Oil those wheels and stand in line
The third annual Battle of the Wheels will be held at the Brookings skate park on Sept. 13. “Last year was very riveting and exhilarating,” said Anthony Castillo, a senior advertising major, who competed last year. Royce McDaniel, a sophomore mechanical engineering major, is the coordinator and founder of the Battle of the Wheels.
Notes by Lucinda
Fear Before the March of Flames is described as “an experimental rock band” from Aurora, Colo. They formed back in 2002 with vocalist David Marion, guitarist/vocalist Adam Fisher, bassist Michael Madruga and drummer Brandon Proff. Since then, they have released three albums, and one is to be released this fall.
Sex lecturer speaking on Thursday
“Maria Falzone is very funny, sharp and witty,” said Brady Mallory, special events coordinator of the University Program Council (UPC). According to Monica Hanson, a junior consumer affairs major, Falzone is a comedic sex lecturer who teaches students how to be smart.
Local movie director seeking movie extras for WWII film
Auditions for extras in a World War II movie will be held in The Union at 8 p.m. on Sept. 10. “The tryouts are for extras and some main roles we need to fill,” said Luke Schuetzle, a senior history major and producer of the film. The auditions are mainly for men between the ages of 18 and 25.
Palin’s executive experience valid
Who would have thought that a former mayor of a town smaller than Brookings could be on a presidential ticket? John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin of Alaska surprised everyone, including Palin’s family. She fishes, snowmobiles, has a pilot’s license and hunts.
Choosing a ‘lesser of two evils’
Candidates have chosen their running mates. Millions of people across the country have taken sides, rooting for their favorites and booing and throwing trash at the opposition. The pairs give each other the Evil Eye as they line up. Get ready ? set ? Wait.
Oh no, where did the backhoe go?
There was a minor accident involving one of the backhoes being used in the construction area near Shepard Hall on Sept. 8. A construction worker was attempting to dig out a cistern next to the building when the ground collapsed from underneath the machine.
Different strategies, same goal for Greeks
Members of SDSU’s fraternities and sororities are encouraging students to “Go Greek” during this month’s recruitment events. Men’s Greek recruitment lasts two weeks and each chapter enlists its own members, whereas women’s recruitment is one week long and all chapters recruit together.
Road work reroutes Hobo Day parade
Construction on Main Avenue is forcing this year’s Hobo Day parade to follow an alternative route. Grand Pooba Bethany Wuttke, a senior human development and family studies major, said this year’s parade will turn south from Sixth Street one block sooner than usual, at Fifth Avenue, to avoid the Main Avenue construction.
SDSU students help fund kids’ hospital
The SDSU State-a-Thon has pledged $100,000 to sponsor one of the rooms at the new Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. The pledge will be paid over a five-year period and will help cover the cost of the hospital. The money will come from the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) State-a-Thon fundraiser event which the University Program Council hosts each year.
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