SDSU Collegian

'Green' is the color of money

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Finding ways to improve SDSU and make it more energy efficient - and therefore more "green" - is an ongoing process that SDSU's Facilities and Services Department works towards.

Robert Milbrandt, the Energy Conservation Engineer at SDSU, said his job is to implement the university's planned projects as they come through or to propose new ones as they study the buildings and find things that need upgrading.

Separate ceremonies scheduled for Saturday

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A total of 1,457 students completed requirements for graduation this year, and about 996 students will walk in two separate graduation ceremonies on May 3, according to University Relations.

For the first time, the graduation commencement will be split into two separate ceremonies, one for undergraduates and the other for graduates.

Campus parking, Wellness Center are biggest changes to university

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Change, to transform or convert: a word that strikes fear in the hearts of some and excitement in others.

This university has gone through multiple transformations recently, ranging from the leap to Division I athletics to a new leader in President David Chicoine.

Sen. Thune believes in wind energy

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"South Dakota has the potential to become the Saudi Arabia of wind," says South Dakota U.S. Sen. John Thune.

With the recent dedication of the MinnDakota Wind Power Project, wind has been a hot topic in South Dakota. The state ranks as the fourth windiest state in the country, according to the American Wind Energy Association, and investors are looking at building more wind farms in the state.

Fishbacks kick off university's largest fundraising campaign

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The SDSU Foundation Council of Trustees voted April 25 to accept the findings of a feasibility study that recommends a working goal of $175 million to $190 million for a Comprehensive Campaign that will enable the University to achieve goals set out in its strategic plan.

Fest to relieve symptoms of spring fever

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Despite the spring snowstorm, spring fever is in the air at SDSU. Students are out in lighter clothes, enjoying the warmer temperatures as they look forward to summer.

To celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer, the University Program Council and the Residence Hall Association are co-sponsoring the second annual Spring Fever Fest on May 1 in the Performing Arts Center in order to "help end the semester with a bang!," according to its Facebook event description.

New management brings ideas, vision for SDSU media

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

SDSU's media outlets will have new management next year. Nathan Hofer will be station manager for KSDJ, while Brandon Van Westen will lead The Collegian as editor-in-chief. Hofer, a junior psychology major, has been DJ-ing for KSDJ during the past two years.

Improvements and contentions seen in Chicoine's first full year

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Issue: SDSU has made progress to change multiple facets of campus and its overall mindset under the leadership of President Chicoine. Our View: Chicoine ushered in these advancements during his first year, but more steps need to be taken. SDSU's President David Chicoine has plenty of reasons to be proud of his first year.

Some last-minute advice before columnist departs

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Wow.

I am sitting down to write my last column for The Collegian. Ever.?It felt like this day would never come. I suppose I could be cliché and write about all the mixture of feelings that are hitting me-the realization that I'm done with college, that I'm going to be moving away, that I'm done with this part of my life.

Mom really knew what she was talking about after all

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Numbers and complex solutions fuel me. I crave mind-boggling formulas and mathematical theories. I go where Pythagoras, Des Cartes and Pascal abound. These are the reasons I love the engineering profession.

I never liked the teaching profession. When mom advised me to get a degree in education and be a teacher, I retorted in complete disagreement, "Send me to an engineering school, and I'd make you proud!"

In my country, pursuing a degree in education is the cheapest and the easiest in town.

New Yorker reminds students to 'look both ways before crossing the street'

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Since the meager age of three, I have known to look both ways before crossing a street. My mother used to take my hand in hers, tell me to look left, then right, ensuring no cars came from any direction prior to crossing. Now, at age 25, I no longer need my mom to hold my hand.

Earth Day an annual reminder to take care of planet whole year 'round

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Reduce, reuse and recycle. This important phrase has been buried by the materialistic world. This world is full of people who must have everything hot off the assembly line and people who throw anything and everything into the trash.

Earth Day was started in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin, in protest of the U.

Outgoing Editor thanks those who made the job worthwhile

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There's an old saying that says "hindsight is 20/20." When you look back on your life, you can see with perfect clarity which decisions you made were wrong and which were right. You can see which parts of your life were successful and which were not.

I've been reflecting on the past year quite a bit over the past few weeks.

Incoming Editor-in-Chief has had long career at The Collegian

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hey, I'm the new editor of The Collegian. However, I'm not a new face to this newspaper.

Two and a half years ago, I was on staff designing ads. Back then, we didn't have much of a name for ourselves. Through a dramatic redesign, I became the head of our brand new visual department.

Letter to the Editor: Group believes fair trade has 'solid base' in university system.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Sir,

South Dakota Students for Fair Trade has recently completed our survey, titled "Knowledge and Demand for Fair Trade in South Dakota." The survey was circulated to provide a quantitative assessment of S.D. students' views on fair trade. Results include 86 completed surveys.

