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According to SDSU Univeristy Police Department, Brookings Police Department and According to USD University Police Department, Vermillion Police Department, Clay Brookings Sheriff Department, the following incidents occured County Sheriff’s Office and Highway Patrol, the following incidents occured during Hobo Week (October 9 - 15). during Dakota Days (October 2 - 8).

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DAILY CRIME LOG Collegian graphic by MAKENZIE HUBER 10.15.17 • 12:04 a.m. @ 800 Block Medary Avenue. Underage purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages. • 12:36 a.m. @ Meadows South. Common 12,816 students 12,583 12,557 12,613 nuisance. Underage students students students purchase or possession ‘10 11,995 ‘11 ‘16 of alcoholic beverages. students ‘12 ‘13 ‘14 ‘15 ‘17 ‘09 12,725 • 2:04 a.m. @ Meadows ‘08 students 12,554 12,589 12,527 12,376 students students students North. Possession of ‘07 students revoked, altered or 11,706 fictitious license. Fleeing students National enrollment trend hits home as from police officer. Underage purchase or SDSU, international numbers fall short possession of alcoholic ALISON DURHEIM NACAC and NAFSA. “It’s not true, to the best of my beverages. Reporter The findings give legitimacy to knowledge, but in addition to that, • 4:20 a.m. @ Young SDSU administration’s initial con- in a lot of countries abroad, anything Hall. Possession or use outh Dakota State’s fall 2017 cerns of political conflict regarding negative that happens … is over- drug paraphernalia. enrollment decreased from last the U.S. presidential election and its played by the international view of year and only half of South Da- effects on international student en- the United States,” Patel said. Possession of marijuana S kota public universities experienced rollment across the country. Other factors in the decrease in- 2 oz or less. Ingest, growth. clude a shift in the model at the Uni- inhale substance to According to the South Dako- versity Center, which is a location ta Board of Regents, although SDSU in Sioux Falls where degrees can be become intoxicated. stayed above a 12,500 threshold, fall earned from the six public universi- 9.16.17 enrollment decreased by 86, a less • percent of ties in South Dakota. • 2:09 p.m. @ Hansen than 1 percent decrease. Michaela higher education “An example of such a policy Willis, vice president of student af- institutions saw change is that all students at Univer- Hall. Petty Theft all fairs, said that number is minimal sity Center in Sioux Falls in Gener- others less than $400. but may require some shifting of a decrease in al Studies are now enrolled as USD • 5:29 p.m. @ Frost Lot. budgets. international students, per an agreement signed Petty theft all others less The school utilizes a “responsi- applications. a couple of years ago,” said Dennis bility-centered management struc- 40 Hedge, provost and vice president than $400. ture,” she said. This budget format of academic affairs. “That change • 6:07 p.m. @ UPD. means an increase or decrease in • percent of has resulted in an ‘enrollment shift’ Suspicious Persons/ students enrolled in a college or de- schools had at that site of those students from partment leads to a change in that SDSU to USD.” Vehicle. a decrease in college or department’s funding. graduate student There’s also a decrease in trans- 10.17.17 Willis said multiple factors led to fer students coming to SDSU from • 11:05 a.m. @ Seed tech the decrease in 2017. international technical, in-state and out-of-state “One of them was that, because applications. colleges. lab. Harassment. of the change in the political envi- 30 Measures have already been tak- • 4:53 p.m. @ Binnewies ronment in the United States, we en to prepare and predict enroll- Hall. Theft. had concerns going into this fall that Around 30 percent of participat- ment changes and shifts in the pop- our international enrollment might ing schools in the study had a de- ularity of majors and programs on • 5:07 p.m. @ Hyde Hall. be down. We have now seen that,” crease in graduate student interna- campus. Theft. Willis said. tional applications as well. An Enrollment Management 10.19.17 The SDBOR Dashboard showed Viraj Patel, communication stud- Council was formed in May that will • 4:38 p.m. @ Motor international students enrolled at ies major, said he hasn’t heard much take a closer look and be program SDSU decreased by nearly 4 percent around SDSU campus, but isn’t sur- specific to see where those students Pool Complex. Lost this year — a trend not limited to prised the decrease is in part due to not attending SDSU are going and property. South Dakota. the current administration. keep an eye on competitors as well • 5:09 p.m. @ 947 Nearly 40 percent of higher ed- Patel said there are rumors go- as monitor market demands to pre- ucation institutions reported a de- ing around the international com- dict enrollment numbers in the fu- Jackrabbit Avenue. crease in international applications, munity the H1B visa program for in- ture. Suspicious person/ according to a 2017 survey. The sur- ternational students to be able to Willis said the school’s “ultimate vehicle. vey was conducted by organizations work while studying abroad will be goal” is to reach an enrollment num- • 6:51 p.m. @ 715 20th including AACRAO, IACAC, IIE, “scrapped.” ber of 14,000 students. Avenue. Informational Report. 10.20.17 Thomas Rhett concert postponed to December • 2:56 a.m. @ Sixth EMILY De WAARD Sophomore animal science uling,” Lankow said. “They Street/Campanile Managing Editor major Ellys Johnson bought wanted to make sure it lined Avenue. Theft. tickets the hour they came out up with Xcel and CenturyLink • 3:46 a.m. @ Southside Due to illness, Thomas Rhett’s in late June. and the stars really aligned.” Hansen. Miscellaneous upcoming Home Team Tour “It was kind of a big high- Lankow said the Swiftel dates this weekend are post- light of this week so it’s really Center wanted to get this in- Incident. poned. disappointing,” Johnson said. formation out quickly to allow • 4 a.m. @ UPD. DUI. Tickets will be honored at The rescheduled date for time for out-of-town concert the new concert date in Brook- Brookings affects finals week. goers to make new arrange- ings Dec. 1. “I’m pretty sure I’ll still be ments. Any ticket questions should able to go, but it’s the week- “We hope Thomas Rhett be directed toward the original end before finals so that’s really feels better soon; we’re really CLASSIFIEDS point of purchase. stressful,” Johnson said. looking forward to seeing him HELP WANTED / SERVICES More than 6,000 tickets But she is glad it was not and our concertgoers on Dec. OFFERED were sold for the nearly sold- rescheduled for a date during 1,” Lankow said. M&S Business Cleaning. out show in Brookings, accord- Winter Break, as home is four She also said those who Hours from approx. 5 to 9 ing to Kristina Lankow, sales hours away for her, like many purchased from Swiftel can p.m., 1 to 5 days per week and marketing manager at the other students. contact the box office at (605) available. For more informa- Swiftel Center. “We got lucky with resched- 692-7539 or through email. tion call (605) 690-1554.

