Jen Jungwirth
The top ten stories that made headlines in 2006
The year 2006 is coming to a close, and SDSU has had quite a year. With so many events and breaking news, here are the top 10 news headlines run in the past year. “President Miller set to retire in 2007″ (Jan. 24) After nine years as South Dakota State University’s president, Peggy Miller announced her retirement plans.
Cheerleaders boost school spirit
Sophomore Allison Ehrman is a true supporter of the SDSU Jacks. She is right there along the sidelines, in the action, cheering loud and proud for the yellow and blue. Ehrman, an early childhood education major, is one of the 22 SDSU students that make up the Jackrabbit Cheer Team.
What should you do when credit-card debt hits you hard?
SDSU junior Justin Parham was 18 when he received his first credit card offer. “It came in the mail, and at the time I thought it was pretty sweet,” he said. But Parham became one of the many students sucked into credit card debt. “I fell into an $8,000 debt,” he said.
Need to save money?
Junior Tasha Overmyer works two jobs. Each demands much of her time, some nights until 12 or 1 a.m., taking away from school, family and sleep. However, the bills still must be paid, but Overmyer doesn’t let it overwhelm her. “Yes, I work two jobs,” she said.
Student numbers set record
SDSU continues its yearly enrollment climb with record numbers for the seventh consecutive year. The state’s largest university welcomed 356 more students compared to last year, with total enrollment reaching 11,377. Along with individual enrollment’s, the South Dakota Board of Regents announced Sept.
Yseth offers new, beneficial teaching styles
Brookings resident and former restaurant manager Tom Yseth provides a unique perspective in the classroom for SDSU students after owning and managing the Ram Pub for 33 years. He acquired his bachelor degrees in both economics and accounting; however, after working within the hospitality industry, in 2005, he decided to sell his business and try something new.
Alternate health options grow in popularity
Now that school has begun, students are in warp speed, catching up on homework, studying for tests, working part-time or full-time jobs and participating in clubs or intramurals. With all the added pressure comes stress. However, through many unique techniques, students can alleviate the stress and pain.
Businesses suffer from 6th Street construction
With the ongoing 6th Street construction, businesses are finding it difficult to manage increased traffic and decreasing sales. The South Dakota Department of Transportation, which is in charge of the project, has set up a temporary detour from 22nd Avenue to Third Street and back to 17th Avenue while completing the final stage of the project.
Student Health offers care plan to students
Rachel Reed, a psychology senior, knows how financially difficult it can be to be a college student. But when unexpected health costs arose, Reed’s financial stability worsened because she couldn’t afford health insurance. “Health insurance is just too expensive,” said Reed.
Sixth Street construction rolling to finish
South Dakota State University students will be greeted by the ongoing construction of Sixth Street, as the crew enters the final phase of the project. The project began in April and everything has been on schedule, according to John Ritterhaus of the Department of Transportation and director of the construction crew.
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