Everclear guitarist a family man at heart
“Volvo Driving Soccer Mom,” Everclear’s latest single, tells the tale of an ex-stripper who gave up the rock and roll lifestyle to live the suburban life and raise “blond-bland-middle-class republican children.” When he’s not touring, however, the life of Everclear songwriter Art Alexakis resembles that of a soccer dad.
Colin, Ruthie to make a stop at SDSU Wednesday
Colin Mortensen and Ruthie Alcaide, better known sans surnames on MTVs The Real World: Season 8 in Hawaii, are harboring a secret that may make execs a little nervous. A secret they may or may not divulge when they speak in the Performing Arts Center tonight, April 29, at 8 p.
Prairie Rep enters season with new management
After nearly 30 years at the helm of Prairie Repertory Theatre, Dr. James L. Johnson, head of theatre at SDSU, is retiring and leaving PRT in the hands of a new administrative head. But according to that new administrative head, Johnson will be missed, but his baby is in capable hands.
Fans are number one priority for Sister Hazel
“Where are all your trees?” said Jeff Beres, bassist for pop rockers Sister Hazel. “How do you guys get paper?” The band was scheduled that night to play Frost Arena. Before the show they were found lounging in a make-shift HPER center dressing room. “Last night on the plane this old guy next us got up and went to the bathroom.
Rocking the South Dakota Stage
Three groups of self-proclaimed “South Dakota Virgins” popped their Midwest cherries on Sunday in Frost Arena. Despite lackluster ticket sales, The Exies, Sister Hazel and Everclear managed to find the appropriate energy to make the UPC-sponsored concert worthwhile for students and pop fans alike.
Looking Forward
Next year’s going to be a battle. It’s going to be a tough, tough year because of who we play and where we play them and so on. But I have faith in these guys that their going to be ready for it and that’s why spring ball’s so important. (SDSU football coach John Stiegelmeier) That sentiment opened SDSU’s 2003 spring football practice.
Exposing pious frauds and lies
As a result of my last column (“Jesus Christ holds a press conference,” March 11, 2003), I was called a lunatic, damned to hell and accused of having been “blinded by Satan,” among other things. One of the more disturbing things that happened was a visit from a student who presented “facts” to me showing that since evolution had become widely taught in American schools in 1957, teenage pregnancies had skyrocketed and divorce rates had multiplied.
SDSU student aims for Olympics
Brian Beaman, freshman 18, General Agriculture of Selby, SD placed 46 out of 81 shooters about two weeks ago with a sub-score of 2209 overall at the National Junior Olympic Rifle Championships in Colorado Springs, Colo. April 7-17. “I didn’t do as quite as well as I hoped, but it was a learning experience,” Beaman said.
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Indie film heroes gather together for Agatha Christie-style mystery Identity is kind of like the indie Murder on the Orient Express. While watching it, one revels in seeing his or her favorite character actors and bit players slowly stalked and killed.
Libby advises on confronting ex-girlfriends, doomed relationships
Dear Libby, I have a slight problem regarding an ex-girlfriend of mine. She’s been considering different colleges to transfer to and it seems like SDSU is at the top of her list. I’m afraid that the only reason she’s even considering going to school here is because I’m here.
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