https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/b0fa0997edc1c2f61932bad8d67d0ee7.pdf 5d96d294788606f29a70965f59551874 PDF Text Text October 1, 2019 Casper College’s Student Voice Since 1945 Going Digital Riley Box Chinook Staff Ever since The Chinook published its first official article in 1939, there has been readership. Every year, new writers and editors come, and fill positions recently vacated by former staff workers. The Chinook has been a true mainstay in the Casper College community since its inception exactly 80 years ago. Peter Van Houten, former director of The Chinook, claims that even though the publication had flourished at times with more than 25 people on staff, readership and publishing has declined the last couple years. Some may say that has to do with non- interesting stories or bad press but new Chinook Director and Communications instructor Bri Brasher claims that leaving the printing press may be the best idea to regain audiences. Major publications like the New York Times and the Washington Post have gone digital and it seems as if this is just the way things are now going for news. “It is the next step for the Chinook and is a platform that is going to be a lot easier for students, staff, and stakeholders of Casper College to find the paper,” Brasher stated. Brasher pointed out that with the newspaper going digital, it will be easier to distribute to audiences, as well as easier for audiences to find. On top of that, it will be exponentially cheaper for the college to go fully digital. Brasher also claimed that though there is a level of nostalgia with physical papers, going digital will allow people to see it wherever they go and will inevitably be more convenient. Going paperless is how the world is shifting and The Chinook is following suit. With a digital presence, it will be easier to read stories, access them at a later date, and most importantly, find. “Digital would give us the opportunity to be immediate.” Van Houten claimed. News is becoming more and more immediate. No more are the days of waking up in the morning to find stories from the day before. TwentyFour-hour news cycles as well as social media has made it almost impossible for print newspapers to even be relevant in today’s society. Brasher and the Chinook staff’s ultimate goal for the publication is to make it so important so that people want to read it so there is no possible way to ignore it. The Chinook has been a mainstay at the college but with its new direction and style, it will be easier to show to friends and colleagues. We want the Chinook to outlast even us and with Casper College updating this, it is sure to do so. We ask you to participate in the Chinook! Send us ideas, stories, and concerns. The schools support is the most important part. It is YOUR newspaper after all. We ask you to get your ads on here as well, we are trying to gain readership and with the support of organizations on campus, not only will we support and show your organization, but we will soar higher than the Thunderbird. Ever since The Chinook published its first article, there has been 80 years of readership. Let’s keep it that way. Find us online! Pictured are Kassandra Dutro and Kathryn Anderson working on their laptops. Search up the school newspaper online while you're at it! (Photo by Riley Box) Walk for Freedom Putting an end to modern slavery Morryah McCurdy Chinook Staff Students at Casper College are marching to bring attention to human trafficking on October 19. Casper College students have partnered with global anti-human trafficking coalition, A21, to host Walk for Freedom to abolish slavery. This is a mighty undertaking for a campus of roughly 4,500. With knowledge comes power, and that’s what student and host, Toni Kerr, hopes to instill on campus and in town. Kerr is a freshman at Casper College, but her new environment and workload hasn’t stopped her from getting involved with an impassioned cause, A21. A21 is a global non-profit organization that markets itself as “fueled by radical hope that human beings everywhere will be rescued from bondage and completely restored. We are the abolitionists of the 21st century. We work with you to free slaves and disrupt the demand.” A21 is tasked with a daunting assignment. Its name cleverly states their mission-- to abolish slavery in the 21st century, but first, the organization must bring attention to its cause. One of the most impactful ways A21 interrupts the presence of slavery is by hosting a Walk for Freedom. “This walk rallies tens of thousand of students and participants, like you, to bring attention to this very real, very prevalent human rights issue. Reducing vulnerability — See Freedom, Page 3 This year the global walk takes place on Oct. 19th. The Casper Walk for Freedom starts at 9:00 a.m. at Conwell Park, located across from Wyoming Medical Center. The course will head to David Street Station and then loop back. Please visit A21.org/ Casper to join local Walk for Freedom. Mysterious vaping illness hits home Morryah McCurdy Chinook Staff According to a September 12 report by the Natrona County Health Department, the state of Wyoming confirmed the first vaping related lung disease case. The report aligns with many of the cases going around the United States, including 12 deaths and 805 people afflicted with deadly lung disease in 2019 alone. Since August 23, the Center for Disease Control began a mechanism for hospitals and clinics to report the presence of vaping related illnesses. What these patients have in common is using adulterated nicotine or THC vapes, increasing presence lung diseases. No specific product is culpable, but 80% of the cases originated from cartridges containing THC. Notably, these cartridges originated from black-market dealers, meaning the cartridges or e-liquids did Garner brings industry influence to Casper College Ishamel Bujosa-Perin Chinook Staff For most teachers, some of their biggest awards and accomplishments are earned in the classroom, but for one Casper College professor she was being awarded and recognized before becoming a teacher. Ginny Garner, a marketing professor at CC, shared her story with The Chinook. In 1978, Jenny Garner was awarded the cutest baby of Warren, Arkansas and fourteen years later, Garner moved to Casper, Wyo. in 1992. At the time her father and uncle were given a great job opportunity in the heart of Wyoming which moved her and her two sisters to finish high school at Natrona County. Garner then went on to attend the University of Wyoming in 2000 where she graduated with bachelor’s in Leadership. After receiving her undergrad, she attended the University of Gonzaga where she graduated with a master’s in Leadership. Professor Garner has always had a passion for teaching since completing her secondary education. However, upon finishing her master’s