Carrie Feistner
Knitting and crocheting give students a hobby, affordable gifts
Carrie Feistner the Juice The smile on her grandmother’s face was all the thanks she needed. With some pink yarn she had left over, Senior Nicolle Wiekamp had crocheted a blanket for her grandmother who could no longer crochet herself. “She used to crochet her grandkids blankets but she got really bad arthritis and can no longer do it,” she says.
Educational Vacationing
While the average student has plans this summer of working and taking a break from school, some SDSU students are planning on continuing their education while studying abroad. “Summer study is advantageous for several reasons. Summer studies are offered at a time where students can go.
Study Abroad Programs Offer Choices
Many students are interested in experiencing education in a different country. Last year, 100 students from SDSU studied aboard and it is predicted this year will be no different. Studying aboard has two advantages, said Dr. Karl J. Schmidt, director of international programs.
Martial Arts Champs
A family atmosphere, respect and authentic lessons – although only open since September 2002, Victory Martial Arts school has already established excellent standards in Brookings.
Students Take Leadership in Campus Religious Groups
Would you be able to serve others and lead a group while attending classes? Many religious groups rely on the willingness of students to volunteer and take a leadership position. Senior Joy Pullman co-leads a freshman women’s Bible Study and an investigative Bible Study with Navigators.
Hometown Burgers Are Tasty
What’s not to like about going out and sampling burgers to rate the best one? I first asked around to see what some burger-loving college students recommended, and sampled from a variety of places. Although I may not touch another burger for months, I did find what I thought was the best burger in Brookings (of the non-corporate chain variety).
Spring Break Missionaries
Spring break is just around the corner, March 6 to 14. While many people are spending the week lying on a Mexican beach, many religious groups will be taking missions trips around the nation. Here are just a few of those.
Floral Shop Competition Fierce
Carrie Feistner Collegian With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about what to get that important significant other. Since flowers usually come to mind, here’s the best of the best flower shops in Brookings. Valentine’s Day Specials If you want to buy some cutesy Valentine’s Day things, Flowers On Main would be the best place to go in my opinion.
Shopping Survival Guide
It’s that time of year again. Time to make out wish lists and exchange names for buying gifts. Then comes the same question you ponder every year at this time – what do I buy? What can I get the person that is hard to shop for? If you need some ideas, here are a few suggestions! Getting Started Linda Raabe of Evenson’s Hallmark in the University Mall, 416 22nd Ave.
Sober spots lacking after 10 p.m.
You’re busy all day at school; so when night falls, it’s time to relax. Do you know where to go for the best hangouts? Where can you find the best food and the best place to have a conversation? Here are my findings of the area hot spots for the non-drinking crowd after 10 p.
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