Carter Eliminates Chaplain Position

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BAYLEY BISCHOF student population, Editor-in-Chief globally, nationally regionally and local- COLE BAUER ly, there is a great- Multimedia Coordinator er need to expand opportunity for all On Aug. 4, Reverend Karla Cooper was left jobless. students to more di- President Carter eliminated the chaplain position, and rectly connect to spir- therefore Cooper, because her role no longer fit into his idea itual leaders. It will of an interfaith program. be a good thing for Yet, just three months earlier, Carter said Cooper was the current student the right person to lead the university spiritually as it moves clubs and groups on toward an interfaith center. campus to have this In response, Doane’s faculty is shocked – and taking ac- full-time dedicated tion. support out of Stu- dent Affairs.” Thursday, a faculty forum will vote on a resolution that Karla Cooper’s staff photo. requests that the president of the university and the Board Carter said he of Trustees reconsider Cooper’s dismissal. wanted the coordina- They want their chaplain back, and they want Cooper tor to have strong organizational skills and knowledge back. about many different religions, he also said that Carrie Cooper was stunned too. Petr, Dean of Student Affairs, was responsible for the de- “It took me a minute to really grasp everything that was velopment of the interfaith center and the new position, shared,” she said about the meeting with Carter that result- and would be able to give a more in-depth description. ed in her firing. When asked to describe the replacement for the chap- Now, Cooper is still grappling with the reality, and won- laincy, Petr said: dering about her role on campus moving forward, as she’s “We will begin a spiritual outreach program, the title no longer chaplain, but is still an adjunct professor, and for which is yet undetermined - obviously, and in doing leading a trip to India in January. so, will hire a full-time coordinator person.” “Well, am I fired or not?” she said. When asked to describe the position, she said: Cooper isn’t the only one confused. “There will be a full-time professional staff person Junior Jordan Zonner’s first reaction was “Why?” who is responsible for the spiritual outreach program.” Why was her adviser, her mentor -- her friend, fired? Af- She went on to describe the role: ter reading the emails from President Carter, Zonner said “To coordinate the spiritual outreach program,” Petr she still doesn’t know. said. “The program itself has not yet been fully devel- Instead of a chaplain, Carter wants to hire a spiritual de- oped. There is a task force that has yet to be appointed velopment coordinator. This person would focus on spiritu- that will look at all aspects of what the program should al programming and connecting students to religious lead- entail and will determine all of the pieces of the job de- ers in Crete and surrounding communities. scription. “ This coordinator cannot be ordained, said Carter. He be- This apparent lack of planning is one reason why lieves it would hinder the coordinator’s ability to connect faculty members are upset, said math professor Barbara with students of all faiths. Herzog. But Carter has said many times that one of Cooper’s “I have not heard any clear plan of what is happening strongest attributes was her ability to provide services for now that Karla (Cooper) is gone,” Herzog said. “I feel PHOTO BY ASPEN GREEN | The Doane Owl students of all religions. like why would you make such a change if you don’t In fact, in a 2013 performance evaluation, made available have a plan in place?” Karla Cooper’s empty ofice is still covered in artwork Several faculty members interviewed said they had oth- that focuses on acceptance and diversity, even though to The Owl, Carter said he was pleased that she included Cooper is gone. principles from Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, er concerns, too: Hinduism and Native American Spiritual practices. -- They believe the removal of the chaplaincy will leave In a 2015 performance evaluation, Carter said that her a void in religious resources for students, faculty and the But despite being fired and despite the conflict, Cooper services and programs were “consistent with the kind of re- entire Doane community. will be in class Thursday morning. And she will be focused ligious pluralism that our community seeks and needs.” -- They are concerned about the message Cooper’s dis- on giving her students her best, she said. When asked why he changed his mind about Cooper’s missal sends about Doane University’s willingness to em- “I have to see my LAR and trip to India through. Because ability to be inclusive of all religions, he didn’t answer. brace diversity. it’s not fair to the students,” Cooper said. “It’ll hurt to go He did say, “As we continue to grow and expand the -- They feel that Carter is not interested in their opinions, down there for class on Thursday, but I know God’s grace is and dismissive of their concerns. sufficient and this will be the best academic year.” Faculty ights for Karla In the wake of Rev. Karla Cooper’s firing, formally approve the resolution, she said. Doane’s faculty is angry and unwilling to stay They are so united because they feel this deci- silent. sion was so wrong -- for many reasons. They’re also united in their disapproval of One reason being the message this decision President Jacque Carter’s decision. sends about racial inclusivity on Doane’s cam- On Aug. 22, Doane faculty gathered at a fac- pus. ulty forum and raised the following resolution, Cooper was one of five black women em- as made available to The Doane Owl: ployed by Doane, and arguably, the most visible, “The faculty of Doane University is unified said education professor Marilyn Johnson-Farr. in its request for restoration of the Office of the Now, there is one less. Chaplain, the elimination of which resulted in “One less person that looks like us,” said ju- the dismissal of Reverend Karla Cooper. We re- nior Jordan Zonner. spectfully request a reconsideration of this de- Not only was 20 percent of Doane’s women cision and its implications by President Carter of color fired, but just hours after the email an- and the Board of Trustees.” nouncing the removal of Cooper, a strong black In the informal vote, the results were 69-1 in woman, a role model for diversity and inclu- favor of passing the resolution, said education sion, we received an email about Doane’s new PHOTO BY ASPEN GREEN| The Doane Owl professor Linda Kalbach. initiatives to increase diversity, said education Cooper speaks at a diversity event hosted by IDEA in the Perry Campus Center. An official vote will happen on Thursday to SEE FACULTY|PAGE 2 Student confusion surrounds removal of chaplain position COLE BAUER Though her position is we are left hanging with really toward a student’s per. a large hole in multiple ar- Multimedia being replaced, Cooper’s one (advisor) and we need understanding of why “Karla was the kind of in- eas.” Coordinator dismissal has left IDEA (In- two people. Now who are someone would be released dividual who could inspire Though Cooper may be clusion, Diversity, Equality we going to go to for that from their job.” anyone, whether it was in a gone, the lessons she im- To some students, the and Access) short of an ad- courage? That spirit?” Zon- Though Cooper will classroom, a chapel, or in a parted on those who worked Rev. Karla Cooper was Do- visor. ner asked. eventually be replaced by a quick five minute