program, there were no open teaching jobs back in Casper. But because of her passion for the classroom was so strong, Garner ended up taking a managerial position where she was still actively working with people. She worked for the El Dorado conference center at South Arc Community College back in her hometown of Arkansas. She was very excited and thrilled to return to her hometown and took full advantage of the opportunity. Garner built the city of El Dorado from the ground up, restoring a broken city. Due to her extraordinary efforts, she was awarded the “Key to the City” and now has a day, May 7th, dedicated to her, ‘Ginny Garner Day’. “I gave everything to the town of El Dorado so much that they have a day dedicated to me,” said Garner. Shortly after her rebuilding process in El Dorado, she received an offer from Casper College Admissions office for the full-time — See Garner, Page 4 Ishmael Bujosa-Perin/Chinook Garner poses for a photo after her Intro to Marketing class. not come from a reputable seller, with two exceptions in Oregon that are under investigation. Also, the median age of those impacted by the lung diseases is 19, with more than half of those effected under the age of 25. The rise in vaping illnesses is serious, and it’s also important to know the facts. In 2007, vaping introduced a safe alternative to smoking. Vaping took off dramatically in 2012 in the United States. The CDC and Federal Drug Administration investigate and have authority over the vaping industry, requiring warning labels, ingredient lists, and not allowing marketing to minors, but control is still limited. No regulations are set as to what ingredients can and cannot be used; ingredients just must be posted. Still, the vaping industry is not regulated in the United States. — See Vaping Page 3 THE MONTHS AHEAD October Getting chilly! November Officially cold... December Colder but it's ok because Christmas �Page 2 October 1, 2019 CHINOOK Chinook Stance Divine's Intervention: Presidential Advice --- Motivation --- Rise & Grind with Morryah No matter where you are in your life, it is safe to say you have places to be. I don’t mean physically necessarily, but in the sense that every action we take is with the intention of making our future more satisfying. We want to excel and make ourselves proud in our pursuits, but all too often we start off strong and slowly begin to lack motivation to get to the next obstacle. The tediousness of everyday life can be overwhelming, and trust me, you are not alone. For those in their first semester out of high school or someone coming back to school after decades of working in the real world, the pursuit of happiness is ultimately our goal. Both ‘happiness’ and ‘goal’ are incredibly broad concepts that only you can define by what matters in your life. Read that again: you define your life. Are there areas of your life where you’re settling for less because maybe to push beyond mediocrity would be a true challenge? Are you settling for less than you’re capable of and justifying staying stagnant? Y’all- this isn’t even meant toward school. Sure, school can be hard and boring, but you are not only a student. You have real things going on off campus. Where are you thriving outside of this ‘student’ or ‘professional’ compartment you have put yourself in? I promise once you break out of the labels you have made for yourself and start working on the reallife changers- that is where you will see progress across all sectors of your life. Most people resign themselves to a life of mediocrity, accepting what life has given them. Even achievers who are highly successful in one area tend to settle for mediocrity in other areas such as relationships and health. Can you recognize those tendencies within yourself? Do you want to change? Some advice before you get too ahead of yourself; you need to tackle bite size chunks you can handle. You are not going to get your health in order in one week. Eating salad one time will not make you #cleanlife. This is a process, and for health, it’s a lifestyle. What I suggest is taking on no more than three goals at a time, writing them down, and understanding why they are important. If they have no weight in your life, they don’t matter at this moment. These are long term goals that really set your soul on fire, and don’t forget, you are not only a student, you are so much more, so dig deep. Next, out of these goals, which one would make the rest of the goals possible? Say your top three goals are to get healthy, save money, and to stop procrastinating. If you were to choose a main goal to work on that would impact the othersthat is where to start. For example, if working on procrastination would help with the other goals, you might want to tackle that first. Next are action steps. Action steps are where YOU show up. You have to do the work if you want to see results. For procrastination, maybe you listen to Mel Robbin’s 5 Second Rule on Audible, while you go for a walk or drive. This book has practical strategies for procrastinators and I promiseactively working on this part of your life will impact the other goals, until you break the habit of procrastinating. On an ending note, if procrastination is truly an issue, recognize that procrastination is habit aligned with stress relief. When there is so much on your plate that you default to procrastination, recognize it and put your energy into a productive activity, like journaling or exercising to clear your mind. Part of this series will be about self-awareness and seeing where you have areas to work on. Remember: bite size chunks, and most importantly, you are human. er pap s w e College’s Casper ok N nline o n i O ChStudent Now Voice Since 1945 In addition to the tasty all you can eat food at Tobin Dining Hall... @caspercollegedining “ As I walk around the college, I can’t help but notice the energy in the air when students return to campus. Please know that meeting and talking with students brightens my day and reminds me of how my college experience started me on my journey. I know you had plenty of choices when deciding to attend college, and I believe you made the right choice by joining us here at Casper College. Our students come from different backgrounds, different cities and towns, different states, and even different countries, yet you’re all looking for that same chance to learn, grow, and succeed. We’re here to challenge and support you, and our goal is to provide a dynamic learning environment that prepares you for your next step in life, whatever that may turn out to be. If you’re experiencing any trouble, or simply want to pick up some pointers on navigating the college experience, be sure to visit our Student Success center on the third floor of the Gateway Building. They have a wide variety of expertise and services available to help students succeed. But please don’t