More than luck will keep you out of jail
The football game. The parade. The activities. All three of these are heavily promoted each Hobo Day, but one element of the Hobo Day celebration is generally brushed under the rug — alcohol. Alcohol is a fundamental part of Hobo Day for many students, whether they are 21 or younger.
Old habits are hard to break
If there’s any one thing I’ve learned from college, it’s that procrastination is an art form. One that takes many years to perfect. Last year in my General Studies 143 class, the instructor asked me (one of the only sophomores) if students stop procrastinating as we climb the college ladder.
Jacks ‘horsing around’ in inaugural season
With SDSU’s move to Division I athletics, changes had to be made within the athletic department. One of those changes was the creation of a brand-new sport. SDSU is one of 22 institutions in Division I and II to offer equestrian as a varsity sport this season.
Former ‘Bachelor’ Entertains SDSU
SDSU students gathered in the Performing Arts Center on Oct. 12 to hear the musical stylings of The Bob Guiney Band. The Bob Guiney Band performed for a crowd of about 100 students, who seemed to find the band’s mix of edgy guitar rock music and pop lyrics and melodies a welcome distraction from their studies.
Browning: in an orbit of his own
Every teacher has something about them that makes him or her special and interesting. One look into Professor Larry Browning’s office, and you can tell there are several things that make him unique. “He uses a lot of material. It’s a very visual learning experience, which is a big benefit,” says Christer Ask, a fourth-year physics major and student of Browning.
Bonding’ season now open
With shotgun in hand, senior Rob Lyons left Brookings, Friday for one reason: South Dakota’s pheasant season opener on Saturday. “This weekend I’m going with about 20 other people,” Lyons said Friday. “We’re meeting in Presho to go pheasant hunting. This Presho hunt is always an annual deal.
Make hunting alliances quickly
After shooting my share of big game, a satisfactory number of ducks and geese, and mastering the relatively simple art of pheasant hunting, I consider myself a pretty seasoned hunter. But what I’ve come to realize is that even though I’ve gone home with a bag limit on several occasions, it in no way makes me an expert, especially when it comes to waterfowl.
Hobo Days: Then Vs. Now
It is the event that most students look forward to. Sometimes it’s the reason high school graduates decide to continue their education at SDSU. It’s tradition. It’s crazy. It’s fun. It’s Hobo Days. And it’s here. You Can’t Have a Present Without a Past The Hobo Day celebration can be traced back to 1907 with the origination of the “Nightshirt Parade.
Your own personal Jesus
“Your own personal Jesus.” Remember that song? Maybe you’ve heard it back in the day by Depeche Mode, or more recently by Johnny Cash, a version (which was pretty good). Anyway, did it ever make you think that in some way we all come up with our own personal Jesus? Humor me and try this for a minute while your reading this article.
Enrollment figures set new SDSU record highs
SDSU has reached record enrollment for the sixth straight year At 11,021, SDSU had a 0.6 percent increase in enrollment, with a one percent increase in full-time students, the South Dakota Board of Regents announced Oct. 4 in Pierre. SDSU President Peggy Miller said she doesn’t expect the growth to stop, especially since the university is looking at expanding the nursing and pharmacy programs.
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