way back in the day to now that can fit into “It is almost the same film as “Modern Times” There are five students who are responsible for this theme and show that it is relevant through- but more up to date. It’s doing the same thing, contacting film companies and asking them for out the years,” Nielsen said. where it’s taking the possible path of technology rights to show the films to the public, working The series starts out with Charlie Chaplin’s that we are on right now and looking forward with stakeholders, studying prospective films, “Modern Times” to show what people in the into the future and predict where that is going,” creating the programming and introducing and 1930s thought technology would be like in the Nielsen said. providing discussion of the films. future. The fourth night features another documentary Senior Jake Nielsen, one of the first people who “Modern Times” takes what people thought directed by Saffron Cassaday called “Cyber Se- will be graduating with the film major, is a part of technology would become in the future as it was niors” and ends with David Cronenberg’s “Vid- the team putting the series together. being integrated into society and jobs for the first eodrome,” which is an extreme metaphor for how “This is kind of a complex theme and I feel time. The movie works almost as a time capsule, technology influences and changes us. like just the title ‘Our Digital Humanity’ doesn’t looking back and seeing how technology might “One of the big things we wanted to show give you much on what the theme is and what influence the development of society from the was how much technology can affect our lives it stands for. So, it’s kind of a way for us to help 1930s. and that I think is shown really well in all of the people to see the theme through our lens, as well Brittany Bluhm, a soon-to-be film major and films,” Nielsen said. as showcase how film can fit into this theme,” one of the five students responsible for the series, Following each film, there will be a Q&A ses- Nielsen said. weighed in on the Chaplin film. sion where the audience can ask the five students The five students are running the series “Having the Charlie Chaplin film will give stu- questions. through a class for the film studies program, Film dents insight as far as there are still films back a “I think that part of the discussion for ‘Modern 490, Projects: Film Curation. They are learning hundred years ago that we can still look at today Times,’ being a black and white, older cinematic how to bring films together for public exhibition. and be inspired by whatever they present to us,” film, could be ‘how has technology evolved as far The series will also help promote the film major Bluhm said. as shooting films,’” Bluhm said. and what the students do in classes like film Following this, Werner Herzog’s documenta- The films show yesterday’s perspectives along- curation. ry, “Lo and Behold: Mysteries of the Connected side of today’s for a compare and contrast of what “The biggest thing is getting public perfor- World,” will be shown on the second night. is in store for technology in the future. mance rights and license fees to be able to show The film looks at technologies from the past, BY MORGHAN LEMMENES them in public,” Nielsen said. especially when the internet was first started, features reporter To show a movie to a friend is fine, but when and examines it from all different angles, such as [email protected]

8 - LIFE LIFE Oct. 26, 2016 WarriorsINNOVATE Challenge betters entrepreneurial skills reative students with a business mindset are “The Entrepreneurship Club has been pro- Following this comes phase three, the De- Cready to think of new ideas to bring into the moting the event through word of mouth, social velopment phase. This is where participants workplace. The WarriorsINNOVATE Challenge media and a table set up in Kryzsko,” Kopydlows- are matched up with experts who will provide provides a great opportunity for these students ki said. insights to help them to the final stages of their to put their creativity to work. The challenge will The challenge has three categories: business/ business plan development. connect students with the tools and resources product venture, social entrepreneurship and Phase four is the Challenge Finale. The teams to better their entrepreneurial skills in order to university innovation. will give an oral pitch of their projects to a make their ideas a reality. Promoting a business venture or product is panel of judges. Winners in each category will Phase one of the WarriorsINNOVATE will be the largest category, social entrepreneurism is be awarded a share of $10,000 to pursue their Thursday, Oct. 27 in the Science Learning Center wanting to solve a social problem, and university project. atrium from 6 to 8 p.m., including a Discovery innovation is an idea to improve Winona State, The money comes from the Winona State Forum. All students are welcome, even if they do according to Dempsey. Foundation, donors and gifts, according to not have an idea. Dempsey. Vice President for University Advancement and “In the end, this is an educational “This challenge is not cut throat, nobody will Executive Director for Winona State University be humiliated, but instead it will be positive, up- Foundation Ron Dempsey said how, the forum is process. This is about education, beat and encouraging,” Dempsey said. a chance for students to come and learn about the The WarriorsINNOVATE Challenge is open to challenge. There will be a lot of business people, about conveying to our students the all students, not just business majors. entrepreneurs and alumni to help students and to “In the end, this is an educational process. talk to them about what it means to be an entre- concepts and the ideas of innovation This is about education, about conveying to our preneur, and about their ideas. students the concepts and the ideas of innovation John Kopydlowski, one of the presidents of the and entrepreneurism...” and entrepreneurism. It would be great if cool Entrepreneurship Club, said, “This will be a time things come out, great startups, but the whole for individuals to learn about the challenge, hear -Ron Dempsey, vice president for University Advancement point is to educate students on campus on inno- stories from entrepreneurs and network with vation and entrepreneurism,” Dempsey said. potential teammates.” Phase two is the Ideation phase. Participants It is the first year for the challenge, but Students can complete by themselves, or in a will be connected to the resources they need to Dempsey thinks it will continue to grow team of up to five. begin building out their business plans in entre- throughout the years. We encourage teams to think about cross disci- preneurial boot camp. pline, have a team member who is good at busi- Participants will write a summary of their ness, but also have someone with graphic design ideas, which will be evaluated by a panel of BY MICHAELA GAFFKE experience or engineering if needed, Dempsey experts and the proposals with highest potential features writer said. will proceed to the next round. [email protected]