@sdsucollegian Opinion A3 sdsucollegian.com/opinion • twitter.com/sdsucollegian • October 25, 2017 Credit security should be student priority after Equifax

LORNA SABOE- WOUNDED HEAD Editorial Guest Columnist News broke Sept. 7 that one of the national credit reporting agencies, Equifax, had experienced a data Issue: breach over the summer. Disrespectful Halloween costumes continue to be Names, social security num- bers, birth dates, addresses and prominent each year. driver’s license numbers were sto- len from thousands of Americans. Additionally, credit card numbers for more than 200,000 consumers were exposed. College students are just getting e’ve all seen it. propriately and respectfully. impact their costume may have. started in creating a credit history. A girl in a faux leath- “A costume is not a skin col- Additionally, retailers selling If you have a credit card or a stu- Wer dress and a Native or. It’s not a culture,” Ghebre- Halloween costumes should be dent loan, you have a credit history. American headdress. kidan said. “This is a matter of held accountable for the prod- Information about the type of A guy in blackface. appropriation — it’s about mak- ucts they market. Seeing a cos- credit, amount of credit, payments Someone else dressed like Je- ing those things into a costume tume appropriating another cul- and length you’ve had the cred- sus or a Muslim person. when they’re a part of someone’s ture in Walmart or on Amazon it are reported to the three national Halloween is a time for cre- identity.” normalizes that behavior and credit-reporting agencies — Equi- ativity and fun — to dress up as An important factor to con- makes it seem commonplace fax, Experian and Trans Union. a character or object and cele- sider when choosing a costume and acceptable. The credit report is documen- brate the spooky season. It, how- is whether or not the portrayed It isn’t. tation of your credit history. In the ever, is not a time to play dress identity is a member of a cultur- Dressing up as “The Boy in future, when you apply for credit, up with someone’s identity, cul- ally or socially oppressed group. the Striped Pajamas” isn’t ac- creditors will check your report to ture, religion or sexual orienta- For example, a five-year-old ceptable. determine your creditworthiness. tion. girl dressing as her favorite mi- Yes, he is a movie character, If you are applying for Federal While many often argue it nority Disney princess, regard- but he is representing a race of Financial Aid through the FAFSA can be considered a sign of re- less of the little girl’s race, is not six million people killed during (Free Application for Federal Stu- spect to dress up in a costume a situation of cultural appropria- World War II. dent Aid), the federal government portraying another culture or re- tion or belittling of the minority Dressing as a Native Ameri- does not review your credit report ligion, we, at The Collegian, dis- group of that princess. can person isn’t acceptable. to determine your qualification for agree. Others may say, “It’s just Ghebrekidan also said this Yes, they were characters in the assistance. a costume, don’t take it so seri- doesn’t mean a white man can- old Hollywood films, but that It is possible the data breach af- ously.” not dress as Drake, his favorite costume represents thousands of fected college students. But a costume inherently rapper, just because the man is lives taken, land desecrated and Just like consumers of all ages, makes a caricature out of some- not black. But he can do it in a decades of cultural oppression. it is possible. thing. It trivializes important as- way that does not degrade Drake We, at The Collegian, urge Visit the Equifax Security web- pects of their culture or religion. as an African-American man. everyone to carefully consid- site and click on “Potential Impact” Semehar Ghebrekidan is a That is, the man should er the potential impact of their to find out if your data was affect- graduate administrative assis- find a way to portray himself as Halloween costume this year. ed. tant for the Office of Diversi- Drake without needing to do We all have the same goal: to en- Once you have entered the re- ty, Inclusion, Equity and Access. blackface. joy Halloween in creative attire. quested information, you will re- She recently created an online We believe one of the biggest Just don’t play dress up with ceive one of two messages: “per- graphic for the office: “Do’s and problems with inappropriate a person’s identity this Hallow- sonal information was not impact- Don’t’s for Halloween,” a guide Halloween costumes is that peo- een. ed” or “personal information may to dressing for Halloween ap- ple often do not consider what have been impacted.” Do not stop there. Find out if you have a credit history by checking your credit re- port. Consumers can review one re- Stance: port for free annually from each credit bureau through the Annual People should exercise cultural and social awareness in Credit Report website. This website is the only site that selecting a Halloween costume. provides the reports for free. Do not use a site that requires you to enter financial information to get the report. The Collegian editorial board meets weekly and agrees on the issue of the For information about credit editorial. The editorial represents the opinion of The Collegian. reports and how to keep your infor- mation safe, visit the iGrow web- site.

Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head is the SDSU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist and can be reached at [email protected]. The never-ending battle: will you let convenience win? The foods that are prepack- As much as I wish I could busy weekdays. when trying to incorporate aged, processed, easily accessible say that I eat a very minimal In case you don’t know exact- healthy habits into your life. and the ones whose advertise- amount of processed foods, the ly what meal prepping means, I hope to work on making ments are slammed in our faces truth is I’m still trying to fight it is simply taking time to pre- meal prepping a habit of mine; a every day. the battle against convenient pare at least three days’ worth of habit that I’m sure I would ben- Their brand names are an es- foods every day. healthy meals and dividing the efit from. sential part vocabulary in the It’s hard not to be tempted by meals into containers so they are I challenge you to take ac- RACHEL ASTLEFORD English language and, unfortu- snacks that only require a tap of easily accessible throughout the tion. Decide whether or not con- Columnist nately, believed to be a necessity my student ID and, within sec- week. venient foods should take prece- It’s a battle we will most likely in America. onds, I can have in my hand. Personally, I take time on dence over your health. face for the rest of our lives. Which process do you re- You don’t see vending ma- either Saturday or Sunday to If you feel as though you If we lose the battle, we member more easily: how to chines with fresh, wholesome prep at least three days’ worth want to fight the battle against will see our bodies slowly turn bake a DiGiorno pizza or pre- foods in them. of healthy food. I usually cook convenience, then I encourage against us. pare fresh broccoli? It’s time we make whole chicken and broccoli or sweet you to try meal prepping or ex- If we win, our quality of life How to cook Ramen noodles foods convenient for ourselves. potatoes. plore other ways to make whole will improve and, perhaps, oth- or how to make an omelet with Meal prepping is a simple However, there are so many foods more convenient for your- ers around us will try to win the vegetables? process that only requires one different combinations you can self. battle as well. We are programmed to to two hours of your time each work with. This battle is the fight memorize instructions found week. Other people I know prepare Rachel Astleford is a nutrition & against convenience; specifically, on labels of foods that contain It’s something I’ve been fish, rice, beef, quinoa, spinach, dietetics major at SDSU and can convenient foods. at least 15 ingredients we can’t working on and I’ve found it oatmeal and many others. be reached at even pronounce. saves me a lot of time during my This is one strategy to take [email protected].

