Puppy is designer’s favorite hobo
If Jim Taggart could draw anything it would be a hobo in a toga. “I could easily see how that would be fun,” he says. He says he’d like to make Will look like John Belushi from Animal House. Taggart is a graphic designer for University Relations and one of his duties includes designing the Hobo Day posters, bumper stickers, buttons and, sometimes, t-shirts for one of SDSU’s biggest events.
What is a Hobo?
Hobo: noun; a disreputable vagrant; “a homeless tramp.” Hobos have become an almost mythological figure in western history, sometimes vilified by the media and police as traveling criminals. In fact, hobos are a part of an American subculture. They have their own language, traditions and code of conduct.
Parade builds on construction theme Saturday
Before the Jacks take on Augustana in the homecoming football game, crowds will line the streets of Brookings for another homecoming tradition at SDSU. Students, Brookings residents and SDSU alums can unite in school spirit on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 9:30 a.
Late Night Larson fails to attract evening crowds
Late Night Larson: Study where there’s free pop, free popcorn, free tutoring and no need to whisper. Sounds great doesn’t it? But there’s only one thing missing … students. While Late Night Larson welcomes all, few have actually come. According to Jennifer Ochoki, a junior nursing major and Late Night Larson tutoring assistant, about 50 people have shown up since it started on Sept.
SA senator under investigation in voter notarization case
Officials are investigating SDSU student Ryan Brunner for allegedly notarizing two absentee ballot applications without witnessing the person fill out the form. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into the matter, said Brookings County State’s Attorney Clyde Calhoon.
Abused women have options in Brookings
During the time it takes you to read this article, a woman is being abused, every time you start to read a new paragraph. October was National Domestic Abuse Awareness month. Every day a woman somewhere has to deal with the effects of abuse. “Sometimes the aftermath of the abuse is what is the hardest.
HPER television flashes ads, events
A plasma television near the west entrance of the HPER Center greets visitors with information about upcoming events. “It had nothing to do with us moving to Division I. It was nothing we solicited; it kind of fell into our laps so to speak,” said Intramural Director Brad Erickson.
Santana top choice for AL Cy Young
The baseball season has ended. Now it is time to look at the best players of the 2004 season. Here are my thoughts on who should win baseball’s awards: MVP, Cy Young and Manager of the Year. American League MVP: This award is between New York Yankees’ Gary Sheffield, Anaheim Angels’ Vladimir Guerrero and Boston Red Sox’s Manny Ramirez.
Basketball standout sits out another season
Casey Wonnenberg After sitting on the bench for almost two basketball seasons, Matt Jones was welcomed back to Frost Arena with a standing ovation on March 2, 2004. Although the 6-foot-6 junior center/forward continued to suffer from fatigue and had missed 16 straight games, he still impressed the crowd with his performance. In just 18 [...]
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