https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/110a38af1950d3037cdeccfadc2b6a1f.pdf 20d61372bc6148a2b6c7ae844724d1b0 PDF Text Text December 1, 2019 Casper College’s Student Voice Since 1945 Find us online! Veteran's Day roll call on campus THE MONTHS AHEAD December Happy Holidays! Winter break! January New year, New semester SCROLL TO SEE... Hate crime legislation in Wyoming (page 4) Film festival (page 7) Men's basketball overview (page 5) Kellan Johnson rodeo feature (page 8) Volleyball wrap-up (page 5) Murphy speaks at CC Morryah McCurdy/Chinook Nick Whipps, student veterans coordinator, reads names honoring the fallen veterans, joined by student vets, Dustin Smart, Rebecca Schuler, and Frank Herzberg all of whom took turns reading the names. Innella Maiers talks art, history Monica Gonzalez Chinook Writer Art is a subject that many nay not fully understand with its concept and history, but thanks to our dedicated Art History instructor on campus, Valerie Innella Maiers, that idea can change for many students. “The joy of the history of Art comes alive and enriches the students and artist, and that’s enriching for me to see,” Innella Maiers stated when after being asked what she loved the most about her job. Maiers has been a teacher for 15 years. She earned a Ph.D. in Art Education from the University of North Texas, a Masters in Art History from Bloomsburg University, and a Bachelor's in Art History, from Mansfield University. Innella Maiers loves teaching –the field is her passion, which makes her job all that much more enjoyable. Innella Maiers worked as a museum supervisor after getting her undergraduate degree. Working there inspired her to get her masters in art history. Then, working at Casper College contributed to Maiers wanting to learn more, and that is why she got her Ph.D. in art education so she could continue to teach her passion. Originally from the East Coast, Innella Maiers was given her job opportunity through a New York Art Exhibition, which is what brought her specifically to Casper College. As soon as they told her about Wyoming she did her research and she fell in love with the state. “There are so many opportunities that are here in Wyoming not just job-wise. There is culture and natural beauty in Wyoming,” said Innella Maiers Opportunity is something she incorporates in her class and teaching. She encourages an engaging hands-on classroom. She believes that if it is a much more enjoyable and effective way for her students and anyone to learn the art. “Not just from a textbook but seeing it come alive,” Innella Maiers explained. “Its really fulfilling to see artist succeed and come back home and showcase their work,” Maiers later added. She also appreciates the opportunities that are available to her kids, which is an even bigger reason she loves Casper. Innella Maiers said slowly we are being innovative in really beneficial ways. On top of being a full-time teacher, Innella Maiers also is in charge of art galleries throughout campus. A couple of them are currently displayed in the art building as well as the music building. She also is a part of the festival committee. Innella Maiers also teaches an art history travel course every year. She and the class travel and enjoy art and its history from a different country and what it has to offer. Her current exhibit for the Red Stone Recital and gallery series is based on her last travel history course. Currently, she has The Viewfinder Journey on display until December 12, 2019. This exhibition is a visual representation of the Iberian Peninsula, as stated on the flyer for the exhibition. The travel course is one of Maier's favorite courses. “Engaging with students is something I love the most—also the learning from traveling and the art history is enriching,” said Innella Maiers. She added, “I love teaching, I will not be leaving soon. Especially not Wyoming it is nice to go to big cities and I do miss back home. But once I go to a big city like Denver, for example, it reminds me of why I love it here so much. The beautiful natural scenary that we have and how fast and accessible it all is.” Innella Maiers is such wonderful person to meet. She is incredibly knowledgeable about art history and many other areas. CC is fortunate to have Inella Maiers as facutly. Morryah McCurdy/Chinook Thursday, Nov 14, former Congressman Patrick Murphy addressed the students at CC, promoting public service beyond the military Washut tackles teaching and legistlative duties Ishamel Bujosa-Perin Chinook Writer Many teachers choose not to speak about politics often. That is not the case for Art Washut the chairman of the criminal justice department. Washut began his career here at Casper College where he studied criminal justice and was active with the casper police department. He later attended Chadron State where he finished criminal justice with a bachelor’s degree. After graduation he applied to the Casper police department. He was accepted into the police program. Washut worked his way up to interim chief of police. He started as a patrol officer from 1980-89 then became a sergeant lieutenant and chief of police from 1989-99 and then became the interim chief of police. After seven months as police chief he retired. After his retirement he was offered a teaching job and began part time in the fall of 1999 he later became a full-time teacher in 2000. Besides teaching political science and criminal justice, he is the chairman of the criminal justice department and is a dedicated member of the Casper College Submitted photo award committee. His favorite of being Washut posed by a fire for a photo. After the holiday part of the award commitee is being able season, he will take part in Wyoming's 2020 legislative to see the “energy of our faculty.” session. His least favorite part is the administrative duties because he is not able to see his students and staff. Besides being active in Casper College he is also an active member of the Wyoming House of Representatives. Washut decided to run for office after noticing a trend in office. He noticed that both a democrat and republican were representing his county. Washut did not want another democrat to represent his county. He also noted that no other republican representitives were running for office. Being that no other rebulican wanted to run for office he decided to run himself. Washut told me his campaign was “A fair amount of door-todoor knocking and yard signs.” He also utilized Facebook advertisements for his campaign. He was also endorsed by Senator John Barrasso in a local radio advertisement. Washut told me “I think that ad made the difference.” While in office he has sponsored two bills the first bill known as HB0158 was aimed towards minor traffic infractions like hitching a ride on delivery trucks. That is a jail able offense here in Wyoming. The bill unfortunately was not signed but should make a comeback soon. The second bill known as HB0159 was aimed to clarify that both paid and unpaid peace officers were to be covered by the state liability insurance. That bill has been signed is active now. As a state legislator