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Party parties in the cold, dreary weath- SDepot in downtown Brook- er. The staff spends the slower ings sells several thousand cos- blizzard season researching and tumes every year, according to ordering new products and clean- owner Cheryl Meyer. ing the store. When the weather Party Depot has been in busi- warms up, people have more par- ness for 17 years, 10 of which have ties. been at the current 14,000 square “When we all decide it’s get- foot location at 410 Main Ave. ting close to the end of blizzard Meyer said the store has three season, we start having events,” main focuses: wedding rentals, Meyer said. costumes, and party decorations Spring is a big season for and paper goods. events hosted by organizations, While October is the biggest churches and fundraisers, plus month for costume sales, Meyer graduation parties. Summer is said they sell them year-round for primarily weddings. theme parties. Party Depot rents out linens, “It’s amazing, almost week- backdrops and decorations for ly there’s some reason someone weddings, as well as cocktail ta- needs some part of a costume,” bles, linens and chairs for other Watertown, Minnesota and towns Meyer said. events. to the west of Brookings, but she Party Depot doesn’t supply The store offers decorations doesn’t see as many Brookings costumes alone. They have a large and paper goods for all kinds of residents as she wishes. selection of accessories, wigs and parties, including birthdays, bach- “I think there are a lot of peo- makeup to take costumes to the elorette parties and baby showers. ple in town who don’t remember next level. Meyer said a lot of peo- Meyer prides herself in the selec- that we exist, don’t know that we ple make their own costumes or tion of balloons available at Par- exist,” Meyer said. only need one thing to finish off a ty Depot. Because Party Depot is local- costume. “We’ve been producing bal- ly owned, the store carries a wider One of the more popu- loons a long time, so we feel like variety of what Meyer thinks cus- lar accessories they sell are fake we’re quite professional at a good tomers will value most, like dif- wounds, which Meyer said can balloon bouquet,” Meyer said. ferent colors of paper goods and easily and realistically blend into They sell a lot of 40-inch more specific decorations and cos- skin. number-shaped balloons, which tume accessories. Fall is a big season for Par- are popular among college stu- SDSU students who bring an ty Depot. Between Halloween, dents celebrating 21st birthdays. ID can receive 10 percent off a meetings and events for organi- There are four colors available. purchase. Meyer said some cos- zations, and back-to-school par- There are two party stores in tumes have already sold out, so ties, they see a lot of customers. 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NATALIE HILDEN • The Collegian At top, Party Depot offers a wide selection of masquerade masks and other costume accessories. At middle, a display shows off Party Depot’s Halloween decorations. The store also has decorations for other holidays and celebrations. At bottom, Party Depot has a variety of balloons, including 40-inch inflatable numbers. Scares never fail at the Haunted Trail ‘A School for Unusual the trail, they enter back in from where they came out, so there is a constant flow of positive stu- Girls’ offers unique view dent feedback and tell us what DIANE DYKES To build these relationships, they liked and what they would Reporter Georgie must first see past the like to see next year.” mistrust she has for the oth- Gebro said she liked seeing Editor’s Note: The grading system er students, though it does help the diversity of the actors. used here is similar to the 10-point when she’s more or less thrown “I love all of the makeup and scale used in SDSU courses. into a world of spies and diplo- acting that I see on the trail. The mats. And the good thing about cast members did a really good GRADE: B+ Baldwin having the girls mis- job at scaring us last year,” she trust each other is that it allows SUBMITTED PHOTO said. London celebrates Napoleon’s Georgie to learn how all the girls Meghan McLaughlin, Rebecca Bailey and Ashley Bietz await the crowds at last year’s The group can’t disclose and their talents tie together. It Haunted Trail at McCrory Gardens. Students from Alpha Psi Omega, State A Thon and much about what is new with the imprisonment, but something is also furthers the plot for later in- Alpha Xi Delta are working as actors for this year’s trail. trail this year, but Wilburn did hiding in the shadows that can stallments in the series. JONATHAN NESWICK “In the beginning, we had admit to one thing they’ve added. bring him back and destroy the As for the romance Geor- Lifestyles Reporter about 40 people involved in the “This year there are some British empire. gie has, it’s somewhere between whole thing. This year we have parts of the trail that are self After setting fire to her fa- amusing and annoying. Most Halloween approaches, call- to have about 65 people on the guided,” Wilburn said. “I’m excit- ther’s stables, Georgie Fitzwil- of the annoyance goes toward ing for frights of all kinds. The trail alone, and there is about 80 ed because that’s a new element liam is sent to the Stranje house, her love interest Sebastian, and Haunted Trail in McCrory Gar- people total that make this event of scaring that we haven’t used a reform school for troubled that’s due to him stereotyping dens is an experience sure to happen,” Wilburn said. before.” girls. But Georgie soon learns how Georgie acts and dresses. scare this weekend. This year, APO is working Wilburn said he gets most ex- the Stranje house is more than a But Baldwin cleverly turns his Abigail Gebro, junior busi- with State A Thon Thursday and cited to see people who love get- reform school when she’s thrown stereotyping into friendly banter ness economics major, said she Friday night and Alpha Xi Delta ting into costume and scaring into a world of espionage to pro- between the two, which more or went to the Haunted Trail last is helping Saturday night. people. tect her country from the threats less causes them to fall in love. year and loved it. Guests who bring a canned of France. I don’t know how to feel “I like the adrenaline rush food item receive $1 off of their Kathleen Baldwin’s nov- about Georgie and Sebastian of being scared,” Gebro said. ticket. The canned items are do- el mixes both historical fiction falling in love in the first book. “It’s kind of like being on a roll- nated to the Brookings Harvest IT’S KIND OF LIKE and fantasy, making an interest- The length of the book almost er coaster, except you’re being Table when the trail closes. Gar- ““ ing and unique “spy-like” nov- makes it seem like instant love, chased by people.” cia said he loves giving back to BEING ON A ROLLER el. Though not a true spy novel, but, surprisingly, it works. Plus, Alpha Psi Omega, the theatre the community. COASTER, EXCEPT Baldwin’s piece still comes across the romance in the novel didn’t honors fraternity on campus, be- Wilburn said the money as one to its readers, especially outshine and punch you in the gan the tradition two years ago. raised from the event will go to- YOU’RE BEING CHASED when the girls are trained to be face. Alex Garcia, the president of ward scholarships for the theatre BY PEOPLE. both spies and diplomats. There are three books in the APO, said there is a lot to expect department. Alpha Xi Delta will Even though I enjoyed the series, the first “A School for Un- this weekend. put their funds toward Autism novel, I couldn’t help but think usual Girls,” followed by “Exile ABIGAIL GEBRO Baldwin gave away a lot of vi- “This year has a combination Speaks and State A Thon toward Junior business economics major for Dreamers” and “Refuge for of a lot of different things,” Gar- Children’s Miracle Network. tal information in the begin- Masterminds.” With each novel, “People come to me say- cia said. “We have nuns, clowns Many people who are doing ning, since it felt like the begin- the point of view switches to an- ing that they don’t know how to and zombies, and we are making the scaring on the trail don’t have ning of the novel was moving other girl. Having the first book scare anyone, and I believe that one giant mess of scary.” a lot of experience in acting, so too fast. Baldwin could have left be about Georgie, the reader gets everyone can,” Wilburn said. Billy Wilburn, a faculty advis- Wilburn has integrated his own most of the book a mystery and a grip of what’s going on