Credit Report Basics
Part 2 of 2. This week we’ll look at how to remove negative incorrect information. Last week, we looked at the importance of knowing and understanding what’s in your credit report. Before you can demand your legal rights, you must thoroughly know your legal rights.
South Dakota Brights unite
What do you call someone who is not religious? Is there a need for a new name for such people? And should not politicians acknowledge them?
Dollars & Sense
The dreaded D-word: debt. All of us have it at some time or another, and we would all like to get rid of it. Although it is probably not possible to live 100 percent debt free, you can manage the debt you have. Depending on your circumstances, you need to consider whether you should manage your debt yourself, seek professional help, or when – and whether – you need to consider bankruptcy.
Sneaky tricks that credit card companies use
Credit card companies have all kinds of tricks to gouge your wallet and drive up your bill. While arguably unfair, all these tricks are legal, leaving you no alternative but to stay as informed as possible to protect yourself. The old bait and switch So you’ve got this ingenious plan.
No boredom in life with Jesus
One of the most frightening moments of my life occurred when I was 6 years old. I was with my family at Disneyland in California and I went with my mom on a hot-air balloon ride – not a real hot-air balloon, mind you, but a “balloon” car that was attached to a mechanical pulley.
Bigger may be better, but must be adaptable
For the second consecutive year, our university has managed to increase the number of students in the programs both on and off its Brookings campus. This time we broke the elusive five-digit mark, taking enrollment from 9,952 students to 10,561. That 6.1 percent increase has all the other regential institutions in the state outstripped and some of them trying to justify their less impressive growth.
Tim Johnson discusses his ‘primary focus’ as United States senator
Q: Please state your name for the record. A: Tim Johnson. Q: And you are from? A: Vermillion, SD. Q: What is the most important piece of legislation this year that affects college students? A: Well, we’re working on the re-authorization of the Higher Education Act.
Hauge puts experience to use for John Edwards
The political arena is not a new one for Emily Hauge. Last year, she was a Political Science major at SDSU and worked for Sen. Tim Johnson’s re-election campaign. This year the political bug bit harder. It bit hard enough to lure her away from SDSU for a semester to work for North Carolina Senator John Edwards, who is campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Distinguished alumnus dedicated life to students
Some students can’t wait to leave SDSU in the past, but for one man, SDSU has been his past and present for the last 50 years. Dr. James O. Pedersen is one of seven graduates of SDSU to receive the 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award. The award is based on his service to education.
Engineers without Borders build a better world
SDSU students are getting the chance to affect the lives of people all around the world. About two years ago Matt Oedkoven, a recent graduate of SDSU, founded Engineers without Borders. Oedkoven contacted Jesse Wolfe, the current president of the chapter, about starting a chapter at SDSU.
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