Custodial crews work hard for students
I just read the comment on snow removal on campus. I work for Physical Plant Custodial Services and it is part of our responsibility to do some of the snow removal. I would like to let students know that our custodians work from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. and sometimes we get snow after our crews go home.
Therefore, it’s impossible for us to get it all shoveled off before classes start in the morning, especially if it’s still snowing. We do what we can, along with our various other tasks, and sometimes with crew shortages, it looks as though we don’t shovel.
I just want all of you to realize that our crews work very hard to see that building entrances are cleared of snow. I think some of the folks I work with would appreciate a positive word now and then, instead of negative comments. They work very hard cleaning up sand that is tracked in and do what they can with snow removal.
Sue Pond
Custodial Services
Brunner, Wrenn come with experience
The Brookings City Council views the Student Association (SA) leadership as our link to the student body. The SA president or an appointee is on our agenda at each of our action meetings to update us on campus activities and student body issues.
As you decide who to vote for on March 2 and 3, it is important to know that Ryan Brunner has been a participant in Brookings City Council meetings over the past year. He knows and understands the city council and has been a great advocate for the students of SDSU. I believe he would represent the student body well and I recommend you to vote for Ryan Brunner and Tim Wrenn.
Tim Reed
Class of 1988
City of Brookings
Council Member.
Robbery affects all students
As an alumnus of the great institution, I was dismayed to learn of the recent box office robbery during the run of “Capers: Taking Charge.”
This Capers heist is disappointing in many ways. First, I always believed SDSU took pride in being a safe and secure campus. (Statistics recently published indicated that SDSU was number one in overall low crime rates.) With this breaking and entering episode the pride took a little beating. Second, the members of Alpha Psi Omega (APO) worked countless man-hours to write and produce Capers for the audiences’ enjoyment and to raise funds. In addition, the many students who made sacrifices to give of their valuable time (thousand of man-hours) to practice and perform have been cheated of the coffers. Third, next year’s Capers committee will be at a disadvantage with limited funds to initiate the production. One single negative act has a major impact!
Capers is the major fundraiser for APO. As with many student organizations, the funds are reinvested for the students. In this case, APO monies are used to sponsor student awards, scholarships, educational trips and even the next Capers. I hope the culprit has a greater need than the SDSU student body, because this affects us all.
It is my sincere hope the criminal is apprehended and restitution is the sentence. If not, maybe a guilty conscience will result in “doing the right thing.” Someday the doer of the deed can reimburse the interest of APO. One can dream big ….
Until that time, there are two things we all can do. Be vigilant and report anonymously any information to the University Police Department at (605) 688-5117. And donate your time and talent to next year’s Capers production. You’ll be glad you did. Let’s show our Jackrabbit Pride, turn a negative into a positive. It will reflect well on all of us Staters.
Linda Olson
SDSU Alumnus
Aberdeen, SD
CEO has more to offer than other groups
Discontent and sitting on a dorm bathroom toilet, I overheard a friend talking about a group he just joined, CEO, the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization.
Odds are you haven’t heard of us, heavy odds, but that’s understandable considering we haven’t yet won Best Float at the Hobo Day Parade (although we came close this year), or sponsored any trips past the Mississippi or Missouri River. Or maybe you have heard of CEO, but like many rumors going around, you thought we were a Christian group. We’re not Christians! Only kidding.
Still pessimistic from lackluster and uninspiring experiences with other college organizations, I wasn’t expecting much more than free pizza and hopefully a ride back to the residence halls afterwards, because it’s a long walk from the Northern Plains Biostress Building into the wind. Minutes into the first meeting I attended, I was already committed and there wasn’t even pizza. Having a great time with a great group of people from a variety of ages, majors and backgrounds was what sold me.
Also on that first day I remember our newly-elected CEO president reciting the CEO mission statement, something to the effect of “The College of Entrepreneurs’ Organizations informs, supports and inspires college students to entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through something or another” set to the tune of Camptown Races.
In the time I’ve been a part of CEO, I’ve found their primary mission is not only to be supportive towards entrepreneur hopefuls, but to be compassionate and interested in finding opportunities for you no matter what your goals or plans are. CEO is great for meeting new people, gaining networks and finding opportunities in anything you dream; no idea is dumb. And if you have a phobia towards commitment, don’t worry, CEO promises not to express any dismay if you miss a meeting or two. Even when we hadn’t seen or heard our vice president for over a month, he was welcomed back with open arms.
As for the opportunities, they’ve been anything but few and far between. On a trip to the capital of South Dakota with CEO, in only a 12-hour span, I was able to have some SDSU ice cream with Gov. Rounds, chat with the vice president of the Farmers Association and ride on a cow. So if you’re bored or thinking you may not be on your right path in life; CEO may not be able to set you there, but they are sure there to help.
Scott Halvorson
Sophomore
Studying ranks higher than clubs
When I read the column “Campus clubs, organizations have poor participation,” I was appalled and offended.
I was extremely upset because with my lack of involvement in campus organizations, according to the writer’s, Roxy Hammond’s, theory, I am either afraid to join clubs because I “won’t know anyone” or I could “get bored,” or I am too lazy “watching TV, chatting online or drinking…”
As a psychology major, it seems that I would be involved in Psychology Club. I am not afraid to attend the meetings for this organization. I have two classes with the president of these organizations and he is a wonderful person. Why do I not go to the meetings? According to Hammond, after ruling out fear, I must be lazy. I do not have cable, so that rules out TV as a main distraction. I also do not drink on weekdays, which is when clubs meet. The biggest problem for me is it cuts into my study time. I have 20 credits this semester. When I am not studying, the last thing I want to do is think about anything school related. I just want to sit and enjoy some time with friends without worrying about school. Secondly, if I knew when clubs met, I would attend, but the information for clubs is not spread campus wide. Finally, the club and organization meetings I have attended have lacked in content. So don’t jump to blame the hardworking students on this campus for the poor participation.
Rachel Neubauer
Pre-Medicine/Psychology Major
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