and all “Once you scare someone for er for APO, said the idea of cre- model of a “Scare School” to help have Georgie slowly learn about the characters are introduced the first time, it’s an exhilarating ating an interactive haunted trail people learn. everything going on around her. without giving away too much. feeling.” was well-received by McCrory “We are doing three one-hour It felt like both Georgie and I, as It was a hard book to put The actors are looking for- Gardens. sessions that are based on the the reader, were just thrown into down, mostly because it’s inter- ward to helping get people in the “Once they enclosed McCro- science of scaring and how to get the plot. esting how Baldwin has female Halloween spirit, Garcia said. ry Gardens we realized there was the best reactions out of people,” But there’s one great thing characters who take charge in a an opportunity to do something Wilburn said. The Haunted Trail is open 8 about Baldwin doing this: a fictional version of the 1800s. I fun there,” he said. Garcia said student feed- p.m. to midnight Oct. 26-28 at reader can see how everything definitely recommended it to any Wilburn said this event has back has been important in the McCrory Gardens. Admission affects Georgie and it actually fan of historical fiction or anyone grown “tremendously” over the Haunted Trail’s success. is $10 per person or $9 with a helps develop her character and who wants to read about strong years. “After the groups go out on non-perishable food donation. the relationships she builds. female characters. A6 October 25, 2017 The Collegian • Lifestyles sdsucollegian.com ‘Geostorm:’ disaster of a film, boring, predictable soul-crushingly, painstakingly bor- of more financially successful di- ing. saster flicks like “2012,” “The Day The film is set in the near fu- After Tomorrow” and “San An- Movie night ture, after a series of worldwide dreas,” which “Geostorm” rides the with weather disasters wipe out entire coattails of. Ian Lack cities. You only have to look to this However, the mystery sur- Editor’s Note: The grading system used year’s hurricanes to see this movie rounding Dutch Boy is obvious here is similar to the 10-point scale isn’t totally unrealistic. within the first 20 minutes of the used in SDSU courses. However, unlike real life, the film. Casting directors need to take world’s leaders in “Geostorm” take note: when pitching a mystery to GRADE: F comprehensive action to prevent audiences, you don’t cast some- more weather-related devasta- one most recognized as a villain to It’s a bit hard to follow a review for tion. They band together and cre- be one of the main suspects. It was the best film this year, “Blade Run- ate “Dutch Boy,” a network of sat- too easy to call the reveal of this ner 2049,” with a review of what’s ellites that encompass the globe. film’s main villain. arguably one of the worst films this Controlled by an updated Interna- But the film was accurate in its year, “Geostorm.” tional Space Station, these satel- casting for the rest of the film, get- Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Contrary to what people might lites come equipped with the nec- ting a diverse range of talent for Gerard Butler plays Jack Lawson, the chief architect for a network of satellites that think, most movie critics don’t en- essary tools to prevent disastrous the crew of the International Space prevent weather disasters. The disaster film, “Geostorm,” opened second at the U.S. box office this weekend with $13.3 million. joy reviewing horrible movies. It’s weather conditions. Station, where a majority of the more fun to try to inspire people to But when someone begins to film actually takes place. perts were consulted for the film. But the good news: “Blade see something new and exciting, disrupt the Dutch Boy’s operating Of course, the reasoning this But apparently the screenwriters Runner 2049” is still showing at something we’re passionate about. system, Jake Lawson (Gerard But- character had didn’t come close to for this mess weren’t able to gain Brookings Cinema 8. That film It’s more of a chore to sit down ler), the chief architect for the proj- justifying what they did. Millions any unique story ideas from them. can easily wash the bad taste out of and type out a scathing review of ect, and his brother Max Lawson are killed in a pathetic and total- “Geostorm’s” science is only used anyone’s mouth after “Geostorm.” the most recent garbage to hit the (Jim Sturgess) from the U.S. State ly unfeasible power grab filled with to create a problem in this cheap “Only the Brave” might also be able multiplex. But what’s even more Department, begin to unravel the plot holes. action flick. to offer some much needed count- of a chore is sitting through the al- rather obvious mystery of who Whether or not the science As far as the cast goes, this is er-programming. most two-hour long snore-fest that wants to weaponize the project. in “Geostorm” was plausible, I mostly the Butler/Sturgess show. is this film. On the surface, this seems like wasn’t sold on it. To add to that, The film plays up their brother dy- Ian Lack is a reporter at The For a movie about a weath- a rather interesting plot. It certain- nothing creative was even done namic, but even there I wasn’t tak- Collegian and can be reached at er Armageddon, “Geostorm” is ly has a more interesting premise with it. I am sure scientific ex- en. [email protected]. Jack’s Weekly Horoscopes

Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Be cautious with your Positive change comes A demanding week Your desire for a If you’ve been wanting You may think you Hobo Dough this week, this week. Be productive is ahead, but stay hopping social life something lately, need to act now on even though you may and focus on your organized and you’ll get could hurt your grades, pursue it, Jackrabbit. something, but slow and have a good work week. health by eating carrots. through it, Jackrabbit. so be sure to study first. You may find success. steady wins the race.

Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Take some time to relax Take charge of a Meditating in your Use this time to smooth You’ve been working This week will bring and recharge in your situation, and don’t rabbit den could help out rabbit relationships. hard lately, but make strong connections, both rabbit den. Channel a be afraid to ask your you recharge after a Make amends and clear sure everything is still friendly and romantic, new creative outlet. fellow Jacks questions. hectic year of activity. emotional clutter. in order, Jackrabbit. with your fellow Jacks. October 25, 2017 The Collegian • News sdsucollegian.com A7 David Blegen: original ‘hobo by choice’ IAN LACK cial planning for IBM that year ny, a pharmaceutical company. Reporter and later Pemstar in 2007. The two reconnected in 2011 Blegen said he took his expe- when Anderson was on the Foun- tudents pass by a statue of rience at IBM and Pemstar and dation’s Council of Trustees and his likeness every day. put it to use when he joined the was creating the statues of Wea- SHis influence in fundraising Foundation’s Budget and Finance ry Wil and Dirty Lil as part of the for the South Dakota State Uni- Committee in 2003. Blegen be- Hobo Day Gallery expansion in versity Foundation has been felt came chair of the committee in the Student Union. by the university’s faculty and stu- 2011. He also served on the Foun- “I thought it would be nice to dents for years. dation’s Council of Trustees from have a connection to a real per- On Oct. 13, David Blegen, the 2011 to 2016. son with the statue,” Anderson model for Weary Wil, received a “He’s got a very tough exterior, said. “David really distinguished Distinguished Alumnus award for but a soft heart for the Founda- himself as someone with endear- Distinguished Service to SDSU tion and for SDSU and especially ing loyalty to the university. Hobo for his work with the Foundation for Hobo Day,” said Steven Erpen- Day was such a big part of his life. and his commitment to Hobo Day bach, president and CEO of the I thought it was a nice way to have traditions. SDSU Foundation. “He has a very a nice story as a part of the sculp- Blegen served on the Founda- sharp business sense and he asked ture.” tion’s Budget and Finance Com- a lot of tough, but good questions.” Anderson said Blegen “played mittee for 13 years, working to en- Blegen said he was most in- the most important role” in the sure the university could operate spired by the potential scholar- group that came together to cre- within its budget. ships and new buildings his work ate