Jamison Lamp
Lessons Learned in Business
I survived. What I endured was not life threatening. It is some people’s dream. For two years and four months, I survived. This was a dream for me. I owned a business. What is so hard about that? Why do I see it as survival? What owning a business means is different in theory than [...]
Meat science professor honored twice
For the past two years, associate professor of meat sciences Amanda Weaver has been spreading her love of agriculture at SDSU. “I really liked the Animal Science Department and the across-campus understanding of agriculture,” Weaver said. In February, Weaver was awarded the Dr.
Last-chance dance releases stress
May 1 will mark the first annual Year End Bash. Sponsored by Black Student Alliance and Weekend Stuff, the dance is being held at Jack’s place from 8:30 p.m. until midnight. “I want this to be a running event,” James McKinney, multicultural center intern, said.
Stimulus package will bring benefits to university students this summer
After the passing of the stimulus package, students will be able to reap benefits through summer work programs and broader access to grants and financial aid. The South Dakota Department of Labor has $3 million in federal stimulus funds to help employ eligible citizens age 14 to 24.
Frat helps Fargo during flooding
Despite an ongoing rivalry between North Dakota State University and SDSU, members of both of the university’s Farmhouse fraternities joined forces to help retain the Red River before it reached its crest at over 40 feet. “Talking with residents was a profound, eye-opening experience,” Alan Haarstad, Farmhouse fraternity treasurer said.
Students will run, swim and bike to prepare for summer
After a recent, early spring snowstorm, what sounds like more fun than an “I’m Ready for Summer Triathlon?” The ninth annual triathlon will be held April 26, with registration ending April 24. “Athletes can save money if they register by April 18,” Shari Landmark, community fitness coordinator said.
Large event gives experience
After all animals were trimmed and scores tallied, Caleb Englin, a junior animal science major, took home the top prize of Grand Champion Round Robin Showman at the 86th Little International March 27 to 28. “The goal was to win reserve or come close,” Englin said.
Preparations begin for ag. competition
With spring in full swing, barnyards are bustling across the state. Little International’s mock barnyard is no exception. The 86th Little International, “Building agriculture in the chips,” is being held March 27 and 28 in the Animal Science Arena. “Little I is the largest student-run (Agricultural Exposition) in the country,” Jared Sanderson, Little International manager, said.
S.D. Legislature comes to close, waits for vetoes
The S.D. Legislature has endured 39 days of decision-making. Now with many bills on the governor’s desk, citizens are waiting to see what will become law on July 1. SB 139 restricted minors from certain tanning devices but died in the Senate. HB 1125, which restricted wireless communication devices while driving, died in the House State Affairs Committee.
Senate approves smoking ban
Talk of a smoking ban has filled the halls of the state capital, local bars and restaurants, homes and college campuses for the past month. On March 4, HB 1240 passed the Senate 21 to 14 with an amendment that changed violations of the bill from a class 2 misdemeanor to a petty offense.
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