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VOLUME 107 . No . 4 SPEARFISH, SOUTH DAKOTA November 3 , 2006

The BHSU footballteam is one step clos-er to the NAIA foot-ball playoffs.

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Women’s basketball teamwins their first gameagainst Great Falls with ascore of 83-70.

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A bomb threat was called into the university’s gen-eral phone line early last Thursday morning, prompt-ing a five-hour, campus-wide evacuation while lawenforcement officers completed a sweep of the univer-sity grounds.

BHSU officials contacted the Spearfish PoliceDepartment at 11:22 a.m., shortly after receiving thethreat from an unknown caller.

Campus security officer Myron Sullivan sent anemail to faculty and staff members at approximately12:30 p.m., informing them of the bomb threat andasking them to look for anything “out of place or sus-picious.” The message also urged them to stay calmand to “keep this as low key as possible.”

President Shallenkamp sent word to evacuate at 2p.m. Classes were cancelled for the remainder of theday, and over 800 students, faculty and staff were ush-ered off campus to wait it out.

During the evacuation, Heidepriem Hall directorJennifer Tifone found a laptop tucked into a brief-case in her first floor north wing hallway, promptingthe SPD to call the South Dakota Department of

Criminal Investigations bomb squad. Finding noexplosives, the team completed their investigationand the campus was reopened at 7 p.m.

Students interviewed for this article were for themost part indifferent about last week’s events, but afew expressed concern about the university’sresponse to the situation.

“I think it’s unfair that they’re not telling the stu-dents what’s going on — whether it was a joke orwhether it’s something we should be worrying about,”said junior elementary education major Carlie Malon.“There should be better communication between theadministration and the students.”

“It seems a little odd that they waited until2:00 p.m. to cancel classes if they knew about itbeforehand and were truly worried about it,” addedsenior Randi Anderson.

Investigators are working to trace the call,according to university spokeswoman CorrineHansen, but as yet have no leads. SPD DetectiveDarin Pedneau, who is overseeing the investigation,declined comment.

The motive of the caller remains unknown.Previous reports linking the bomb threat to theabortion-rights and anti-abortion protesters demon-strating last Thursday in front of the StudentUnion, in which early voters were casting their bal-lots for the mid-term elections, are unsubstantiated,Hansen said.

Anyone with information regarding this incident isasked to contact Myron Sullivan, campus security offi-cer, at 642-6297, or Detective Pedneau at 642-1305.

Cody WinchesterStaff Writer

Bomb threat forces university residents to evacuate; cancels classes

The hallway leading to room124 in the Student Union was sig-nificantly crowded on Wednesday,Oct. 25, as students joined togeth-er to voice their opinions and exer-cise their right to vote. BHSU isthe only college in the state to havean on campus early vote and stu-dents and faculty are definitelyresponsible for its success.

Students dealt with sortingthrough all the information fromboth sides of each issue. Manystudents felt the ads confused theissues. Amendment E is an exam-ple of a potential change to ourstate constitution that was not wellunderstood and further confusedby ads on television. This issuedeals with the rights of citizenswho make judicial decisions. Ifpassed, the state constitutionwould allow for those decisionmakers to be held financiallyresponsible for judicial decisions.

The issues ruled the day asthe campus green was divided inhalf and demonstrators gatheredon either side to protest or sup-port Referred Law 6. Otherimportant issues included a voteto repeal video lottery, a tax ontobacco products, a vote to repealthe cell phone tax, a vote to legal-ize marijuana for medical use andmany others.

Most students expressed theabortion issue as the definitestandout. One student, NatalieLecy, said, “The ballot hasmany intense issues, and it isimportant for people to voicetheir opinion.” Overall, thevote on campus was very pop-ular among students. BHSUsenior, Ashley Lee said, “Thevote on campus is an excellentopportunity for students, andwithout it, many students mightnot vote.” Overall, the vote oncampus was a resounding suc-cess with an unofficial count of alittle over 300 voters.

Chad DahlkeStaff Writer

Hundreds take advantage of early voting on campus

photo by Chad Dahlke

Students cast their ballots in between class last Wednesday, while abortion pro-testers were yards away. Abortion is a highly debated topic on this year’s ballot.

photo by Leah Gibson-BlackfeatherCampus residents gather at the Holiday Inn dur-ing last Thursday’s bomb threat. Students wereallowed back on campus safe.

Phone call disrupts campus life

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Dakota Chamber Orchestra ConcertThe Dakota Chamber Orchestra will be putting on a concert at 2:30p.m. in Meier Hall.

'REACH by James HerschBHSU UP Team, along with RHA and Youthwise, is hosting JamesHersch 'REACH Residency. 'REACH is an outreach program tohelp groups get involved in the local community.

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Teams to travelWomen’s Basketball is traveling to Mitchell, SD to face DakotaWesleyan. The game tips off at 6 p.m.Men’s Basketball is joining the women in Mitchell, SD to faceDakota Wesleyan with a tip-off time of 7 p.m.Women’s Volleyball is traveling to Dickinson, ND for some playingtime against Dickinson State.

Keeping busyYellow Jacket Football will be hosting Minot State at 1 p.m. while theWomen’s Volleyball Team travels to Minot State with a game time of3 p.m.Women’s and Men’s Basketball will both be in Yankton, SD playingthe Mount Marty Lancers.

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Election DayYour voice won’t be heard if you don’t allow it to be. Don’t forget tovote! It is suggested to know the issues and information before youvote as lines are long due to a lengthy and complicated ballot.

Women’s Volleyball to competeYellow Jacket Women’s Volleyball will be competing in the DakotaAthletic Conference Tournament Wednesday-Saturday. Time andlocation is to be announced.

Nov 10

Veterans DayVeterans Day-NO CLASSES! President Woodrow Wilson declaredNovember 11, 1919 as Armistice Day, a national holiday to celebratevictory in "the war to end all wars." Soon after, WWII followed by theKorean Conflict occurred which lead to the change of Armistice Dayto Veterans Day. This year, the Federal Veterans Day is Friday butVeterans Day is set as November 11; Black Hills State University willcelebrate Veterans Day Friday, November 10.

Basketball on the moveWomen’s Basketball travels to Billings, MT to compete in the RockyMountain College Tournament. The Men’s Basketball will be com-peting in the Sioux Falls Classic in Sioux Falls, SD.

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The award winning television show, “ExtremeMakeover: Home Edition” will feature the Thibodeaufamily of Toronto, South Dakota in its next episode. Itwill air on Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. MST on the ABC Network.

The Thibodeau family was nominated and chosen toreceive the home renovation due to the hardships of an ill-ness faced by 12-year-old, Siehera Thibodeau. The crum-bling state of the family’s home was affecting Siehera’shealth. Seihera recently underwent her fourth open heartsurgery to repair and reshape her heart. ThroughoutSiehera’s life, most of the Thibodeau’s time, money andenergy have been spent to keep her alive and healthy.

Ty Pennington, the host of the reality show, and hiscrew traveled to the Thibodeau family’s 100-year-oldfarm house Northeast of Brookings, S.D. on Sept. 6, 2006to begin the week-long project. “Extreme Makeover:Home Edition” sent Kevin and Nila Thibodeau and their

three children to New York City to vacation while thehome was being completed.

The family returned to South Dakota Sept. 13 forthe revealing of their new home. They were met by over3,000 workers, volunteers and community members tohelp them “move that bus” to see their dream home.