Washut’s main focus is bringing balance to public safety issues and wants to “be faithful to my constitutional oath.” That constitutional oath means everything for Washuts campaign he also wants to “let the constitution guide my vote.” Locally Washut supports the cleaning of the Platte river and plans to continue the cleaning efforts. He plans to stay in office as long as he has support from the voters. And although he has always been familiar with politics he mentioned that, “there is still a huge learning curve becoming a legislator.” This year governor Gordon is proposing a status quo and is warning that if the economic downturns are permanent there will be major budget cuts here is what Washut has to say on that: “I would rather cut a program in government and reallocate the money from the cut program to the other functioning programs so all other programs will be viable and functioning.” Washut is not finished yet. The Wyoming legislator is in January, and Wyoming is not doing well economically. Wyoming is facing a 185-million-dollar shortfall over the next three years, according to Washut. The Wyoming residents are questioning financing for school construction. Washut thinks that we must be frugal with the current budget and we should resist those who want more spending for the 2020 year. �Page 2 December 1, 2019 CHINOOK Chinook Stance Divine's Intervention: It’s time to register for the spring semester! As tempting as it might be to put that off, please take my advice and resist such temptation. If you haven’t already met with your advisor, you’ll want to meet with them soon. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and then finals, and then the Holiday rush, and then… the next thing you know, you still haven’t registered and classes are full and you can’t get the days or times you want. So be sure to register early and secure the classes and times that best fit your schedule. --- Comparison/Devices --- Rise & Grind with Morryah Social media is a glaring part of our lives, and it’s only becoming more prominent. Notifications and phone alerts are actually rewiring our brains, triggering a chemical reaction, and getting us addicted. Dopamine, or the reward transmitter in our brains, is released—and makes us excited—to check our phone for messages, emails, or social media feedback. Dopamine is directly attributed to addiction, and judging by the frequency we check our phones, or how close we keep it to our bodies, I think it is safe to say we, as a society, are addicted to our devices. This is not a new thought. More and more studies are being conducted because technology is only getting sleeker and more encompassing. Some of our devices have a built in ‘screen time’ reading that measures how much time you actually spend on your devices, and let me tell you, it can be eye opening and uncomfortable. Our habit of reaching for our phones every time it beckons is becoming incredibly destructive to our mental states. Anxiety, apathy, and excitement are common emotional reactions to notifications and social media. We are constantly, and I truly mean CONSTANTLY sending our bodies through the emotional wringer. Don’t believe me? The sentence “Call me ASAP” or “Can we talk?” can make us simultaneously feel physically sick and nervous. Every wrong thing we have done since we can remember runs through our minds and we are consumed with panic. What could the other person want to talk about? Let’s say that conversation ends up being benign, like “what should we do for mom’s birthday?” I for one have a rush of relief also mixed with slight annoyance because I let those few words work me up. Through communication courses many of us completed, we learned that words have meaning (well, obviously), but in our culture of endless texting, emailing, and posting, we give visual, non-contextual words deeper meaning-- emotions, intent, and action. Through mobile and computer mediated communication, we also see asynchronous communication, meaning our communication is not happening at the same time. Basically, when we text something heartfelt or risky, and we have to wait for a response or get left on read, we are obsessively waiting to be responded to and again, our emotional state begins to pay the price. Sure, all of this can be avoided by getting rid of our devices, but in this day and age, that is not practical. These devices and the companies behind them really crushed the Pavlov’s dogs analogy, and we all thirst for likes, texts, etc. because over the past 15 years we have been strongly conditioned to do so. Through all of the mental anguish we subconsciously experience multiple times a day, we are also battling another devious culpritcomparison. Comparison is coming up on the spectrum for one of the leading causes of depression in 2019. Children, teens, and adults are all susceptible with the thanks to social media and the fear based necessity that we all need a phone or device. It used to be celebrities that were on a pedestal, and it was accepted that mere mortal humans, like most of us, would not rise to their level of beauty or talent. It was accepted, and we moved on. However, now, with social media, the ability to compare yourself to your direct peer is instant. Social media takes the cliques, popularity, and emotionally/ mentally crappy parts of middle and high school and brings them to teen’s fingertips. Adults are not much better in this aspect. But we have been conditioned to put ourselves in this situation. Sure, it’s easy to say turn off notifications and limit screen time. Heck, I fully support those methods and practice them (they make a difference) but some companies and even some countries have recently decided to take the ‘like’ feature off of social media. This is more of an abrupt change I think is needed, especially with children coming up in a world where they are trusted with a device most adults shouldn’t be trusted with. Then, being raised in a culture with high anxiety and depression, with direct links to social media usage, I think it is our responsibility to lessen the impact of social media and the comparison trap that comes with. I guess, in the end I am asking what your device is doing for you. Do you feel empowered? Are you proud of the amount of time you spend on your device? Are your emotions in check when you get a notification? Are you productive with no wasted time? If so, then you win, and you should give me your secret. However, if this is something that you know you struggle with, — See Devices, Page 8 “ I believe our team does an amazing job helping you plan for your future. Our instructors and staff provide one-on-one advising that ensures you’re on the right track and making progress towards that future you so desire. Although we provide a road map of courses leading to your goal, please remember that we also offer opportunities for you to explore additional courses that play a supportive role to your specific field of study, as well as topics that might simply represent a personal interest. There are over 140 degree and certifi- cate options available at Casper College, but that number dramatically