End of an Era
In their third and final appearance in the Division II Elite Eight, the lady Jackrabbits fell hard and fast in the quarterfinals against California (Pa.). The 96-79 loss in St. Joseph, Mo., was a disappointing end to a reign otherwise marked with success, including last year’s national title.
Ladykillers, Not the Coen’s Best
The Ladykillers is a curious little trifle from America’s favorite weird stylists of the cinema, the Coen brothers. That the film works at all is a tribute to the Coens (and their wildly wonderful cast). That the film doesn’t quite work completely is also a tribute to the Coens.
Deadwood; a Wild and Dirty Place
Deadwood, HBO’s latest shock-and-awe drama (Sundays, 8:00 p.m.), is indeed about our little tourism mecca west of the river. But the small-screen Deadwood mining camp is a mecca for little besides blazing immorality, greed, lawlessness and really dirty people, in 1876.
Rodeo club members prepare for 50th Jackrabbit Stampede
A group of students are preparing for the Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo, one of SDSU’s biggest athletic events. The rodeo will be held April 1-4 at the Swiftel Center starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There is also an evening session Saturday night at 7 p.
Personal friendship won’t skew professional decision
Over the last several weeks, a controversy has emerged around United State Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Justice Scalia is a good friend of Vice President Dick Cheney. Despite this, Scalia has refused to recuse himself from an upcoming decision involving the vice president.
Scalia should recuse self to ensure unbiased justice
Justice is one of the founding principles of American politics and culture. We meet that end though democracy, equal rights and voice in government. Unfortunately, the fatal flaw in all systems of government is that they are run by men. James Madison once said “If men were angels, there would be no need for laws much less for government.
Downtown jeweler turns after-school job into career
Not many people have access to thousands of dollar worth of jewels and other luxuries, let alone when they are only 14 years old. That’s when Jerry Miller began working in a field that would eventually become a life-long career choice that he has never regretted.
Returning soldiers say that they missed family, friends
Rodney Palo isn’t used to being a husband yet. The Hayti native was engaged for only two days before his National Guard outfit, the 727th Transportation Company, was activated. Hastily married before the private first class shipped out in January 2003, Palo and his wife, Sophia, have spent the past few days getting reacquainted.
Brookings welcomes home members of 727th
Smiling faces beamed from the backs of pickup trucks, broadcasting the joy of soldiers thrilled to be back home after 15 months spent in a foreign land. The 727th Transportation Company (Palletized Load System) returned to the communities it is based out of Friday with a parade and ceremony in Brookings befitting those who had given of their time and interrupted their lives to serve their country.
Sexual harassment: issue for everyone
Diane Novotny-Young did not talk about her last job at Stroh Brewing Company in St. Paul for 10 years. “I spent the last 10 years trying to forget,” Novotny-Young said. On Wednesday night, she finally spoke out about her job and the sexual harassment she encountered as she gave her talk, “Sexual Harassment and Issues of Power.
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