The completed four-thousand square foot home isequipped with a state of the art air purification system tohelp with Siehera’s health problems, a library, a whirlpooland a home-theatre system. First Premier Bank present-ed the family with a check for over $60,000 includingdonations from South Dakotans. The Thibodeau familywas also presented with lifetime dental care, collegescholarships, stocked freezers and fridges and free pizzafor a year.

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is in its fourthseason and has won back-to-back Emmy Awards for BestReality Show. The present season of “ExtremeMakeover: Home Edition” features design and buildingteams traveling to each of the 50 states to revamp thehomes of deserving families in need.

Farmhouse chosen for ‘Extreme Makeover’

Most people look at an empty bowland no feeling is evoked because anempty bowl means nothing to them.This is exactly what Empty Bowls eventsare trying to change.

On Oct. 16 (which is also WorldFood Day) a couple of local businessesand a lot of local citizens got together tomake a change.

For a suggested donation of ten dol-lars, participants picked out a hand madebowl (which they could keep to remindthem of world hunger and the EmptyBowls event). With their bowl in hand,each attendee walked through a tradi-tional soup line and received a bowl ofsoup and slice of bread. The empty bowlserved as a reminder of how many wouldbe going without food.

Empty Bowls was started in 1990 bya Michigan high school art teacher whowas trying to help his students find a wayto raise money to support a food drive.The event had such an impact that theImagine/RENDER Group organizationwas created to promote the project. Sincethen Empty Bowls events have been heldthroughout the world and millions ofdollars have been raised to combat

hunger. Money raised from the events goto local food banks and soup kitchensand also national and international organizations that fight hunger.

The local event was the brain-childof artist Jerry Rawlings. Rawlings is cur-rently working on his master’s degree inphotography at Vermont College andlearned of the Empty Bowls projectwhile doing research. “I thoughtit sounded like a great idea,”Rawlings said, “this EmptyBowls project is a largerthan life living breath-ing work of art --and itis great because it iscollaborative. I con-sider everyoneinvolved an artist—the people working it,making the bowls andthose eating are allartists working togetherfor this common goal”.

Rawlings explained thathe has no idea how many peopleparticipated in making bowls. Therewere professional and non-professionalartists ranging in age from 5 to 75 years.Many bowls were made by one personand painted by another, stressing the col-laborative effort. When asked the namesof some of the more known artists,

Rawlings said “Names are not the issuehere—there is a larger interest in thecause itself.”

Rawlings approached NicoleHollerman, the Visual Arts Manager atthe Spearfish Arts Center, with the ideato see if they would be interested in co-funding the event. “Since we are a com-

munity funded arts organization Ithought it would be the perfect

opportunity to partici-pate,” said Hollerman.

And indeed, “EmptyBowls proved to be aperfect way for theSpearfish ArtsCenter to create abond between cul-tural awareness andsocial awareness,”

explains Hollerman.The event was

held at The DeadwoodSocial Club. Louie

Lalonde, the owner of therestaurant located in

Deadwood, was also approached byRawlings, who asked her to host theevent. “I think this is a great opportunityto invite people into our home at theDeadwood Social Club to enjoy a mealand at the same time help people whodon’t have a meal,” Lalonde explained

the night of the event, “and my only hopeis to do this year after year.”

There were approximately 100bowls sold raising almost $1,300. Themoney raised from the sale of the bowlswas distributed between Food NotBombs, the Spearfish Food Bank and theLord’s Cupboard.

The Empty Bowls T-shirt sums it upbest with this story. There is a storyabout a man who left this earth and wastaken on a tour of the inner realms. Hewas shown a room where he saw a largegroup of hungry people trying to eat din-ner, but because the spoons they weretrying to eat with were longer than theirarms, they remained frustrated. "This,"his guide told him, "is hell." "That's ter-rible!" exclaimed the man; "Please showme heaven!" "Very well," agreed theguide, and on they went. When theyopened heaven's door, the man was per-plexed to see what looked very muchlike the same scene: there was a group ofpeople with spoons longer than theirarms. As he looked more closely, how-ever, he saw happy faces and full tum-mies, for there was one important differ-ence: the people in Heaven had learnedto feed each other.

The Dragon Doesn't Live HereAnymore, by Alan Cohen. To getinvolved or have your own Empty Bowlsevent contact Imagineren@aol.com.

Community strives to fill empty bowls

On Oct. 17, BHSU’s Jacket LegacyRoom was transformed into a virtual dire straits. Graffiti covered thewalls, trash blanketed the floor and threetattered vagrants stood hopelessly amongst the visitors of this innovative exhibitmeant to increase awareness of the plightof the homeless in the Black Hills.

United Ministries, GlobalAwareness, The BHSUDrama Department, andthe BHSU HonorsProgram all contributedto this project. UnitedMinistries is responsi-ble for orchestrating theevent. Regional direc-tor for UnitedMinistries, JeanneHiggins was present atthe event and seemedquite pleased with the reaction of the vis-itors to the exhibit. “The goal of thisproject is to emphasize and promoteunderstanding and recognition that all

people are people of worth, and situa-tions may occur that make them home-less, but that doesn’t make them undesir-able,” said Higgins.

The exhibit tried to facilitate a senseof understanding and empathy throughthe use of three students attired in tornrags of clothing, telling the tragic storiesof their decent into poverty. BHSUSenior, Amanda Scott, was one such par-ticipant-turned vagabond. She hadadopted the pseudonym, Liz, and washolding a cardboard sign that, in scratchyblack ink said, “Trying to get

h o m e … A n y t h i n ghelps.” With a forlornand weary look in hereyes, she told her storyto those who passed by.“I’m a musician, and Icouldn’t find any work,so paying the rentbecame impossible.Now, I’m just trying to

get home, back to my family.” Scott said,still in character.

Scott is the student president of theBHSU Honors Program, and helped to

organize the event by organizing actors toplay itinerants and creating a Power Pointpresentation that played while visitorscycled through the exhibit. The presenta-tion alternated between heartbreakingpictures of people sifting throughgarbage, sleeping on park benches andbegging for any assistance, and facts andfigures about the homeless situation inthis country and in the Black Hills.

After about 30 minutes, the visitorswere seated in the other half of the JacketLegacy Room, where speakers presentedanother dimension of the event. Onesuch speaker was Roger Steele. Steelewas once actually homeless about fouryears ago. He explained how homeless-ness affects those unfortunate enough toexperience it. “If you haven’t livedthrough it [homelessness], you can’tunderstand the loneliness, pity and agonythat comes with it,” said Steele.

Steele went on to describe how alco-holism drove him down into destitution,and it had actually killed him for a shorttime, until doctors were able to revivehim. Now, Steele is the FacilitiesOperation Manager at the CornerstoneMission in Rapid City, and now lives in a

comfortable four bedroom home. “Wereally appreciate programs and eventslike this because they give the publicmore awareness about homelessnessand the people that suffer from it,”said Steele.

Indeed, it seemed evident that therehad been some sort of connection madewith those who attended the exhibit. Sadand empathetic eyes looked upon thesimulated beggars, and attentive earsdirected their focus to the poignantspeeches of the guest speakers. One vis-itor, Jake Melson, who works at BlackHills State University in the Departmentfor American Indian Health said, “It real-ly heightened my awareness to see andhear a story about those who are home-less.”

So, while trussing up (or, in this case,down) the Jacket Legacy Room mayseem to have been a tad theatrical, thosewho braved the streets of this gritty,newspaper- blanketed street seemed tohave looked through all the tattered cos-tumes and grime-covered faces, to see thepeople underneath: people who deservebetter than a cold street and the indiffer-ence of an even colder shoulder.