wait too long, as the earlier you ask for help the more likely you are to experience a positive result. Campus activities are in full swing and I hope you take advantage of the many events and opportunities offered and thus get even more out of your time here at CC. Watch the campus TVs for more information and contact Student Activities for information about clubs, intramural sports, and other events for students. Best wishes for a fantastic and productive semester! --Darren Divine, Ph.D. President Our students come from different backgrounds, different cities and towns, different states, and even different countries, yet you’re all looking for that same chance to learn, grow, and succeed. — Darren divine, Ph.D., Casper College President The Student's Voice Ramblin' with Riley Entering the Casper College campus my Freshman year, I had no idea Student Senate existed. I knew about Student Senates before; High School, Universities, etc. but did not know we had one on campus. I am usually too worried about not slipping down the stairs or getting to the right class every day hoping they did not change anything without me knowing. My advisor Pete Van Houten (Interim Dean of the Social Sciences) told me they needed a Public Relations representative sooner than later and said I would be perfect for it. I reluctantly agreed. It reminded me of a job interview, but you knew nothing about the job and they threw you into the fire without much preparation. A year later, things have changed completely. Not only am I President now but I love what I am doing with the Senate. There feels like a lot of ambiguity with the Senate and I get that whole heartedly. So, let me break it down for you… Do you have a problem on campus? We can help. Do you have an event you would like to try? We can help. Do you want to get money for your club or organization? We can help. Do you have a large pile of money burning a hole in your pocket that you need to get rid of? Contact me separately without anyone knowing. The entire staff of officers changed except Vivica Stewart (Vice President) and I (President), and the advisors have changed too. As a Chinook writer as well, I sat down with the new advisor to Student Senate and Director of Student life Corey Peacock. Peacock stated, “I hope that Student Senate becomes the voice of students here at Casper College.” Becoming more accessible to the students, helping them when needed, and helping clubs and organizations succeed is our goal. We are here for you and can help you do all of the things! We will make it easier than ever before for clubs to get funding as well as helping students get on track, but we need more of a presence, so if you come across someone, talk about senate. Do not scare them away or yell “SENATE” in their face (trust me, it doesn’t work), but if it comes up, remember we are you guys. Your current Senate roster is as follows: Tessa Kauffman and HannahClaire Sutton as your Sophomore Representatives, Savannah Knight Meigs as your Treasurer, Emerald Clark as your Secretary, Vivica Stewart as your Vice President, and me, Riley Box as your President. New advisors include Corey Peacock and Jason Charrette. Please look for us on Moodle! And email the Student Senate at student. senate@caspercollege.edu The NFL season at a glance With the NFL season in full swing its only right to break down both the AFC and NFC conferences, including each sub-division and a completely arbitrary Superbowl prediction at the end. Let’s begin with the NFC South. I have the Panthers to win it. Cam Newton is the driving force for the offence, and if he is to remain healthy, they should have no problem winning the division. Expect a tightly contested battle with the Saints, as they are definitely a playoff bound team this year. Now in the NFC West, we have the stacked LA Rams, and they will without a doubt win their division. The Rams have been a powerhouse since the 2017 hiring of Sean Mcvay, and things are not going to change anytime soon. The Detroit Lions will secure the NFC North title this year. They have an outstanding offensive and defensive line to protect Stafford. And if Stafford is given more time to throw, he should have no problem getting the ball to his receiver’s. Plus, if they throw in their newly drafted running back into the mix, we should see a wildcard contender within the Lions. The Philadelphia Eagles will most likely win their NFC East division. They have Wentz in the backfield so there is nothing to worry about. They will most likely be a Superbowl team this year. Now let’s move over to the AFC division. Let’s begin with the south. The Texans should have no problem winning the division. The Texans have acquired a left tackle and with an offensive line fully functioning Watson and the Texans should have a great year. Definitely a given but we should see the Chiefs secure the top spot in the AFC West. Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill are pretty much a cheat code and they have a witty coach in Andy Reid who runs a fast-paced offense this year should be a walk in the park for them. Also, we could see them in the Superbowl this year too. The AFC North will belong to Pittsburg. Even without Antonio Brown and Leveon Bell the Steelers have proven to still be a dominant force in their division. They have You've got Ishmael great talent in Juju Smith-Schuster and James Conner they’ll be alright this year. Now in the AFC East, we will finally see a change. I have the Buffalo Bills to win it this year. They have a great quarterback in Josh Allen and a playoff caliber defense. If the bills win it this year, they will end New England’s 15-year reign of championships and there is no better year to do it than this one. And now for the Superbowl. We should expect to see the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia. If this prediction serves correct, we should witness a high scoring game. That is your NFL season overview. There are 3 other locations on campus! Liesinger Hall Gateway Building Subconnection Mon-Thurs: 7:30AM - 2:30PM Friday: 7:30AM - 1:00PM Mon-Thurs: 7:30AM - 2:30PM Friday: 7:30AM - 1:00PM Mon-Thurs: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Friday: 7:00AM - 3:00PM Featuring meals, snacks, drinks, and anything to help your day run smoothly! �October 1, 2019 Page 3 CHINOOK Freedom............................................................continued from page 1 through education and events is why these marches are so important. Without them, people might not know how close this issue truly it, but it is everywhere,” said Kerr. “Phrases like ‘slavery’ and ‘human trafficking’ can still feel ambiguous. This is the reality: slavery is violence. It’s physical, verbal, and sexual abuse. It’s forced prostitution. It’s barbaric working conditions, and its hiding in plain sight,” the A21 website states. A Walk