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The Tinder Box battles in Chicago
After one battle comes another. The Tinder Box, the three-piece band composed of Chad Konrad, Dominic Osterloh and Jon Wallner won the SDSU Battle of the Bands on April 19. Shortly prior to that event, they were also informed they were selected to compete in Chicago for the Midwest Regional Finale on April 24. The [...]
Max Brooks shows how to be ‘practi-cool’ not ‘tacti-cool’
One hundred and thirty South Dakota residents are now prepared for a zombie apocalypse thanks to the help of author and zombie expert Max Brooks. Brooks spoke on Monday, April 23 in the Volstorff Ballroom. His comedic dialogue put many audience members into fits of laughter and for some, tears. No area was safe when [...]
Fuzzy friends come to college
They have been sleeping together since her senior year of high school. Through all her adventures, Andrea Dreis and Daisy, her stuffed duck, are still inseparable. “I have what you call an obsession with yellow ducks,” Dries said. “And one day, my mom saw this giant, fluffy, yellow duck and bought it for me for [...]
Cinderella comes to SDSU
Audience members will be able to relive their childhood through State University Theatre’s production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Cinderella. While this version is different from the Disney classic, the whimsy and heart-warming emotions are still there. The set is detailed, intricate and pulls the audience into the scene. The wardrobe is elaborate [...]
UPC photo contest winner announced
Through the month of March, the University Program Council ran a photography and Photoshop contest that offered a top prize of $60. Marian Hooks, a sophomore advertising major from Aberdeen, won the photography portion with a picture she took in Florence, Italy. The Photoshop contest winner was Fernando Marsan. “I didn’t expect to win [...]
Battle of the Bands returns to SDSU
Six bands will face off against each other on Thursday, April 19 at 8 p.m. in the Volstorff Ballroom. The University Program Council and State Tech have teamed up to present the annual SDSU Battle of the Bands. Six bands will compete for three cash prizes: first place at $500, second place at $350 and [...]
Adult Swim Carnival Tour rocked through SDSU campus
The two men at the entrance armed with attendance counters had their work cut out for them as more than 2,400 students flooded in to the Adult Swim Carnival on April 2. SDSU was one of 10 schools selected for the Cartoon Network Adult Swim Carnival Tour. “In our off season, the crew identifies a [...]
Breaking records, making miracles
State-A-Thon has raised over $250,000 in its 11 years at SDSU. This year, however, shattered records. The event was stuck in a $37,000 rut and couldn’t exceed that amount in the last few years. Through rigorous fundraising with events such as the Qdoba Burrito Mile, a bake sale and dodge ball events, $70,970.08 was raised, [...]
CMN makes world of different for miracle child
Miracles can come in different forms, sizes and locations. Charlee Peskey came at 1 pound, 6.5 ounces and 12.75 inches long. Peskey was born at 24 weeks. The average gestation period is 40 weeks. “She was able to wear our wedding bands as bracelets and I wear a size 6,” said Melissa Peskey, Charlee’s mother. [...]
Spruce up Spring
Spring seemed to arrive early this year with the abundance of warm weather, but many are still feeling the lingering effects of winter — try some gardening tips to pep up your slump. It has been scientifically proven that indoor plants have numerous health benefits. • Plants can improve mental health. • Plants can [...]
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