conversa- within IDEA remain. ane’s chaplain. Cooper was both a The elimination of Coo- spiritual outreach coordina- tion in the hallway,” Reiter “Karla (Cooper) said To IDEA members, Coo- founder and an advisor, per’s position has left many tor, senior Cheyanna Kem- said. “She always exuded many times in our meetings per was a mentor. along with Marilyn John- students like Zonner feeling pel questions whether it was kindness, thoughtfulness, that Doane belongs to the To junior Jordan Zonner, son-Farr, of IDEA, Zonner confused and wanting more wise to fire Cooper, who ac- and passion for what she students. We chose it and it she was a friend. said. Cooper was also the information. tively advocated for all stu- thought was right. Based on would not run without us,” This summer, Doane an- person who encouraged “I want to know reasons dents on campus, especially her contributions as a pro- Kempel said. “This is some- nounced Cooper had been the organization’s members and I feel like the email minorities, she said. fessor, a chaplain, an inter- thing I think we should all let go as chaplain, and the to “keep pushing” and to that was sent out was not Doane alumnus Eric term trip leader and one of be reminded of more of- position was to be replaced speak up about their beliefs. enough,” Zonner said. “It Reiter believes it will take the very few women of col- ten.” by a new spiritual outreach “I feel like it was just a was more focused toward much more than hiring a or in the staff and faculty, I program. snap of a finger and now faculty in my opinion, not new person to replace Coo- believe her firing will leave 2 news doaneline.com Fall semester brings many changes LAUREN WAGNER “Students would be on tours and Managing Editor ask what was in there (Boswell Observatory), and the ambassa- Doane University does not just exhibit a new name - it encompasses a new brand, an dors would reply, ‘I don’t know improved campus and accommodates more because I’ve never been.’” resources for students this year. The university’s look has changed over JACQUE CARTER this summer after many months of plan- UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT ning for new additions and renovations. located in Communications across from the The most noticeable change started with a library. It beholds a more positive name of central location at Doane, Perry Campus Academic Success Center and features fac- Center. ulty offices and space for students to work, One of the first renovations included the including a developed space for Greek Life. new Nexus center, Doane’s addition to in- Communications classroom 272 was also crease diversity on campus. It was built in split into two new rooms displaying more place of the Safety Office, which now re- technology for education. sides in Padour Walker. The Nexus features These changes have arrived just in time Wilma Jackson, the Director of Multicul- for the new freshmen class to move in and tural Support Services, and Irene Prince, for the school year to begin. In addition to Academic Specialist and Mentor Program the Perry Campus Center, different build- Coordinator. The glassy, sophisticated area ings around campus have their own renova- aims to serve all Doane students and house tions. In the Lied Science building, a new group meetings, speakers and dialogue, chemical storage area was built in the base- Jackson said. ment for safe storage of chemical supplies. “Nexus means coming together,” Jack- An engineering lab is currently under son said. “It is an excellent place to host stu- construction due to the increase in demand PHOTO BY ASPEN GREEN | The Doane Owl dent meetings, have diversity discussions, President Carter’s newly renovated ofice in the observatory still contains historical artifacts from for an engineering major - which was just the original building. Also, the dome was just replaced with new copper after a hailstorm last focus groups and more. I am super excited created this year. More than 24 students are year. to be a part of the process.” enrolled in this new major, including two In addition to the Nexus, two new food international students. The lab will incorpo- nology isn’t updated, students can still see insurance money, Carter said. and beverage joints were added downstairs rate a large quantity of equipment including to accompany the new and improved meal Saturn’s rings and other planets pretty well, The future projects that are planned in- 3D printers. Carter said. clude an indoor baseball arena, new signs plan. Original Burger Company (OBC) Doane’s mental health counselors, Kristal Grill replaced Tiger Inn with a modern “I could’ve gone anywhere,” Carter said. and brands across campus, the completion Flaming and Myron Parsley, are moving to “But it broke my heart to see it not being of the engineering lab and many more menu of gourmet hamburgers and deluxe Padour Walker, while the Office of Com- sandwiches. used. Students would be on tours and ask projects. All of the changes on campus, munications is moving to the first floor of what was in there, and the ambassadors current and in the future, will cost up to Instead of Common Grounds, the addi- the Art and Education building alongside tion of Lakeside Coffee serving Starbucks would reply ‘I don’t know because I’ve nev- approximately $350,000, according to Julie Admissions and IT Tech Support. er been.’” Schmidt, Vice President of Finances and was also added to Perry. While the food Because the Safety Office took over the amenities of Starbucks aren’t offered, Sim- President Carter is planning on hosting Administration. Lakeside Coffee and OBC space where the President’s Office used to stargazing events this year and hopes that Grill were provided by Sodexo and the two ply to Go options are available at the count- reside, President Carter chose Doane’s Ob- er. Also, the barista can finally make a Mo- every student gets a chance to look out of additions are the reason why students’ cost servatory as his new home. Most Doane the telescope during their time at Doane. of meal plans increased. cha Latte with nonfat milk and four shots of students have never entered the observatory espresso - with whipped cream - in time for Also, he will treat anyone who visits his new While the construction might seem ex- or know what is inside. office with an ice cream treat as a new Do- pensive and tedious, students enjoy Doane’s your morning nine a.m. class. With a large renovation, President Carter The lower level bathrooms in the Perry ane tradition. new look. turned the observatory into his office while When it comes to the funding for all of “I think it takes our campus to a new lev- Campus Center were renovated, along with also preserving the building’s historical rep- construction of bathrooms at Papik Field. these renovations, the Board of Trustees el,” Junior Brooke Ronhovde said. “I think utation and artifacts. Complete with a glossy and President Carter turn to different out- it makes more sense, now that we’re a uni- The Student Affairs Office (SAO) has copper dome, the observatory is a warm and been renovated to accommodate new facul- lets for money. Some of the funding came versity, to make ourselves look more like a relaxed building including an older wood- from a specific budget the university has to university with the services we now have.” ty and campus organizations by removing en curving staircase leading up to the dusty the Academic Support Center, which is now maintain and renovate the campus, while outdated telescope. Even though the tech- other funding came from private grants and