increases once you consider all the options available within each program. You have choices that not only help you complete your general education requirements, but also allow you the opportunity to explore your field of study in exciting detail. As we approach the end of the fall semester, I want to wish you the very best in your studies and let you know that I truly look forward to seeing you again next semester! You have choices that not only help you complete your general education requirements, but also allow you the opportunity to explore your field of study in exciting detail. — Darren divine, Ph.D., Casper College President We're Almost Done Rambin' With Riley As I walked to my car the first day of the semester, I said to myself, “This is never going to be done.” I’m a very optimistic person, I know. But that was my train of thought. The summer kind of just ended without a warning and with little to no preparation I was supposed to pick up exactly where I left off. I was not in a good state of mind. Looking back now, it is kind of crazy to see where I am, or at least how far I have come. I would constantly say to my friends in Spanish class, “We are already a third of the way through the semester” or “We are already at midterms”, but now I am saying “We’re almost done!” It is crazy that the number of weeks we have left I can count on one hand and not even fill it up. It makes me think that all of those milestones were so long ago. I understand the way I am presenting this makes it seem as if the weeks have moved by like a snail, but it is quite the opposite. It really is crazy how fast the semesters move. One second you’re worried about midterms and the next its finals. I feel very good about what I accomplished this semester: new classes, first semester as student body president, first experience ever with a school newspaper. So, it has been busy on my end. I do not wish the time away, but I know that a break will feel weird. A good weird. We are almost done! Granted, not for the year, but with these set of classes, with these grades, and with these responsibilities. To some people, they are graduating, to others, they are close. I have a completely different mindset now that the semester is almost over --I am much happier. I am not saying I was never happy, but it is nice to think I am a couple weeks away from being done. I know high schoolers can not necessarily say the same, and part of me feels bad for them while the other part of me has a little bit of joy. They not only get a longer semester than we do, but their break is only two weeks while ours is about a month and a half. I do not want them to suffer, but I know that I had to go through their schedule, and I don’t miss it one bit. A small part of me is sad though. It is truly crazy how fast time goes. One minute I graduate high school and the next, I am one semester away from finishing my first degree. I don’t like to necessarily think about the sad parts though. It’s not as fun. We are almost done!!! We are almost done with this semester, and then we can relax and work on personal projects and not history projects! We can sleep in our bed and not in class! We can argue with our friends and not our teachers! I am very excited for the long break and relaxing. I am excited to not have to worry about deadlines and grades for a change. I am looking forward to spending time with my family. We are almost done, and it is a blessing. Time moves too fast so do not wish your time away, but you can always hope some times to move faster than others. We are almost done! Well, We're Not Even Close As I walked into my high school on the first day of school seeing all of the new, annoying freshman and the loud teenagers shove each other into the building, I said to myself, “This is going to be a long year.” You see, I'm a pessimist, so this was normal. I had been in college classes for almost three weeks by this point and was not ready to add high school nonsense to my hectic life. I thought my hands were full before, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. It seemed like the summer had gone by in the blink of an eye. I had little time to mentally prepare for the 6:45 AM mornings and the constant pushing in the halls. I wasn’t prepared for the high school shenanigans. Looking forward, it’s crazy to think of how far away the second semester of high school really is. I constantly think to myself, “Hey, we’re almost done.” But then I check my phone and realize that we aren’t even halfway there. Now I’m saying, “We aren’t even close to done!!!” It’s crazy that I can still count the number of weeks me and my high school classmates have left on both hands and fill them both up. Semesters move so SLOW in high school. Monday you’re worried about your test this Friday and the Tuesday… oh wait it’s still the Monday. I have been busy this semester with my roles as Vice President of Key Club, my work as the volleyball manager, the assignments in my college classes, and trying to keep up with this newspaper. You would think this would all make the time pass by quickly, but you’re wrong. I daydream about Christmas break. We aren’t even close to done! Granted, I’m only talking about the first semester of high school. I don’t even want to think about when the school year ends. I have a different mindset now that I have realized how far the end actually is --I’m much more irritated. I’m not saying I have always been irritated, but it angers me to think that I have more than eight weeks left of the semester. My college classes will be over on December 12th but I will continue to be tortured at my high school classes. I know the normal college students can’t say the same. Part of me worships them, and the other part of me is incredibly angry. They get a shorter semester, longer Christmas break, later class hours, no dress code…shall I go on? I almost want them to suffer. No parts of me are happy about this schedule at all. It’s crazy how slow time goes. One minute you graduate 8th grade the next it’s the day after you graduate 8th grade. We’re almost there! We’re almost done with this week… actually not really. We’re High School is No Musical far away, so far away from the next semester. We get to continue waking up before the sun, getting shoved in the hall, stressing about tests, and dealing with teenager problems. I’m very hopeful that the next eight weeks will zoom by, but not once have these weeks in past years done so. I’m looking forward to Christmas break, which is still FIVE weeks away. We can only hope that time is in our favor. But, we aren’t even close to done! Good Luck on Finals! Tobin Dining Hall will be open again Jan. 17 Full service on Jan. 21 As you look forward to winter break and next semester, don’t forget to purchase a new value meal plan. �December 1, 2019 Page 3 CHINOOK WHAT’S UP December 2019 Casper College Events Calendar TIME EVENTS LOCATION 9:00 AM Student Work Information Table UU 100 9:00 AM Big Horn Canyon Artists in Residence VA104 9:00 AM The Viewfinder’s Journey-Kathleen Wille MU 101 1:00 PM Accreditation Council LH 198A 5:30 PM Deaf Community Pot Luck