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THE AUGUSTANA Friday MIRROR Vol. XCV October 20, 2006 No. 5 ESTABLISHED 1908 I SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Referred Law 6 ignites tension Kaeti Hinck/The Mirror Sophomore Johanna Snow (left) and freshman Agatta Ngweshemi encourage students to vote at a table located in the Commons across from the mailboxes. By Kelly Score Mirror Guest Writer Having Augustana's El-men Center packed with over 4,000 people by 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25 is a goal of Union Board of Governors (UBG) co-gov-ernors Mallory Larsen and Christina Hausman. The band Widespread Panic will be performing nearly a four hour show for the second Big Event held at Augustana. The By Kari Kintner Mirror Guest Writer The debate over House Bill 1215 is stirring up mixed reactions in Augustana stu-dents. A poster reading, "If the fetus you are fighting to save was gay, would you still work as hard?" posted in Com-mons stairways caused sev-eral students to be offended. "They're attacking, and they know pro-life is often conservative and against en-couragement of homosexu-ality:' sophomore Hayley Herauf said. "I don't believe people are born gay, and I thought it was a slap in the face Junior Bobbie Quade was so upset by the poster that she decided to write a letter to President Rob Oliver. Quade said she inter-preted it as something that "pointed fingers" and "tried to start an argument that's completely based on as-sumptions and stereotypes." She was also disturbed by the lack of group association on the poster. Jeff Venekamp, Augusta-na's director of student ac-tivities and the one in charge of monitoring the posters put up in the Commons, does not encourage posters with-out names or organizations attached. "It's rather gutless to not put your name on some-thing:' Venekamp said. However, Venekamp does not find the poster offensive, and he believes the poster asks an interesting question and presents provocative thought. He believes it is an im-portant part of a liberal arts education to offer exposure to multiple expressions and implications. He says posters can have multiple interpreta-tions, but he would rip down those that promote alcohol consumption or present something extremely offen-sive. "I am disappointed this group had signs removed by people who weren't willing to let an alternative viewpoint be heard:' Venekamp said. See ABORTION, page 11 Photo courtesy of widespreadpanic.com Basketball moves to S.F. Arena By Ashley White Mirror Staff Writer The Augustana College Board of Trustees decided to hold the six men and women's North Central Conference basketball games at the Sioux Falls Arena in September 2005. Students and administration hold contradict-ing viewpoints on this change as the school prepares to imple-ment the transition in January. A 12-member task force for Augustana athletics initiated the decision and played an influen-tial part throughout the process. The committee was made up of Augustana Booster Club Board members, corporate sponsors, faculty and administration. Conference games were held at the Elmen Center in past years, allowing students the con-venience of walking across cam-pus to attend the events. Ad-ministration argued that while this was accommodating to the students, members of the com-munity lost touch with Augus-tana athletics as a result. Athletic Director Bill Gross, a task force member, defended the decision. "The primary rea-son for the decision was to try to bring Augustana to more people in the community in an environ-ment where we felt we could get to new people. It's part of Augie reaching out to the community," he said. The Sioux Falls Arena will hold roughly 7,000 people and offer elderly fans chair-back seating, a comfort not available in the Elmen Center. Ideas of remodeling the Elmen Center were discussed but quickly dis-missed by committee members. "All of the remodeling to make it more fan-friendly causes See BASKETBALL , page 11 Widespread Panic visits Elmen co-governors teamed up touring at a given time. with Director of Student "You can't just call up Activities Jeff Venekamp any band and ask them to to choose the band. come to Sioux Falls:' Haus- The three went through man said. a long and intricate process After looking at which before finally choosing the artists are touring, the co-band. This process began governors are faced with at www.pollstar.com. Ac- the need to see which cording to Hausman, the bands will be touring near Web site houses up-to- Sioux Falls in a specific date lists of artists who are time period. In addition currently touring across to this, a deciding factor the United States. Getting is if an artist fits within a specific artist depends on whether or not they are See PANIC, page 11 Widespread Panic Low S.D. teacher salary concerns students By Kasey Wassenaar Mirror Staff Writer South Dakota is the lowest ranked state in the nation for teacher salaries. Low salaries are driving teachers to other states or to other forms of employment. According to the American Federation of Teachers' (AFT) South Dakota is one of 28 states where the increase in average teacher salary is lower than the national rate of inflation, with the average teacher salary at $34,040. "Unfortunately a lot of our grads do go elsewhere because of better salaries," said Sharon Andrews, chair of the education department at Augustana. Many of South Dakota's teachers are finding it more dif-ficult remain in the teaching profession as their lives begin to develop, and they start fami-lies. This causes teachers to work more than one job or quit and find employment elsewhere, said Bob Kiner, academic dean and vice president of academic af-fairs for Augustana. "We lost some of our finest teachers to other industries be-cause they couldn't support their families the way they need to," Kiner said. Senior Megan Enger, presi-dent of the Augustana College Education Association (ACEA), said she would love to stay and See EDUCATION, page 12 Sharon Andrews Three reasons you should read this issue: 1 Reasons to get out and vote on Nov. 7. Page 3 2 Ole the Viking graces the beer pong scene. Page 5 3 Football wins in final seconds of the game. Page 11
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Title | Mirror - October 20, 2006 |
Subject (LC) | Augustana College (Sioux Falls, S.D.)--Students--Newspapers |
Type | Newspaper |
Date | 2006-10-20 |
Publishing agency | Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, USA |
Rights | This image may not be reproduced without the express written consent of Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. |