And Doane is not doing that right now; “I’ve lost my trust and my needs, but he also should have done more FACULTY|FROM PAGE 1 this decision to fire Cooper is an example confidence in him [Carter] for research and planning, Herzog said. of how the administration tries to control sure, for me, this was a tipping Carter visited many colleges and univer- diversity, and if they can’t control the diver- sities and looked at their religious resources. sity, they don’t want it, Kalbach said. point.” He found that many had interfaith centers professor Linda Kalbach. But Cooper is a strong black woman who focused around a spiritual outreach coordi- “This email announced a new position - doesn’t bend to systems of oppression, who BARBARA HERZOG nator, and not a chaplain, he said. Special Assistant to the President for Inclu- MATH PROFESSOR asked questions—maybe too many ques- Because Carter made this, and other de- sion and Diversity,” said Johnson-Farr. tions, Cooper said. cisions, without getting faculty, staff and “Sending out a message proclaiming that the coordinator isn’t enough. “She (Cooper) could not be dumbed student input first, some Doane faculty commitment to diversity and multicultural- To her, Doane is all about people -- people down,” said Johnson-Farr. “Would not members have lost their confidence in Car- ism after the dismissal of a well-respected on this campus, here to help students solve dumb down, would not sell out, and I think ter’s decision making, Herzog said. African American woman seems disingen- problems. Sending students out into the that’s the piece that created tension.” “I’ve lost my trust and my confidence uous to me.” community, to other resources, seems like it Diversity and inclusion is not the only is- in him for sure, for me, this was a tipping said Danelle DeBoer, sociology professor could create problems, not solve them: how sue the faculty is worried about. point,” she said. and member of the Diversity, Equity and many students will take the next step and They don’t know if this new position of But she’s hopeful that Carter can see that Inclusivity Committee. meet with their reference after meeting with spiritual outreach coordinator is going to he’s made errors in process, and errors in Cooper’s dismissal and the removal of the coordinator? Will there be transporta- meet the student, staff and faculty needs the communication and that he will improve in the chaplain position has nothing to do with tion issues, how will students get to Lincoln, same way Cooper did, said an untenured these areas, she said. her race, said Carter. Rather, it has every- or Omaha, or wherever their new religious professor. When asked if Carter would make any thing to do with a changing university. resources are? Herzog doesn’t know, but she Cooper said members of the Doane com- changes to how he handled the situation, he “We will do all we can to attract diverse does know that student resources should be munity came to her for help 24 hours a day, said he would have communicated his in- candidates in the new coordinator posi- on campus, she said. whenever they needed her. She said she was tent to make the decision sooner, and that tion,” Carter said. “But when jobs change, But even if removing the chaplain posi- a resource for dealing with grief, for being he will work to increase his connection with it will affect the person(s) in that unit or area tion was the right thing to do, there was a encouraging—for being a cheerleader, she faculty in the future. regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, better way to do it, said Herzog. said. The bottom line is that there are a lot of etc. It doesn’t mean that we don’t support Engineering professor Chris Wentworth Cooper doesn’t believe the new position parts to this story of Cooper’s dismissal and increasing diversity. In fact, we are working agrees. can take on those roles, she said. President Carter’s decision making that the hard to increase it.” “I think that he (Carter)’s got some good “That (spiritual outreach coordinator) faculty want to address in the future, said an But diversity is more than just hiring the observations and some good ideas but he sounds like a big word for something that’s untenured faculty member, but the most im- occasional black person; it’s more than just has to listen to people here,” Wentworth like what Google would do, devoid of any portant one, right now, is working to bring a sprinkling of color, said Kalbach. said. human connection,” Cooper said. Cooper back to campus, because the faculty It’s embracing the color, embracing the Carter should have listened to students, Math professor Barbara Herzog agrees all agree, she shouldn’t have ever been gone. diversity, she said. staff and faculty about their wants and doaneline.com news 3 Nexus ; where ideas come together PHOTO BY ANNA FLORES | The Doane Owl

THe Nexus Center, located in Perry Campus Center, is a home for groups of diverse backgrounds to come together and discuss different topics.