EI 100 6:00 PM MNF/Pool Night UU 310 6:30 PM Outdoor Emergency Care/OEC PS 109 6:30 PM WY-ECPLC UU 421 7:00 PM Intramural Volleyball LH GYM Tues Dec 3 9:00 AM Big Horn Canyon Artists in Residence VA 104 9:00 AM The Viewfinder’s Journey-Kathleen Wille MU 101 12:00PM LDSSA Club UU 410 3:00 PM Alumni Christmas Tree Decorating GW 301 6:30 PM Werner Wildlife Writer’s Workshop-“Your Pal the Index Card” WM 6:30 PM CM Meetings 2019/2020 UU 415 7:00 PM Intramural Volleyball LH GYM 7:30 PM Marat/Sade KT 171 8:00 PM Yard Games UU 100 Wed Dec 4 9:00 AM Big Horn Canyon Artists in Residence VA104 9:00 AM The Viewfinder’s Journey-Kathleen Wille MU 101 2:00 PM LDSSA Club UU 410 4:00 PM GIS Poster Presentation GW 221 5:30 PM Student Senate UU 410 7:00 PM Campus Ventures PS 103 7:00 PM Intramural 3v3 Basketball LH GYM 7:30 PM Marat/Sade KT 171 Thur Dec 5 9:00 AM Big Horn Canyon Artists in Residence VA104 9:00 AM The Viewfinder’s Journey-Kathleen Wille MU 101 12:00 PM LDSSA Club UU 410 1:00 PM Security of U.S. Elections PS 103 7:30 PM Marat/Sade KT 171 Fri Dec 6 7:30 PM Marat/Sade KT 171 Sat Dec 7 8:00 AM Casper Elks Local Hoop Shoot TB GYM 8:00 AM Prometric WY Nurse Aide Exam HS 217, HS 221, HS 211 2:00 PM Marat/Sade Matinee KT 171 6:30 PM WY-ECPLC UU421 7:30 PM Marat/Sade KT 171 Sun Dec 8 3:00 PM A Christmas Tapestry MU 105, MU 100 7:00 PM A Christmas Tapestry MU 105, MU 100 Mon Dec 9 8:00 AM What’s the Plan? Transition Workshop GW 223, GW 225, GW 221 9:00 AM Big Horn Canyon Artists in Residence VA104 9:00 AM The Viewfinder’s Journey-Kathleen Wille MU 101 12:00 PM LDSSA Club UU 410 6:30 PM Outdoor Emergency Care/OEC PS 109 Tues Dec 10 9:00 AM Big Horn Canyon Artists in Residence VA 104 9:00 AM The Viewfinder’s Journey-Kathleen Wille MU 101 12:00PM LDSSA Club UU 410 6:30 PM CM Meetings 2019/2020 UU 415 7:00 PM String Studios Recital MU 105, MU 100 Wed Dec 11 9:00 AM Big Horn Canyon Artists in Residence VA 104 9:00 AM The Viewfinder’s Journey-Kathleen Wille MU 101 10:00 AM Wyoming Imagery Project SH217 12:00PM LDSSA Club UU 410 5:30 PM Student Senate UU 410 7:00 PM Casper Mountian Ski Patrol Meeting PS 109 7:00 PM Campus Ventures PS 103 Thur Dec 12 9:00 AM Big Horn Canyon Artists in Residence VA 104 9:00 AM The Viewfinder’s Journey-Kathleen Wille MU 101 12:00PM LDSSA Club UU 410 12:00 PM Pharmacy Pinning Ceremony LH DSL 7:00 PM Home Basketball Game TB GYM Fri Dec 13 8:30 PM Holiday Breakfast UU 103 11:00 AM Jehovahs Witnesses Info Table UU 100 12:00 PM Nursing Pinning Ceremony MU 105, MU 100 Sat Dec 14 8:00 AM Prometric WY Nurse Aide Exam HS 217, HS 221, HS 211 10:00 AM Annual Holiday Open House TM 101 1:00PM Women’s Home Basketball Game TB GYM 3:00 PM Home Basketball Game TB GYM Mon Dec 16 7:00 AM We the People: Constitution Competition LH 183, LH 184, LH 283, LH 284, LH 285, LH DSL, LH 185, LH 186 6:30 PM Outdoor Emergency Care/OEC PS 109 Tues Dec 17 7:00 PM CC Board Meeting GW 312 Wed Dec 18 5:30 PM Student Senate UU 410 Thur Dec 19 7:00 PM Wildlife Study Series WN 7:00PM Werner Wildlife Study Group- “Feathers & Fur: At Home on the Range” WN Mon Dec 20 6:30 PM Outdoor Emergency Care/OEC PS 109 Winter in Wyoming: Life in Casper DAY/DATE Mon Dec 2 Important Acedemic Dates December 2 Application for graduation deadline for fall 2019 semester December 9-12 Final Exams December 13 End Term Hallmarks Include: - Leadership December 14 ACT National Testing Dec. 24 – Jan. 1, 2020 Holiday Break campus closed Photo Courtesy of Danica Sveda Danica Sveda submitted a photo of antelope enjoying a break on a Wyoming winter day, Riley Box Chinook Writer The snow is starting to fall for the first time in Casper, Wyoming and that means one thing… Winter break is coming. Following a short fall, students gear up to go home or stay in the residence hall over the upcoming holiday break. One thing is for sure, however. The winters here in Wyoming are much different than in other places around the world. Casper endures many snowstorms and windstorms to make natives even question why they live here. All joking aside, it can be quite brutal at times. Most out of state and even out of the country students are not used to the harsh conditions here. Jovana Jeremic is a Casper College Volleyball player from Serbia. She described how different the winters in Serbia are from the winters in Casper. “Winters don’t last as long back home” Jeremic said. Jeremic stated that the winters here are much longer and harsher than they are in Serbia. She said, “It gets really cold here, but it gets cold in Serbia too.” Serbia can get very cold as well but Jeremic notes how much different it is from back home. The winter can be very intrusive for students who have not experienced it before. There are snowstorms that go all the way until May, the wind is very harsh and cold, and temperatures can easily get down into the negatives. However, there are many fun aspects to winter that may make students overlook the bad. Casper has an amazing ski lodge in Hogodon as well as multiple hills to sled on. The snow PHI THETA KAPPA! Join up through December 1st this semester. - Scholarship - Fellowship - and Service! Partial Scholarships Possible! might not be for everyone but it sure can lead to some fun and entertaining adventures. If students do not want to go out into the snow this winter break, stay tucked in and watch a myriad of movies in dorms and in the residence hall lobbies. As for the students who do go home, Winter is a fun time to rekindle with your family, take a long break from school, and relax. For those students, they do not need to deal with the harsh weather we have here but can enjoy the sun because when they get back, the winter is still on full blast. Many outs of state students cannot go back home during the winter break and prefer to stay on campus. They can find many things to do around the town like attend the Christmas Parade, go to local coffee shops, and go shopping. Although some out-of-state are not going back to their home, they are treated with a homelike atmosphere. Sodexo also helps students feel more at home by continuing to cook throughout the winter break. This allows stability to students who do not have places to go or eat otherwise. Staff works throughout the break if students want to help get involved, find a work study, or have others to help. No matter if students decide to stay on campus or go home over this winter break, there is plenty of fun adventures, moments, and activities to occupy the time. Though the weather in Casper can get rough and unpleasant, it is still a lovely atmosphere to spend time, relax, or explore the city. So, whether a student is going home to live in the warmth or staying here to live in the cold, there is no bad decision. Email one of our advisors for details! Debra Swedberg (swedberg@caspercollege.edu) #WEAREPTK Jared Bowden (jbowden@caspercollege.edu) Chris Raymond (christopher.raymond@caspercollege.edu) GET INVOLVED.... STAY INVOLVED �Page 4 December 1, 2019 CHINOOK Hate Crime legislation in Wyoming Join our staff this spring! Interview & write Take photos & design Learn sales & advertising The Chinook is a one credit class, titled