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Language | English |
Collection | Augustana Newspapers |
Contributing Institution | Mikkelsen Library, Augustana University |
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Type | Newspaper |
Date | 2006-10-20 |
Text | THE AUGUSTANA Friday MIRROR Vol. XCV October 20, 2006 No. 5 ESTABLISHED 1908 I SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Referred Law 6 ignites tension Kaeti Hinck/The Mirror Sophomore Johanna Snow (left) and freshman Agatta Ngweshemi encourage students to vote at a table located in the Commons across from the mailboxes. By Kelly Score Mirror Guest Writer Having Augustana's El-men Center packed with over 4,000 people by 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25 is a goal of Union Board of Governors (UBG) co-gov-ernors Mallory Larsen and Christina Hausman. The band Widespread Panic will be performing nearly a four hour show for the second Big Event held at Augustana. The By Kari Kintner Mirror Guest Writer The debate over House Bill 1215 is stirring up mixed reactions in Augustana stu-dents. A poster reading, "If the fetus you are fighting to save was gay, would you still work as hard?" posted in Com-mons stairways caused sev-eral students to be offended. "They're attacking, and they know pro-life is often conservative and against en-couragement of homosexu-ality:' sophomore Hayley Herauf said. "I don't believe people are born gay, and I thought it was a slap in the face Junior Bobbie Quade was so upset by the poster that she decided to write a letter to President Rob Oliver. Quade said she inter-preted it as something that "pointed fingers" and "tried to start an argument that's completely based on as-sumptions and stereotypes." She was also disturbed by the lack of group association on the poster. Jeff Venekamp, Augusta-na's director of student ac-tivities and the one in charge of monitoring the posters put up in the Commons, does not encourage posters with-out names or organizations attached. "It's rather gutless to not put your name on some-thing:' Venekamp said. However, Venekamp does not find the poster offensive, and he believes the poster asks an interesting question and presents provocative thought. He believes it is an im-portant part of a liberal arts education to offer exposure to multiple expressions and implications. He says posters can have multiple interpreta-tions, but he would rip down those that promote alcohol consumption or present something extremely offen-sive. "I am disappointed this group had signs removed by people who weren't willing to let an alternative viewpoint be heard:' Venekamp said. See ABORTION, page 11 Photo courtesy of widespreadpanic.com Basketball moves to S.F. Arena By Ashley White Mirror Staff Writer The Augustana College Board of Trustees decided to hold the six men and women's North Central Conference basketball games at the Sioux Falls Arena in September 2005. Students and administration hold contradict-ing viewpoints on this change as the school prepares to imple-ment the transition in January. A 12-member task force for Augustana athletics initiated the decision and played an influen-tial part throughout the process. The committee was made up of Augustana Booster Club Board members, corporate sponsors, faculty and administration. Conference games were held at the Elmen Center in past years, allowing students the con-venience of walking across cam-pus to attend the events. Ad-ministration argued that while this was accommodating to the students, members of the com-munity lost touch with Augus-tana athletics as a result. Athletic Director Bill Gross, a task force member, defended the decision. "The primary rea-son for the decision was to try to bring Augustana to more people in the community in an environ-ment where we felt we could get to new people. It's part of Augie reaching out to the community," he said. The Sioux Falls Arena will hold roughly 7,000 people and offer elderly fans chair-back seating, a comfort not available in the Elmen Center. Ideas of remodeling the Elmen Center were discussed but quickly dis-missed by committee members. "All of the remodeling to make it more fan-friendly causes See BASKETBALL , page 11 Widespread Panic visits Elmen co-governors teamed up touring at a given time. with Director of Student "You can't just call up Activities Jeff Venekamp any band and ask them to to choose the band. come to Sioux Falls:' Haus- The three went through man said. a long and intricate process After looking at which before finally choosing the artists are touring, the co-band. This process began governors are faced with at www.pollstar.com. Ac- the need to see which cording to Hausman, the bands will be touring near Web site houses up-to- Sioux Falls in a specific date lists of artists who are time period. In addition currently touring across to this, a deciding factor the United States. Getting is if an artist fits within a specific artist depends on whether or not they are See PANIC, page 11 Widespread Panic Low S.D. teacher salary concerns students By Kasey Wassenaar Mirror Staff Writer South Dakota is the lowest ranked state in the nation for teacher salaries. Low salaries are driving teachers to other states or to other forms of employment. According to the American Federation of Teachers' (AFT) South Dakota is one of 28 states where the increase in average teacher salary is lower than the national rate of inflation, with the average teacher salary at $34,040. "Unfortunately a lot of our grads do go elsewhere because of better salaries," said Sharon Andrews, chair of the education department at Augustana. Many of South Dakota's teachers are finding it more dif-ficult remain in the teaching profession as their lives begin to develop, and they start fami-lies. This causes teachers to work more than one job or quit and find employment elsewhere, said Bob Kiner, academic dean and vice president of academic af-fairs for Augustana. "We lost some of our finest teachers to other industries be-cause they couldn't support their families the way they need to," Kiner said. Senior Megan Enger, presi-dent of the Augustana College Education Association (ACEA), said she would love to stay and See EDUCATION, page 12 Sharon Andrews Three reasons you should read this issue: 1 Reasons to get out and vote on Nov. 7. Page 3 2 Ole the Viking graces the beer pong scene. Page 5 3 Football wins in final seconds of the game. Page 11 |
Collection | Augustana Newspapers |
Contributing Institution | Mikkelsen Library, Augustana University |