Julie M. Frank
Tonic Sol-Fa to bring simple sound to campus
It is that time of year again. The holidays. The season is in full swing with lights, parties, decorations and, of course, music. Holiday music is gaining momentum and is heard everywhere: radio, stores, carolers and holiday programs. After a while, all the renditions of “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night” sound the same.
Always leave a tip, no matter how small
Waiting tables is a common college student’s job and, at times, it is not all that fun. However, it is a job all people should experience once in their life. It teaches patience, composure, respect and understanding for all those people providing a service on your behalf and for those earning a living off of tips.
Safari Lounge to hold These Hearts
These Hearts will perform at the Safari Lounge on Dec. 15 at 10 p.m. These Hearts, based out of Fargo, ND, originally formed in 2006 as These Hearts Turn Quickly, according to their MySpace page. After a “three-month lay-off” the band re-emerged in September 2007 with new members, a shortened name and new music.
Team has ‘strong tradition’ at SDSU
It is 7 a.m. on the weekend. You are standing in a meat packing plant cooler surrounded by lamb carcasses. You have been preparing for at least a half an hour already. You are decked out in an insulated coat covered by a white lab coat, a hard hat, cotton gloves and steel-toed shoes.
City to make sure rental units up to code
The City of Brookings approved $60,000 for an increase in rental housing inspections in October. The money has been worked into the city’s 2008 budget. According to city council members Tim Reed and Ryan Brunner, the money will be spent on inspectors to evaluate rental units.
Searching for local hauntings on campus
“I would park my bike and go inside the desolate structure and walk around to see what I could feel, see or hear. Sometimes I would get very quiet, close my eyes and try to image what the place was like before it was deserted. While listening I could hear moans, creeks and whispers.
Campus has Desire to replace WebCT
SDSU’s licenses with WebCT expire in July 2008 and will switch to a new learning management system, Desire2Learn, according to Dr. Michael Adelaine, vice president for information technology. A learning management system “allows instructors to duplicate their learning environment and make it easier to have practice tests, videos and chats,” Adelaine said.
Newer, upgraded site planned for SDSU
A new SDSU Web site will launch next summer catering to users’ personal needs. “Ideas come and go. You focus on one and it has a shelf life and then comes time to change,” said Dr. Mike Adelaine, vice president for information technology. Marysz Rames, vice president of student affairs, said developing the new Web site “is not an over night process.
New Students’ Association legal aide attorney named
Oops… something broke last night when the party got out of hand and the police were called. Now legal advice is needed from that “new someone.” Luckily, that new someone has been chosen and is ready to help. Kelly Smidt, an SDSU graduate student, has been chosen as the Students’ Association’s new legal aide attorney.
Lyons retires as legal aid
College is all about breaking out on your own, but if you need to break your lease or happen to break something, you may need legal advice from someone. For many, that someone has been Pat Lyons, but for those students returning to SDSU this fall, that someone will be different.
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