IDEA member said. a predominantly African American neighborhood and her Anna Flores “Just building it won’t do anything, we ran our mouths family attended an African American church. However, her Life & Culture Editor about it, now it’s up to us to use it,” Benraty said. “We want- parents were diligent in making sure her and her sister were ed a center; the school gave it to us. The ball is in our court, exposed to diversity and different cultures, even if it made Located in the Perry Campus Center, the Nexus is a place if there is really a (diversity) problem, it’s in our hands to them uncomfortable. where students would be free to discuss their ideas about fix it.” “In a store, I remember how some people would glare inclusion, diversity and the world around them. For President Jacque Carter, the Nexus is a place to help at my mom and be like ‘what are you doing in here?’ They The center was funded through a capital projects grant, the environment at Doane to reflect the environment re- didn’t like it, but my mom held her head up and she didn’t voted on by the Board of Trustees, said Dr. Carrie Petr, Vice gionally, nationally and globally, he said. let it discourage her,” Jackson said. “That is why I don’t let President of Student Leadership and Dean of Students. As an Illinois native, Carter was first exposed to diversity opposition discourage me, I look for the opportunities.” “I think that having a beautiful space for all people to ex- on a college trip to Belize, where he met many people of di- From their diverse upbringings, they make it a part of plore their own racial and cultural understanding and com- verse cultures. The trip was only supposed to last six weeks, their everyday lives to infuse diversity into campus and their petency is a long time coming at this institution,” Petr said. however, he stayed with a local for an extra two weeks, he surroundings. Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Access (IDEA), the said. Another step toward a diverse and comfortable campus is Spanish club, The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Par- “I was the minority there, I was the one white guy, and thE new position that President Carter just announced: his ticipation (LSAMP) and Science, Technology, Engineering everybody else was Mayan Indian, Venetian, African Amer- Special Assistant for Diversity. and Mathematics (STEM) are all invited to hold meetings ican and British expatriates,” he said. “It was just a melting “We have to applaud President Carter and Dr. Petr, be- and events in the Nexus center, Wilma Jackson, Director of pot of different cultures, people, foods, and music; it was cause they are very invested in Doane and into making sure Multicultural Support Services said. very dizzying, but I liked it.” that there is a good cultural climate,” Jackson said. IDEA members are planning on using the center to ini- As for Wilma Jackson, her pursuit for inclusion began at tiate a philanthropy, continue to pursue their mission and the age of three. She was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, in build on the diversity within in group, Kennerly Benraty,

DIVAS recieve $300,000 grant for project

COLE BAUER said. camps will be held for imaging processing and code writing, Multimedia Coordinator The purpose of the DIVAS project is to teach computa- along with research. tional skills, imaging processing and code writing to biology The DIVAS project was created by Durham Brooks, with and chemistry students, who often lack these skills. With help from Biology professor Erin Doyle and Information these skills, biology and chemistry students can use technol- Science professor Mark Meysenburg, Durham Brooks said. They might be a bunch of DIVAS, but they have already ogy to chart small changes in chemical reactions or varia- Meysenburg said he looked forward to working with oth- received a grant for $300,000 and, if things go well, they tions in plants, shapes of organs or tissue, Meysenburg said. er departments on the project. have the chance to make that two million. “We’re trying to hook in biology students and chemistry “I love the interdisciplinary nature of this project, the Doane received this grant from the National Science students that sort of have this aversion to math and com- idea working with other disciplines, and that is something Foundation. It is titled, “Doane DIVAS: Digital Imaging puter science and get them interested in doing that kind of that does not happen a lot of times at big universities,” Mey- and Vision Applications in Science,” and officially started work,” Doyle said. “The image processing is sort of a sexier senburg said. “It is a huge aspect of what we have going on on Aug. 15, Biology professor Tessa Durham Brooks said. hook, because everybody understands what an image is and here at Doane.” This project is currently unique to Doane, but, if the proj- has some kind of idea what you can do with it.” Durham Brooks encouraged any students interested in ect is determined to have been successful after three years, The project will recruit six freshman biology and chemis- DIVAS to contact her. Doane could receive another grant for up to two million try students this fall. These students will be in a professional dollars to expand the program nationwide, Durham Brooks development seminar next semester. Next summer, training

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Aspen Green Photo Editor Tiger Inn is Tiger out. The change to a University isn’t the only new feature coming to Doane - the food services have also upgraded. Common Grounds is now Lakeside Coffee, offering a variety of fresh options including Starbucks and a fridge stocked with everything from iced coffees to soda. Junior Marcus Manley was among the first students to sample what the service had to offer. As an orientation leader, Manley was able to sample the new options at a taste testing event. “At Lakeside, it was legitimate Starbucks, which had me very satisfied,” Manley said. But the changes don’t stop there. A new look, name, and menu has reshaped Tiger Inn into Original Burger Compa- ny Grill, also known as OBC Grill. Senior Drew Hostert said he was impressed by the quality of the food. “I just had a regular cheeseburger and fries,” Hostert said, “the food was actually great, 10 times better than anything I’ve ever had from Tiger.” OBC Grill’s menu allows you to choose your meat, or a portobello for the vegetarian option, and to mark down your toppings in a build-a-burger style. There is a variety of cheeses, sauces and veggies to pick from. You can even add a fried egg. Say goodbye to the salad bar and hello to sleek stainless steel order stations and flat screen menus. But, no need to worry about renovation costs, Vice President for Student Leadership Carrie Petr said. “The cost of renovations is built into the contract (with Sodexo) so the cost to students is zero,” Petr said. Even though the dining services may seem like a new company, they are still run by Sodexo. Sodexo has a variety of retail outlets that offer different menus, Petr said. She added that Student Congress chose these options for their menu flexibility. “As sales and student interest changes, we will be able to say can we have something more like this or more like that,” PHOTO BY ASPEN GREEN | The Doane Owl Petr said. The original burger company is still ran by Sodexo. There are now different meat options for your burger, sides and toppings. Another addition to Doane’s on-campus dining is the plastic to-go container. These green boxes give students the After using your to-go box, you can bring it back, dirty or 7:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for option to take their favorite Caf food on the go. Every stu- clean, and receive a new one right away. brunch and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the weekends. dent in the dining halls will receive a container and are able Petr said this option replaces Simply To-Go, adding that OBC Grill is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on week- to fill it with food from any of the stations available in the it increases accessibility to a variety of foods for busy stu- days, closing at 9 p.m. on Fridays, closed Saturday and open Caf. However, this option is only available for take-out. dents. from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays. “If you would like to eat and then take a container, you The hours of operation for the dining services have also Lakeside Coffee is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on week- may do so, but you must use two meals,” said Tony Hayes, changed. The Caf will be open for continuous dining from days and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. general manager of Doane dining services. Students play Pokemon Go across campus