LIFE - 9 Understanding racial issues on campus, in community he origin of one of the most derogatory well,” Davis said. Tracial slurs in history has provoked a At Winona State, faculty, staff and students see campus-wide conversation on racial climate. race and racism as important discussions to have Marcellus Davis, a critical race theorist and on campus. co-founder of Change Agent Consulting, hosted Jennifer Chernega, chair of Winona State’s a presentation titled “Everybody Wanna be a sociology department, explains how race, along Nigga, but Nobody Wants to be a Nigger” open with racial stereotypes, can influence how society to all Winona State University students and views individuals and how these individuals view faculty, as well as Winona community members themselves. on Monday, Oct. 17. “We use society kind of as a mirror to figure The presentation, co-presented by Director out who we are… some of those messages are of Inclusion and Diversity Alexander Hines, influenced by stereotype regarding race or deconstructed the history and usage of the word ethnicity. Those are things people will start to ‘nigger’ and its role as a “conduit” for white believe about themselves unless they have reason supremacy in the United States. to believe otherwise,” Chernega said. Davis’ presentation was sponsored by the Chernega discussed how racial stereotypes, Inclusion and Diversity office, which strives to even supposedly positive stereotypes, can take a “educate the campus and community through co- toll on the people who face them. curricular programming,” according to Hines. “When folks have to counter those stereotypes As a Winona State alumnus, Davis explained all day, every day, in every interaction, it is his desire to return to campus and help foster stressful…it uses up the emotional energy that conversations about race and inequality. could be used towards something else,” Chernega “I was only here for a semester, so every said. opportunity that I get to get closer to completion, Hines described how these stereotypes can to get closer to helping create a space that’s prompt racial microaggressions—comments racially inclusive, I must take up that opportunity, or behaviors about race that intentionally or because when I was here, that opportunity was unintentionally discriminate against members of not presented in the same fashion,” Davis said. Critical race theorist Marcellus Davis discusses race that race. In the presentation, Davis explains the origin and inequality in his talk “Everybody Wanna be a KEAP Council co-coordinators Alexis Salem Nigga, but Nobody Wants to be a Nigger” on Monday, of the word ‘nigger’ as a derogatory slur directed Oct. 17. and Nasro Abbas have found that some Winona towards African slaves, which developed into a State students have experienced this form of slur for members of any minority group, then a NICOLE GIRGEN | photographer | [email protected] discrimination on and off campus. term of endearment between African Americans. With white supremacy as the foundation for “We by no means can speak for everyone; Though some believe the words ‘nigger’ and racial injustice, Davis and Hines used critical however, the absent narratives we’ve heard from ‘nigga’ have completely different meanings, Davis race theory to explain why race—the meaning our peers [show] that racism and discrimination and Hines believe the use of the word perpetuates individuals attribute to physical characteristics— of many varieties…are present on our campus white supremacy and its effects. is used to oppress racial minorities. and in the town of Winona,” Salem said. “In our opinion, white supremacy has birthed “What keeps us in check is fear, ignorance, KEAP Council was created in 2011 in order to racism…. ‘nigger’ is just the offspring of it,” Davis insecurity and confusion because you don’t want address the inhospitable climate and the urgency said. to be out of the dominant group. It doesn’t pay by bringing attention to those of varying races,

