Emma DeJong
The decades-old abortion debate
Abortion has been discussed, debated and defended for decades. Since 1973 more than 50 million abortions have been performed in the United States, according to the Guttmacher Institute, an abortion rights research organization. On its website, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America says abortions are “very common.” “In fact, more than one out of three [...]
Life after her choice
The woman in this article requested that her last name not be included. Jen was 22 years old when she arrived at the Bellevue Health Clinic in Bellevue, Neb. It’s an old building on the corner of one of Bellevue’s main streets. Instantly her eyes were drawn to the large, green letters that spelled “abortion [...]
Buildings lose power across campus
At least 100 students were evacuated from The Union around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. The exact cause is still unknown, but Union Director Jennifer Novotny said six to 10 buildings lost power, and The Union was out the longest. David Law, project manager engineer with Facilities and Services, said “it’s construction-related,” but the workers didn’t do [...]
Power outage leads to evacuation
At least 100 students were evacuated from The Union around 4:15 p.m. The exact cause is still unknown, but Union Director Jennifer Novotny said six to 10 buildings lost power, and The Union was out the longest. David Law, project manager engineer with Facilities and Services, said “it’s construction-related,” but the workers didn’t do anything [...]
Group’s teaching sparks protest
For several hours today a noticeable crowd was outside The Union using freedom of speech to the fullest. Three men from Milbank Christian Fellowship in Milbank, S.D., came to SDSU to preach the message of “eternal life and forgiveness,” said Alvin Esh, one of the men. They brought resources to distribute and signs to display. [...]
Fire destroys middle section of SDSU Cow/Calf Unit
An early morning fire burned the entire middle section of the SDSU Cow/Calf Unit on March 2. Shawna Reuer, a junior animal science major, was the student on duty when the fire began. At the time she was monitoring the cows for new calves. “It was about a quarter after 4 a.m., and I [...]
Students showcase the many cultures of one continent
Elizabet Woche was 12 years old when she mastered the dance. And so were all the other sixth graders in Kenya. “People find [my dancing] fascinating and exciting,” she said. “And I’m just like, ‘This is something everybody did,’ so it’s not that exciting.” Woche, a freshman biology andpre-dental major, has never loveddancing. She didn’t [...]
Hope for Club Rides on One Wheel
Whether they go from Young Hall to The Union or from Germany to Spain, some bikes never become two-tired.The unicycle has charmed SDSU students for years. Eight years ago a unicycling and juggling club existed on campus but has since died out. Now, the cycle is back. A group of about seven students are in [...]
Campus Says Goodbye to a Great Friend
Levi Buresch, a 20-year-old sophomore agronomy and animal science major, died Jan. 6 near Lakefield, Minn. Buresch was always making people laugh. Family and faith were important to him, and he loved the outdoors and working on the farm. One friend on Facebook said “apparently God needed a good farm hand in the heavens.” Kelley [...]
Vandals Strike With Expression
Freedom of expression has its limits — and its consequences. Two instances of vandalism last semester in The Union caused damage totaling $1,500. If the same person committed both crimes they could be charged with a Class 4 Felony, said SDSU Police Department Chief Tim Heaton. Both illustrations were done in black permanent marker with [...]
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