The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind
It is not often that South Dakota’s full congressional delegation comes home for the same event, but Senators Tim Johnson and John Thune and Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin were in Brookings April 21 for the dedication of the MinnDakota Wind Power Project. All three delegates spoke on the importance of extending the federal production tax credit in order for more wind farms like MinnDakota to be constructed in South Dakota.
Down and dirty’ is the name of the game
At noon on April 19, the Backyard north of Hansen Hall was occupied by many people with many bright shirts of an assortment of colors. By the end of the afternoon at the 20th Annual Oozeball Tournament, “Where Mud Meets Muscle,” everything seemed to blend into a single color: the color of mud.
Would you like to name 200 plants?
Flowers and trees and shrubs, oh my! Classes such as greenhouse and nursery crops, fruit and vegetable production, arboriculture, planting design and specifications, park interpretation and recreation and outdoor programming are required for different degrees within SDSU’s Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks Department (HFLP).
University to recognize, honor U.S.Armed Forces on campus
With the amount of personnel involved in conflicts overseas, the military has become an important issue in the media in the last few years. With over 400 veterans on campus, the military plays an important role in our lives. In order to give thanks to these individuals and others involved in the U.
Students with disabilities have places to go
SDSU’s Office of Disability Services has strived to achieve the best possible services for students who have disabilities. “SDSU provides multiple services for students who have a disability of any kind,” said Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks, coordinator at the Office of Disabilities.
Global studies major fits well with others
Global studies is one of the newer majors offered at SDSU. Out of over 11,000 students on campus, only 60 are global studies majors. They may know something that the rest of us do not. Program coordinator Nels Grandholm said the major is designed to teach students about two key concepts: intercultural competence and global citizenship.
SDSU walks ’til dawn to help benefit others
SDSU students will give cancer the boot as they participate in the second annual Relay for Life on April 25 at Sexauer Field. Relay for Life is a team event that raises money for the American Cancer Society and honors those who have battled cancer. It involves teams, made up of 8 to 15 participants, walking laps throughout the night.
Spring game showcases ’08 football squad
Four years have gone by since the last time SDSU football could compete for a national championship, and one of the bigger steps to competing for the title will take place this weekend. On April 26, the Jackrabbits will showcase the 2008 annual inter-squad where “kick-off” is scheduled for 9:30 a.
Jacks keep on winning
The SDSU baseball hitting on-slaught against in-state teams continued against Dakota Wesleyan at Erv Huether Field on April 22 as the Jackrabbits beat the Tigers 12-2 in seven innings to improve to 16-19. Billy Stitz – a freshmen from Burnsville, Minn. – hit a home run, and Craig Parry – a senior from Colstrip, Mont.
Top 10 Most Memorable Draft Moments
10.) Falcons Draft the Duke In Round 17 of the 1972 draft, the Atlanta Falcons drafted John Wayne. That’s right, the John Wayne. Falcons coach Norm Van Brocklin stood up and yelled, “Do we want the roughest, toughest s.o.b. in the draft?!” Everyone agreed, so Van Brocklin phoned in and told Commissioner Pete Rozelle of the selection.
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