for Freedom helps A21 in fundraising and foundation. With over 14 global locations, they simply cannot reach every area that is wrought with this violence. That is where Casper College students, Kerr and her crew come in-- to make human trafficking local. “Our hope is to bring more awareness to our city about this issue. There are a lot of misconceptions about what human trafficking looks like, so we want people to know what human trafficking really looks like so if they see it, they can report it. Our hope is to also raise funds for A21 so they can continue their mission,” said Kerr. Wyoming is rural, with a rough and tumble reputation, but united over important issues. Human trafficking is one of those issues that Wyoming doesn’t take lightly. The National Human Trafficking Hotline reported that “in 2018 alone 45 people contacted the human trafficking hotline, with 12 of those calls becoming cases. Since 2007, 311 contacts were made, with 65 cases, overall, reported. Crisis calls were the majority, where a victim needed immediate assistance and calls reporting tips.” “These numbers may seem small, but one is too many,” says Toni. As part of their mission A21 works to identify and empower survivors of slavery. Their model-- reach, rescue, and restore, helps heal through individual sessions, pinpointing issues and providing access to housing, medical treatment, counseling, education, employment, and recovery to help ensure every survivor gains freedom. “Central Wyoming was labeled as a ‘red hot’ area for Wyoming. A total of 12 cases came out of those calls, which is 12 too many,” reiterated Kerr, “This is not some issue we can sweep under the rug or label a big city issue.” Human trafficking doesn’t only affect those in underdeveloped areas as depicted in media. “Human trafficking thrives at music festivals. It is disguised behind the facade of tinder dating profiles. Traffickers can literally be anyone--and our indifference towards recognizing their presence in our society allows them to continually deceive us,” states Sarah Beech, student at the University of Texas in Austin, and contributor for another human trafficking awareness campaign, Dressember. The Walk for Freedom is one small way A21 spreads their message on a more local level. Hosts and participants help raise money to help potential victims and fortunate survivors. As the A21 website says, “Slavery is more stoppable than ever, and that’s why we’re here, rallying around the world and doing the work together. It’s an outward expression of A21’s inward desire to see slavery abolished everywhere—in our cities, in our communities, and in our world. One step at a time and one dollar at a time, we walk and fundraise to see a world without slavery.” Hosts Kerr and Mackenzie Chadderdon, along with three other local students, Payton Wirtz, Izzie Jones, and Annalyse Johnson have partnered with Vision Beyond Borders, a local anti-human trafficking organization, to advocate for A21 and their Walk for Freedom. Their hope is to gain community support through sponsorship. The walk is free, but it is encouraged to purchase a A21 trademarked shirt to show unity, support, and inclusion. The money from the shirt purchase goes directly to the cause. Photo courtesy of Toni Kerr From left to right: Hosts for the Walk for Freedom include students Mackenzie Chadderdon, Toni Kerr, Payton Wirtz and Izzie Jones. Vaping...............................................................continued from page 1 Anna Kinder, Executive Director for the Natrona County Health Department said, “This lack of regulation could be the reason that cases of lipid pneumonia and chronic lung disease have been sprouting since April 2019.” In the United States, vaping is currently a self-regulating industry with best practices and their own guidelines. Mike Stephens, owner of Ohm Man Vape Shop said, “the point being, with the vape industry being self-regulating, we want to deliver a clean product with less harmful chemicals than contained in a traditional cigarette Ingredients in vaping e-liquid are all consumable that people eat or regularly ingest.” Ingredients like vegetable glycerin (think vegetable oil), propylene glycol (which belongs to the alcohol subgroup), and quality food flavoring make up the e-liquid. So, what is being found in the cartridges of these sting of deaths and illnesses? “Vitamin E acetate seems to be a common linkage to vaping related illnesses and deaths,” agreed both Kinder and Stephens. The Washington Post reported, “Vitamin E is found naturally in certain foods, such as canola oil, olive oil and almonds. The oil derived from the vitamin, known as vitamin E acetate, is commonly available as a nutritional supplement and is used in topical skin treatments. It is not known to cause harm when ingested as a vitamin supplement or applied to the skin.” Vitamin E is in many products, and it contains health benefits such as preventing heart disease, supports immune and eye health, as well as its link to preventing cancer. The Washington post continued, “though its name sounds harmless its molecular structure could make it hazardous when inhaled. Its oil-like prop- erties could be associated with the kinds of respiratory symptoms that many patients have reported: cough, shortness of breath and chest pain. Vitamin E has been a common denominator in every case thus far.” The CDC is not ruling on any e-liquid containing nicotine or THC. With two deaths reportedly associated with a product bought from a legal dispensary in Oregon, the CDC said it is not associating the deaths with black market products. In Casper, we have a close-knit community and notable vape shops that have –had success since 2012, when vaping began changing the nicotine industry. Local vape shop owner, Stephens said, “We carry both widely distributed e-liquid brands, and we make in-store e-liquids, here at Ohm Man. None of our product contain vitamin E. The vaping industry has been self-regulated for a long time, and until now are we have not seen a surge in illness or death. We make our product water soluble and non-toxic by using vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, both suitable for e-liquid.” Stephens has owned and operated Ohm Man Vape Shop since 2015, meaning he keeps a keen eye to regulation, rules, and industry standards. Aware of the stigma surrounding vaping and the lack of longterm study, Stephens studies up vaping and e-liquid constantly in an effort to protect his business and customers. “The wave of illnesses sounds like the THC, which when extracted is thick and not viscous, was adulterated,” said Stephens. “Adulterating makes the e-liquid seem much more appealing and smokable to those familiar with vaping, and when it is offered at cheaper prices or in states where marijuana is illegal, you’re going to see a rash of illness. This happened