Heather HarveyStaff Writer

Homeless exhibit increases public awarenessBen RomanStaff Writer

Mati KahlerStaff Writer

It really heightened myawareness to see andhear a story about thosewho are homelesss.

~Jake Melson

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Party-goersreveal alter-egosat annual event

They came in droves,dressed as characters of allkinds. From gory monsters toadorable ‘girl’ scouts, all werelured by cash prizes and otherfine booty.

Monica Hartnett won$1,000 for first prize as a birchtree. The costume was con-structed from real birch barkand leaves.

“I knew I could win, and itcouldn’t have come at a bettertime,” Hartnett said.

Group costumes were alsoencouraged in the contest withspecial prizes for the bestgroup effort.

If you haven’t been toDeadweird, you haven’t beento Deadwood. It’s a chance toparty all night and get a littlefreaky with a stranger, withoutthe usual regret that comesalong with it.photos by John Burnap

$1,000 First Place Winner Monica Hartnett as a birch tree.

$500 Second Place WinnersHoward Marshall and AnnaNicole

$250 Third Place WinnerNip and Tuck

Girl Scout Troup 69

A mummy rests at theFranklin Hotel.

John BurnapStaff Writer

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BHSU Today

System Administrator

Manages all faculty/staff/student network

systems, including Exchange and Active

Directory. Provides technical support in

planning, design, installation, mainte-

nance, programming, and testing.

Provides strategic planning options for

administration in the areas of network

operations and system hardware and

software.

Experience:

BHSU (2000-Present)

System Administrator

Education:

B.S. Business Administration

Black Hills State University

Director

Responsible for managing and oversee-

ing all day-to-day network, information

security, and computer support opera-

tions. Responsible for insuring high-qual-

ity technical support is provided to the

faculty, staff, and students at Black Hills

State University. Supervises a highly

motivated and qualified team of network

analysts, systems administrators, and

computer specialist.

Experience:

BHSU (1995-Present)

Director of Technical Support Services

U.S. Air Force (Active Duty 1981-1992,

Reserve 1992-1994)

Air Training Command, FTD 409,

Master Instructor

Strategic Air Command, 55th SRW,

Maintenance Controller

Strategic Air Command, 55th OMS,

RC-135 Aircraft Crew Chief

Network Analyst

Provides technical analysis in data net-

work security, planning, and design.

Implements techniques and tools for the

most efficient solution to campus network

problems. Responsibilities include coor-

dinating network integration, developing

security solutions, and all areas of

LAN/WAN interconnection and interfac-

ing.

Experience:

BHSU (2003-Present)

Network Analyst

U.S. Air Force 28th Communications

Squadron (1999-2003)

Computer Systems Controller

Certifications:

CCNA, CCNP

Academic Systems Administrator

Provides advanced computer and net-

work support activities and directs proj-

ects to ensure computer networks and

clients’ computers are functional and per-

forming efficiently. This includes student

computer labs, networked printers, and

the L drive. Supports and troubleshoots

Windows 9x, NT, 2000, XP, Server NT,

Server 2000, Server 2003, Mac OS 9,

Mac OS X.

Experience:

BHSU (2005-Present)

Academic Systems Administrator

BHSU (2002-2005)

Senior PC Technician

Education:

B.S. Business Administration

Black Hills State University, 2005

A.S. Computer Information Systems

Sheridan College, 2002

Tech Savvy Student, T5 Project

Sheridan College , (2001-2002)

TSS proves thereis an ‘e’ in teamBY JOHN BURNAPToday News

You may not see them, but they arethere. Behind the computer terminal thatyou use to check your email or registerfor classes. BHSU’s Technical SupportServices Department keeps our campusonline, and much more.

Fred Nelson, Director of TSS knowsfrom his experience in the military thatteamwork is essential to survival. It isalso true with the onslaught of virusesand spyware from an ever-changingInternet. In the e-universe, teamwork isof paramount importance.

The team is dedicated to providingBHSU with state-of-the-art technologyand the knowledge to use it. Customerservice and support are top priority atTSS. They know it’s not just about thecomputers, its about the people usingthem. TSS knows that keeping up withthe pace of technology can be a dauntingtask, and they’re here to help.

TSS currently employs several studenttechnicians. Offering students a greatopportunity to work in a professionalatmosphere and get acquainted with theinformation age. BHSU graduates BrianEwald and Garrett Stevens can attestthere’s no place they’d rather be.

You may not notice when they arethere, and that’s a good thing. It is theirgoal to create a seamless learning envi-ronment. The next time you log on, justremember, TSS has your back.

Photo by Garrett Stevens

Mike Sparker tests a cable in one of many network closets on campus.

TSS is dedicated to giving students, faculty and staff

professional service and support. If you have a prob-

lem, they can help you fix it.

With over 20 computer support professionals on-

campus, prompt technical support is right around the

corner. If you need an answer fast, whether it’s help

with your account or just a quick question, email:

helpdesk@bhsu.edu. It’s the easiest way to contact TSS

and the fastest way to get a response.

If you want to stop by in person, the TSS help desk

in the E.Y. Berry Library on campus is open between 10

a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For those who like to learn on their own, tutorials and

downloads are available on the TSS webpage.

TSS provides a number of resources to students. With

over 400 computers available on campus for student

use, learning tools are always at your fingertips. Several

labs on campus are tailored for specific purposes such

as graphic design, or CAD design.

For those who need a place to store files in a secure

and accessible location, TSS has created the L: drive.

The L: drive is accessible from any computer on cam-

pus, and is even available off-campus at

http://ldrive.bhsu.edu

Need the latest campus news but can‘t get The Today

Newspaper? Now you can subscribe to a number of

BHSU related email groups to get the scoop. To check

out BHSU’s list service visit the TSS webpage.

Security is critical to the success of TSS and BHSU.

In order to protect BHSU’s network, TSS has spared no

expense. Several levels of protection exist to ensure the

privacy and safety of its users. These precautions

include firewalls, secure logons, virus protection, email

spam protection, secure WiFi access and more.

Those who have wireless capability will be pleased

to hear that TSS has installed several secure WiFi

hotspots around campus. WiFi coverage can be found in

the Library, Student Union Market Place, Jacket

Legacy Room lobby, Meier Hall lobby and recital hall,

Jonas Academic Computer labs, and the Young Center

lobby and Hall of Fame Room.

For more information visit: http://iis.bhsu.edu/tss

TSS Webpage http://iis.bhsu.edu/tss

Free Anti-virus Softwarehttps://iis.bhsu.edu/nav

Login Help https://iis.bhsu.edu/studentlogin

Email Assistancehttps://mail.bhsu.edu

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TSS Frequently Asked Questionshttp://iis.bhsu.edu/tss/FAQ/

TSS Technician Applicationhttps://iis.bhsu.edu/tss/tssweb/app.cfm

Tired of doing the same old thingday after day? Why not mix it up byjoining one of the many recreationalsports leagues the Black Hills StateUniversity Recreation Center has tooffer? The BHSU Rec. Center, super-vised by Scott Schielebein, offersmany different sports, ranging fromcoed softball to flag football. All ofwhich are open to any faculty, staff orstudent with a full-time status (thosestudents taking 12 or more credits).To participate in any of the sportssimply organize a team, choose a cap-tain and submit a roster to the rec.center front desk. “Everyone whojoins a team seems to have a greattime,” explains Schielbein.