Independent Publications. Contact our faculty advisor Bri Brasher for more information brianne.brasher@caspercollege,edu Morryah McCurdy/Chinook Scott Levin, left, and Dennis Shepard, right, address the committee on Civil Rights, to convey the importance of hate crime legislation in WY. Morryah McCurdy Chinook Writer Lack of hate crime legislation in Wyoming is economically hurting the state, says Dennis Shepard, father of Matthew Shepard. Early November, the Wyoming Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights gathered at Casper College to discuss hate crime legislation. Unbeknownst to a good portion of the room, regardless of Wyoming’s gruesome past with hate crime, Wyoming is one of five states that still do not have hate crime legislation. The commission, made up of many respected national civil rights activists, gathered in order to determine appropriate advice on civil rights issues in our state. Wyoming’s history with hate crime made national news in 1998, when LGBTQ student, Matthew Shepard was brutally murdered in Laramie. The national nature of the case also set precedence for hate crime recognition and legislation, however, Wyoming remains one of five states without protections for marginalized groups. Dennis Shepard, father of Matthew Shepard, presented to the commission. “My son, Matthew, paid a terrible price to open the eyes of all of us who live in Wyoming and the United States 21 years ago. In the time that has passed since, we have seen many states adopt hate crime legislation to protect victims based on sexual orientation, religion, race, and gender. Through these laws, the federal government has been able to more effectively track hate groups, hate trends, and provide training and funding to local law enforcement and prosecutors,” said Shepard. Shepard continued his pre- sentation. “In October 2009, the Shepard/Byrd Act was enacted to more effectively investigate and prosecute hate crimes, finally a national win in the names of two men that suffered horrific deaths based on sexual orientation and race,” Shepard said. “Since October 2009, the Shepard/Byrd act has successfully prosecuted 64 individuals and gave funding to communities to alleviate the cost of prosecuting. The act has also given communities resources that allow them to better identify hate crimes.” As an aside, since the passing of the Shepard/Byrd Act, of the over 16,000 participating law enforcement agencies, over 2,000 have reported hate crime incidents, which go to the FBI. Although Wyoming does not formally report hate crime incidents, the AntiDefamation League reported recent incidents in Cheyenne and Laramie, where flyers were handed out reading, “It’s great to be straight, it’s not okay to be gay” along with “Black lives only matter because if it weren’t for them, who would pick our cotton” and “Join the KKK.” There have also been Holocaust denial flyers found at UW. “These incidents are not solitary, but because Wyoming doesn’t have a mechanism for mandatory reporting, many incidents fly under the radar. Wyoming boasts that it simply does not see any hate crime due to the lack of mandatory reporting,” said Scott Levin, regional director for the AntiDefamation League. Shepard presented to the commission a very refreshed way to view the lack of hate crime legislation in Wyoming. He said, “Wyoming suffers from a brain drain of young people who don’t want to live where they or their friends or families do not have the same legal protections as other residents. On the other hand, companies want to hire the best. They won’t move here if they’re concerned their employees may be targeted for their race, gender, or sexual orientation.” Shepard, who shared the podium with Levin, of the Anti-Defamation League agreed that hate crime legislation in Wyoming would be beneficial, purely based on human rights. Fear of losing a job, fear of re-victimization, fear of arrest or deportation, doubt that local law enforcement would support a victim were listed as reasons why hate crime victims don’t report. As Levin led the discussion, he pointed “hate crime is a unique type of harm due to an immutable difference.” Levin also spoke the outward perception that Wyoming doesn’t care, and mutes those impacted by hate crimes. In Wyoming, Laramie is the only town that has protections against hate crimes. Laramie is also the only town that has reported hate crime activity. The Wyoming Advisory Committee pushed for advice from the professionals on framework to address hate crime. Levin concluded, the state must begin somewhere. There is not a deep understanding of what hate crime type is the most prevalent in Wyoming, so at the very least, required reporting in some capacity would help identify where to start. Levin ended, “Hate crime laws send an unveiling message. It’s an embarrassment, quite frankly, that we don’t have hate crime laws in Wyoming. We can’t banish what we don’t measure.” The committee is set to reconvene in early 2020. 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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 �December 1, 2019 Page 5 CHINOOK T-Bird Men's Basketball Overview Volleyball Season Wrap-up Jayla Johnson Chinook Writer Jalen Harris shoots a layup during a game in the Erickson Thunderbird Gym. Riley Box Chinook Writer Another year, and another time to look forward to Casper College Men’s Basketball! Following a Region IX championship, the Thunderbirds hope to recapture the title under new head coach Shaun Gutting. Shaun Gutting is on his seventh year as a college basketball coach and his second with Casper College. Last year Gutting was the assistant coach under Dan Russell but has taken the helm this year. Gutting expressed his goals on this year’s team. “Our ultimate goal is to win a Region IX Championship. We won one last year, our first in 23 years” Gutting said. Gutting went on to emphasize that beyond that, the team wants to go all the way and win a national championship. Getting to a national championship however is not easy and takes a lot of time and preparation. Preparation is not something new to Coach Gutting. “Every day is a battle. We spend a lot of time in the weight room, on the court… and spend a lot of time with study tables so these guys can keep their grades up.” Gutting emphasized that on top of all of the physical preparation they have for the games, there is just as much mental preparation, watching film, and making sure they are students first. Gutting exclaimed that his favorite part of being a head basketball coach is watching his players succeed beyond Casper College, whether that be signing to Division 1 schools or perusing their passions. Jalen Harris, point guard for the Casper College Thunderbirds also sat down with us and talked about how much basketball and this team has affected him. “I really got serious about playing basketball at about age 10.” Harris explained. Just like Coach Gutting, Harris mentioned his team goals are to go to back to back Region IX championships and hopefully get a shot at nationals. Harris said, “Joining this team, it really is like a brotherhood.” Harris pointed out