10 - COVER STORY ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, disabilities and more by providing a space for these students, according to Salem. “Our main goals are to advocate for students in their endeavors to create an equitable campus and create solidarity among the student body,” Salem said. According to Winona State, 85.8 percent of Winona State students are white, while African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Native Amer- ican, Pacific/Hawaiian Islander, International and multi-racial students make up the remaining 14.2 percent. KEAP Council and the Inclusion and Diversity office have pledged to give a voice and a space to minority students and their allies, though Cher- nega believes most of Winona avoids discussing these matters. “I think Winona, like a lot of Minnesota, is very good at not talking about race,” Chernega said. According to Davis, the discomfort associated with discussing sensitive issues, particularly race, Co-coordinator of the KEAP Center Alexis Salem asks students about their day on TAYLOR NYMAN is due to a sociological theory called cognitive Monday, Oct. 24 as they gather in the center, which is intended to give a voice and space photo editor dissonance. to minority students and their allies. [email protected] In his presentation, Davis cited notable sociol- ogist Frantz Fanon who explained this phenom- photo as a joke related to political outcry for work diligently to make a difference.” enon by saying, “Sometimes people hold a core President Obama to release his birth certificate. Chernega and Klinker believe FORTITUDE, belief that is very strong. When they are present- He removed the photo after the overwhelmingly as well as KEAP council and other cultural clubs ed with evidence that works against that belief negative response from community members. at Winona State, are important strides towards the new evidence cannot be accepted.” In a later Facebook post, Conner explained, improving Winona’s racial climate and allowing Mary Jo Klinker, an associate professor of “I removed the picture from Facebook when students to voice their concerns. women, gender and sexuality studies at Winona someone said that they were offended by it. It was “One thing that students can do is keep sharing State, believes this occurrence prevents those who only then that I realized people may look at it as their stories, and we need to record these testi- benefit from white supremacy from acknowledg- ‘racist’ instead of birth certificate related!” monials,” Klinker said. ing its existence and effects. Chernega said the negative connotations of “I think they [should] keep talking in any venue “Individuals don’t want to be called racists, Conner’s post come from the historic compari- they feel comfortable talking in about challenges, but they don’t want to do anything to address sons of African Americans to animals. frustrations, what would help,” Chernega agreed. this system of white supremacy that they live in,” “It was part of the attempts to make African Davis and Hines said they hope students take Klinker said. Americans seem less human and therefore justify the information from the presentation to pro- According to Klinker, some of the lingering slavery. This is a terrible history he has tapped mote change and fight racial injustice. effects of this system have led to inequities in into,” she said. “…if you don’t apply the knowledge that you income, housing and education in Winona. Chernega believes this systemic oppression receive, how do you advocate and be an ally for “I’ve never lived in a place that’s as hyper-seg- has deeply affected the local community, citing a inequities?” Hines said. regated around income and race as Winona,” Winona Post article that found only one third of Davis added, “A closed mouth, my mother told Klinker said. African American students are graduating from me, doesn’t get fed. A person who doesn’t want to Many Winona State professors believe the up- Winona Senior High School. see injustice will never see justice.” coming election has magnified these inequities in Chernega said this is “unacceptable” and most both local and general campaigns. likely due to what resources are available for fam- A recent article in the Winona Daily News ilies, as well as whether or not these students feel reported that Brian Conner, a candidate for safe and comfortable while in school. Winona County board, “posted a photo of a baby In an effort to address these climate issues, Wi- monkey on his Facebook page with words over nona Senior High School created FORTITUDE BY OLIVIA VOLKMAN-JOHNSON the photo reading ‘Obama’s baby picture.’” in 2006. According to the club, FORTITUDE is a news reporter The article explained how Conner posted the “social justice group” made up of students “who [email protected] COVER STORY - 11 LIFE Oct. 26, 2016 Statistics department receives money for undergrad research he Winona state statistics department will be “The last part of the REU, which is the meaty The American Statistical Association is acting as Thosting a 10-week summer session to under- part for the students, we’ll be working with the a middle-man between universities and the NSF, stand the dynamics of the world census data. IPUMS international data set,” Bergen said. so Winona State does not have to write the grant This opportunity will allow the Winstats Re- The integrated public use microdata series is itself. search Experience for Undergraduates (REU) to census data from all over the world. The users of “It streamlines the process,” Bergen said. “The provide students $8,000 a piece, with applications this data must have the right tools to understand downside is it only guarantees the funding for currently being accepted until Nov. 13. it properly, and that is exactly what Bergen hopes one year. So if we want to continue the REU “We are looking for curiosity, motivation, an to accomplish this next summer. beyond next summer, we’d have to go directly to interest in stats and data science,” said Professor “The last part will be the students using the the NSF.” Silas Bergen. “You don’t have to be a statistician, tools they have gained from the workshops for For the summer of 2017, the Winstats REU we are looking for a desire to learn.” this census database,” he said. plans to make it count. The course will take place May 30 to Aug. 3. This is the first time such a thing has been “We’re hoping to have invitations out to the top The first few weeks will be workshops designed done for the REU, and Winona State only has the choices by the beginning of December,” Bergen by Chris Malone, Brian Deppa and Silas Bergen, funding for this summer. The American Statisti- said. “We are accepting application from a variety who are the professors that wrote the application cal Association, which is providing this funding, of majors. The purpose the workshops is to train for the REU. The workshops will be data science is only giving it to three universities every year you in what you are unfamiliar with.” and statistics topics similar to the lessons taught for three years, changing universities each year. in regular data and science courses. The summer The National Science Foundation (NSF), the BY KILAT FITZGERALD session will be condensed and personalized for government organization that provides funding features reporter the students that wish to take on the challenge. for REU, is the primary provider of the grant. [email protected]