The sports going on currently are:• women’s six on six volleyball• coed four on four volleyball• men’s three on three basketball• women’s three on three basketballThe captain’s meeting for these

sports will be held on Tuesday,November 21, at 3:30, in theRecreation Center (which is in thebasement of the student union). Thismeeting will discuss all of the rulesand regulations, as well as answerany questions anyone may have. Fora blank roster, any further informa-tion or for disability arrangementscontact Scott at the RecreationCenter front desk or call 642-6103.

Jesse Brown NelsonStaff Writer

Rec programoffers sports

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Think about the meal that you areenjoying today in the cafeteria or themarketplace.

Yes, you may have been served bya student worker but there is stillanother person behind the scenesmaking it possible.

Tim Johnston, director of diningservices at Black Hills StateUniversity, oversees the operations ofthe Pangburn Hall Cafeteria, the stu-dent union marketplace, and JacketJava.

Johnston’s office, set up insidethe Pangburn Hall cafeteria is com-pletely vacant as midafternoonapproaches. The only sign of activityis the sound of dishwashers inside thekitchen cleaning the remaining dishesfrom lunch.

After a few minutes, a studentworker summons Johnston, whocomes out and greets me like we areold friends. He takes me to his officebehind the main cafeteria servingline. It is in here you realize that hedoes not just stop at directing thecampus dining facilities. On theback wall of the office hangs a bul-letin board containing many oldnewspaper clippings with pictures

and stories that reveal his other job. Johnston’s second job is that of

mess sergeant for the South DakotaNational Guard’s 842nd EngineeringCompany out of Spearfish, Sturgis,and Belle Fourche.

The requirements of bothJohnston’s military and civilian jobsconstantly challenge him to balancehis guard life with civilian life.

“We have a lot of weekend eventsso it’s challenging to get all the activ-ities together and go to drill on theweekends,” said Johnston. “But, Ienjoy the challenges of being in theguard.”

According to Johnston he has agreat staff of 17 full-time and 68 stu-dent employees that work under himat BHSU dining services.

“It’s fun to work with the stu-dents. They have a lot of new andfresh ideas that are neat and bizarre.”he said chuckling. “The ideas arebizarre in a good way.”

Johnston says that the studentemployees are very important to himas his career at Black Hills State start-ed in 1977 as a student employee inthe cafeteria.

His career in the National Guardbegan 23 years ago.

“I was in the Air Force for fouryears and I got out for 13. Then one

day this guy came up to me and said‘I think you’d like the guard’ and onimpulse I joined and I just enjoyedit” said Johnston with a smile.

Johnston considers his colleagueson the 842nd as part of a family. Thisfamily bond was re-enforced by theunit’s 14 month deployment to Iraqin 2003. It was when he returnedback to Spearfish that he had hismost memorable moment.

“It was great to come back afterthe deployment and see the commu-nity and the university together, wel-coming us home.”

Johnston takes pride in beingable to help out many people over theyears. One of these moments wasduring the Deadwood fire in 2002when, according to him, the governorset up Black Hills State as the placeto help out the refugees with foodand shelter.

“People don’t realize how muchwork it is,” said Johnston, but heenjoys every minute of it.

As you sit own and enjoy yourcafeteria or marketplace meal, TimJohnston continues to work hard,behind the scenes, making your din-ing experience the best that it can be.

For more information contactRichard Lewis at (605)-645-0316 or e-mail richard.warren.lewis@gmail.com

InvestmentClub opento newmembersClub offers financialmarket experience

The Jacket Investment Club atBlack Hills State University wasofficially launched in the fall of 2005and is advised by Dr. Sheng Yang,Associate Professor of Economicsand Finance. Although it is relative-ly new, the club has over 20 mem-bers. The Jacket Investment Clubreceived the Most Outstanding NewStudent Organization award for theirfirst year in existence. Dr. Yang alsoreceived the Most OutstandingStudent Organization Advisor award.

The Jacket Investment Clubregistered with the state and oper-ates as a partnership entity. Inorder to join, individuals must sub-mit a partnership agreement to thestate. Each member invests any-where between $20 and $100 permonth, and any earnings must bereinvested. Club members aredivided into groups to invest theirmoney in a variety of stocks. TheJIC has about $6,000 invested inthe market at the present time.

The Jacket Investment Clubprovides useful experience ininvesting capital and analyzingsecurities. Hands-on investmentwith guidance from Yang helps stu-dents to have a better understandingof the financial market. “The clubis a good way to learn to pickpotentially successful stocks andmake money,” remarks Jay Cordell,JIC Interim Managing Partner.

The goal of the club is to aug-ment student education and engage-ment in the financial market and tostrengthen student knowledge in thefields of economics and finance.“Students can learn more from par-ticipating in the club than they canin class,” exclaims Yang.

The Constitution of the JacketInvestment Club notes that encour-aging direct ownership of securi-ties by individuals and providinglegitimate investment experiencesto prepare students for theircareers are the purposes of theorganization. Businesses havecontacted Yang to inquire aboutJIC members as potential employ-ees. “Employers know that stu-dents who join the club are highlyambitious,” states Yang.

The Jacket Investment Club iscurrently seeking interested mem-bers and holds open meetings toanyone that would like to attend.Members from all majors are invit-ed to join. The Jacket InvestmentClub meets the first and thirdThursday of each month at 7p.m. inMeier Hall 206.

Mati KahlerStaff Writer

Wearing two hats

Richard LewisStaff Writer

The Story of a civilian soldier

NO TIME LIKE SNOW TIMEStudents begin to bundle up for the cold winter weather.

photo by John Burnap

BHSU Today

Page 7November 3, 2006 A &E

Martin Scorsese has onceagain wowed us with his latestfilm “The Departed.” Scorseseis back on familiar grounds inthe gangster genre. With infil-trators in both the BostonPolice and Irish mafia, this filmpromises to keep viewers gluedto the screen as the nemeses tryto find one another.

“The Departed” is a remakeof the successful Hong Kongcrime thriller “Infernal Affairs.”“The Departed” is set in southBoston where MassachusettsState Police are waging war onthe Irish-American mafia. JackNicholson, as mafia boss FrankCostello, places Matt Damon,as Colin Sullivan, into theMassachusetts Police Academyas a Cadet. SimultaneouslyLeonardo DiCaprio, as BillyCostigan a young cadet, isassigned the task of infiltratingthe Irish mafia. Clues lead tounfortunate discoveries whereboth moles realize they arebeing watched by the enemy.With an all-star cast andScorsese's knack for bringing hisaudience to the edge of their seatswith sex, violence and theinevitable plot twist, he has onceagain proven himself as one ofour generations greatest directors.

Samantha SchmitzStaff Writer

Courtesy PhotoUpon its release, “The Departed” opened at #1 at the U.S. box office with a robust gross of $26,887,467, beatingfellow openers “Employee of the Month” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.” As of Monday,October 30, 2006, the movie has grossed a total of $91,090,000.

GGoooodd ccoopp,, bbaadd ccooppScorsese scores another hit with “The Departed”

Although the guys inO.A.R., Of A Revolution, gar-nered enough interest throughtime to move from independentwork to a major label, they stillmay not be the most recogniza-ble band in regards to obscurity.But that doesn't really matterbecause they still show theirskills on “Stories of aStranger.”

