The Peg Leg Update heads into its second year
Frederic ConeNews Editor The Peg Leg Update surfaced in the fall of 2009 and has established itself as a venue for readers and writers alike to enjoy and showcase work of a more artistic nature. The PLU is a monthly print publication that focuses is on publishing long creative non-fiction and fiction works, poetry, art, [...]
Hillbilly justice with beard
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (AP) 8212; Two central Kentucky men were sentenced to probation in connection with a bizarre case in which a third man said he was forced to eat his beard after an argument. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported 47-year-old Troy Holt and 51-year-old James Hill were sentenced Tuesday in Anderson Circuit Court. Harvey Westmoreland of [...]
A very Potter production at SDSU
Michelle WhiteReporter Though Dumbledore may be dead, enthusiasm for the Harry Potter series most certainly is not. On Nov. 21, The SDSU-Civic Symphony will present both classical music and music from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at 4 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. “The event will feature work done by Edvard Grieg, [...]
Local band provides ?Midwest philosophy?
Rose AristeoReporter The Tinder Box incorporates philosophy within their lyrics to bring individual meaning, diversified music and a sense of belonging to listeners. “World Peace,” Dual vocalist Chad Konrad jokingly answered when asked what he hopes the music of The Tinder Box will bring to the world. Music alone has the capability to touch hearts [...]
Rockin? out for a good cause
Ben LippertSenior Reporter Minneapolis indie rock band Buffalo Moon performed a benefit concert in Brookings last Friday to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Brookings. The band provided its own transportation and accommodations while in Brookings. One hundred percent of the money raised went to the Boys and Girls Club. The Boys [...]
Stay warm and look good doing it
Senia HiltunenFashion Columnist Brrrrr! As the seasons begin to change and the temperature drops, it’s time to break out the coats, hats, scarves, mittens and boots to cross campus in the frigid South Dakota windy winter air. But who really wants to look like a big, fluffy marshmallow wandering around campus? Not me, and neither [...]
Intercepted
Drue AmanSports Editor A physical affair went the way of the Bison at the Fargodome, assuring the Jackrabbits of a losing season for the first time since 2001. Make it once in the past 24 tries at Fargo. That’s how many times SDSU has now beaten NDSU on the road, and this time it prevented [...]
SDSU struggles are season?s story
Marcus TraxlerAssistant Sports Editor Disappointing. It seems to be the only word that comes to mind. SDSU coach John Stiegelmeier uttered the word numerous times during the postgame press conference. The word was probably said thousands of times by Jackrabbit fans after SDSU dropped a 31-24 decision at the hands of the North Dakota State [...]
SDSU tops Eastern Illinois and Iowa to open year 2-0
From Gojacks.Com IOWA CITY, Iowa – The SDSU men’s basketball team finished off a perfect season-opening road trip with a hard-fought 79-69 win over Iowa on Sunday afternoon, thanks to a career day from Nate Wolters. “We struggled offensively, but fortunately we had Nate tonight,” SDSU head coach Scott Nagy said after the win. “When [...]
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