the Hobo Day Gallery. Ac- SUBMITTED PHOTO “I’ve enjoyed my work with the could provide that would help cording to Anderson, Blegen was Foundation and it’s given me an fund education and housing for closely involved in fundraising for David Chicoine (left), David Blegen (middle) and David Anderson (right) stand next to opportunity to get back involved students at the university. the gallery. the Wearly Wil statue Blegen served as a model for when it was built. with the university and it’s given Blegen served as the model It is Blegen who is also credit- Blegen said. “Hobos are a little is reluctant to take praise, he gave me a chance to get together with for the Weary Wil statue outside ed with coining the term “hobo by different from bums. They were his likeness in modeling for the people I haven’t seen for years,” The Union. He was approached choice,” which appears on a but- back in the Depression times: statue of Weary Wil and is in elite Blegen said. “So I’ve found it a sat- for the opportunity by David An- ton on the Dirty Lil statue. This honest people, riding the country company for his work raising isfying way to give back, really.” derson, who served on the Hobo term came about when Blegen for work.” funds for the university. Blegen graduated from South Day Committee when Blegen was and Anderson were creating the Blegen said he was eager to “I know I couldn’t be happier Dakota State in 1964 with a bach- Grand Pooba in 1963. David An- statues together. bring Hobo Day presence back to with or prouder of the work that elor’s degree in mechanical en- derson is now a retired agricul- “We were working at that, try- the university with the Hobo Day he’s done for the Foundation,” Er- gineering. He began working in tural research scientist, formerly ing to make sure that our hobos Gallery expansion. penbach said. business management and finan- working for Eli Lilly and Compa- were not hobos of desperation,” Erpenbach said while Blegen Trump, 2016 election focus ‘George the ghost’ may move to PAC LAURA BUTTERBRODT something, like being told to show ed to bring it onstage for a dance. of Daschle Dialogues event Lifestyles Editor itself by moving a chair. And as the chicken crossed the George’s antics have lessened stage the entire auditorium lost The Theatre Department at in recent years, Herman said, but power,” Wilson said. “Thankfully, South Dakota State may lose their many theatre majors have some one of the APO [Alpha Psi Ome- in-residence ghost, George, when memory of George, or are at least ga] members noticed the chicken they move to the Performing Arts familiar with the stories about had been nabbed, and quickly re- Center. him. Some stories could possibly turned it to its perch. As soon as George’s backstory stems from indicate George is an intelligent this happened power was restored a tale of a janitor falling off either spirit. to the auditorium.” an alcove or the balcony of Don- Examples include lights turn- Wilson didn’t know the year of er Auditorium, dating back before ing on and off, doors locking or the occurrence. 1970 and Director of Theatre JD unlocking on their own, objects Now the rubber chicken is Ackman’s time as an undergradu- thrown from the balcony and cos- kept in “George’s room,” which ate student. tume racks moving by themselves. also has a couch, TV, VCR and Students don’t want to aban- Disney movies for George to don George after the move. Bec- watch if he acts up. Herman said ca Herman, a senior theater ma- most incoming theatre students IAN LACK • The Collegian jor, is one of the biggest advocates I WOULD RATHER HAVE aren’t told about the room so they Tom Daschle and Tom Brokaw sit on stage at the Performing Arts Center Oct. 19 during to bring George with them to the “US BRING OURS, WHO won’t bother him. the 2017 Daschle Dialogues. The 2016 election and Donald Trump were the focus. “ PAC. WE KNOW IS FAIRLY “We don’t try to provoke him; IAN LACK “We have a First Amend- “I personally feel it’s import- we don’t want him to be upset or Reporter ment,” Brokaw said. “We have ant to take him with us, just be- BENIGN AND GENTLE, anything,” Herman said. the greatest freedoms of any cause he is part of our history and RATHER THAN HAVE Despite the many occurrences The Daschle Dialogues brought journalists in the history of man- lots of theatres do have ghosts, so and legends of George, not every- together Tom Daschle and Tom kind and it’s an exciting profes- I would rather have us bring ours, ANOTHER ONE JOIN US. one is a believer. Ackman said in Brokaw to speak about a wide sion and for him to come along who we know is fairly benign and all the time he has spent in Don- range of topics, including the and cheap shot us like that I gentle, rather than have another BECCA HERMAN er since his undergrad, he has nev- 2016 election that elected Don- thought was just a step too far.” one join us,” Herman said. Senior theatre major er come across a reason to believe ald Trump as president. Other topics of discussion in- Scott Remboldt, case manag- George is real. “Almost all presidents that cluded a call for respect for those er for Black Hills Paranormal In- Herman was told a story from “Let’s face it — I­ hang out with I’ve known have not been hap- in the military, the 1968 presi- vestigations in Rapid City, said seven or eight years ago about theatre people all the time. Plenty py with the press at one time or dential election, anthrax attacks the possibility of getting George George’s more helpful side, when of weird stuff goes on in that the- another,” Brokaw said. “It’s very on their offices and where the to move is an “experiment at this a cast member was in the costume atre, but nothing of the occult,” hard to find very many episodes two men were on 9/11. point.” room. Ackman said. where Donald Trump’s attacks The lecture was held in sup- “That’s a hard one, to tell you “A girl was looking for a cos- Ackman said he would believe on the press were really justi- port of the Senator Thomas A. the truth,” Remboldt said. “I’ve tume that she knew for certain in George if he showed himself, fied.” Daschle Congressional Research never actually heard of anybody that we had, so she just yelled out, but thinks ghosts are just one of Daschle is a former South Study, located in the Archives moving from one location to an- ‘OK, George, where’s it at?’ And (a the many theater superstitions. Dakota Senator and Senate Ma- and Special Collections of the other with a spirit, other than hav- box) just fell from one of the upper Remboldt said a George even jority Leader, and Brokaw is a Hilton M. Briggs Library. The ing an object they’re attached to.” levels of storage and it was in that exists in a Rapid City theater. former anchor and managing study holds more than 2,000 Spirits are often attached to a box,” Herman said. “Every theater’s got a George,” editor of “NBC Nightly News” linear feet of materials from certain spot or object, Remboldt Garrett Wilson, a theatre ma- Remboldt said. for 22 years. The lecture united Daschle’s career. said. There is a possibility George jor who graduated in 2012, was Herman said she plans to both men on Oct. 19 on the Lar- This was the third lecture is attached to the aspect of the the- told a story of a rubber chick- bring the items from George’s son Memorial Concert Hall stage held in the Daschle Dialogues atre program, but Remboldt has en that was kept in Doner’s green room, as well as explain the move in the Performing Arts Center. series. Former Mississippi Sen. yet to hear of that. room. Many believe the rubber and invite him to come with. Brokaw and Daschle spoke Trent Lott (R) had been a guest There are two types of spir- chicken is the object George’s spir- The PAC construction is cur- about their life experiences in of the series in 2014 and former its, Remboldt said. A residual spir- it is attached to. rently on track to be done in Jan- their respective fields and com- U.S. Secretary of State Made- it is like a memory. An intelligent “Well, during one Capers per- uary 2019. mented on the current state of leine Albright joined Daschle in spirit is the type that will react to formance a cast member decid- American politics and journal- 2015. ism in regard to Trump. SDSU-Army contract violation brought to SA MAKENZIE HUBER current set up, with the Economics De- Editor-in-Chief partment in the hall, violates that con- tract. Two students in the ROTC program at Senators plan to bring the issue to South Dakota State spoke to Students’ administration to resolve it. Association about a conflict regarding In the unfinished business portion an SDSU-Army