President Olson serves asPresident KQAL Scott Olson and his wife KelleyDJ Olson were featured on KQAL radio 89.5 FM Thursday, Oct. 20, about a summer music festival they went to in California. Olson has served as Winona State University’s president for four years. On the show, he wanted listeners to experience great music from the time period he grew up during. KQAL is a community based radio station housed in Phelps hall. They have been on the air for 41 years, and are supported by the state of Minnesota, with the help of legacy grants.

TAYLOR NYMAN photo editor [email protected] Spamalot, continued from page 7. “The choreography fit the show really well,” someone who is working professionally outside “It’s light-hearted and I think at this time of sophomore Tia Arzen said. of the university community and coming in and year, coming right after midterms, that we all For this show, Williams-Williams worked with sharing his knowledge with them.” need a little joy in our life, so it should be a stress a choreographer from the Twin Cities. Whether you like musicals, comedy or both, it reliever,” Williams-Williams said. “A lot of the “He choreographed about half of the dance was hard to find something not to love about this shows we do have more deeper messages and this numbers and I did the other half, so working performance of “Spamalot.” one is just pure entertainment.” with another artist in that way was very enjoy- When going into opening night, Williams-Wil- able,” Williams-Williams said. “I think the stu- liams had high hopes for the show, and through BY ELIZABETH PULANCO features reporter / copy editor dents got a lot out of having a new perspective to this performance, these goals were met. [email protected] 12 - LIFE LIFE Oct. 26, 2016 TV show in review: “Black Mirror” n today’s TV landscape, “Black Mirror” is a bit look into and display a player’s innermost fears, humans are fighting against creatures dubbed Iof an outlier. Taking cues from “The Twilight the episode allows a deep look into the repressed ‘Roaches,’ the episode ends up revealing its hand Zone,” “Black Mirror” is more of a series of short anxiety of human nature. too quickly and stumbles on its execution. While films than an actual TV show. Every episode uses Next is the least far-fetched of the season, “Shut the show still succeeds in its ethical commentary a different approach to sci-fi horror, each rooted Up and Dance.” Starring Alex Lawther, this one on high-tech warfare and the removal of humani- in our relationship to technology. Just in time for is focused on cyber-bullying and extortion, but ty, this falls a bit flat in the end. Halloween, season three of “Black Mirror” takes quickly takes a dark turn. Unlike the rest of the Finally, we get to “Hated in the Nation.” This is full advantage of the format to bring the series to series, this one isn’t set in an alternate future, the exact kind of thing that “Black Mirror” was disturbingly twisted new heights, using its im- but instead just a twisted version of the modern made for. As the first police procedural of the peccable pseudo-reality to bring the terror and day. The story here could happen on any given series, it follows two detectives as they track a se- anxiety right to our doorstep. day. In essence, that’s what makes this episode so ries of disturbing murders, uncovering a macabre The first episode of the season, “Nosedive,” is compelling. While arguably the weakest of the game played by one individual against an entire a beautiful shot take on a future where our lives set, this third piece is still a crazed look into the nation. The focus on social media and its lack are governed by the perception of our peers. The perpetual accessibility of our innermost secrets, of repercussion come out in full swing, serving world is ruled by a ratings system, where indi- and the futility of leading a double life in the as the most timely and impactful of the batch. viduals try to become ‘influencers’ by raising technological age. We’ve all said things online that can come off as their rating as high as possible. While this seems unsavory, and here, series creator Charlie Brook- far-fetched, it’s a perfect depiction of a world er manages to spin that concept into a hellish like ours where every action is