“Stories of a Stranger” is afollow up to their highly success-ful debut album “Between Nowand Then.” “Stories” has been inthe making for over a year, andbest represents what O.A.R. is,and what they best represent onstage across the world. It givesthe listener a glimpse inside theheart of a traveling musician, thefrustration that comes with hav-ing to be a million places a once,and the many faces of the wan-dering soul. It has all varieties ofmusic from their familiarrock/reggae to a forwardjazzy/bluesy sound, even to a folkrock sound.

Whitney PetersonStaff Writer

Up a creek? How ‘bout an O.A.R.?

Dancing with theBHSU students

photo by Jen MurrayBHSU students Sam Mushitz, left, and Jeff Schnabel,right, dance the night away to the beat of the salsa.The salsa workshop was at the Student Union onThursday Oct. 19. For more pictures, turn to page 16.

Courtesy photo

O.A.R.’s follow up album,“Stories of a Stranger” wasreleased in October 2005 and is in stores now.

BHSU TODAY

Page 8 November 3, 2006Sports

The Lady Yellow Jackets opened the 2006-2007 season with a13-point win against the University of Great Falls Lady Argonauts.

Leading the Lady Jackets, Lacey Haughian brought home 20points and 11 rebounds. Seniors Jaime Bentley and BrittneyKlipfel both followed suit with 16 points apiece.

Laura Keaster for Great Falls held the game high of 31 points,with Meghan Schwantes bringing in 16 points.

The Lady Jackets converted 11-20 three-point shot attempts,including 7-9 during the first half.

BHSU will play two road games this weekend against GreatPlains Athletic Conference teams Dakota Wesleyan on Friday andMount Marty on Saturday.

The BHSU athletic depart-ment added women’s golf tothe list of colle-giate athletics.

The womengolfers at BlackHills StateUniversity are offto an amazingstart. Due toweather women'sgolf is actuallyplayed in two sea-sons – a fall and a spring season,which are both played in differ-ent regions.

The fall season is played onNorth Dakota golf courseswhere three of the five teams inthe conference hail from. Theseteams include Dickinson StateUniversity, Jamestown Collegeand Minot State University.

The spring season isplayed mostly in South Dakotaat BHSU's home course,Spearfish Canyon CountryClub and also at South DakotaTech's course. Throughout theseason each team hosts a tour-nament with the top two teamsmoving on to regional compe-tition in Omaha, Neb.

At this point, if any playeror team qualify, they move on tothe NAIA National tournament.

Scores are based on play-ers and points throughout the

year. Forexample if 25women play ina tournament,first place isgiven 25points. Thegolfer with themost pointswins the con-ference title.

B H S U ' swomen golfers are currentlythird in their conference. Witha first place victory in theBlack Hawk Invite BHSU'sown Jaime Bentley is current-ly first place in the DakotaAthletic Conference (DAC)conference.

Head coach Sarah Johnsonsaid of the team, “The girls werea lot more excited this year; theywere more comfortable with thewhole system. The NorthDakota circuit is behind us andwe have a more regional sched-ule coming up in the spring.”With spring tournaments heldmostly in the state, you canexpect the Lady Yellow Jacketsto be ready for competition.

The Black Hills StateUniversity Men's Basketballplayed its first game of theseason against the Battlin'Bears of Rocky MountainCollege from Billings Mont.Saturday night at the YoungCenter.

BHSU's Sam Kim scored25 points to lead all players.Scoring four of seven 3-point plays, Kim's effortsweren't enough to take homethe victory.

The Rocky MountainBattlin' Bears upset theJackets 78-72. The size ofthe players overwhelmedBHSU attempts.

Devon Uskoski dropped in15 points and grabbed 10rebounds and teammate AlvisDowiels hit 16 points for theBattlin' Bears.

The Jackets will be onthe road Friday andSaturday nights vs. theTigers from DakotaWesleyan, and the Lancersfrom Mount Marty.

Lady Yellow Jackets hoopsters top Great Falls 83-70 in first home game

John BurnapStaff Writer

photo by Jenni HahnBrittanny Fuhrman blows past the Great Falls defense during Friday nights game.

BHSU lady golfers enjoy success with first season

Next Five Women’s Games

• 11/03/06 Dakota Wesleyan@ Mitchell, SD - 5:00 PM

• 11/04/06 Mount Marty@ Yankton, SD - 1:00 PM

• 11/10/06 Rocky Mountain@ Billings, MT - 8:00 PM

• 11/11/06 Carroll@ Billings, MT 6:00 PM

• 11/17/06 Menlo College@ Rapid City, SD 5:00 PM

Next Five Men’s Games

• 11/03/06 Dakota Wesleyan@ Mitchell, SD - 6:00 PM

• 11/04/06 Mount Marty@ Yankton, SD - 5:30 PM

• 11/10/06 Sioux Falls@ Sioux Falls, SD - 7:00 PM

• 11/11/06 Dordt@ Sioux Falls, SD - 3:00 PM• 11/17/06 Montana Tech@ HOME - 7:00 PM

BHSU Basketball Schedule

“The girls werea lot more excitedthis year; they weremore comfortable withthe whole system.”

~Sarah Johnson

Aaron NelsonStaff Writer

Men’s Yellow Jackets lose in upset to the Battlin’ Bears 78-72

photo by Jenni HahnYellow Jacket guard Andre Goldberg controls the ballduring last Saturday’s game .

Stephanie PetersonStaff Writer

BHSU TODAY

November 3, 2006 Page 9Sports

The Yellow Jackets kept their winning streakalive as they proudly claimed the championshiptitle of the Dakota Athletic Conference lastSaturday at Lyle Hare Stadium. It was a windybut warm afternoon as BHSU defeated the ValleyCity State Vikings with a 17-0 victory.

The game started with an authoritative attitude thatprevailed throughout the game as the well-trainedYellow Jacket defense would not let the Vikings getanywhere near the end zone.

BHSU was the first the mark the scoreboardsaw with a field goal of 41 yards from kicker,Rocky Stevens. The score was 3-0 by the end ofthe first quarter.

Starting the second quarter with an incompletepass on the fourth down, the Vikings attempted a fieldgoal from 39 yards, but it was no good.

The Yellow Jackets’ defense continued toblock the Vikings from their goal as the teamhollered, “Let’s go D!” The Vikings couldn’t getnear close enough to their goal to have a shot atany points. The Yellow Jackets called for threetime outs in the first half as they ended the itwith a 3-0 score.

BHSU started off the second half strong as widereceiver Kyle Gerik carried the ball good for 15 yardsfor a first down. He then scored the first touch down ofthe game, and with the point after, it brought the scoreto 10-0.

Shortly after, Corey Wheeler made it to the endzone for another touchdown. Stevens added anotherpoint after kick and the score increased to 17-0.

Defensive end, Talon Tucker (42) was stoked thatthey won but was still preparing himself for the upcom-ing game. “It was a big win but we have to focus onthis week’s game to win the conference.” This comingSaturday at 1 p.m., the Yellow Jackets will play MinotState University in Spearfish at Lyle Hare Stadium.

Shari FurchnerStaff Writer

Yellow Jacket Football wins Dakota Athletic Conference championship

photo by Shari FurchnerYellow Jacket linebacker Travis Peetz gets a little extra practice on this dead ball duringSaturday afternoon’s game.

Sitting poolside at the Donald E. Young Centerwhere I met her for the interview, Snjezana Dojcinovic(also known by her basketball teammates as “Z”)began to tell me about her experiences as a lifeguard.Even though it may only be a part time job, life-guard-ing still continues to keep her on her toes, along withmany other things in her life.