contract at SA’s Mon- of the meeting, senators debated Res- day meeting. olution 17-06-R. The resolution shows Departments are moving in and out SA’s support for diversity and inclusion of DePuy Military Hall, which forc- at SDSU. es ROTC to train in different facili- The debate revolved around wheth- ties across campus. But athletics uses er the resolution should be changed to the other training facilities, such as the an amendment or ordinance. Senators SJAC, at the same time. ROTC has to voted to table the resolution for later train alone because of their program’s discussion. rules, creating a “logistical nightmare,” Sen. Andrew Waterman was sworn according to Trina Baker, one of the in as the new At-Large senator as well. representatives. In new business, senators approved SDSU and the Army had a con- constitutions for the Drone Club and tract in the 1960s that allowed ROTC the Running Club. to have its own training facility that The next SA meeting will be at 7 wouldn’t have to be shared with oth- p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 in the Lewis and er departments at the university. The Clark room of The Union. A8 Sports sdsucollegian.com/sports • @CollegianSports • October 25, 2017 Successful runners strive to earn national titles NATALIE HILDEN SDSU Classic in Brookings. King seeing the potential they have Sports Reporter placed in first in the 5K race at for success in track and field. He the SDSU Classic. makes sure that all his recruits unior track and field ath- Both Burdick and King said and athletes get his attention letes Kyle Burdick and Ra- they feel pressure with the suc- and this has made them feel re- Jchel King had their best cess they’ve had and the hon- spected. seasons running in 2016-2017. ors they’ve received, but that it “He didn’t want to go for the Burdick was named Summit has pushed them more than any- big stars, he wanted personal League Outdoor Track and Field thing. growth,” King said. Athlete of the Year and King DeHaven believes both King was named Summit League In- and Burdick have the abili- door Track and Field Athlete of ty to run at Big Ten schools, but the year. THEY ARE BOTH SDSU was the perfect place and Burdick had his second-best ““ fit for their success as athletes. time in the 1,500 meter semi- INVESTED IN BEING “It isn’t too pressured,” De- finals in the 2017 NCAA Track GOOD, NEITHER GETS Haven said. “It pushes them to and Field Outdoor Champion- succeed when they put in the ships, but fell short of the cham- TOWED ALONG IN THE work. They have the right peo- pionship race after finishing PROCESS. ple here.” eighth. Both of them would like to King won the 3,000-me- ROD DEHAVEN finish well in the Summit League ter and 5,000-meter races at the Head coach Cross Country Championships Summit League Indoor Track “There is pressure to a sense, this weekend in Vermillion, but and Field Championships. but there is new competition ev- also have goals for the upcoming They didn’t just have suc- ery year so I try to stay humble,” track and field season. cess in track and field. They Burdick said. King wants to reach nation- also succeeded in cross country. But they have not always had als in the steeplechase and Bur- King finished second in the 6K pressure on them. In fact, Bur- dick would like a trip back to the and Burdick placed sixth in the dick and King came from high NCAA National Championships. 8K race at the Summit League school programs not known for Both said their goals keep Championships. being successful. them focused, which is what De- Expectations were high for Burdick went to Stevens Haven thinks will be the key to both of them heading into this High School in Rapid City and their success. cross country season, as both took a break from running his “They are both invested in have their eyes set on making it senior year. King went to St. Mi- being good, neither gets towed to nationals. So far, both have chael-Albertville in St. Michael, along in the process. It’s all met the high expectations, as Minnesota, and split her senior about personal investment,” De- ABBY FULLENKAMP • The Collegian they each have first place finish- year between hockey and run- Haven said. ABBY FULLENKAMP • The Collegian Junior Rachel King placed first in the 5K es in races. ning, initially unsure of which The indoor track and field race at the SDSU Classic Sept. 29. King Burdick came in first in the sport she would pursue at the season begins Dec. 1 and 2 with Junior Kyle Burdick came in first in the 8K will race in the Summit League Cross four mile race at Oz Memori- college level. the SDSU Holiday Open & Multi race at the SDSU Classic Sept. 29. Burdick Country Championships this weekend in al in Falcon Heights, Minneso- Both credit head coach Rod at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Ath- will begin his indoor track and field sea- Vermillion. ta, and first in the 8K race at the DeHaven for pushing them and letic Complex in Brookings. son Dec. 1 in Brookings.

‘That winning feeling:’ Jacks plan return to NCAA Tournament

CARSON HERBERT to carry a load for us last year the new faces have fit in with the Sports Reporter when Macy got hurt,” Johnston team. said. “They had to step up and “So far our new players have The Jackrabbit Women’s Basket- make a lot of plays both offen- done a nice job of connecting ball team plans a return to the sively and defensively as leaders. and it has been fun to see them top of the Summit League com- They return all that experience. grow and spend more time with ing into the 2017-18 season. Now they have to reconnect with their teammates and to also feel Despite a heartbreaking the new faces we have and make ingrained at SDSU,” he said. overtime loss against IUPUI in sure everyone understands their “They all bring different skills on the Summit League Tournament role.” the court. They fit in well with semifinals last season, the Jacks In addition to the players our offense. We feel comfortable are ranked No. 1 in the con- coming back from last year’s with where all of those things are ference’s preseason poll. Head team, the Jacks have several new at so far. “ FILE PHOTO • The Collegian coach Aaron Johnston’s team has faces on the roster including SDSU will have three fresh- Redshirt junior guard Macy Miller tore her ACL for the second time in December of won seven of the last nine Sum- transfers Chynna Stevens, Tagyn men this year. Forward Myah last year. She made a full recovery and will return to the court for the 2017-18 season. mit League tournaments. Larson and Rylie Cascio Jensen. Selland from Letcher, guard “A lot of us know the feeling Stevens was a member of the Lindsey Theunick from Manka- of winning the Summit League program from 2013-2015 before to, Minnesota and guard Ty- championship game and a lot of transferring to the University lee Irwin from Wahpeton, North Miller prepares comeback us have a feeling of losing, so it is of San Diego. After transferring Dakota. a big motivating factor in want- back and sitting out a year due to Miller said she thinks the ing to have that winning feeling NCAA transfer rules, she is back freshmen have done a nice job after second knee injury again and get back to the NCAA with the Jacks for the 2017-18 adjusting to college play. tournament,” said junior guard season. “We all know how over- ANDREW HOLTAN how long it will take,” Miller Madi Guebert. Both Larson and Cascio Jen- whelming it is as freshmen since Sports Editor said. The Jacks return their two sen spent their freshmen seasons you have to learn so much, but Miller said that after the sur- top scorers from last year’s team at Big Ten schools. Larson trans- so far they have done a good job,” During a game against Univer- gery the doctors wanted her to in Guebert, who averaged 15.3 ferred to SDSU from the Uni- Miller said. sity of Wisconsin-Green Bay walk on it right away, then do points per game, and senior for- versity of Iowa, but, like Stevens, Johnston, who is ready to on Dec. 9, 2016, redshirt ju- exercises with bands. ward Ellie Thompson, who put was forced to sit out last season start his 18th year as the Jacks’ nior guard Macy Miller was rac- “Then you eventually start up 13.5 points per game. due to transfer rules. head coach, said the team’s depth ing down the floor late in the running and jumping, which is Also making a return is red- Cascio Jensen played her first and athleticism is a strength and first half. She went around a the best part, and then you go shirt junior Macy Miller. Before season at the University of Ne- is what will define them early on. screen set by senior forward El- full