readily available futuristic scenario, complete with replacement online, and a civilization which is quick to judge. mechanical bees. Bryce Dallas Howard’s performance is wonder- One of the ingenious things about “Black Mir- The Winonan’s film reporter rates this TV show 4.5/5 stars fully off-kilter, and the anxiety and discomfort ror” is that even though it appears to be about begins to seep in almost immediately. The film is Instead of the typical horror angle, the series’ technology, the true star is humanity; specifically, uncomfortably clean and realistic, kicking off the fourth piece, “San Junipero,” goes after romance. humanity’s penchant for mistakes and oversights, season with a bang. In the town of San Junipero, people are able to and the lack of true peaceful understanding. “Playtest” is the title of the second episode, freely travel between eras to party and enjoy Utilizing concepts and ideals that are pervasive in which is easily the most horror-based of the sea- themselves. The catch: the whole world is digital. modern society, Brooker and company manage to son. It stars Wyatt Russell as a tourist who picks The two leads, played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw and create a show that is not only an absolute wonder up a job as a playtester at a video game devel- Mackenzie Davis, have electric chemistry and to watch, but one that capitalizes on the anxieties opment studio whose new technology connects help this episode to become a standout of the of society on the brink of technological fusion. directly to the player’s brain stem. The player season. It looks at the current LGBTQ climate While every episode isn’t perfect, the third season then begins a VR journey through the most and presents a story that unfolds naturally, but is of “Black Mirror” takes the concept into the next intimate survival horror experience the world has never without suspense. Avoiding any spoilers, era, and will surely cause some waves in the sci-fi ever seen. 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I am a non-traditional 2014 WSU graduate. I have lived and worked in Winona Features Editor: Zach Bailey almost all of my life, residing here since April 1975. A current student informed [email protected] me that Brian Connor, a candidate running for the 4th District Winona County Commissioners seat, has a table set up in Kryzsko Commons and is campaigning at WSU. The district Connor is running for includes WSU, many of their students and faculty. Sports Editor: Lauren Saner In a recent issue of “CityPages” (A periodical focused on the happenings pri- [email protected] marily in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota ) and the Winona Daily News, it came to light that Connor had made a bigoted/racist post on his Facebook page several months ago. Bowing to criticism, he removed the post. Instead of apolo- gizing and acknowledging his error, according to “CityPages”, he basically doubled down, stating he still finds it, “kind of humorous”. If you haven’t seen it, according Photo Editor: Taylor Nyman to “CityPages”, the crudely designed graphic shows a picture of a baby orangutan, [email protected] with the words “Obama’s baby picture” pasted over the primate’s face. The first amendment protects our right to say whatever we want. I agree with that one hundred percent. However Connor is running for public office; he must be held to a higher standard. I believe Connors inability to grasp that his remarks are offensive and hurtful, not to mention bigoted and likely racist, expose a seri- Copy Editor: Elizabeth Pulanco ous character flaw. Its always been my experience that WSU welcomes diversity [email protected] and encourages respect for all. Brian Connor’s presence is a direct affront to those values and hopefully to the values of the community at large. I wrote this to create awareness and challenge Connor about his behavior and comments. This and other reasons are why I’m supporting incumbent Greg Olson, a positive alternative to this individual. If you do the slightest bit of research on Ad Rep: Nathaniel Nelson Mr. Olson, you will find that his values and positions are much more in line with [email protected] WSU, its students, faculty and the constituents of District 4. Thank you for read- ing!

