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Frehiwot Werede -become a citizen now!
Mari.Lowry@Spps.Org Frehiwot Werede is “thinking about applying for citizenship after she graduates”. The only right she is denied is the right to vote. She is attending school with financial aid….but she is not a citizen. We have citizens of our wonderful country that cannot obtain financial aid-not enough to go around. They take out huge [...]
Union construction impacts life on campus
Last April construction started on the new student union and the heavy machinery has not left yet. With a drop in sales at the University Bookstore, organizations’ offices scattered across campus and classrooms doubling as dining areas, union construction has definitely impacted campus life at SDSU.
Doctoral degrees to be added
SDSU will offer three new doctoral degrees in nursing; geospatial science and engineering; and computational science and statistics beginning in the 2005 fall semester. At their December meeting, the South Dakota Board of Regents decided to instate six new doctoral programs throughout the state.
Friday fire, power outage unrelated
Friday’s emergency power shutdown and the Caldwell Hall fire were unrelated, officials said Monday. Campus power was shut down to fix two substation high voltage insulators, said Dean Kattleman, Physical Plant director. Kattleman said they noticed a power spike Friday afternoon and the harsh winter weather forced them to fix the problem immediately.
Mandatory health insurance rejected
Alakananda Mookerjee Collegian SDSU students won’t be required to buy health insurance, a committee appointed by the Board of Regents decided. The committee, which was formed to consider mandatory health insurance policies for students, struck down the proposed policy in December 2004.
Hip hop, spoken word artist to perform
A number of performers make their way through Brookings each academic year. However, one truly unique act will hit the stage this semester, and it is worth talking about. Spoken word and hip hop artist Black Ice will perform at Doner Auditorium as part of SDSU’s celebration of Black History Month in February.
Conference search continues
SDSU is halfway through its first year as a Divison I school, but most of SDSU’s athletic teams are not part of a conference and can not compete in Division I postseason. Athletic Director Fred Oien, along with others, have continued to remain in contact with administrators and present a positive image of SDSU athletics to other conferences.
No strings attached
Wireless Internet could be installed in more areas on campus with the help of student input. Students’ Association senators junior Ryan Brunner and senior Kristin Olsen have been working on expanding the wireless Internet into the residence halls. The expansion would give nearly 1,200 currently registered dorm-dwellers many more areas to use wireless Internet.
NDSU hockey sweeps Jacks
The SDSU Club Hockey team lost two games this weekend on the road at North Dakota State University. The Jacks, a level three club hockey team, lost to NDSU 5-8 on Saturday and 1-8 on Sunday. SDSU Coach Marty Schipull said he was very pleased with how well the team played against the level one club hockey team.
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