Caitria West-Warren That community includes those who are younger and Copy Desk Chief wouldn’t carry the same nostalgia for Pokemon that he does. “Pokemon is still popular,” juniVogel said. “It’s cool to Since the game was released in July, Niantic Inc.’s see younger kids enjoying Pokemon like people did when Pokemon Go has made numerous headlines. Whether good the original came out.” or bad, it is impossible to deny that the mobile app game Enjoying the game in Crete, however, can become a chal- gained waves of attention. But only the players of Pokemon lenge. For people like Vogel, using data for the game isn’t an option. The only option for people in his situation is to Go would learn why this game would go down in history. GRAPHIC BY KELLI ALBRACHT | The Doane Owl Junior Austin Plourde, a fan of Pokemon since the first limit their Pokemon hunting unless they’re connected to few games came out, found that Pokemon Go would push wifi. Thankfully, Doane’s wifi makes it easy to catch a few But he’s not the only one who loves it for how easy it is Pidgeys on the way to class. him out of his comfort zone. to play and be active. Despite being a lifelong gamer, Direc- “I’m kind of a shut-in, but it encourages you to go out- Doane’s wifi can’t fix all the problems with Poke-hunting tor of Forensics Nathaniel Wilson wasn’t a fan of Pokemon in Crete. side,” Plourde said. The game uses the location services on until the mobile game came out, and it’s the only one he’s your phone to track your movement while you explore the “The biggest challenge is that there’s only one stop on played. campus and only a cluster of them downtown, so you run world looking for Pokemon to catch. Certain locations show “As Pokemon really started to take off, I was just out of up on the map as PokeStops where you can visit and ran- out of Pokeballs,” Wilson said. the target age group,” Wilson said. “[Pokemon Go] came at PokeStops, gyms, and spawn points are placed by Nian- domly get items like Pokeballs or potions, and gyms where a time in my life where I was also trying to get into cycling. you can battle other players and showcase your progress. tic based on population and foot traffic, so Crete isn’t large I figured out as long as I wasn’t going too fast, it would still enough to gain the same Pokemon experience as you would Since Pokemon made its debut in 1996, it has gained an track the distance.” enormous following. From the GameBoy games to the card have in Lincoln. Thankfully, Crete is small enough that most The game includes a feature where you can hatch PokeStops and gyms are within walking distance. In fact, for game, trading and interacting with other players was cen- Pokemon out of eggs if you travel the designated kilometers. tral to Pokemon. While the new app game doesn’t have a those who spend their Thursdays at College Night, the walk “That became a fun thing every morning, going on a bike back to campus is right through Crete’s largest Pokemon trading feature just yet, it hasn’t eliminated the social experi- ride and seeing how many eggs I could hatch.” ence. Plourde was even inspired to create a Facebook group center. Despite the game centering on getting physical activity With the summer coming to a close, many wonder if the to bring the Pokemon Go players of Doane together. into your day, Pokemon Go has caught negative attention. “I feel like it has a good potential to be a very social game game will carry the same significance it had over the last two Those who oppose people playing the game often make months. and connect people who otherwise wouldn’t talk,” Plourde comments about getting a job, or chasing made up creatures said. While the Facebook group is purely social, it does sym- “Realistically, I think that it will go away,” explained Wil- around. son. “Niantic isn’t showing much interest in evolving the bolize the togetherness that Pokemon is all about. “I think that’s foolish,” Wilson said. “I imagine most of Plourde recognizes the game has potential beyond in- game. Without dramatically new features, I find it highly the people who make fun of Pokemon Go players are Can- unlikely the audience will stick with it.” creasing a person’s social interaction, he said. As much flak dy Crush players. We’re definitely getting to an era where as most video games get, Pokemon Go encourages physi- everyone is a gamer in some capacity, and people need to cal activity. Plourde has walked over 100 kilometers since realize that there are different games for different people.” downloading the game just a month ago. GAME TIME GAME TIME doaneline.com life & culture 5 Meet the faculty:

Courtney Baillie Professor of Accounting University of Nebraska, B.S.; M.A.; Ph.D.

Courtney Brunt Assistant Professor of Asian Religions Augustana College, B.A.; Graduate Theological Union - Berkeley, M.A., Ph.D.

