Samus Aran is back
Billy Drown the Juice Samus Aran, Nintendo’s first lady, is on another adventure in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Her engagement this time deals with something about light and dark worlds and being stalked by these evil forces called Ing, all while trying to uncover the mysteries that happened to these troops.
This week’s best video game
Geeks unite! This game just happens to be the sequel to one of XBOX’s greatest games of all time, with the chance to be evil, even. Here’s to hoping they didn’t screw up the formula for what makes a good Star War’s role-playing game.
History of shaving leads to discovery
In a last-ditch effort to avoid writing term papers and studying for tests this last week, my roommates and I had had a lengthy discussion-about hair. We weren’t talking about the latest styles, trendy cuts or outrageous colors. Instead, the discussion revolved around the absence or presence of hair on humans, particularly the male species.
Local vineyard’s success stems from SDSU research
The grapevines growing on a hillside west of Volga also have deep SDSU roots. The vineyard and winery were built from the ground up by Jim and Nancy Schade, natives of Volga and New Holland, respectively. The couple met while attending SDSU and were married in the campus Lutheran center.
Automatic checking hits Brookings
Money will now be deducted from your checking account faster due to a recently passed law. A new law called Check Clearing for the 21st Century, or Check 21, clears checks faster by sending substitute checks to banks around the nation. A substitute check is a slightly larger copy of the front and back of the original check.
New office needed for FDA
It’s not often that more federal government bureaucracy is the best solution to a problem. But this may be one of those rare occasions. The editors of Journal of the American Medical Association have called for the creation of an independent office that would monitor drugs once they are on the market.
Hey drivers – here’s a lesson
I do a lot of interstate driving. Really, the only time I drive is on the interstate. Between driving home, going to Sioux Falls, or driving to various towns across the state for debate meets; I’ve racked up around 15,000 miles on my car since I got it last November.
E-85 cleaner and helps out economy
What if I told you there is a fuel available that is cheaper, burns cleaner, and helps our economy more than traditional gasoline? Well, there is. In recent weeks, while working on an article for the magazine writing course that I’m taking, I’ve come to a realization: very few people know anything about E-85.
Local Christian band to release new album
In the spring of 1998, three men created Strong Men Stoop. The band now includes bassist Nick Sittig, drummer Kyle Wigg and guitarist Jordan Ochocki, all providing vocals. So far, the Sioux Falls native band has released four CD’s, and on January 15th, they will be releasing their fifth CD Movin’ To Malyalsia.
Lost in the Carat Patch?
Christmas is the season of giving and, as always, jewelry is at the top of many girls’ wish lists. Men around the country are flocking to jewelry stores to find the gift that accurately conveys their feelings for their girlfriend or wife. There are many things men should keep in mind when shopping for jewelry.
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