The persistence of vinyl
Most students probably look through their parents’ record collections as though they were looking through a time capsule filled with ancient artifacts. Many of those parents have switched to CDs, buying copies of records they’ve owned for years on the smaller, more portable and modern media.
Volleyball wonder to play SDSU teams
Bob Holmes beat the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He creamed the Minnesota Vikings. Cal Ripken Jr. and the Baltimore Orioles didn’t stand a chance. And he did it all by himself. A one-man volleyball wonder, Holmes travel 28 weeks a year promoting an anti-drinking-and-drugs message.
Jacks to rely on defense, reinvent offense in 2002
The South Dakota State University football team will try to fill an offensive void and rely heavily on their defensive game during the 2002 season, according to head coach John Stiegelmeier. The Jackrabbit defense boasts eight returning starters, and also has some depth in its lettermen.
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Netters remain undefeated ed
The South Dakota State University volleyball team is proving itself a force to be reckoned with after two weeks of undefeated NCC tournament play. With a record of 9-0, the Jacks have taken top honors at the Minnesota State Tournament in Mankato and the Burger King Classic in Brookings Sept.
Golfers take Jackrabbit Invite
The South Dakota State University men’s golf team took home first place honors in their season opener Sept. 6-7 at the Brookings Country Club. Competition at the Jackrabbit Invitational included teams from Briar Cliff, Augustana, Kansas Wesleyan, The University of South Dakota, Northern State University, Dakota State University and Presentation College.
Musicians provide strength in the time of need
In the past, art has elevated the human spirit after tragedy. It has soothed and comforted, inspired and exalted. In the wake of Europe’s devastation after World War I, poets and novelists glorified a nation’s heroes, while deploring the horrible toll of the war.
Random drops of insanity
This week, as I’m sure you know, is the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The way we look at the world was forever altered on Sept. 11, 2001. Patriotism’s bell chimed at a fever pitch in the months following the attacks, with flags and fond words for the enterprise of freedom pulling tears from the eyes of the hardest hearts and giving a proud posture to backs nearly broken from years of careless slumping.
High-profile election season draws participation from college students
For a number of college students, Nov. 5 is more than just another Tuesday. In fact, some students dedicate large amounts of their time toward the campaign effort, despite the fact that the 18 to 24 age-group is labeled as apathetic. “I think most college students care about issues that are fairly close to home,” sophomore physics major Sara Landau said, citing the Third B Tax issue as one example.
Rock the Vote comes to South Dakota
South Dakota students will have the opportunity to “Rock the Vote” this November, as the organization of the same name sets up shop in Brookings for the two-month home stretch of the 2002 election. Rock the Vote is a national organization whose main goals are to register 18-to-24-year-olds to vote and get members of that age group involved in politics.
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