A junior this year, Snjezana came from Zagreb,Croatia to Black Hills State University to play bas-ketball and attend school. “I came here for about 30percent basketball and 70 percent school, but CoachNore is who made my decision final. He was alwaysso excited when I talked to him on the phone so thatgot me excited about coming here,” Dojcinovic said.

Although she keeps busy with her job, schooland basketball, Dojcinovic still gets homesick, beingso far away from her family. “It’s hard… (letting outa big sigh), it’s hard to be away, especially from mysister because she is my best friend. She knowseverything about me,” Dojcinovic said. She talks toher parents and sister (who is 3 years older than her)on the phone about 3 times a week. “I only get to seemy family and friends during the summer and theamount of time depends on my work here.” Beingpart of a team keeps her grounded and feeling lesshomesick. “The team is great, everyone on the teamthis year is so nice,” Dojcinovic said.

“When I first got here it was really hard to getused to playing American basketball because it’s sodifferent from European style and it was also hard toplay with girls that I had never met,” Dojcinovic said.

She is a business administration and manage-ment major with a minor in Spanish, and she is keep-ing her options open for when she graduates. “I wantto stay in Spearfish for 1 to 2 years and work andthan move back to Croatia,” said Dojcinovic. Of herhopes for the future Dojcinovic shared, “When Imove back home I want to open a Gap store, but ifthat doesn’t work out, I want to open a high fashionclothing store with my sister.”

“Croatian Sensation”Snjezana Dojcinovic comes to BHSU

Traci StoneStaff Writer

BHSU Today

November 3, 2006Page 10 OpinionFaces in the crowd

Kendal ShurmansSophomoreSociology

Tyndal, SD

1- Being on theBHSU dance team.

2- Government3- Jonas

4- 2

Samantha SchuetyJunior

Mass Comm

1- Mud sliding in therain @ 10pm last year

2- No, but there aresome I definitely don't like

3- Jonas4- One, just 2 weeks

ago

Ryan YoungSpearfish

SeniorHuman Services &

Sociology

1- Waking up in thewrong room freshman

year with Marshal Tinant2- Biology

3- Jonas4- At least 3, maybe

more

Nicole WoolridgeJunior

Mass Comm

1- Buzzfest forKBHU radio. Great peo-

ple, nice weather andamazing bands. It could-

n't have been better.2- Biology andChemistry3- Meier Hall

4- 5, always in frontof the library

1- Name yourfavorite BHSUmemory.

2- Are thereany class in yourmajor that youdon't think arenecessary?

3-Which build-ing are you in themost?

4- How manyparking ticketshave you had inyour years atBHSU?

BHSU Today

November 3, 2006 Page 11Opinion

Dear Editor:

It goes without saying that our campus has fallenunder a storm of emotion approaching the upcomingmidterm elections on Nov. 7th. Just walking throughcampus, we have been bombarded with images, litera-ture and emotional pleas from all sides.

No one in this argument for Referred Law 6 wantsto be a baby killer. No one in this argument wants tohurt women in America. It all boils down to one ques-tion: Is a developing fetus achild? If not, then why havesuch a law? However, if afetus is a child, it deservesour utmost protection at allcosts, no exceptions.

The day a child is bornit is universally recognizedas a human being. Any timeafter birth, no matter whatthe situation, taking achild’s life is grounds for amurder. No one on eitherside of this argument wouldargue otherwise. The ques-tion is when does a preg-nancy become a child?Some would say thatbecause the fetus is in amother’s womb, it is part ofher body, making it her choice.

I recently held a beautiful blonde baby girl namedElla. Ella is still on oxygen but growing at a very healthyrate. She should have been born this summer, July 4th,but complications in her pregnancy caused Ella to be bornon March 11th, 17 weeks early. Can we say that her loca-tion in her mother’s womb made her part of her mother?

Realize that Ella received the same sustaining carefrom the NICU respirators after birth that her mother’swomb provided before. Location had nothing to do withher personhood.

Perhaps time is the factor? WasElla less of a child then one born fullterm? Ella was born in 16 weeks, wellwithin the legal period for an abortionin the former South Dakota abortionlaw and much before full term, yet noone questioned her personhood from

the moment she tookher first breath. Timeis not the factor.

When was thedefining moment whenElla became a person?Let’s look at modernembryology. Ten weeksbefore Ella’s very premature birth shewas already very active. According tothe National Library of Medicinewebsite, between week 13 and week16, babies are already moving delib-erately. At this point Ella already hasall her organs, most of them function-al. At week 12 she responds to soundand she can grasp with her hands andfeet. Is she alive at this point? She isresponsive. She is capable. She

already feels pain. One step further back. At week nineshe has a distinct entirely unique face. Even furtherback, at week six Ella has developing hands and feet.Even further back -- at week 4 Ella has a functioning,beating heart. And yet one-step further? At week 3, atime when many women don’t even know they arepregnant, Ella already has a developing brain. So whatthen makes life? Brain function, body function?

Ella has all of these back to three weeks after preg-nancy and before.

When did she become a person? What definingchange made her worthy of theprotection of society she has atbirth? The answer is, thereisn’t one. From conception tobirth, there is no fundamentalchange in personhood, only arapid and steady development.

I come back to my earlierstatement: no one wants tohurt anyone on either side ofthis debate; so then why do wedisagree? Because we havebeen told that a fetus is not ahuman, only tissue, a part ofthe mothers body. Science

speaks otherwise . Embryology has changed greatlysince Roe v. Wade; the invention of ultrasound tech-nology three years after the ruling caused many prac-ticing abortionist to close their practices because ofwhat they saw. Ella did not change -- She was a childfrom the moment she was conceived. As such she isworthy of our protection.

Many would say, “I don’t like abortion but howcan I force my views on another person?” If a fetuswere only a mother’s tissue that statement would beright. But every fetus, just like Ella, can feel, canmove, and can express emotion while yet in utero.They are people. We cannot forget there are twopeople involved in an abortion, a mother and a child,just like Ella. By voting “no on 6” we refuse to pro-tect a child just like Ella, so please, VOTE YES forLIFE on 6.

-Jamin Eben, BHSU student

Dear Editor:

The 2006 election campaigns are infull swing and they leave those of ushere at BHSU with many serious choic-es to make among the many candidatesand ballot issues. The ballot issue ques-tion (referred Law #6) dealing with abor-tion has drawn muchpublicity and debateand has reached the BHcampus with demon-strators, informationtables and speakers.

The 2006 SouthDakota legislaturepassed a near totalabortion ban that hasno exceptions for rape,incest or the health ofthe mother. Thousandsof state residentsjoined together to cir-culate petitions to get the abortion banlaw put on the November ballot.

How should BH students and othersvote on the abortion ban? I believe thatthey should vote no on the law forseveral reasons.

The abortion ban law is tooextreme for South Dakota. It is cruel towomen in that there is no exceptionallowed for rape, incest or the health ofthe mother. Don't be fooled by the“emergency contraception” talk of theabortion ban supporters. This form ofBirth control is unavailable in manyparts of South Dakota, and just doesn't

fit into the terrible circumstances facedby rape and incest victims.

The abortion ban law, if upheld byvoters, will be challenged in court. Itwill cost state taxpayers plenty inlegal costs. Wouldn't you rather seeyour tax money go to education andhealth care?