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OPINION - 15 SPORTS Soccer splits weekend home games

Winona State’s midfielder/forward Kirsten Windbiel kicks the ball down the field to her teammate during Saturday afternoon’s game against Minnesota State KENDAHL SCHLUETER University Moorhead on Saturday afternoon. The Warriors beat the Dragons 2-0. photographer [email protected] inona State University women’s soccer goal. The goalkeeper had three saves. ards had two shots and one shot on goal. Sopho- Wteam scored early and went on to win 2-0 Sophomore midfield/forward Abby Bohanski more Darian Molter had one shot. over Minnesota State University Moorhead on scored her eighth goal of the season, which put Two seniors, Riebau and defense Kenzie Rose, Saturday, Oct. 22 at home. The following day, the Warriors ahead of the Dragons. were honored prior to the game against Northern they lost to Northern State University 0-1. Junior midfield Hayley Bach scored her first State. The win comes after the two losses in North goal of the year to continue the Winona State “We will be focusing on doing the little things Dakota when the Warriors played in Minot and lead. Bach was able to rebound and make first- better and giving everyone a chance to showcase Bismarck. In review of the two games, head year forward Courtney Wiencek’s shot that hit their skills during practice and the two remain- coach Ali Omar said, “As far as the performance the crossbar. ing games,” Omar said. on the field, our young team did well in both The Warriors lost 0-1 to Northern State Uni- The Warriors (7-8-1, 4-7-1 NSIC) will face games in North Dakota but we couldn’t pick up versity on Sunday afternoon. Winona State had Minnesota State Mankato (10-2-1, 11-3-2 NSIC) the wins. We gained a ton of experience that will 15 shots, eight shots on goal and seven corners, in their final home game Friday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. be carry with us into next season.” but could not produce a goal to tie the game. In the match against Moorhead, the Warriors Senior forward Meg Riebau had six shots and BY LAURA ANDERSON outshot the Dragons 24 shots to five shots. The three shots on goal. Wiencek had three shots and sports reporter Warriors had a total 24 shots and nine shots on one shot on goal. First-year defense Taylor Rich- [email protected] 16 - SPORTS SPORTS Oct. 26, 2016 Cross country finishes top in championship meet he Winona State University women’s cross t h at .” and they look onward to Regionals in two week- Tcountry team was looking for a top-three They were not disappointed. The team finished ends and Nationals after that. finish at the NSIC Championship meet this past third in the meet, behind University of Minneso- “The season went very well. The women won Saturday, and they found it. The meet was held ta Duluth, and University of Mary. two or three meets. We didn’t run well at the Roy in Sioux Falls, S.D., the second time this season Junior Raissa Hansen and junior Hannah Lewis Griak invitational this year, but the conditions the Warriors have ran the course before. The both raced their way onto the NSIC Second Team were pretty hard, so we didn’t take too much first meet of the season was a three-mile, and the All-Conference list. Hansen placed 11th at 21:18, from that. The men have been running well, we’re conference meet was ran as a 6k, making the loop and Lewis took 18th with a time of 21:50. still looking for a fifth guy. We’ve been closing up larger. The men’s team also set goals for the meet. that gap, so I think we’ve been coming around at “We’ve won two meets already. We won our “I think a top-five finish would be good. We the right time for the men,” Ayers said, summa- first meet at Augustana, which is where the meet could do that. We’ve got a really good guy, Seth rizing the season. [was] this weekend and then we won our St. Reel, who’s having a really great season. I know Lewis added that the women’s team has been Cloud meet which is always kind of fun for us, so his aspiration is to be right in there with them especially competitive this year. it’s going pretty well,” junior Hannah Lewis said. battling for a conference title, so we’re looking at “We don’t even have a top-seven squad right She also talked about how the team has im- that,” Ayers said. “He’s a senior, so I’m sure he’s now, we kind of have a whole bunch of girls com- proved since last year. They hoped to be in the looking to close out his senior year with a good ing in and out because everyone just wants it so top three for the meet in Sioux Falls. Head coach run. The course suits him.” bad,” Lewis said. Brett Ayers shared his thoughts before the cham- Unlike the women’s team, the men just missed The Warriors will race again at the Central pionship meet. their goal and took home sixth place instead of Regional Championship on Saturday, Nov. 5 in “The women, I think, have a real chance to the aspired fifth. But Reel, a senior ran his way Sioux Falls, S.D. finish in the top three of the conference. I think into an All-Conference title. He placed third EMMA CAVANAUGH we’ll be disappointed if they’re not,” Ayers said. overall in the race with a time of 24:26.58. sports reporter “We’re running well I expect them to keep doing The team’s normal season has come to a close, [email protected]