that being a Thunderbird not only means trying on the court for personal accomplishments but also to try for the team and make each other’s goals come true. Winning a region IX championship seems to be the ultimate goal for the coaches and players but it really seems to be beyond that. The team emphasized being a brotherhood and keeping each other accountable which is good for the atmosphere and the relationships. “Comradery; being a part of a team, you can’t get that anywhere else.” Harris points out. With another year and incredible Thunderbird Basketball team, it is extremely important to go to the games and support them. Basketball performance and energy thrives off of the cheering and support of the crowd. “It makes it hard for teams to come in here and win when we have students who… love to come to games, are loud, and Photo Courtesy of Ginny Harbaugh show support.” Gutting says. Gutting claimed that it is extremely important to have a loud student section to hype up the players. The coaches are not the only ones who think this way. Players share the same sentiment. “Having the fans in the student section really gives the team energy.” Harris said that fan support is “extremely important.” Harris went on to say, “It motivates us to put on a show for you guys.” The Casper College Basketball teams seems to be on the right track with an undefeated 4-0 schedule so far this season, so it is important to help keep the momentum going for them. They have put in many hours in the weight room, on the court, and in the film room. It is important for the students to come to the games and support their teams and their Thunderbirds. So next time you hear Men’s Basketball is playing, throw on your colors, and cheer them on! This season looks to be a special one in the making. The Casper College volleyball team finished its 2019 season last month, and the team is already looking forward to future seasons. The team finished with a record of 8-26 this season, and outside hitter Olivia Muir made the all-region team. The CC team still awaits the final voting process with hopes that coaches and other players may receive additional achievements. At the beginning of each season, every team in the nation has a similar goal: win the region and then go to the national tournament. Before that can happen, baby steps must take place. The baby steps include creating personal and overall team goals. Angel Sharman, the CC volleyball head coach, and her team first discuss how they plan on tackling the overall season, and then they execute the goals in practice. At the beginning of the season, Sharman said this year’s team had its own specific goal in mind: secure a position in the top two of the northern region. Unfortunately, the team lost two of its starters due to injury and had to cope with a new, unfamiliar situation. Sharman said, “Then we had a couple of injuries that slowed us down. When you lose two of your starters it changes a lot. The team did step up, but it took a lot out of us.” Although the CC volleyball team did not reach their goal, they practiced with the best of their ability and worked to get better each week. According to Sharman, there’s one very noticeable improvement from the beginning of the year: passing consistency. Sharman worked with her team to become better passers, and by the end of the season, the CC team saw consistency in passing abilities. Sharman also said that she noticed her team, as a whole, grew more aggressive. Willing to work hard for every point and, presenting aggressive mindsets with every motion, the team members grew as volleyball competitors and as athletes. “They grew so much from the beginning to the end from not knowing the pace of the game, offense, defense or each other. It is hard to get the feel of the game in such a short time (a little over two weeks) before your first game,” Sharman told Chinook. Despite not reaching the team’s goal, Sharman is proud of her players. She said all the girls worked hard, both in practice and in the games, and never gave up. Losing two key players did not stop these players from growing as people and as players or playing hard for their team. Specifically, at the regional tournament this year, Sharman said her team played really hard and didn’t give up. Featuring girls from all over the world, the 2019 CC volleyball team finished with pride. Sharman expressed how much she enjoyed this year’s team because “they came ready to work every day and they are just great individuals.” As for next year and the years coming, Sharman already started the recruitment process. She and her colleagues will sit down soon and evaluate what worked well for this year and what needed some improvement so she can apply these notes for next year’s season. With a new team next year and a new set of goals, the CC volleyball program will continue to represent the Thunderbirds of Casper and show pride in what they do. Photo Courtesy of Casper College Public Relations. Olivia Muir serves the volleyball during a game in the Erickson Thunderbird Gym. �Page 6 CHINOOK December 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. �December 1, 2019 Page 7 CHINOOK Expression Literary and Arts Magazine Film festival to return wins big for Casper College Monica Gonzalez Chinook Writer The eighth Casper College student film festival is coming Spring 2020. With no date yet but with much anticipation, CC’s broadcast production students are very excited to see the film festival make a comeback. The event was well-received in years prior, so current students are ready to showcase their work, according to Bri Brasher, Communication Instructor at CC. The festival will consist of short films accumulated into one program, totally about an hour of content. The showcase is set to include a combination of students' work from the last academic year as well as this year. The films cover of a wide range of categories. “It's going to be awesome that we can show our work in public and not just in class. Multiple hours of hard work— we can show the world what we can do and see other awesome films,” said Riley Box, Casper College media student. Box will participate in the festival Submitted photo Expression 2019 Staff Photo: (From left to right) Ravyn Noecker, Managing Editor; Maddison Mahlum, Production Editor; Bryanna Schiller, Editor-in-Chief; Nathaniel Kimball, Literary Editor; Ericka Elton, Assistant Literary Editor; Not pictured: Mya Holman, Art Editor The student staff of Expression Literary and Arts Magazine is pleased to announce that the 2019 edition of the magazine has won the following awards from the Community College Humanities Association for the Pacific-Western Region: Best Magazine Award, 1st place; Best Creative Nonfiction, 1st place, "Taking the Mask Off" by Todd Napier; Best Photography, 2nd Place, "Belize" by Erin Wirrenga. Additional student contributors to the 2019 edition: Zachery Adams, Amber Bennett, Duncan Cowan, Wendy Bennett, Delayna Loveland, Rachel Hutchison, Tayler Stephenson, Lindsay Bergman, Shelby Foery, Melissa Dimas, Harley Jackson, Emma Rogers, Bryanna Schiller, Nathaniel Kimball, Ryann