Many of us inSouth Dakota share aconservative beliefthat the individual,and not the state,should run his or herown life. The abor-tion ban law allowsbig government inPierre to decide mat-ters that should beleft to a woman, herfamily and her doc-tors. Many SouthDakota pastors are

against the proposed abortion ban.(www.pastorsformoralchoices.org orwww.rcrc.org) The Bible doesn't men-tion abortion or say when life begins.

BHSU has seen activism on the abor-tion ban. BH students against the banhave quietly registered voters and passedout information. We saw the travelingnational road show with the gory picturesfor the other side.

I hope that my fellow BH studentswill carefully study the abortion issueand join me in voting against the extremeabortion ban.

-David Nickel, BHSU student

What constitutes a life?

Abortion ban

“Ella was born in 16weeks, well within the legalperiod for an abortion in theformer South Dakota abor-tion law, and much beforefull term, yet no one ques-tioned her personhood fromthe moment she took her firstbreath. Time is not the factor.

~Jamin Eben

“According to theNational Library ofMedicine website, betweenweek 13 and week 16babies are already movingdeliberately.

~Jamin Eben

“BHSU has seenactivism on the abortionban. BH students againstthe ban have quietly regis-tered voters and passed outinformation.

~David Nickel

Students contemplate human rights

Focus November 3, 2006Page 12

BHSU Today

Student Senate President looks to update constitutions

Constitutions…need I say more? For those of youinvolved in organizations, you completely understand the endless evaluation of constitutions andthe excruciating time and energy it takes. Well, theSenate is doing it too, so wecompletely understand your frustrations!

When I took office lastyear, one of my main goals was to update ourconstitution and make it more applicable to ourorganization. In order to do so, the Student Senatehas an amazing committeeworking endlessly to complete this gargantuantask before December.

Unlike most organiza-tions, our constitution hasto be voted on by the student body before thechanges take affect. Inorder to allow the studentbody to be more informedwhen they have the chanceto vote on the constitution,I thought it would be goodto let you know whatchanges we are proposing.

For the most part, thechanges are grammaticalcorrections, making the document consistent andreadable. One of the main

additions to the constitution is a section on theExecutive stipends. As it is in the current constitution,the stipends could be altered within the Senate with a2/3 vote. With the proposed changes, the executivestipends would have to be voted on by the studentbody in order to change.

The constitution changes are not a secret and areavailable to any student whowould like to see what we aredoing. The voting will hopefullytake place late in November.The voting will take placeonline and the changes will beclearly marked.

We will also hold a few public readings of the new constitutions, more informationabout these readings will beavailable in the near future.

If you have any questions,please feel free to contact the Constitution Committee Chair, Don Wolkenhauer atD o n a l d H W o l k e n h a u e r@st.bhsu.edu.

As always, I am also here tolisten and can be contacted atLillianJBruckner@st.bhsu.edu.

Committe Member Contacts:•Ben Farber

BenjaminRFarber@bhsu.edu• Jill Kary

JillNKary@st.bhsu.edu• Polly Hall

PollyAHall@st.bhsu.edu

Lily BrucknerStudent Senate President

Student Senate President Lily Bruckner

Bruckner wants improvement before December

Today’s Trivia ChallengeThe last Trivia Challenge was won by SeniorElementary Education Major Teri Dibble from

Edgemont So. Dak. She won a gift certificate tothe BHSU Bookstore.

1.) What is the show that won back to back Emmys for best reali-ty show?2.) Where and what time can you find out the difference betweenreligion and relationship?3.) How many people voted on campus?

Focus Page 13November 3, 2006

BHSU Today

Former professional boxer offerstraining outlets to students

When walking through the doors ofthe Mean Streets boxing gym you can’thelp but notice the constant creak of thering, the rhythmic pounding of the speedbag and the dull thud of boxing glovescolliding with the heavy bag, these arethe unmistakable sounds of boxing. Thewalls of the gym are plastered with thepictures of champions and inspirationalquotes such as, “The more you sweat,the less you bleed.” The gym isn’t largeor fancy but that is irrelevant becauseboxing isn’t about appearance. Thesport is about self control, sacrifice andresiliency. Training not only improvesfitness and ability but also teaches valuable life lessons.

The Mean Streets boxing gym wascreated by trainer Mike Pisciotta in Juneand has continued to draw interest fromall over the Northern Hills since opening. Located in the Lead Armorybuilding on Main Street in Lead, the gymis open Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The gym is a non-profit organization and everyoneage 8-34 is welcome to come and workout. Gym dues are $10 a month forYMCA members or $20 a month forNon-YMCA members, participants mustalso register with USA Boxing at a costof $32 annually. Everything else neededto begin training is provided by the gym.Pisciotta trains boxers of all experiencelevels from beginner to professional.“Whether you desire to become a champion or just train like one, we’vegot a workout for you,” says Pisciotta.

Pisciotta began boxing at age 13. Hefought in 35 amateur fights and was the1991 Nebraska Corn Husker GamesState Champion. He was also the runner-up in Nebraska Golden GlovesState Championship. Pisciotta had 10fights as a professional boxer beforeretiring in 1998, at age 35, with a recordof 3-7. He received his training certification from the Olympic TrainingCenter and has trained professional boxers from 1995 to 2000. He has even cornered for several boxers who have appeared on ESPN’s FridayNight Fights.

Pisciotta’s love for the sport of boxing is evident in the way he trains hisfighters. He is friendly, encouraging andextremely patient but also firm. He is ahands-on type of trainer and even sparswith his fighters when they don’t haveanyone else to train with. He puts thesafety of his students before everythingelse. “We want to make sure that all ourfighters feel safe and comfortable,”Pisciotta says. “We’re not going tothrow anyone to the wolves.” A normaltraining session involves a variety ofdrills. “A lot of boxing is about reaction,that’s why we drill so much,” he says.“It’s all about control.”

The goal of the gym is to keep thenumber of students growing and to teacheach student hard work, discipline, andself control. Boxing provides one of themost demanding full body workouts of any sport. This style of training will increase muscle tone, lower body fat, improve reflexes and boost self confidence of anyone who tries thenew training style.

Nick BergStaff Writer

Lewis credits program for positive college experience

When Jovan Lewis first applied to Black HillsState University, she had no idea she would become a member of the BHSU Honors Program or how important the program would become to her.

Lewis, a senior education major fromGillette Wyoming, nevereven planned on attending BHSU orgoing into education.After dancing her wholelife, Lewis attendedUniversity Of NorthernColorado, Greeley, fordance performance.However, she sufferedinjuries causing her to nolonger be able to dance.

Lewis moved homeand began attending acommunity college shefound a job working asan aid in an elementaryschool; this is where sherealized what she wantedto do. “I discovered I justhad to be a teacher, that itwas my absolute calling,” said Lewis.

When Lewis appliedto BHSU, the HonorsProgram was only a yearold and not fully developed. As a result students applying wereautomatically considered for the program based ontheir grades. Lewis was considered and then invited in.

Since then, the program has received a new director, Dr. Roger Ochse and has grown and becomemore developed. Lewis played a role in the furtherdevelopment of the program. She currently works asan honors assistant for Linda Earley, the HonorsProgram Administrative Assistant, and she recently developed the honors program, “Very

Important Member.”Lewis says it’s a way

for the members to be recognized and have achance to tell their stories.Each week a different member is chosen and theyget their picture put in thewindow of the HonorsProgram Center with adescription of who they are,what they do and whatmakes them so great.