during prohibition as well- people going blind Photo by Morryah McCurdy/Chinook Mike Stephens, owner of Ohm Man Vape Shop visited with the Chinook about the recent vaping headlines and allowed for a photo of his shop. or dying from a bad batch of alcohol.” Regardless of the presence of the illegal or adulterated vape e-liquid, vaping began as a way to offer a ‘friendlier’ alternative to traditional tobacco smoke. “It is our responsibility to offer quality product and decrease traditional smoking, which kills almost a half million people a year. Plenty of people have switched to vaping to protect themselves and those they love. While vaping is in no way a cure for smoking, it is a better alternative with a much shorter list of ingredients. Nicotine addiction is no joke, we are merely trying to recognize the need for a safer alternative,” Stephens continued. While vaping has been marketed as a safe alternative, these vaping related illnesses and deaths cannot be ignored. Natrona County Health Department stays educated on the outbreaks of vaping related illnesses. Kinder weighed in. “With the discovery of vaping illnesses in Wyoming, we are now seeing firsthand the effects of vaping. It was always said vaping is considered safe, there are no long-term studies that say otherwise, but smoking was seen as safe for a long time, too. The truth is, vaping is new, its been around for less than ten years in the mainstream. These issues with lung diseases could be directly tied to a bad batch of vaping liquid, or this could be in fact the longer-term evidence needed to make a better determination of the effects of vaping,” said Kinder. Another issue, coming to light in these vaping related illnesses, are the ages of those impacted. “We are seeing a lot, and I mean an incredible amount of adolescence and teens that are vaping- and why? They aren’t trying to kick a habit, they are watching others partake and want to be cool, much like it used to be with cigarettes. These teen’s lungs aren’t able to handle the kind of mindless smoking that vaping enables. It is no doubt that with the flavors and cool devices, it is attracting the teens, who are largely the ones suffering from these lung issues or dying,” urged Kinder. Sergeant Scott Jones, Natrona County School Safety Officer, has reported a “high incidence of kids vaping in school. We are averaging six citations a day ranging from middle to high schools all over town. 70% of those citations are nicotine related and 30% are THC related vape pens. It is inundating our court system and we are working, in real time, to combat these instances and create harsher punishments to deter kids from partaking. All of this is killing the time of public officials and taking the focus off of education.” Kinder, and the newly formed Casper Care Coalition are coming together to hit this issue head on. “There is so much unknown right now, like how all of this weirdo stuff is becoming available. The Casper Care Coalition is holding a joint committee that will address raising the legal age of nicotine purchase to 19, eliminating online sales of vaping related products, and taxing vape products like tobacco, but in the end we do not know if this will help anything. ” The Casper Care Coalition will also focus on education in schools and address health as a whole for teens. Stephens does not disagree with educating teens about the effects of vaping and nicotine in general. “This issue won’t be solved overnight, in fact, nicotine addiction is so prevalent, that eradicating vaping would lead to tobacco use, undoubtedly, which kills 8 million people a year. What I want to ask is that the adults vaping, do so responsibly. Deal with reputable shops. Don’t go online, because many black-market vaping products come from China, where there is no regulation,” said Stephens. He went on to add, “Change your coil regularly, and keep in mind, people are watching you. If you make vaping appealing to your children, it is likely they will pick up a vape. Being in the business for eight solid years, I have never had a customer have a bad experience from my products, whether they are in-house made, or national brands.” Stephens’ focus on harm reduction and responsibility to quality remains the focus for his business, Ohm Man Vape Shop. Kinda said, “With national news covering this outbreak of vaping related illnesses, many emotions will run high as the issues are addressed in real time, with no precedence on how to combat these issues. At this moment, the Natrona County Health Department asks that you be responsible, and consider abstaining until further research is done, to find concrete commonalities,” The reality of nicotine addiction is that quitting is hard. Wyoming has unique programs to support those who want to quit smoking traditional tobacco as well as vaping. The Natrona County Health Department as well as Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program, and the CC Wellness Center offer free resources on how to quit smoking. Please visit the Casper College Wellness Center in the Student Union Building, second floor or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for more information. �Page 4 October 1, 2019 CHINOOK Know your limits: Alcohol awareness Monica Gonzalez Chinook Staff Students often find themselves unaware of the amount of alcohol that is ‘safe’ to consume, and many don't realize the consequences of overindulging until it’s too late. Body composition and other factors make every consumer’s experience unique. Various problems and dangerous situations can present themselves to those under the influence. Linda Toohey, Associate Vice President for Student Services and leader of theCasper College Care Team, came up with different ways to educate students around campus about this issue. “We encourage people to know their limits,” said Toohey. Alcohol use is something that happens quite frequently, both on and off college campuses across the country. According to the Alcohol Rehab Guide, “College Alcoholism affects millions of students every year. The college years are some of the most popular times to experiment with alcohol. Roughly 80 percent of college students – four out of every five – consume alcohol to some degree. It’s estimated that 50 percent of those students engage in binge drinking.” The Alcohol Rehab Guide emphasized the ubiquitous nature of alcohol related issues on college campuses. The guide states: “The high-risk period of binge drinking for college students is during the first six weeks of their freshman year. Many of these students fall into peer pressure and begin drinking soon after the first day of classes. Alcohol use is commonly viewed as the “college experience” that students desire. They want to fit in and make new friends, so they keep drinking without thinking about the potential consequences involved.” The Casper