Casey Wonnenberg
Best four years’
After visiting with several SDSU graduates about their experiences at SDSU, I realized that SDSU students have changed little in 125 years. Although the SDSU environment is drastically different (one building on campus has grown to over 80 buildings), students continue to pull pranks, work hard, and study.
Money = happiness?
Many of us college students strive to get an education to change the world or become happier. V.J. Smith’s book, “The Richest Man in Town,” shows that an education, money, or an attractive appearance are not needed to make a difference. The book is a true story about Smith’s relationship with a Wal-Mart cashier named Marty, short for Aaron Martinson.
UPC president shines
For the past two-and-a-half years, Kimberly Harer has played an essential role in bringing entertainment to the South Dakota State University campus. Harer has been the University Program Council president for the past two school years. During the 2003-04 school year, Harer was the UPC Lectures and Forums coordinator.
UPC events next semester
The University Program Council’s events for next semester vary from a national band to Winter Formal to a Breast Cancer Awareness Week. “Whether students help with the events or just attend the programs, we encourage all students to get involved,” said Kimberly Harer, UPC president.
Football seniors will be missed on and off the field
Fifteen seniors finished their SDSU football careers with a 30-14 victory against Northern Colorado on Nov. 19. Through the last four years, the football team has had a 25-18 record. “This will be a huge loss to our football program because of what they brought to the team,” said Head Football Coach John Stiegelmeier.
Cavorts Tryouts
Try-outs for the annual Cavorts talent show will be held on Wednesdsay, Oct. 5. Interested applicants can sign-up for tryouts all day Wednesday at the University Program Council office in the Union. Performers ranging from poets to dancers, are encouraged to participate.
Rock-climbing class gives students new opportunities
Climbing trees, tying knots and rappelling at the HPER is not exactly what most people view as a college class. In John Ball’s one-credit recreational climbing activities class, that is exactly what about 30 students meet once a week to do. “I needed one credit, and I thought it would be fun,” said Mindy Meagher, a sophomore general studies major.
Jacks sweep NDSU at home, face Minnesota
SDSU performed well at home as they swept NDSU in a three-game series this weekend. Tyson Bothof became the first SDSU pitcher this season to record a nine-inning complete game as the Jacks defeated NDSU 10-1 Saturday. The Jacks came from behind in both games to win 4-3 and 9-6 over the Bison.
Bracelets raise money
Blue-colored rubber bracelets imprinted with the word “Jackrabbit” will be sold for $2 Thursday, April 14 at Larson Concourse from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The bracelets can also be purchased in the Rotunda Breezeway from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the same day.
Jackrabbit Stampede is coming
The 51st annual Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo will be held Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 10 at the Brookings Swiftel Center. Fifty SDSU students and 20 different schools are scheduled to compete. Fifteen schools will be represented with complete teams.
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