Who will be our new leader?
The pool of SDSU presidential candidates continues to narrow as Peggy Gordon Miller enters her last semester as university president. The presidential search committee is currently conducting background checks on a selected group of candidates, and will soon narrow the group further to candidates that will be interviewed by the South Dakota Board of Regents.
Not Soon Forgotten
At 21, former Caldwell Hall Resident Assistant Karmen (Gregory) Lafrentz was in the midst of a life some only dream about. She had recently married Michael Lafrentz, her high-school sweetheart and an RA in Pierson Hall. She was looking forward to a year’s study in Spain.
Sixth Street construction rolling to finish
South Dakota State University students will be greeted by the ongoing construction of Sixth Street, as the crew enters the final phase of the project. The project began in April and everything has been on schedule, according to John Ritterhaus of the Department of Transportation and director of the construction crew.
Club develops new course
Disc golf is growing in popularity across the nation, and SDSU now has a place for those who love the game. A nine-hole, par-27 disc golf course has opened for play, located next to the intramural fields and across the street from the Performing Arts Center.
Want to be a good Jacks fan?
They are at the heart of the game’s energy and excitement. They have the power to raise and lower a team’s morale. They are the Jackrabbit fans, and without them, athletic events wouldn’t be the same. Whether you are a die-hard SDSU fan or looking for something to do, “backing the Jacks” can be a fun way to show school spirit while mingling with fellow Jackrabbit fans.
The long wait may be over
SDSU has taken another step closer to achieving conference affiliation. From Aug. 9 – 11, Mid-Continent Conference, Mid-Con, officials visited SDSU. The Mid-Con may expand by up to three schools, and officials are considering adding SDSU to the conference.
Ball Talk
The season opener for SDSU football is around the corner. After having a home-heavy schedule last year, the Jackrabbits face a road-dominated season this year. For Jackrabbit football fans, this might seem devastating. Only four games will be played in Coughlin-Alumni Stadium.
SDSU Improves Technology
From free wireless to a new student Web site, technology changes have been more frequent than spam in your junk mail. One new item for students, MyStateOnline, will feature links many students already use, such as WebCT. “It’s a central area where all students can go to,” said Patricia Edler, chief information technology office program assistant.
Summer is DONE
Changes on Campus Brookings’ Sixth Street isn’t the only thing that has changed during the summer. While campus may seem sleepy during summertime, changes continue to happen even as students return to class. The following are some of the changes campus has faced, and some it will face in the future, according to Dean Kattelmann, director of the Physical Plant.
University rates high in nation
For the second year in a row, a ranking of universities put SDSU as one of America’s best schools. The America’s Best Colleges report, released by magazine U.S. News and World Report, ranks the nation’s top 248 schools. SDSU’s placement on the list certainly says something about the school, said Peggy Miller, university president.
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