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SPORTS - 17 SPORTS Oct. 26, 2016 Football wins away game against Wayne State inona State University put up 41 points in focal point of opposing defenses and he opens up back Cole Monckton intercepted another pass Wtheir conference matchup against Wayne space for others to make plays. and returned it 34-yards for a touchdown, giving State College in Wayne, Neb. on Saturday, Oct. After the Winona touchdown Wayne State the Warriors a 27-7 lead to end the third quarter. 22. The Warriors traveled home with the victory would answer with a score from Houston Huss In the fourth quarter, Wayne State scored on 41-20. on a one-yard run. their first drive with a 12-yard pass from junior After a scoreless first quarter, the second quar- On the following possession, the Warriors took quarterback Zach Osborn to junior wide receiver ter started with an 80-yard drive capped off with three plays to get back into the end zone. Nelson Nate Rogers. senior quarterback Jack Nelson’s 11-yard touch- connected with wide receiver Connor Schulz on The Warrior offense followed with a touch- down to senior wide receiver Cameron Johnson. a 47-yard pass to put the Warriors ahead 14-7. down as Nelson found sophomore wide receiver Both Nelson and Johnson have been four-year The Warrior defense came up with a stop and Will Claussen on a 34-yard pass to put Winona starters for the Warriors and have the potential to the offense followed the stop with a third consec- up 34-13. play professionally. utive scoring-drive as junior kicker Carter Mc- The Wildcats scored again as Osborn finished “They both have the prototype body style, Cauley connected on a 26-yard field goal. off a 75-yard drive with a one-yard rushing intelligence and athletic ability to be recognized The following Warrior possessions ended with touchdown. by the NFL,” head coach Tom Sawyer said. “What two interceptions and the Warriors went into the Osborn was one of the key points of focus for those players have to do is stay healthy, continue half leading 17-7. the Warriors this week, and regarding the team, to put big numbers up and then get a chance. In the third quarter, McCauley converted on a coach Sawyer said, “He’s their guy.” If they get a chance they have to have a big day 40-yard field goal for the first score of the half. The Warrior defense held him to 167 yards on in front of the right people and all of a sudden On the following Wayne State possession, first- 16 completions and 39 attempts and two inter- you’ve got a job.” year defensive back Cam Gavin, who has filled ceptions with 116 rushing yards. Offensive coordinator Cameron Keller said of in for injured starting senior safety Ryan Cain, The Warriors will be home Saturday Nov. 5 at 1 Nelson, “I think the biggest thing I’ve heard from intercepted a pass to give the Warriors good field p.m. to play Southwest Minnesota State Univer- all of the teams is they like the fact that he plays position. sity. in a pro-style system and they think that trans- The team was unable to take advantage of the lates well for him to make the transition to the good field position as Nelson’s pass was intercept- next level.” ed in the end zone. BY ADAM KIRK Johnson has scored 11 touchdowns and scored Winona State’s defense answered right back sports reporter in nine consecutive games, making himself a on the next Wildcat drive. Sophomore defensive [email protected]

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Laura Anderson Adam Kirk John DiSalle Emma Cavanaugh Soccer reporter Football reporter Volleyball reporter Cross country reporter 18 - SPORTS SPORTS Oct. 26, 2016 From the Winonan archives... Flashback to Winona State sports in October from the 1980s Left: Bernadette Reskep watches as two team- mates attempt to block a shot in the recent Winona State Invitational. Winona State took fourth in the invitational that was held on campus, the week of October 28 in 1981.

This photo was taken by Greg Holz in the Oct. 28, 1981 edition of the Winonan, page 18.

Right: Ross Johnson of the Morey Gods in- tramural volleyball team, bumps up the ball during play Wednesday, Oct. 26 1988 in which the team won two of three games.

This photo was taken by Chris Brooder in the Nov. 2, 1988 edition of the Winonan, page 19.

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SPORTS - 19 Sports schedule this week... Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 Oct. 31 Nov. 1

vs. Minnesota @ Concordia Soccer State University, University, St. Mankato, 6 p.m. Paul, 1 p.m.

@ Augustana Football University, 1 p.m.

vs. University of vs. Minot State Volleyball Mary, 7 p.m. University , 4 p.m.

Women’s @ Drake Basketball University, 7 p.m.

* Home games in bold

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