VSB looking for help
The Volunteer Service Bank (VSB) in Brookings is always looking for volunteer help and South Dakota State University students are signing on help. Students realize that volunteer experience gives them a jump-start on the job market after graduation. According to Don Boone, coordinator for the VSB in Brookings County, “Many employers look at (volunteering) when students apply for a job as something extra they give to the community.
Changing outlook offers more options
Throughout history, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) community has included world leaders, artists, business moguls, sports figures and countless citizens, including local activists, politicians, and community members living and enjoying their gay lives.
Join Cavorts to change
My name is Sarah French, and I was in charge of Cavorts 2005. First, let me congratulate ALL of the contestants for their outstanding performances; it was an awesome night and we couldn’t have done it without you. Second, I would like to extend my utmost thanks to all those individuals who put in so much time and effort to make this the best Cavorts show that we have seen.
Gandhi says it best
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” This quote by Mahatma Gandhi is pretty self explanatory: practice what you preach. In reference to the letter to the editor by Mike James, before you criticize one for being a racist or ignorant, take a look at your own actions.
New scoreboards give students experience
As most students are probably aware by now, the athletic department has had a major upgrade this fall to the scoreboard systems at Coughlin-Alumni Stadium and Frost Arena. What most students might not know is that an addition to the communication studies and theater department took place alongside those changes.
Safety Advice
In 2004, five rapes were reported in Brookings, according to the Brookings Police Department. Although this is a small number, rape is a serious concern for women Officer David Erickson, who has been with the Brookings Police Department for seven years, offers some advice to women.
Vikings appear to be Super Bowl bound
I must retract my previous statement about the Minnesota Vikings. I said before that the Vikings would go through the season with only four wins, but they managed to pull off a four-game winning streak mid-season. The miracle man of Minnesota, Brad Johnson, returns after a six-season absence from his original team.
Wellness Center plan ready to go to BOR
Students’ Association’s proposed $1.35 per credit hour increase in General Activity Fees has been amended and raised to $2.75. SA approved and passed two resolutions at its last meeting, Nov. 21. The first established a committee similar to the one used in the Union.
ARAMARK receives award
ARAMARK, the food service provider for the SDSU campus, was presented with a mayor’s award for outstanding employer of the year on Oct. 12. David Menzel, director of dining services at SDSU, said ARAMARK was awarded for its extensive support of disability services.
Men’s basketball starts out season facing the nation’s best
The basketball team started the season with a challenging schedule. They played the University of Kentucky and University of Illinois in two of their first three games. The Jacks currently have a 1-4 record. The ‘Rabbits opened the season against the Kentucky Wildcats.
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