College Care Team understands the nature of alcohol in college, though they are working to mitigate its influence. “Alcohol use is not something that can’t be stopped but can be prevented through educating students,” according to Toohey. For your own health and safety, practice consuming everything in moderation. The Casper College Care Team has a variety of resources for students to be a part of to acknowledge what amount of alcohol is appropriate to have for their body type. More importantly, Toohey wants people to be aware of your surroundings when drinking. “It's about your safety, keep an eye on your drink and if with a friend take care of one another. If any student needs help or is concerned about any situation, don't hesitate to call the care team. We are here for the students; we want them to utilize us,” Toohey explained. Students can educate themselves on how much alcohol intake is consumed by taking a look at the college’s Stall Street Journal. Copies of the SSJ are found in restrooms across the college campus thanks to Joanne Theobald, Director of Counseling at the Casper College Wellness Center. “I Googled "stall street journal" and found that many schools do something similar. So, we decided to give it a try,” Theobald said. The purpose of the SSJ is to better inform students about this topic and many others. “We've received great feedback from the campus community about the SSJ and enjoy getting to put them up! It's a team effort between our office and the public relations office.," explained Theobald. "PR does the design/artwork, the Copy Center copies them, our amazing front office staff laminates them, and the counselors hang them up. It's fun and hopefully educational for all. Plus it does give people something else to do while they're there.” Garner continued from page 1 Quotes from the 2019 T-Bird Trek marketing instructor; she accepted immediately, no hesitations. Garner was eager to return to Casper, upon her arrival she told me she felt more “at home” here in Casper than back in Arkansas. “I’ve wanted to teach since graduation from UW in 2000,” said Garner. She later added, “My favorite part about teaching is creativity and coming up with different ways to teach students.” Beyond teaching in the classroom, she lives a pretty standard lifestyle. She has a 7-year-old soft haired Wheaton Terrier and enjoys her football on Thursdays and Sundays. Although she does like the NFL, she prefers watching college football where she can watch her favorite team, the Arkansas Razorbacks win throughout her favorite conference, the SEC. Garner's favorite things Favorite food: Burritos Favorite Movie: Sound of Music Favorite Song: "Hard to Handle" by the Blackcrows Favorite activities: Reading & Yoga Favorite Shoes: Tieks Ballet Flats Photo Courtesy of Nathan Romberg “It’s good for…people within the community who don’t have necessarily roots to Casper College and .” – Erich getting them on the campus.” – Colton Sasser (Former a fun race is it , g in n Casper College Student and Army Veteran) e the begin ing it sinc ctor) n n ru n e e “I’ve b llege instru (Casper Co d n la k n ra F “The T “This is my second T Bird Trek and I am glad I Bird T for a r ek, it’s good c got to do it this year.” – Malia Lageman (Community a go (Forme a r Casp use.” – Col od thing, member) to Army V er eteran) College St n Sasser udent and “It’s a healthy activity that gets people outdoors.” – Colton Sasser (Former Casper College Student and Army Veteran) Student or Instructor Turn your online struggles into answers by calling us. Students: Instructors: We make sure you are able to access online learning resources needed to learn in your classes. We will also help you learn to utilize the digital tools available to you for all your classwork. We can help make online course development easier for you as well as assist in making knowledge acquisition more efficient, effective, and appealing for your students through the best teaching practices and use of technologies. Top five examples of items we can help with: 1. How to use Moodle — including how to submit assignments, participate in forums, etc. 2. Use Google Suite — Google Docs, Drive, GMail, etc. 3. Accessing Office 365 . 4. Online tutoring — How and where to get extra help as you need it. 5. Moodle technical issues — except password changes, we don’t do that. Don’t wait! Get your questions answered now. An example of items we can help with: • Technologies that support learning objectives and classroom productivity like GoogleSuite, ProctorU, Zoom, Yuja, and other various Moodle activities and resources. • Providing a sounding board for ways to improve courses. • Sharing examples of instructional strategies used in other courses and programs. • Providing help in developing teaching strategies Plus a lot for online classes. more! • Providing a student perspective. Contact us. Teresa Pat Mike Donnie For help or more information stop by Liesinger Hall, room 132 or contact us at 307-268-3882, dlc@caspercollege.edu, and av@caspercollege.edu. Dave Camille �October 1, 2019 Page 5 CHINOOK The CC Volleyball Family Jayla Johnson Chinook Staff This fall’s Casper College volleyball team allows players from out of state and overseas to join the Thunderbirds and explore Wyoming culture. This season’s team includes girls from all over the country and globe. A total of sixteen girls make up the Casper College team and derive from five states and three countries, including Serbia, United States, and Montenegro. The Chinook sat down with Angel Sharman, the head volleyball coach, and asked her about the volleyball program and how they established a Casper College family. Sharman’s volleyball team hadn’t introduced international players until nearly 2007. When Sharman offered girls from outside the United States to join the team, the new atmosphere of Casper College volleyball shocked her. “It [bringing international girls to the team] just kind of opened my eyes. I do think it kind of put Casper on a broader map because [the girls] would never have heard of Casper if it weren’t for volleyball,” Sharman said. Serbian native and sophomore communications major, Jovana “Jo” Jeremic, said the team is one big family. They each have grown as players and people through the CC volleyball program, learning from each other and developing lifelong friendships along the way. “This year, we made a family tree by our levels of maturity. So some of us were low, like a kid, and some were high, like parents. I was one of the kids, and they are like my mom, dad, brothers, and sisters… They’re all really nice. I love my team this year,” Jeremic says. Since forming a team with international girls, Coach Sharman receives phone calls and emails from a variety of countries. Casper College has made its volleyball team worldwide now, allowing the word of Casper College to expand