Koivupalo, Michah Jones, Jordan Rhodes, Bailey Anderson, Maddison Mahlum, Adam Jensen, and Jesse Sanchez. Catching up with the grounds crew Ishamel Bujosa-Perin Chinook Writer What keeps Casper College thriving today? Is it the outstanding professors? Well yes, but we have to think outside of the box. Is it our wonderful custodial crew? Also yes, but this crew works outside. It’s the groundcrew! These guys work every season to make sure our school looks picture perfect. They do everything from trimming trees, cutting grass, racking up leaves and only on rare occasions do they have to pick up trash. In the winter they plow, throw ice melt and make sure the roadways are safe and dry. Jack Buckley recently joined the Casper College groundcrew. He told the Chinook that he came here because Casper College has a “Better work environment.” And Paul Francis Buckley’s partner would like to remind you all to pay extra attention while driving in the winter. The roadways often develop ice in the cold months of winter, and we would like to prevent as many accidents as possible. And the secret to keeping the grass green through the summer and fall months is the automatic sprinkler system, and fertilization twice a year and a lot of aeration—just in case you were wondering. and help plan the event in his broadcast production class. The class’ goal is to have just as a successful outcome as years before by drawing hundreds of people in to show support of students' work. Students, staff, faculty, parents, and other community members are all welcome. This year, the festival will add audience voted award components to each category. “This is a really good opportunity to showcase Casper College to the community and draw more students to the program,” added Brasher. Brasher will be working along Pete Van Houten, Interim Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences, as well as the broadcast production class to put on the festival, which includes content creation, event coordination, and advertising. “It (the festival) gives students a piece to add to the portfolio if they pursue video in future,” said Brasher More information on the CC film festival will be published in the spring semester. Devices... continued from page 2 might you consider some of the advice professionals are supplying like turning off notifications, uninstalling social media apps, and tracking screen time? Do you feel like you are always busy but never moving the needle? How are you spending your time? My challenge for everyone who wants a new found respect for their devices, but more so for themselves, carve out an hour a day. Just one, and do something that moves the needle. Every day. That could be working out, working on a project that matters to you, or learning something new. Do that for two weeks. That’s one hour for 14 days, and see how your mental and emotional environment change. Are you less owned by your device, and owning your time and your productivity? er spap w e Casper e k N College’s noo w Onlin i h C Student No Voice Since 1945 Did you go to the Mimi’s House Fundraiser sponsored by our PTK Chapter? What was it? Part of PTK’s goal is to do community service and help those in need. Mimi’s House was the perfect opportunity to not only help those in need but to give back to the community!! There was a live auction, silent gala, food, and music! We hope you attended! What now? Attend the PTK executive meeting on December 4th! Here, you can talk about what you experienced and what you took from this event! We would LOVE to have your opinion and voice! Please contact Devin Pike or Traci Raymor for more info �Page 8 December 1, 2019 CHINOOK Filling Dad's shoes, one ride at a time Jayla Johnson Chinook Writer Two cowboys atop their healthy horses back into their boxes at the 2018 College National Finals Rodeo ready to compete in the team roping event. The heeler, whose goal is to rope the steer’s back two legs was Trey Yates, a Casper College Thunderbird. The header, whose goal is to rope the steer’s horns, was Kellan Johnson, a Gillette College Pronghorn who describes himself as a relaxed guy with a goof-ball aspect. As the two ready their positions and prepare for this once in a lifetime moment, the announcer’s voice is heard through the loudspeakers, he said, “And this is Kellan Johnson from Casper, Wyoming.” Immediately after his name was heard, the crowd roared and the room became incredibly loud. Johnson soaked it in, creating a memory he will never forget. He took his time preparing for the ride of his life. Hours before this moment, Johnson, anxious for that night, called his dad on his way into town nervous, yet hopefully saying, “I got a paint steer, Dad. They’ve been pretty long on him and he’s gonna run a little bit.” Shortly after talking to his dad, Johnson called his partner, Yates, who was confident about the night. His partner’s confidence rubbed off on Johnson, prompting him to say, “I’ll do my best.” Johnson arrived at the arena later that day, and as he walked through the massive crowd, he vividly recalled seeing his middle school science teacher who told him he’s there to cheer him on and wished him the best of luck. Moments later, Johnson and Yates sat in the alleyway waiting for their time to compete. They turn to each other with nervous mannerisms and calming intentions. Johnson said, “Man, I appreciate this year.” Yates responded, “Me too, man. We’re gonna win.” Johnson answered, “Oh yeah, we’re gonna win it. Let’s go out there and kick this steers ass and call it good.” Johnson took a slow, deep breath and told himself, “Okay, go time.” Johnson nodded and the painted steer sprinted out and to the right, just like Johnson and Yates had talked about. Johnson stuck the rope on the steer’s horns and quickly after, Yates roped the steers back legs. And that was it. Johnson’s face erupted with joy as he looked over at Yates. “I remember looking at Trey and saying, ‘We did it, man! We did it.’” Johnson said. After their triumph, Johnson and Yates’ horses led them out of the area so they could watch two other well- rounded teams rope. Johnson and Yates watched with excitement and slight nervousness, as both of the teams made errors on their runs. The idea of loss vanished, Johnson and Yates won. Johnson found Yates and hugged him saying, “I told you we’d do it. I told you!” Like all winners at the CNFR, Johnson and Yates climbed onto their horses and took a victory lap around the arena. “If only I could freeze that moment in my mind. It gives me goosebumps until this day, just thinking about it. I’ll never forget it,” Johnson told Chinook. Now, Johnson, 21, ropes as a Casper College Thunderbird, where he’s coached by his father and surrounded by the people and community he loves. Competing in collegiate rodeo, according to Johnson, has consistently been “pretty sweet” and “there’s no better job.” He loves what he’s doing now and would like to continue for as long as he can; rodeo is unquestionably what Johnson wants to do forever. Johnson expressed, “I think I’d trade everything for it, and I think I have. Rodeo is just like any other sport, you can’t do it