and see how things go,” Mill- tearing her ACL early last sea- braska-Lincoln before coming to lie Thompson and went into a er said. son, Miller averaged nearly 15 SDSU. She will be eligible to play Continued to A9 jump stop motion. When she Recovery from a torn ACL points per game. this season. planted, her right knee buckled takes nine to 12 months, so Mill- “Ellie and Madi really had Johnston is pleased with how and she went down. er’s recovery was pretty quick. She knew right away she tore “Macy’s recovery has been her ACL for the second time. exceptional,” said head coach The first time it was her left Aaron Johnston. “She put in a knee before her sophomore year ton of time and a ton of effort to of high school. get to the point where she can “The first one I didn’t have now play without noticing the a lot of pain, but this time I had injury less than a year after it a lot of pain because there was happened is remarkable.” bone bruise as well,” Miller said. The Jacks started prac- It was a gut-punch for the tice at the beginning of Octo- South Dakota State women’s ber and Miller has been partic- basketball team as Miller was ipating fully. Johnston said he out for the rest of the season. thinks Miller was a little hesi- She was the Summit League tant during the first couple days. Player of the Year in 2016 and “You could tell she was try- was averaging 14.9 points per ing to feel it out a little bit,” he game before the injury. said. “But since those first cou- “I instantly knew it was bad,” ple days, honestly when I watch Thompson said. “Our whole sea- her I wouldn’t even know that son felt like it came to a crash- she had a surgery.” ing halt.” Even though she’s torn her Miller spent the next nine ACL twice, Miller said she tries months of traveling back and not to think about it so she ABBY FULLENKAMP • The Collegian forth from Brookings to Sioux doesn’t become hesitant. (Left) Junior guard Madi Guebert shoots a three-pointer during the Jackrabbit Tip-off Oct. 17. (Right) Freshman guard Lindsey Falls rehabbing. Theuninck participates in the three-point contest during the Jackrabbit Tip-off Oct. 17 “All you can think about is Continued to A9 October 25, 2017 The Collegian • Sports sdsucollegian.com A9

>> BASKETBALL way to see where we are at as Continued from A8 a team and what we’ve been working on for the last sever- If the Jackrabbits want to re- al weeks,” Johnston said. “We’ll turn to the top of the league, it toy with some different lineups won’t be easy. Behind the Jacks and put in some different play- in the Summit League preseason ers together to see how that goes. poll are defending tournament We’ll also get some experience in champions Western Illinois and front of fans in a game-like at- in-state rival University of South mosphere with real officials call- Dakota. ing real fouls. It’s a great way to They will also have Okla- prepare for what we’ll face com- homa and Louisville come to ing up.” Frost Arena in the non-confer- The regular season will tip- ence part of their schedule. Both off when they play host to the teams were ranked in the Top 25 New Jersey Institute of Technol- Coaches Poll at the end of last ogy Nov. 10. season. Guebert thinks the first few The Jacks will take the court weeks of the season are very im- for the first time Thursday when portant. they host Minnesota State Moor- “It’s really about how we are head in an exhibition matchup going to set the tone for the rest at Frost Arena. of the season,” Guebert said. “We Johnston said he is looking really have to come out with lots forward to the exhibition games. of energy and intensity and ag- “The two games are a great gressiveness.” 2017-2018 Women’s Basketball Schedule

• 10/26/17: MSU-Moorhead • 12/29/17: at Florida Gulf • 11/2/17: Northern State Coast • 11/10/17: New Jersey • 1/3/18: Omaha Institute of Technology • 1/6/18: North Dakota State • 11/12/17: at George • 1/11/18: at Denver Washington • 1/13/18: at Oral Roberts • 11/15/17: North Dakota • 1/16/18: Dakota Wesleyan FILE PHOTO • 11/18/17: at Green Bay • 1/20/18: Western Illinois Redshirt junior guard Macy Miller was named to the Summit League Preseason First Team. She is coming off a torn ACL that forced her to miss most of the 2016-17 season, but will be back in for this season. • 11/24/17: at North Caro- • 1/25/18: South Dakota lina State (Puerto Rico • 1/27/18: Fort Wayne >> MILLER of the best to ever play here. So “Macy will have to find a Continued from A8 anytime you take a player like way to be who she is, which is Clasico) • 2/1/18: at North Dakota that off your roster, you’re going a really good player on both • 11/25/17: at Charlotte State The Jacks finished last year to feel it,” Johnston said. ends of the floor, but also kind (Puerto Rico Clasico) • 2/3/18: at Omaha with a record of 23-9 and 13-2 Thompson said the play- of fit into the strengths of oth- ers forgot how good of a player er players that have grown and • 11/30/17: Northern Iowa • 2/8/18: Denver in the Summit League. They lost in the semifinals of the Miller was. evolved,” Johnston said. • 12/3/17: Louisville • 2/10/18: Oral Roberts Summit League Tournament There are high expectations As far as expectations for for SDSU and Miller this sea- herself, Miller said her knee is • 12/6/17: Oklahoma • 2/17/18: at Western Illinois and failed to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time in son. They were ranked No. 1 in feeling great and she is ready for • 12/9/17: Bowling Green • 2/21/18: at South Dakota three seasons. the Summit League Preseason the Jacks first game on Friday • 12/15/17: at Creighton • 2/24/18: at Fort Wayne Johnston said he thinks the Poll and Miller was named to against Minnesota State Moor- the Summit League Preseason head. • 12/17/17: at Drake • 3/3-3/6/18: Summit League loss of Miller really hurt them in the Summit League Tourna- First Team. “I’m just going to go out • 12:20/17: Wichita State Tournament ment. Johnston said the injury to there and play like I did before “Her talent is exception- Miller allowed for other players the injury,” she said. al. She has a chance to be one to gain a lot of experience and get better. Jacks face tough test in Macomb after blow-out win TRENTON ABREGO [Acklin]. For a guy to have 52 ilar to what NDSU did against Sports Reporter catches after seven games the him. red flag comes up and goes we As a team, the Leathernecks South Dakota State football need to pay attention to this field a running-back-by-com- REPORT CARD head coach John Stiegelmeier guy,” Stiegelmeier said. mittee, like the Jacks, as they Mid-season report of the Jackrabbit Football Team and his team got back on track Acklin has bullied secondar- have four rushers over the 100- Comments made by South Dakota State football head coach John Stiegelmeier last week as they rolled over ies up to this point on the sea- yard mark this year. POSITION COACH COMMENTS GRADE the Missouri State Bears 60-32. son. He has 943 yards to go WIU is allowing 242 pass- QUARTER BACK Only reason he isn’t an A is the fault of him not Now the Jacks will have to shift with his 52 catches and has ing yards per game, which could making plays at times and the coaching staff their focus to traveling to Ma- made a habit of finding the end be something for quarterback expecting a lot from him. B comb, Illinois, to take on the zone, as he has scored eight Taryn Christion and the SDSU OFFENSIVE LINE I would say we need to be better at run No. 14 ranked Western Illinois times. Acklin doesn’t just get it offense to exploit. blocking, need to be more physical and be able Leathernecks. done on the ground, he has also “That statistic surprises to knock them off the ball. B “I feel great. It was good rushed 10 times for 195 yards me when you watch their film, RUNNING BACK I think they have done a really good job. Mikey medicine for us,” Stiegelmeier and three touchdowns. but any mismatch or perceived CORPS Daniel has been the most impressive this said. “It was good for our con- “Coaches have put us in weakness we will always try to season. A- fidence, but it’s also good to say the right positions every single take advantage of,” Stiegelmei- SPECIAL TEAMS these are the things we need to week, we just have to play fast, er said. + work on.” play physical and make plays on Despite allowing the fourth C The No. 8 Jacks (5-2, 2-2) balls in the air,” junior defensive most passing yards per game in TIGHT ENDS & I would say their production is down but it’s not WIDE RECEIVERS necessarily their fault. have yet to string together two back Jordan Brown said. the MVC, the Leathernecks sec- A quality