over countries and attract players within them. Circulating the Casper College volleyball program has contributed in transferring international players to the Thunderbird athletics and education programs. Players from distant countries play volleyball year round, which is not the case for American athletes. This progresses their talents in volleyball constantly rather than just one season a year. Jeremic says each girl plays different volleyball and eventually everyone’s talents just blend together throughout the season. She says she learns from them just as they learn from her. While seeking advancements in volleyball skills and techniques, international players also have a great opportunity to get an education, which does not come easy for them in their home countries. Sharman said many girls have told her they play volleyball in the United States to get an education. By recruiting these players for Casper College, it also grants a chance to experience what America is like compared to their hometowns. It gives the players an eye opener to what they have and what they don’t have when they experience living in America. Sharman and her staff have recruited many Serbian players over the years due to a close and friendly connection with Serbia coaches and athletic staff. It also helps that the Serbian volleyball team has recently earned a world championship title as well. Along with playing the sport they love, Coach Sharman has given Serbian players an opportunity to come over to the Casper and explore what it’s playing volleyball in America. A recruiting site introduced Sharman to Serbian volleyball player Jovana “Jo” Jeremic; moreover the videos Sharman saw of Jeremic’s skills and talent impressed the coach’s expectations of volleyball technicality. A video of a player can only tell you so much about them, so when Jeremic became a Thunderbird she brought more than skill. Jeremic brought an unexpected character and energy to the team and became friends with her teammates almost instantly. As far as skill goes, Sharman stated that she thought Jeremic played a solid game of back row and had an aggressive serve. Jeremic is always willing to try something her coach suggests, and she has an abundance of energy off the court as well as on it. Sharman said that Jeremic is always excited or energized even if she isn’t the one to score the point. A team isn’t complete without someone like Jeremic on it Sharman said. She also called Jeremic one in a million. Growing up in Belgrade, Serbia, Jeremic played three sports: volleyball, basketball, and soccer. Early on in elementary school is when Jeremic realized volleyball. Photo Courtesy of Jamia Johnson The CC volleyball team huddles to end practice earlier this fall semester. “My club coach walked into my class and was talking about volleyball and promoting his club. He handed me the slip of paper about his volleyball club and I said that’s it, I want to play volleyball,” she said. However, when thinking about future plans in an athletic career, she would change her mind nearly every week. One week she is a destined star basketball player, the next week she is a desired soccer player, and the next a professional volleyball player. The people around her kept telling her to pursue basketball and soccer but Jo never had the courage or inclination to stop playing volleyball. When asked about her time in Serbia compared to Casper, Jo says they are very different. In her hometown in Belgrade, Serbia, there are nearly 2.5 million people within the city. She says many people do not live in houses like Americans but instead almost everyone lives in apartment buildings. She says that the food in each country has many differences as well, saying American food has taken a toll on her body due to the unhealthiness of American foods. American personality and character is also comparatively different than those of Serbians. Jeremic stated Americans are nice even when they don’t intend to, while Serbians’ behavior reflects how they feel, which isn’t always a good thing. Although there are many differences between cultures, coming to Casper gave Jeremic an opportunity to explore America, get an appreciable education, and continue playing the game she loves. Jeremic said she feels like she is a part of a family. “I feel like if I wasn’t a part of the volleyball team, if I just came here as an international Forensics: More than arguing Jayla Johnson Chinook Staff The Casper College Debate tean posed for an awards photo. Team members include (left to right, front to back): Jae Fletcher, Izzy Garcia, Alex Walters, Jasmine Atkins, Thayne Macy, Violet Wright, Stephen Koch, Stephanie Barella, Hannah Arnold, Brax Sambrano, Kaelan Rodriguez, Jacob Dickinson WHAT’S UP October 2019 Casper College Events Calendar DAY/DATE Tue Oct 1 Wen Oct 2 Thur Oct 3 Sun Oct 6 Mon Oct 7 Sat Oct 12 Wen Oct 16 Sat Oct 19 Mon Oct 21 Wed Oct 23 Thur Oct 24 Tue Oct 29 Thur Oct 31 TIME 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 3:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 3:00 PM 9:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 3:00 PM 10:30 AM EVENTS Awakening Awareness-Leah M.Hardy Elemental Portraits LDSSA Club Intramural Soccer USAF Stellar Brass CM Meeting 2019/2020 Coffee with a Cop Campus Ventures Student Open Gym Intramural Flag Football Bingo An Evening of Improvised Music MNF/Pool Night Volleyball Match Big Horn Canyon Artist In Residence Volleyball Match Intramural Volleyball Intramural 3V3 Basketball Swing Dance Night Volleyball Match Halloween Face Painting & Candy Sale Important Academic Dates Oct. 1 MyCCscholarship application opens for spring 2020 scholarship applications Oct. 7-11 Midterm week Oct.14- 15 Fall Break LOCATION MU 101 VA104 UU 410 FLD MU 105, MU 100 UU 415 UU 100 PS 103 LH GYM FLD UU 301 MU 105,MU 100 UU 410 TB Gym VA 104 TB Gym LH Gym LH Gym TB Gym Department of Theater & Dance Presents Children of Eden Directed by Richard Burk October 9-11, 16-19, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Matinee: October 20, 2019, 2 p.m. student, it’d be way harder to fit in, but having those girls around is like family. It’s, like, automatically when you come [to Casper] you have 15 friends and that’s what I really appreciate about being a part of a team,” Jeremic said. Along with having a really close relationship with her teammates, Jeremic said she loves her coaches. She says head coach Sharman is really good at volleyball technique and skill while assistant coach McNamee builds more on player’s character and mentality. As for this season, Jeremic hopes to experience nationals while she is in the United States and a part of the Casper College volleyball team. “I love my coaches and I love my team and just that feeling of doing something good for the team, going to nationals, that’s all I really want,” Jeremic says. The Casper