Letter to the Editor: Senior wants to see her soon-to-be alma mater clean up its act

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After reading last week's article about SDSU's unwillingness to sign a commitment to take steps toward becoming green, I was nothing short of disappointed. All that the commitment required was to put a plan in place to decrease our carbon footprint within the next two years, along with a goal of decreasing emissions in 40 years.

A milestone year in '07-08

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time in three years, the majority of Jackrabbit teams competed in the same conference, and during this year in the Summit League, the Jacks had great seasons.

Looking back at the 2007-08 sports season, Nov. 17 will be a day to view as a historic day in Jackrabbit history.

SDSU 'Field of Dreams' lacks a few key features

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you go to the north side of the campus and look closely at the Erg Heuther Field and the Jackrabbit softball field, there are some pieces missing.

"It's a work in progress," said Fred Oien, SDSU's director of athletics.

Among the difficulties is a lack of significant funds from any organization.

Jacks football players sign on with two AFC West teams

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Two former SDSU standouts signed as free agents with two AFC West Teams over the weekend.

Former offensive lineman, Mitch Erickson, was signed by the Denver Broncos. The Hutchinson, Minn., native and fouryear starter has earned many awards, including the 2007 AFCA Football Championship Subdivision Coaches' All-American Team.

Track races at Drake, Calif. and Janvrin open

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While the rest of the SDSU athletics were cancelled due to inclement weather, the men's and women's track and field teams set relay records in the last day of competition at the Drake Relays on April 26 in Des Moines, Iowa.

The team made up of Brandon Priebe, Andrew Duitsman, Nick Schanaman and Zach Wirth erased a 36-year-old record in the 4x110-meter shuttle hurdle relay.

10 great emotional moments in American sporting history

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

10. Joe Namath guarantees victory and raises a finger

Before the game even started, many believed that Super Bowl III was a done deal. Everyone assumed the Baltimore Colts were going to win against the New York Jets. Well, everyone except Broadway Joe, as he shocked that American belief, twice.

Hannah, 'best offensive' lineman, is 73

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

70. Jim Marshall, Minnesota Vikings.

Marshall is mostly remembered for his embarrassing moment against the San Francisco 49ers where he recovered a fumble and proceeded to run the ball into his own end zone, which cost his team two points. What people seem to forget, though, are his 127 career sacks and his record of starting 282 straight games.

Youngblood and Buchanan make up 80-89

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

80. Jerry Rice, San Francisco 49ers.

Regarded as the best wide receiver to ever play, Jerry Rice spent the first 16 of his 20-year (soon to be Hall of Fame) career with the 49ers. After winning four Super Bowl rings with San Francisco, Rice ended his career as the NFL's career leader in receptions (1,549), yards (22,895) and touchdowns (208).

The Great One, the 'Fridge' and the Russian Rocket are 90-99

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

90. Neil Smith, NFL.

A defensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers, Smith is the best professional athlete to wear jersey number 90. Smith was selected second overall by the Chiefs in the 1988 NFL Draft out of the University of Nebraska and played only 13 games while accumulating 2.

Rapper appreciates fans' support

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Fire and Ice tour came to the Swiftel Center on April 28. The show featured Tech N9ne, Paul Wall and special guest Ill Bill.

According to his Web site, Aaron "Tech N9ne" Yates got his start in 1985 when he wrote his first rhyme on a dare. The next day he performed that rhyme at his school in Kansas City.

Student films express creativity and variety

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The fourth annual SDSU Student Film Festival will showcase student-made films in a free show on April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).

The topics of the student films range from gut-busting comedy to tear-jerkers to dramatic stories, said Tim Guldan, a senior biology education major.

Misleading title confuses critic

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Harold and Kumar are back for another chaotic adventure in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, where everything can and will go wrong. Writers of the past and present H&K, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, also take a stab at directing this one. This is their first time directing for both of them.

Notes by Lucinda

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The second I heard Andrew de Torres' voice in The Scene Aesthetic, I was put in a trance. He has a very unique voice that you'll either love or hate. Upon more research, I noticed that de Torres was also in a band called Danger Radio out of Seattle. Although the music is far more upbeat then the acoustics of TSA, I fell in love with this band as well.

Too much caffeine is not a good thing

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last-minute studying during finals week leads to some students abusing caffeine products, but those students may not realize the consequences of excess caffeine.

"The key to using caffeine is using it in moderation," said Brenda Andersen, associate director at Student Health and Counseling Services.

Finding the right place to study makes a difference

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Finals week: a time for cramming, all-nighters and midnight munchies. With over 11,000 students on campus, though, where is the best place to study?

The reality is that the "best" depends on what kind of person you are.

Students who need to be as far as possible from all distractions choose home or Hilton M.

Study drinks are not all created equal

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

So you are studying for your second final during Finals Week. You look at the clock, which reads 10:15. You're a little tired, but you know you have to at least get through this information and hopefully study for your third test as well tonight. What do you do? Some people might reach for a pop, others an energy drink and still others will either make some coffee or head to Food Services to get a mug full.