SDSU Collegian

SA to put $10K per year toward events

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In one of the most heated debates of the year, the Students' Association voted to put $10,000 each year toward bringing big-name entertainment acts to Brookings.
Starting in Fiscal Year 2011, SA will put $10,000 each year into the Major Event Fund, a pool of money used to attract major entertainers.

Say goodbye to walking; bike sharing will soon be here

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A new bike-sharing program will be coming to SDSU in the fall of 2011 to provide students with free bicycle rentals.

On March 1, the Students' Association unanimously passed an ordinance to approve the pilot bike-sharing program.

"Bike sharing is a program where students would be able to rent a bicycle and use it for an afternoon and then return it to Information Exchange or their residence hall," said Matt Tollefson, SA president.

Housing vacancies cause concern

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Finding a place to live is not a simple task. For students it is a long process of comparing numerous options. However, for those trying to rent out the properties, the competition is fierce.

Currently, Brookings is overbuilt. Community Development Director Mike Struck estimated that there are a little more than 4,000 rental units, and he said he has heard that between 6 and 8 percent of them are vacant.

Student escapes injury in quake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"I woke up to the sound of a semi truck heading straight toward my room. When I looked up, I saw the chandelier above my head shaking violently. At first, I had no idea what was going on, and then suddenly I thought to myself, 'This is an earthquake.' I quickly jumped out of my bed and ran underneath the doorway in my bedroom to take cover."

Far travels for one SDSU student

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Bojan Salihagic is proud of where he has made it, but it has not been an easy road. Salihagic, a sophomore political science major, arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Feb. 10 to begin his 10-week internship with the U.S. Department of State.

He grew up in Bosnia during its Civil War but fled the country with his family in 1999.

Monson, Kennedy take SA election

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Brett Monson and Erin Kennedy triumphed Feb. 25 in the closely contested Students' Association presidential election, beating out the ticket of Tim Goldammer and Mark York by 61 votes.

"We knew it was going to be close, and the elections show that," said Monson, a junior agricultural education major.

Economy causes scholarship woes

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Scholarships during this down time of the national economy are a crucial factor for some students to determine their capability to attend a university or not. This school year, more than 2,700 SDSU students received a portion of the $4.2 million scholarship funds available through the University.

Brookings county named healthiest in South Dakota, study says

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation conducted a nation-wide survey to analyze the healthiest counties in each state, and Brookings County was ranked healthiest in South Dakota.

Ellie Trautman, HEROH's adviser, is not surprised that Brookings ranked so successfully and said that Brookings has an excellent school system, attributing the success to the students.

SA evaluates changes in committee structure

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The structure and number of committees across campus is changing in an attempt to improve governance, efficiency and accountability.

On March 1, the Committee Restructuring Task Force, represented by Students' Association advisers Zeno Wicks and Dan Hansen, presented a vetting document to SA explaining the suggested changes in committee structure.

Committee considers uses for campus green

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Campus Design Committee is considering different alternatives to redesign the Jackrabbit Green to make it even more appealing to students and visitors.

The Jackrabbit Green is the land between The Union and H.M. Briggs Library extending towards Medary Avenue.

Anti-Hate Campaign aims at tackling diversity issues

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect other even as we respect ourselves," said former UN Secretary General and Burmese diplomat U Thant. As the campus grows in size and becomes more diverse, SDSU's Residence Hall Association is taking a stand on respect and tolerance by sponsoring the campus-wide Anti-Hate campaign.

SA proves fiscally responsible with UPC major events funds

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

No one is opposed the idea of bringing in major talent acts to SDSU in itself. As with most issues, the reality of finances is and must be a high, if not the main, concern.

Response to fraternity poster leads to possible victimization

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

One week ago, a young man called The Collegian office and asked to speak with a reporter about a hazing that had occurred in mid-January that he thought "students should know about." He then shared with me the story of what I would classify as a heinous sexual victimization that I truly never could have imagined happening on SDSU's campus.

Columnist bewildered by unnatural body alterations

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It was early afternoon. I was walking toward my car after successfully renewing my driver's license.

That's when I decided to not get a Brazilian wax job.

