Self-defense comes from the First, Second Amendments
Ronald Reagan was in office. El Salvador was suffering under a brutal regime. Thousands of people were “being disappeared” throughout Central and South America and the United States administration considered the Marxist-led Nicaraguan government a threat to national security. Roman Catholic clergy were raped and murdered. The Berlin Wall had not yet crumbled, the Soviet Union was involved in Afghanistan, and the Col
More lighting, emergency call boxes needed to prevent crime
In a small town like Brookings, it’s easy to feel safe; however, over the last month, SDSU and Brookings lost that feeling when two robberies, a kidnapping and three rapes occurred in three incidents allegedly carried
Young ball club will miss senior’s dependability
The path to a college softball career had started at an early age for Dani Broshar. Conflicting sports schedules meant a decision: volleyball or softball. She chose softball. Broshar learned to love the sport through playing catch with
Freshman Seidlitz one of the most prolific young pitchers in program
As the race for the Summit League playoffs heat up, the SDSU women’s softball team depends on freshman pitcher Kori Seidlitz to keep the games within reach of victory. The ace of the Jacks pitching staff carries a record of 11-15, with an ERA of 4.40 and 127 strikeouts in her first ye
Batten drafted by Bills
Danny Batten joined the list of South Dakota State University draftees when he received a phone call he awaited Saturday afternoon. It was Chan Gailey, head coach of the Buffalo Bills. Gailey told Batten Buffalo was selecting him with their sixth-round pick, the 192nd
Columnist lost without Lost
On May 23, television critics and fans alike will feel a disturbance in their programming schedule, “as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.” I’m talking, of course, about the series finale of one of television?%
Prairie Repertory Theatre celebrates 40 years
SDSU students get a chance to partake in theatre throughout the whole year by participating in Prairie Repertory Theatre. With locations in Brookings and Brandon, PRT will perform this summer during the an
Dragon Age expansion doesn’t disappoint
I first heard about the game Dragon Age: Origins, an RPG produced by Bioware, shortly before its release in early November 2009, after the Penny Arcade webcomic did a series of comics based on the game. I subsequently decided to purchase the game when it was released and proceeded to play it for about a month straight. Origins was one of the best-reviewed games of 20
Brookings = Summer fun bonanza
The hot days of summer are just around the corner and while some already have great holiday or work plans for the long-awaited academic break outside Brookings, others may be staying put and wondering what the town
Top 10: ways to reduce exam stress
It’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, the grass is turning green, birds are chirping and everyone seems to be in a good mood. However, instead of being outside and soaking up the warmth of the sun, students everywhere are feeling the heat of one long and dr
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