Icy conditions prove treacherous
Administrators are cautioning students to be careful in today’s winter weather conditions. Due to today’s snowfall, there are several areas where snow is covering ice on the sidewalks. “Be cognizant of walking conditions. Understand it will be slippery in spots,” said Bob Otterson, executive assistant to the president.
Students react to Iraq timeline
Pres. Barack Obama said in a speech today that the “combat mission” in Iraq will end on Aug. 31, 2010. After that day, about 35,000 to 50,000 troops will remain to equip, train and advise the Iraqi forces, but Obama promised that all U.S. troops will leave Iraq by the end of 2011.
Students’ Association Senate Election Results
College of Agriculture & Biological Sciences Dani Herring 173 votes Shawn Mohr 172 votes Brett Monson 142 votes Justin Naser 130 votes Joshua Johnson 102 votes Sara Pepper 95 votes College of Arts & Sciences Eric Haiar 138 votes Ashley Dumke 132 votes Mic
Students call for clean energy policies
Students from across the nation will challenge lawmakers to find environmentally friendly solutions for current issues during this month’s Power Shift conference in Washington, D.C. The event is expected to bring in approximately 10,000 youth. SDSU’s Sierra Club hoped to send some members to the event this year, but the group will not have representation at the 2009 Power Shift.
Administration building could receive Life Safety Upgrades by 2010
The Administration Building has been a staple on the SDSU campus since it was fully completed in 1918, but in recent times, the aging building has been deemed unsafe. Officials plan to change that reality through Life Safety Upgrades. The upgrades, which will include installing fire alarm and sprinkler systems, were deemed necessary last year after a study found that the building was violating several codes.
Gun bill misfires
The House bill that would have allowed concealed weapons on the campuses of South Dakota’s public universities has died in committee. HB 1257 was deferred to the 41st legislative day by the House Education Committee on Feb. 18. The committee voted 11-3 to effectively kill the bill.
Not just laptops anymore
SDSU’s wireless Internet and classroom technology is currently only available in certain areas on campus, but things may be looking up. SDSU may soon have technology options available inside and outside the classroom. The Active Learning Cloud could provide SDSU with new options for technologies for better communication.
South Dakota to receive $144 million for budget, schools
South Dakota will receive $104 million dedicated to education, while SDSU is likely to be impacted through research dollars available in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. On Feb. 17, President Barack Obama signed the act into law. According to www.
Food stolen from campus dining
The Union was recently the target of three thefts in one week. On Feb. 6 and 9, an SDSU graduate gained access to unauthorized areas and stole food from Aramark. On Feb. 13, a different person stole about $100 in food. A staff member reported suspicious activity on Feb.
Celebration held in honor of free tutoring services
The National TRiO program’s charitable efforts will be celebrated once again by SDSU. The event will be at the SDSU Student Union in the Lewis and Clark Room 262 on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. The TRiO programs are national outreach programs for high school or college students that are looking for educational opportunities that may not have thought were possible.
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