College Forensics team earned a number of awards and honors in recent years, and the team is still reaching high this season. With a mindful goal in mind, the forensics team succeeded in its first tournament of the season, at Northwest Community College, placing first among community colleges and third overall. The team hopes to continue this momentum as they head into their next tournaments. By the end of the season, specifically in April, they hope to bring this successful mindset to the community college national tournament, Phi Rho Pi. Charli Aster, a triple gold medalist, a top speaker for IPDA debate in the nation, and now a volunteer coach for the Casper College forensics team, said the team has a main goal each tournament: Change the world. He said, “Above winning competitions, we always ask ourselves how our advocacy can make the world a better place. How does your speech/performance/debate persuade your audience to finish the round and go make personal change in their communities? How can we use our voices to uplift the marginalized. To speak truth to power. Success usually flows from that sincerity.” Chinook dives in to what the forensics team actually does at a competition and what drives their success. Forensics is so much more than two people arguing in front of judges. Aster and Thayne Macy, the forensics team captain, answered this question saying it’s an activity that showcases a person’s speaking talent. It is a rhetorical tradition that focuses on competition built from activism, education, and basic ideas of the marketplace. These concepts become a form of widespread competition of policy speeches with a restricted preparation time to dramatic performances in front of an audience. A forensics team executes these styles with teamwork. Due to the wide range of topics and methods a forensics team allows members to find their voice in a subject interesting and strong to them. “The best part about speech and debate is the advocacy aspect. For the 5 or 7 or 10 minutes you perform your pieces, you are allowed to speak your mind without interruption. There is definitely something unique about that feeling,” Macy said. Macy continued to say the forensics team is more than just a competitor looking for titles, it’s a practice that expresses individuality. The Casper College forensics team participates in almost every event competitions offer. From fast paced style of debate, which require quick thinking, to impromptu speech to extemporaneous speaking, a 7 minutes speech that we have 30 minutes to prepare for about complex political issues. Even simple joke-telling and theatrical storytelling are performed by the team. Macy states, “We strive to learn from this activity; growing as people and developing life skills is a core reason why we do what we do”. The Chinook asked how the team continues to succeed in tournaments and competitions. They said the majority of success comes from the intricate development of ethical interpersonal communication. No other sport or activity relies this heavily on communication, meaning the team must develop a superior sense of talking and speech. The team does this by obtaining direct vocabulary, never leaving anything up in the air for assumption and uncertainty, and by striving for objective and truthful communication. But, the key to success for the Casper College forensics team members is passion. The program operates to refine technique and train students in a classical manner; however, passion cannot be taught, and this is what makes Casper College forensics unique. Our forensics team focuses on “empowering students to tell the stories they want to tell, no matter how they advocate for them.” Aster stressed the need for passion on the forensics team. “I can tell you from personal experience that none of my success would have come to me if I hadn’t been fueled by passion. Every round was an opportunity to educate my peers through a queer pedagogy, to give a platform to disenfranchised voices, and to use the power of rhetoric to facilitate a safe space for all perspectives,” Aster said. Aster emphasized the importance forensics places both on the person and on the world as a whole. He said the activity has always had less to do with the individual competitor and more to do with the status they have on diverse world we live in. The team is very active in fundraising and plans on using the funds to financially support their spring trip to Tokyo, Japan; moreover, this once in a lifetime opportunity allows the team to represent our college on an international level. Locally, the next forensics event will be the annual tournament Casper College hosts on Nov 1st and 2nd. “I hope that we can continue to spread awareness about the program. If you can speak well, we need you! And if you want to speak well, you need us. We love empowering our students to be the change that they want to see in the world, and our doors are always open to the community for that exact reason,” Aster said. Casper College �Page 6 CHINOOK October 1, 2019 THE CASPER COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE PRESENTS THE 2019-2020 SEASON CHILDREN OF EDEN Directed by Richard Burk October 9-11, 16-19, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Matinée: October 20, 2019, 2 p.m. Rating: Suitable for ages 5 and up MARAT/SADE The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum at Charenton, Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade Directed by William Conte December 3-7, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Matinée: December 7, 2019, 2 p.m. Rating: Suitable for ages 14 and up THE YELLOW WALLPAPER Directed by Aaron Wood February 20-22, 27-29, 2020, 7:30 p.m. Matinée: February 23 and 29, 2020, 2 p.m. Rating: Suitable for ages 10 and up NOISES OFF Directed by Richard Burk April 23-25, 29-30, May 1-2, 2020, 7:30 p.m. Matinée: April 26, 2020, 2 p.m. Rating: Suitable for ages 8 and up Tickets: 307-268-2500, 800-442-2963, ext. 2500, or caspercollegearts.cc Casper College is an equal opportunity institution and as such, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Direct inquiries or complaints to Linda Toohey, associate vice president for student services at 125 College Dr, Casper, WY 82601, 307-268-2667, or linda.toohey@caspercollege.edu, or the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1244 Speer Blvd, Ste 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582; 303-844-5695 or TDD 303-844-3417. �October 1, 2019 Page 7 CHINOOK Casper College Testing Center Fall 2019 Hours BU 120 307-268-3850 August 19 - December 13 Steps for YOU -Make an appointment to test at www.caspercollege.edu/testing-center Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm -Bring your Student I.D. Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm -Ace Your Test! 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