Melissa Clouse Instructor of Practice in Biology Berea College, B.S; Creighton University, M.S

PHOTO BY ASPEN GREEN | The Doane Owl Chanda Zea Glendinning Doane University’s newest class cheers on their peers in the Doane football scrimmage on Wednesday. This was just one of many Visiting Assistant Professor of Art events this week to introduce the class of 2020 to what it means to be a Doane Tiger. State University of New York, College at Buffalo, B.F.A; Kansas State University, M.F.A

Christopher Huber #FreshmanYearGoals Assistant Professor of Chemistry University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, B.S.; Experiences to check of your bucket list before sophomore year University of Minnesota, M.S., Ph.D. Jay Kim Assistant Professor of Engineering HALEY NAST Korea University, B.S.; Purdue University, News editor M.S., Ph.D. Attend a sporting event Meet a new friend every day Mary Ritzdorf Assistant Professor of Education College of Saint Mary, B.S; Doane Throw on an orange shirt, grab a friend and head to Invite yourself to just about everything with just about College, MED; College of Saint Mary, Ed.D. one of Doane’s 23 athletic team events. Doane athletics everyone. Students at Doane are in the same position try- never disappoint and you will find some of the best times ing to find friends and their place. The only way to do Brett Schofield being had at sports you might not have ever attended be- this is to introduce yourself to as many people possible at Assistant Professor of Biology fore. any given chance. Lewis and Clark College, B.A.; University of California – Berkeley, Ph.D.

Joel TerMaat Make the birds sing See a theater production Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering If you stand in the middle of the brick circle in the Doane’s theater department is one of the best in the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, B.S, Ph.D. back of the Con and clap, you will hear an echo that state and puts on shows that attract the entire communi- resembles the song of birds. You might look silly, but it’s ty. They will make you laugh, cry and leave you wanting Lisa UlmeR worth it. more. Visiting Assistant Professor of Music The University of Montana, Missoula, B.M.; University of Nebraska – Lincoln, M.M

Margaret Watts Pull an all-nighter Take 1,000 pictures Assistant Professor of Mathematics Spring Hill College, B.S.; Florida State You are going to think you are on top of everything This a new and exciting chapter of your life and you are University, Ph.D. and that you have the hang of this whole college thing going to want to document as much of it as you can. Take and then it will hit you that you forgot a 6-page paper due pictures at sporting events and at club sponsored events Andrea Weare the next day. This happens to everyone, so you are not with your new peers. You will look back and thank your- Assistant Professor of Communications alone. You will just need junk food and coffee. self. Buena Vista University, B.A.; Iowa State University, M.S.; University of Iowa, Ph.D.

Crete native returns after three years at Wayne State College ANNA FLORES Life and Culture editor Alexis Determan moved to Crete for the first time at the age of one, and now she is returning a second time, as a senior in college. Transferring to Doane as a senior means the freshman experience, but three years later. Determan has to discover the campus - from where her classes are to where the best food places are. “It’s definitely a little scary, but exciting at the same time.” she said. “I’m going to do my best to enjoy every moment the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and go to the Uni- GRAPHIC BY KELLI ALBRACHT | The Doane Owl while I have it.” versity of Lincoln Nebraska (UNL) School of Law in hope Determan went to Wayne State College after graduating Kimberly Skala, Determan’s roommate. “She would drive to practice family law, specifically divorce, she said. herself nuts if she only had classes. It seems like a lot, two from Crete High School, she said. “Law school is a very big step and I didn’t necessarily “Originally the plan was to be a doctor (optometrist spe- sports, but she will be fine. She has always been on the go.” see Wayne as a great stepping stone in that direction for me Determan handles her busy schedule by relying heavily cifically), but after taking some chemistry and biology class- personally,” she said. es my freshman year, I decided it wasn’t something I would on Google Calendar and practicing time management, she However, Doane’s law program is designed to challenge said. enjoy doing for the rest of my life,” Determan said. the students to think critically and engage in domestic and After figuring out that the medical field was not for her, “Alexis (Determan) has so much experience which is world issues, said Wendy Hind, coordinator of the Law, Pol- great for the newer athletes on the team,” Wilcox said. “She she explored different classes. When she took a criminal jus- itics, and Society major and Pre-Law Advisor. tice class, she knew it was the perfect fit, she said. is willing to try anything and works really hard; she sets a Although Determan transferred to Doane specifically for great example to the whole team.” Thus the change to earn a law, politics and society degree the law program that it offers, she is also participating in with an emphasis in sociology and criminology. softball and cheer. After graduating from Doane, Determan hopes to pass “She enjoys downtime but only to a certain extent,” said

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Doane University I think it’s clear from the reactions that stu- how they feel. It’s impossible to know how a In this case, the effects of this big decision dents and faculty are having that the decision choice may impact a person, unless you try made by just a few people is being felt by many. 1014 Boswell Ave. to fire Reverend Karla Cooper wasn’t made and find out. Just ask. Crete, Neb. 68333 in the school’s best interest. Making decisions You can’t make an effective decision when Would Cooper had been fired if President that influence an entire school should not be you aren’t even willing to investigate the con- Carter had any idea that the response would be EDITOR-IN-CHIEF done unilaterally, the constituencies affected sequences or opinions related to that action. this tremendous? most should be consulted, and President Car- That is the easiest way to lose people’s trust We don’t know. Bayley Bischof ter should listen. in you as a leader. This is an important lesson But we do know that people value Cooper [email protected] But listening cannot be done without first learned through the removal of the chaplaincy, too much to see this happen and sit silently. investigating and asking the right questions. and the removal of Cooper. She is an irreplaceable part of Doane, and MANAGING EDITOR That’s a basic part of how you connect with Communicating and growing with your fac- people are angry. It wouldn’t have even taken and learn from people. ulty and peers should never be an afterthought, a deep investigation. All Carter would have Lauren Wagner Situations like this are the reason that some- or ignored entirely. To establish a good rela- had to do was ask a few members of faculty [email protected] one’s motives get questioned so heavily. tionship, communication is key and has to to know that firing Cooper would have such a If you don’t consult with those around you, always be honest and open. Making difficult significant impact, even if he doesn’t see it as a COPY DESK-CHIEF it is impossible to know what they think or decisions like this shouldn’t be done alone. mistake himself. Caitria West-Warren [email protected]

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The Doane Owl strives to inform, enlighten and en- tertain students, staff and faculty while maintaining high journalistic standards FLICKR | The Doane Owl of accuracy and truthful- Third party candidate, Gary Johnson, two term governor of New Mexico, is running on the Libertarian ticket along with Bill Weld. Johnson has a strong record of political involvement and has proven he can balance a budget and increase job growth. Though Johnson is currently polling 8.7 percent compared to ness. Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton’s 41.7 percent and Republican Nominee Donald Trump’s 37.7 percent accoring to realclearpolitics.com.

