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Monty’ more than nudity

Countless individuals have joked about embarking on a stripping career when they’re short on cash. This joke is nothing to laugh about in the stage play “The Full Monty.” Written by Terrence McNally, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek, the show depicts six unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, N.

Jacks face off against USD this weekend

The men’s hockey club plays three games in the next week. Thursday, Nov. 30, the Jacks travel to Yankton, taking on the school’s old rival, the University of South Dakota, at 8 p.m. USD had difficulties with its club hockey team and SDSU did not play the Coyotes last season.

Sports and politics provide similar outlets

Sports may be my greatest passion. I’m not sure. It is a toss-up between sports and politics. Which one do I care more about, and how can I feel so passionately about each of them? On the surface, they appear to be quite different, and almost irreconcilable.

Happy Feet’ finds success as humorous holiday pick

Remember last year, when the documentary “March of the Penguins” took the world by storm? Yes, I, too, was one of the many Americans hoping and praying that the mommy penguins would make it back to their fuzzy babies on time. And even if you didn’t cry when the little egg froze and wouldn’t hatch, you still can’t deny that the penguin craze took the world by storm.

Holiday decor doesn’t have to be costly

It is about that time of year again, when presents are wrapped, cookies are baked and family and friends gather to celebrate their favorite holidays. Although the countdown to semester break is on, there is no reason not to usher in the coming season by turning a dorm room into a winter wonderland.

Give richly with no money

Christmas on a budget-it’s not a fun concept but for many college students, it’s an annual reality. Gifts are the main priority. We all want to show the people in our lives we care, but when it seems like everyone from the residence hall floor to the people at work are throwing a Christmas party, gift-giving can be overwhelming.

Jacks’ ‘good year’ comes to end in Fargo

The Jacks finished their season with a heartbreaking loss to the North Dakota State Bison, 41-28. The Jackrabbit football team finished the season with a Great West Football Conference record of 3-1 and an overall record of 7-4. They finished second in the Great West, their highest-ever finish.

Trip with volleyball team proves interesting

On Nov. 9, I took a journey with the SDSU volleyball team as they traveled to Fargo, N.D., to play in the National Independent Tournament. The trip started out with meeting in the football stadium parking lot and leaving in two twelve-passenger vans and a car.

Letter to the Editor: Stripping just a job

In regards to Brian Kimmes’ article about the stripper (Bikers Beware: Strippers Lurk in the Dark of Night, Nov. 8), the ethical thing to do is to get a drunk person off the street. And as a stripper myself, you should realize that we are not panting to go home with you.

Native hero steals birthday light but inspires beyond grave

November 30 is the day I turn a year older. It is the best time for reminiscing about sweet memories of the year before, musing on all things that have been left undone, reflecting on friends who, in all my years of existence, have remained faithful and never changed and, most importantly, a time of facing a new chapter of my life.