forever but it’s definitely something I’ve enjoyed and I will do it until I am not competitive anymore at that kind of level.” Before his rodeo success, Johnson grew up on a ranch 30 miles outside of Casper, WY. Jhett Johnson, the father of the house, was a professional rodeo cowboy. “To watch his success and work ethic, those are things some people can’t get and I got it for free. He was right here,” Johnson said of his father. Jenny Johnson, the mother of the house, was a full-time, hard-working teacher at Crest Hill Elementary School. When Jenny wasn’t contributing to her school, she took care of her three boys while her husband traveled all over for competitions. Johnson said, “Honestly [my mom] doesn’t get enough writing, you know. They talk about us (kids) and my dad, but my mom is the real back bone. I guess women don’t get enough credit. My mom did a lot for my dad, and she has done extremely a lot with three boys. She helped us out and she’s done well.” As a boy, Johnson said he constantly asked his mother if he could go watch his dad rodeo. Seeing his father rodeo encouraged a five-year-old Kellan Johnson, even though it was with clumsy fashions and young boy mannerisms, to swing ropes. The fiveyear-old’s excitement urged his father to start coaching him; he stood behind his son and held the rope with him, teaching him how to swing Olie Imagines Kellan Johnson, right, ropes the steer's horns while Carson Johnson, left, begins to rope the steer's back legs in the team roping event. it around. His dad gradually learned every in and out of his son, all while his son learned proper roping technique. Soon enough, Johnson started roping with his cousins, Jayden and Jerren. Jayden as the oldest and Jerren the same age as Johnson, and his Johnson’s brother, Carson, who is two years younger. Johnson referred to the crew as “the four amigos” due to the fact that the four boys grew up playing with toy trucks and trailers, pretending the world of professional rodeo came to life in their hands. Johnson said, “If two of us were going to fight we all fought. We just became best friends and just a strong family.” When recalling his favorite childhood memory, Johnson said, “I haven’t done anything that special, that’s why my fondest memories are of my dad. My dad’s memories are some of my favorites, and he never knew that I enjoyed it more than anything.” The year was 2005, when Johnson’s father first qualified for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is Johnson’s clearest and most enjoyed memory. He remembers travelling with his mom and brother—he remembers what he wore and what he ate—he remembers the atmosphere— he remembers all of it. When arriving in Las Vegas, Johnson, shocked, thought he was on a different planet for the environment seemed completely different from Wyoming. The day his father competed, Johnson’s stood in shock when his expectations were surpassed, and he became a part of the professional rodeo lifestyle. “I always compare things to sports, so imagine if you got to go, and your dad was best friends with Lebron James. It’d be like you got to go back there, meet his boys, meet him, and you got to hang out with him and go to dinner with him. That’s what I got to do growing up. I got to be that kid. I met the Lebron James’ of rodeo,” Johnson told Chinook. Nearly two years later, Johnson, 12-years-old, experienced his father winning the NFR as a heeler in the team roping event. After his dad won, the reality finally hit. Johnson realized he could win just like his dad. Before his father’s victory, Johnson always questioned himself, second guessing whether or not he had a chance of success in rodeo. But after seeing his own father pursue his dreams, Johnson started to believe in himself too. “I remember coming home and telling dad I’m gonna make finals someday dad. That’s what I want to do. I don’t care about anything else—I want to rodeo.” Johnson told Chinook. Johnson and his brother Carson grew up with ropes in their hands. Constantly roping together and competing in junior rodeos and high school rodeos, the two loved rodeo culture. They learned from each other and developed an everlasting bond through the sport, which would later translate into success. “When it came down to it and everyone asked who are you going to rope with it was a no brainer. I want to rope with Carson. You know, things happen, I don’t know if we’ll rope together forever, but I sure plan on it,” Johnson explained. Growing up with Carson everyday created an undeniable kind of chemistry where they knew what made each other mad and what made each other better, which Johnson sees as a major advantage in their competitions. Johnson said, “[Carson and I] got to be a part of each other’s lives and understand what it’s like to be winners together. Most of my success was through Carson.” Along with having his brother as his partner, having his dad as a coach has shaped the competitor Johnson is today. When asked what it is like to have his dad as a coach, Johnson simply said, “I love it.” Johnson expressed, “I love my dad being my coach. He’s my hero, he’s my best friend. And so to have a coach, a hero, and a best friend and he’s just right there every day watching you practice, you just can’t beat stuff like that.” However, although Johnson found success, he faced some obstacles along the way; but, whether it be physical, mental, or intellectual, Johnson always finds a way to work through the difficulties. “I guess the biggest obstacle, for me, is creating a realistic standpoint but also being myself. [I have to] stay true to myself and be positive about what I’m doing.” In practice, Johnson simply breaks down his goal for the day and pushes himself to execute those goals each practice; however, he can forget to have fun with what he’s doing, which he considers one of his biggest goals as well. Johnson said, “I just have to remind myself to have fun but you can’t forget why you do it. Every once in a while I’ll forget because I get so mad and so disappointed but then I’ll go home and think who has a better job than me?” Over the years of rodeo competition, Johnson has grown as both an athlete and a person. He grew more mature and more competitive, striving to win each time he climbs on his horse. Johnson believes “life is short and you only get one life so might as well try and use it.” He likes who he is as a person and doesn’t look to change anything about himself. When asked what motivates him, Johnson said, “I hate saying this but I might as well tell the truth. What motivates me is I want to be famous, I guess. Just being able to say, ‘Alright my dad got to have a sign made outside of Casper how cool would it be if I got to hang my name beside his?’ Jenny Johnson Johnson, left, and his father, right, talk with each other after Johnson's CNFR win. https://www.caspercollege.edu/chinook/ �December 1, 2019 Page 9 CHINOOK Casper College Presents UEST SPECIAL G E L-STAT ING AL M O Y THE W FEBRUARY 3-5, 2020 JAZZ BAN D TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020, AT 7 P.M. JOHN F. 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