The Doane Owl is pub- lished weekly at under the authority of the Doane College Student Media Ad- Voting third party isn’t a waste visory Board. Circulation is 750. Single copies are free to JACOB DUHEY Doane students, faculty and Sports Editor “Johnson has staff. Subscriptions cost $50 per semester. It is time to feel the Johnson. a clean record Voting for one of two evils is still voting for evil. I am voting third party this year because and a strong The Doane Owl Editorial Gary Johnson is the one candidate I can mor- board consists of: Bayley ally stand behind. Both Donald Trump and Bischof, Lauren Wagner, Hillary Clinton have obvious flaws and both, past of limiting Caitria West-Warren, Haley I believe, are unqualified for the White House. government Nast, Anna Flores and Gary Johnson and Bill Weld are running on the Libertarian ticket and both have strong ré- Jacob Duhey. sumés. They were both two term Republican increasing job governors in heavily democratic states. While The Doane Owl welcomes in office, they balanced the budget of their re- growth.” signed Letters to the Editor spective states and increased job growth. of 350 words or fewer. All Compare Johnson and Weld to Donald JACOB DUHEY Trump who has zero political experience, and JUNIOR submissions are due by 4 is compounded with the fact that he says out- p.m. on the Monday prior landish statements. You cannot take him seri- the first governor to legalize same sex couples to publication. Submissions ously because he flip-flops on all his issues and visitation rights at hospitals. should be addressed to the every time he gets caught in hot water for his Voting third party in this election is not a wasted vote because both candidates from the editor and sent to the Do- comments he uses the excuse that he was being sarcastic. At least for Trump’s sake, he has putting our national security at risk is a good two major parties would tear this country to the ane Owl through campus not done or said anything that have put Ameri- choice because it is the easiest way for her to ground. Johnson has the experience that Trump mail, placed in the box can lives in danger. work? Not to mention the fact that she openly lacks, and can tell a truthful statement unlike outside of Gaylord 130 or Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, has scan- lied to Congress, which was confirmed by the Clinton. I am voting third party this election emailed to [email protected]. dals upon scandals piling up overhead and has director of the FBI, James Comey. year because at the end of the day I can say I voted for someone I believe in. I look at the oth- A hard copy of the letter put American lives at risk countless times due Johnson has a clean record and a strong to her gross negligence. past of limiting government and increasing job er candidates and see destruction and corrup- must be signed in the pres- Clinton’s email scandal alone should have growth. Both Johnson and Weld hold strong tion running rampant in both of their presiden- ence of the Editor-in-Chief been enough to put her in jail. Clinton put our core values as libertarians, and they want a gov- cies. If there is one year where third party has a by 7 p.m. the Wednesday national security at risk because it was the most ernment that is out of your pocket book and out chance to win, this is the year. The GOP is dis- before publication. The edi- convenient way for her to conduct her work. of your bedroom. They stand fiscally conserva- solving and the Democratic party is removing the word democracy from the dictionary. tor reserves the right to edit How can we stand behind someone who thinks tive and socially liberal. Bill Weld was actually all submissions for length and content. doaneline.com opinion 7 FLICKR | The Doane Owl Green party nominee Jill Stein participates in an environmental rally with a member of the Shashonee Native American tribe. Stein has experience as a physician, activist, a politican and now, presidential candidate. Her campaign has been almost entirely focused on environmental issues, for example, she hopes to implement a tax on carbon emmisions that would encourage greener business practices and bring in government revenue. Pay attention to the environment In the 2016 election, Green party initiatives are worth analyzing

