Holly Farris
College Car Care 101
Kyle Jameson has never worried about his car breaking down. “It never interested me. I had better things to do,” said Jameson, an advertising sophomore. “And I have AAA.” For many college students today, this attitude shows how easy it has become to rely on repair shops for everything from complicated repairs to small maintenance details.
Peggy’s last ride
Hobo Day Week at SDSU observes old traditions while starting new ones. While President Peggy Miller readies herself for the next phase of her life beyond SDSU, she also has many fond memories of all the hobos that have come and gone during her tenure. This Hobo Day, Miller’s ninth as SDSU’s leader, is also her last as president.
Greek Life: Small numbers but vibrant
South Dakota State University’s men’s and women’s fraternities will hold Greek Week activities Sept.18-22. But compared to other schools, the percentage of students participating in those events at SDSU is small. Members of SDSU’s nine international and national fraternities comprise around three percent of the student body, compared to North Dakota State University’s five percent and the University of South Dakota’s 15 to 20 percent, according to last year’s figures.
Home Federal Bank offers SDSU checks
Home Federal Bank has found a new way for SDSU supporters to show their Jacks pride and assist scholarship funds – writing a check. But the check doesn’t have to be written to SDSU to still help the school. The bank began offering check designs featuring the Jackrabbits on July 17, after the popularity of a design for the Brookings Bobcats inspired requests for a style showcasing SDSU, said Brookings Home Federal branch manager Chad Weier.
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