It's true. I'm not going through the expense and pain of having someone else pull my genital hairs out by their roots.

Mountain climbing

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

March 6 through 9 may be busy for 34,681 people.

That crowd - which broke the attendance record for the Summit League Tournament by more than 6,000 people - has the opportunity to witness a do-or-die battle for the NCAA Tournament once again.

In comparison, 2009 and 2010 appear to be remarkably different tournaments.

SDSU men to face IPFW in first tournament game

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Expectations are higher for the SDSU men's basketball team heading into the 2010 Summit League Tournament than they were at this time last year.

The No.4 Jacks (14-15, 10-8) take on No. 5 IPFW (15-14, 9-9) on Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Arena in the first round of the conference tournament.

Hockey team to compete for national championship

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On the weekend of March 5-7, Blaine, Minn., is hosting the American Collegiate Hockey Association Women's National Tournament, where the SDSU women's hockey team will be competing for a championship.

SDSU was chosen as one of six teams to compete in the Division II portion of the tournament by a committee made up of coaches across the country.

Wrestlers hope hard work propels them in NCAA qualifiers

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NCAA National Tournament qualifiers: the event that every team prepares all year for.

SDSU wrestlers have worked hard all year to prepare themselves for their upcoming tournament, the Western Wrestling Conference tournament. Every practice, every takedown, every sprint has all been for this.

Track team has two champions, many placers

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jared Vlastuin and Jake Brinkmann made history at the Summit League Championships in Fargo, ND on Feb. 28 to March 1.

On day one, Vlastuin won the long jump event, the first individual title by a Jackrabbit at the Championships. His jump was 23 feet, 4.75 inches.

Stacken deems Winter Olympics as 'spectacular'

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's over. What a great 17 days of Olympic action. There were great stories and performances the likes of which may never be duplicated. Here's a quick look back at some great Olympic moments: Canada-USA men battle in hockey's gold medal game. If you watched the game, you know the level of excitement that the game generated and how great a game it was.

Celebrity speeches, Joan Rivers plays part in show

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With the 82nd annual Academy Awards only days away, the people of this country are clearing their Sunday night schedules and buying up bottles of liquor to tune in as all of the fabulous rich and famous elites gather for a three-hour self-congratulatory circle jerk.

Friends and "Friends" provide laughs

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Friends are great. They let you tell them anything, will hang out with you when you have nothing else to do, and usually make you laugh if you let them. I like to think (in a very un-haughty sort of way) that I have a decent amount of good friends and I am thankful that I can rely on such a dependable group of people.

Rock band shows range, says columnist

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The other day when I was checking my e-mail, I saw one regarding an EP in my mailbox at The Collegian office. Out of curiousity, I went into the office to see who the artist was. I found Death on Two Wheels, a rock band out of Atlanta, Ga. The EP was titled Again for the First Time, which seems like a contradiction in itself, but I was intrigued so I put the CD in the computer for a listen.

Seniors end career 54-4 at Frost

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With the Jacks compiling a 53-4 home record the last four seasons, a lopsided win in their last regular season game seemed fitting.

And lopsided it was.

The Jacks (19-10, 14-4) made a season-high 15 3s and tied a season high for total points in a 93-47 win over Western Illinois at Frost Arena on March 1.

Jacks head into final home game with effortless win

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With its seed in the Summit League tournament locked up, the women's basketball team is searching for the right momentum to make a championship run.

The Jacks continued that pursuit on Feb. 27, staving off a depleted IUPUI (3-25, 2-15) squad for their 13th conference win 77-55 in front of 3,418 fans at Frost Arena.

Seniors honored at IUPUI game

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A season-best home crowd of 4,923 saw IUPUI defeat SDSU 86-76 on Feb. 27 on senior night in the final tune-up before the Summit League Tournament.

The Jacks started slow out of the gates, making only two shots the first seven minutes. Despite the slow start, the Jacks were only down four at halftime.

Sargent eclipses 1,000 point mark

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Junior Clint Sargent became the 41st member of the SDSU 1,000-point club, as SDSU defeated Western Illinois 66-53 in Summit League action on Feb. 25.

"I would like to thank my teammates and coaches through the whole experience I've had my three years here," Sargent said.