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This year, a record was set for the hottest summer ever recorded. With the recent Olympic games, I’m all for breaking records. But, as the Washing- ton Post explained on Aug. 16, by 2085, most cities in the northern hemisphere will be too hot to host the Summer Olympics without risk of heat illness to the athletes. This is even less surprising since the past six years have been the hottest on record. After the Paris Climate Change Confer- ence in April 2015, countries like the Unit- ed States and China took the first steps in decreasing their carbon footprint. Unfor- tunately, the damage that has already been done is just now exposing the effects. For years, scientists and experts from across the world have warned about the dan- fighting climate change, Clinton’s campaign ger of global climate change, and for a lot doesn’t give any answers to other environ- of that time they went unheard. Politicians mental issues, such as pollution or various and businesses alike diminished the value water problems. However, the campaign of the research for personal gain. Too many does note that the new sources of green en- people will turn to political leaders, most of ergy would be “public property.” Meaning, whom have no experience in science, when all these energy sources will be controlled it comes to making decisions about the en- by the government. vironment. With November just around While third party candidates aren’t given the corner, it is important to ask what each a fair shake in the political arena, their en- campaign says about the environment. vironmental stances are just as important to We’ll start with the worst environmental analyze. Libertarian presidential nominee policy attached to any ticket: the Republi- Gary Johnson stands in opposition to gov- cans. The plethora of falsehoods that have ernment subsidization of energy. Rather, spewed out of Donald Trump’s campaign Johnson supports the privatization of en- left no room for facts within their environ- ergy sources in hopes that those in charge mental policy. The platform claims that coal will do what is most beneficial for them- is a source of clean energy - which it is not. selves and the environment. But relying on Then we have to fight forest fires by cutting the conscience of those who already pollute all the trees down, when deforestation is al- and damage the environment isn’t an ef- Stein was also the Green Party nominee in 2012. The Green Party has a smaller voter base, but ready rampant. The campaign even claims fective way to fight environmental issues. unlike the two major parties, Stein has experienced unwavering support now for two election cy- that the environment is improving, when it The campaign does, however, mention that cles. A third party ticket into the White House is still a longshot, but Stein is dedicated to take her is so clear to the rest of the world that this those who have become the victim of dam- platform all the way to November. is not the case. ages or pollution should be better protect- Next, we’ll go with the next major party ed and given proper justice. For people like revenue, but discourage businesses from doesn’t seem too silly. ticket. Hillary Clinton’s stance on the envi- those living in Flint, Michigan, that part of emitting harmful gas into the air. The party With so many aspects to review in each ronment is gold compared to Trump’s. The Johnson’s campaign has a delightful ring to also gets more specific in the utilization of platform, environmental issues rarely see Democratic party has committed to phasing it. public lands than the Democratic party, and the light of day. But scientific fact should not the US into using clean energy, including Finally, let’s turn towards Dr. Jill Stein of specifically calls out banning the privatiza- be ignored, especially when those facts are a some specific plans like installing half a bil- the Green Party, the other female contender tion of water supplies. reflection of our past and where we are tak- lion dollars worth of solar panels over four for president. Their environmental platform sits at ing the world. Our presidential candidates years. Sound expensive? They’re also ready Stein’s party is unsurprisingly focused on 10,000 words, almost 1,000 times longer are also just a fraction of the politicians to cut subsidies to oil and gas companies to environmental policy. While Stein herself than the Libertarian party, and spares no and platforms to analyze. Environmental cover the cost and pressure those same com- has been caught under fire by not giving ex- environmental issue. For some, the party’s change doesn’t just have to happen at the panies into reducing leaks by 40 percent. act statistics every time she speaks, her par- focus may seem too specific. But when you national level. Your vote has the chance to While the Democrats’ stance may seem ty’s environmental platform contains solid remember that within our lifetime it is likely save the Summer Olympics - and the world. hard on the use of oil and gas, their indus- policy. It includes a tax on carbon emissions that the Summer Olympics will be unable to tries are thriving while the world is slowly which would not only bring in government be hosted in the US, the Green Party’s focus falling apart. Other than their dedication to 8 sports doaneline.com

Athletic Department gains two coaches Jacob Duhey to be some he is not, said career to the next level, Sports Editor McCartney. and will start coaching this Oltmans was going upcoming season. to return regardless this “Harris has really good Doane University Ath- season whether it would experience,” said McCart- letic Department gains two have been as a volunteer ney. “He spent some time new fresh faces and they or coach, and was lucky as a tennis pro, and under- aren’t freshmen. enough to be given the op- stands what it is like to be The Athletic Depart- portunity, said Oltmans. a student athlete.” ment hired both Josh Olt- “I have the experience “I was excited to move mans, the new Baseball of building the program at back to the Midwest and be head coach, and Seth Har- Doane,” said Oltmans. “I closer to my family,” said ris, the new Tennis head was here when coach Jer- Harris. “College coaching coach. emy Jorgenson got here. opens so many doors to in- Oltmans previously I got to learn every move teract with some high level coached at Doane from he was helping mentor players. I look to develop 2007 to 2015 before head- and tutor me through the players, so taking players ing up north to coach at process. I have seen where that we have already and Peru State. This year he Doane was and where it help them reach new goals. returns to Doane not as an has gone. I care about the We are building more than assistant, but as the head place and it has become just a team; we are build- coach. my home.” ing a program.” “His head coaching ex- Harris the new Tennis The Athletic Depart- perience at Peru State was head coach might be tak- ment this past year has dra- vital for his return,” said ing his first head-coaching matically changed, but for Athletic Director Jill Mc- job, but does not lack the the best, said McCartney. Cartney. “Hey was able experience. “Our mission is devel- to learn some things and Harris graduated from op students athletes,” said went through trial and er- Central College where he McCartney. “We provide ror up at Peru State, and he competed against Doane opportunities for student is bringing his experience.” University. After college, athletes to strive to reach Oltmans stood out over Harris played profession- their highest potential on the candidates because of al, and soon after started the field, in the classroom, his ability to coach from training other tennis play- in the community and in who he is, and not trying ers. Harris now takes his their character. PHOTO BY Aspen Green | The Doane Owl Seth Harris, the new tennis coach, already getting out on the courts and working with the team before the school starts. This will be his irst year as a collegiate head coach, but brings professional experience from his year spent in the pros and his years as tennis professional trainig coach. irst tennis match will be Sept. 10 against Hesston College at Doane University.

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Jacob Duhey Sports Editor

Doane football is pre- pared to the live up to the hype this season. They are ranked ninth in NAIA and second in the GPAC. Football came back a couple weeks early for their summer camp and hit the ground running. The team had a strong preseason camp and has a strong unit all the way from the seniors to the freshman, Matt Franzen, head football coach said. “We have a good group of seniors and a lot of the team talent and leadership lies in the senior class,” Franzen said. Doane University is coming off of an 8-1 conference season, and look to repeat.

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