Although academicenrichment is one of the programs’ top priorities, forLewis and many other members of the programthat’s not all it’s about. Theprogram also has anHonors StudentOrganization. Lewis saidevery member of theHonors Program is automatically a member of the HSO but some members do not alwaysparticipate, depending on

their workload. Lewisactively participates in theservice projects. Some of

those projects include the blood drive they had onSeptember 11,for the second year in a row. The group

has also volunteered throughout the community in avariety of programs, for example, Adopt-A-Highway,as well as putting together spelling bees for elementary school kids.

Lewis says the program has enriched her life inmany other ways as well such as making her more outgoing and giveng her a sense of achievement shedidn’t previously have.

“When you wash out of college because you’reunhappy and you have been chasing the wrongdreams, you lose who you are, you lose all sense of

accomplishment, andyou feel like a failure.The Honors Programhas given me back mysense of capability,accomplishment andsense of self, of who Iam in a very substan-tial way,” said Lewis.

Lewis also said theprogram has given herthe courage to dothings she believes shewould not have been

able to do, as well as open up doors for her. Although Lewis never planned on becoming

a member she now realizes how important the program has become to her and what it is capable of doing.

“The program has done so much for me and Iknow it could do so much for other people.” said Lewis.

The Honors Program is always looking for newmembers. If any faculty or students know of someonethat would make a good candidate for the HonorsProgram, please contact Linda Earley to make recommendations or for more information. She can bereached by e-mail at lindaearley@bhsu.edu or byphone at 605-642-6063.

Jennifer MurrayStaff Writer

“The HonorsProgram has given me back my sense of capability, accomplishment and sense of self.”

~Jovan Lewis

Student finds Honors Program to be an aid to success

Jovan Lewis believes the Honors Programoffers benefits to students.

photo by Jennifer Murray

Focus November 3, 2006Page 14

BHSU Today

oddnews.orgThe Te Uku-bred

Barnevelder chick - hatched atMarlene Dickey's property atthe start of last month - hasdied. But it wasn't the extra legsthat led to its death, more likelyan extra anus, Mrs Dickeybelieves. "He developed twobottoms and I think he gotglugged up," she said. Whileshe was surprised by Forzie'sdeath - he weighed a "goodpound of butter" and was gain-ing feathers slowly - it was nottotally unexpected, she said.And it was fun while it lasted."He was a bit of a laugh."

shortnews.comA Philadelphia teen who

was on the run for killing twoother teens, was still makingvisits to his caseworker.

His caseworker reportedhim as being "safe" and thatnothing unusual happened tohim during the summer, despitethe fact that he was on the run.Police later found him hiding ina North Philly construction site.

MultiEthnic BehavioralHealth, who employs the case-worker, were also involved inthe death of a bedridden childwith cerebral palsy , who diedof neglect in August.

nydailynews.comMUNICH, Germany (AP)

A German court has ordered

a self-proclaimed witch torefund a disappointed clienther hefty fee for a spellthat failed to win back thewoman's partner.

The Munich administrativecourt said Monday it rule thatthe witch must pay back the$1,275 on the grounds sheoffered a service that was"objectively completely impos-sible."

After her boyfriend left herin 2003, the client consulted thewitch on a spell that wouldbring him back.

"The defendant carried outthe corresponding ritual overseveral months, each time undera full moon, but without suc-cess," a court statement said.

It said the witch denied theclient's claim that she hadguaranteed success.

However, the court ruledthat was irrelevant because "alove ritual is not suited toinfluencing a person from adistance."

Neither woman's identitywas released.

BHSU Today

November 3, 2006 Page 15ExtraBHSU Student Facebook

Profiles“If everything seems to

be going well, you have obvi-ously overlooked some-

thing.” -Anoymous

Tim Draine’s Wall

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"Be whoyou are and saywhat you feel

because peoplewho mind don'tmatter and peo-ple who matterdon't mind!" –

Dr. Seuss

KelseyNincehelser’s

Wall

““LLiiffeeiiss lliikkee aa

ccooiinn.. YYoouu ccaannssppeenndd iitt aannyy wwaayy yyoouu

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"The world is acomedy to those whothink and a tragedyto those who feel." -

Horace Walpole

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news.yahoo.comBOISE, Idaho - No black cat will cross your

path this Halloween, not if a northern Idaho ani-mal shelter can help it. Like manyshelters around the country, theKootenai Humane Society inCoeur d'Alene is prohibitingblack cat adoptions from nowto Nov. 2, fearing the animalscould be mistreated inHalloween pranks — or worse,sacrificed in some satanic ritual.

The risk may be remote,said the shelter's executivedirector, Phil Morgan.

"It's kind of an urban legend.But in the humane industry it'spretty typical that shelters don'tdo adoptions of black cats orwhite bunnies because of thewhole satanic sacrificial thing,"Morgan said. "If we preventone animal from getting hurt,then it serves its purpose."

“Out of 97 cats at the shel-ter, 28 are black,” Morgan said.

However, some animal experts say thepractice does more to hurt animals thanprotect them.

"Black cats already suffer a stigma becauseof their color," said Gail Buchwald, vice presi-dent of the American Society for the Preventionof Cruelty to Animals shelter in New York City.

"Why penalize them any more by limiting thetimes when they can be adopted?"

Black cats tend to be adopted less often thanother felines, Buchwald said.

"Behaviorally, there's nodifference from the color ofthe cat. It's tied into thiswhole mythology about theanimal — don't let it crossyour path or some forebod-ing or foreshadowing of evil— and that's an outdatedsuperstition," she said.

It's not clear how manyshelters still seasonally banblack cat adoptions, saidKim Intino, director of ani-mal sheltering issues for theHumane Society of theUnited States, but the trendseems to be fading — alongwith the once-common banson bunny adoptions aroundEaster or puppy adoptions asChristmas gifts.

"If there were people outthere performing rituals with animals, then Iwould think that Halloween would be a timefor that, but a good adoption process wouldtend to weed that out," Intino said. "There'sgoing to be incidents of weird abuse thathappen no matter what. The remedy is notbanning black cat adoptions."

Black cat adoptions banned on Halloween

Teen on the run

for murder, still

visits caseworker

Extra anus kills

four-legged chick

Witch ordered to

refund love spell fee

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“Worrying islike a rockingchair. It gives

you some-thing to dobut it gets

younowhere.”

-Anonymous

Joe Herzog’sWall

Where can you go to get stepped on and still have fun?At the salsa workshop, where more than 25 couples hit thedance floor in the Student Union to the beat of salsa musicto learn the Latin dance.

Celeste Parker, who runs Black Hills Dance inSpearfish, tried to keep people from stepping on each otheras she led the evening with partner and husband, BHSUAssistant Professor Steven Parker.

Many participants came to the event formally dressed.“It was great to have a night where you could put on

red lipstick and a pair of giraffe heels,” said Kaley Greear,Chair of the Up Team Fine Arts committee and organizer ofthe event. Greear said this wasn’t her first dance workshop,she tried her feet at the tango workshop last semester it washer first time at the salsa.

“Even though you’re getting stepped on constantly,you’re still having fun,” said Greear.

Spicey rhythms heatup the night at BHSU

Sam Mushitz and Jeff Schnabel carefully taking each step.

The shoes of the evening brightened the dance floor.

Celeste Parker laughs while leading the students during thesalsa workshop.

Photos by: Jen Murray

Dancing the night away, Jennifer Hoscheid and Joe Herzag.

Story by: Jenni Hahn and Jen Murray