Missouri Valley Confer- The Jacks were able to con- ondary have made quarterbacks DEFENSIVE LINE We need to get to the quarterback more. ence wins, but will look to do tain Earl last week by put- pay for their mistakes, as they so Saturday against WIU (5-2, ting their best corner, Jordan have picked off opposing quar- B- 2-2) which will be coming off a Brown, against him. terbacks 12 times, which leads DEFENSIVE BACKS If we had more interceptions, I would give 24-12 defeat to the North Dako- They will not be able to do the conference. Junior Justin them a higher grade. ta State Bison. that this week, as Acklin moves Fitzpatrick leads the defensive B While the Jacks started the secondary charge for the Leath- LINE BACKING There is a youth there and depends on the play season with championship-as- ernecks with four interceptions. CORPS of the day and the whole deal. pirations, those have started Getting to the quarterback B to take a hit as they find them- WE HAVE FALLEN has been something the WIU WHOLE TEAM selves in a tough spot. Despite ““ Leathernecks have succeed- coming off of a victory, SDSU SHORT, SO OUR BACKS ed at, as they have 19 sacks as sits at fifth place in the MVC, ARE KIND OF AGAINST a team. Junior defensive line- with their next four games man Khalen Saunders leads the against ranked opponents. But THE WALL A LITTLE BIT. Leathernecks defensive with Stiegelmeier said the Jacks can’t five sacks this year. Collegian graphic by MAKENZIE HUBER TARYN CHRISTION focus on anything other than “They got one really special The SDSU football team has reached the mid-point of the season. The Jacks are 4-2 Quarterback the WIU Leathernecks right player [Saunders]. We are go- and head coach John Stiegelmeier graded each position and the team overall. now. ing to have to slide his direc- “1-0, our philosophy is really all over the field. tion or chip him, but the issue B- simple. The next game doesn’t WIU quarterback Sean Mc- is they play him inside some- matter if you don’t take care of Guire has found the weak- times. We just have to be aware this game,” Stiegelmeier said. ness of many of the defenses of their ability and we have to It will be no small task, as he’s faced. He is the fourth-best block our tails off and Taryn the Leathernecks come into the quarterback statistically in the has to be willing to throw to the game as the sixth ranked team MVFC, but had his worst per- running backs if things aren’t in the MVFC. formance of the year against working,” Stiegelmeier said. On offense, WIU features North Dakota State since he For the Jacks, this game and a balanced attack as they have only managed 185 yards and every game this season has to shown they can both run and a 60 percent completion rate. be viewed as a “must-win” situ- pass, but they normally choose McGuire also was intercepted ation, especially considering the the latter. once in that game and sacked hardest part of their schedule is In the past two contests, the five times. just starting. Jacks defended both star re- “I think the quarter- “We have fallen short, so our ceivers Daurice Fountain (UNI) back is really good and makes backs are kind of against the and Malik Earl (MSU). SDSU good decisions, he’s a gamer,” wall a little bit. At this point we defensive backs will be sure to Stiegelmeier said. want to win, but obviously we have their hands full again as If the Jacks defense wants want to go 1-0 every week and WIU fields the best receiver in to have success, they will have that starts with Western Illi- THIEN NGUYEN • the MVC, senior Jaelon Acklin. to pressure McGuire and force nois,” Christion said. The Collegian Sophomore Mikey Daniel (26) rushes 21 yards for a first down during the game against “It starts with one guy, #17 him to make bad decisions, sim- UNI Oct. 14. The Jacks will face No. 14 Western Illinois Saturday in Macomb, Illinois. A10 October 25, 2017 The Collegian • Sports sdsucollegian.com ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: MIKEY DANIEL

ANDREW HOLTAN Sports Editor

The South Dakota State Univer- sity football team had a bounce- back 62-30 win over Missouri State on Oct. 21. The Jacks were up 27-24 at halftime, but took control in the second half. SDSU scored nine touch- downs during the game, with four of them coming from run- ning back Mikey Daniel. They were all from one yard out. Daniel had 32 yards rushing as well. With this performance, Daniel has been named The GOJACKS.COM Collegian Athlete of the Week. The Jacks will travel to Ma- Year: Sophomore comb, Illinois, Saturday to face Hometown: Brookings, the Western Illinois Leather- South Dakota necks. This will be the first of Major: Sport, Recreation four-straight games against FILE PHOTO and Park Management ranked opponents for SDSU. Sophomore Mikey Daniel (26) rushes 21 yards for a first down during the game against Northern Iowa Oct. 14 in an 38-18 loss. Jacks increase win streak, remain top of the Summit League ANDREW HOLTAN They will have to win their final mean a lot to a lot of people and has started two goalkeepers back Soccer Park. Sports Editor two games if they want to get in. it’s an honor to play and com- throughout the season. Sopho- “Anything that I say about The Coyotes have scored sev- pete in these types of games,” he more Monica Polgar has started them will pale in comparison After a 2-0 win against Oral en goals in their last two games. said. 11 games this season and junior to what they mean to this pro- Roberts Sunday, the South Da- SDSU head coach Brock North Dakota State (7-9, 5-1) Julia Edelstein has started four. gram,” Thompson said. “Anytime kota State soccer team extend- will come to town Sunday and Between the two, they’ve given you have four individuals that ed its winning streak to seven it will be a battle of the top-two up 1.86 goals per game, which is put so much time and effort into games and clinched a spot in the teams in the Summit League. sixth in the Summit League. the program both on the field Summit League Tournament. WE KNOW THAT THESE The Bison have a four-game On offense, SDSU has two and behind the scenes will car- The Jacks are now 5-0 in confer- ““GAMES MEAN A LOT winning streak of their own, so players tied for the team lead ry on for our program for a long ence play and will close out the somebody’s winning streak will in goals. Senior forward Ni- time.” regular season at home against TO A LOT OF PEOPLE come to an end. cole Hatcher and Manuleleua Up next, the Jacks will travel two rivals. AND IT’S AN HONOR NDSU scores 1.13 goals per both have six goals on the sea- Nov. 2 to Fargo for the Summit “We’re all meshing togeth- game and will face the tough son, which is tied for third-most League Tournament. If they win er well right now at the perfect TO PLAY AND COMPETE task of scoring on SDSU, which in the Summit League. Hatcher their final two games, they will time and it couldn’t be any bet- IN THESE TYPES OF has shut out its last four oppo- is also tied for the most assists in be the Summit League regular ter than to be doing this at the nents. the conference with six. season champions and will be end of the season,” said sopho- GAMES. The Jacks’ sophomore goal- “NDSU is always a fun the top seed in the tournament. more forward Leah Manuleleua. keeper, Maggie Smither, is hav- game,;our players are looking Thompson said he doesn’t want The University of South Da- BROCK THOMPSON ing quite the season. She has forward to it,” Thompson said. his team to think ahead, though. kota (4-11, 2-3) will head north Head coach 77 saves, a .846 save percent- “They’re a good program and we “We have to put it into con- to Brookings Thursday. The age, and gives up only .89 goals have a lot of respect for them as text and realize that our main fo- Coyotes have won two games Thompson said it is important per game. She leads the Sum- well.” cus is to be our absolute best on in a row, but are on the outside the Jacks defend and attack well mit League in all three catego- This will also be senior Thursday. Nothing more, noth- looking in when it comes to the because USD will bring every- ries and is the only goalie to give day for SDSU. They will hon- ing less,” Thompson said. “Then Summit League Tournament. thing they have with their sea- up less than one goal per game or Hatcher and midfielders Ju- when we do that, we move on af- The top four teams make the son on the line. in the conference. lia Lam, Jennie Scislow and Tori ter that game.” tournament and they are in fifth. “We know that these games On the other side, NDSU Poole in their last game at Fish-

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