Laura Lucas
Headlining music will ‘rock your face off’
On May 12, Canaries Stadium will open its doors for the second annual KRROfest. Jered Johnson, president and CEO of Pepper Entertainment, said KRRO Fest was an idea developed by Pepper Ent. and partner, Hunt Industries. “We are all from Sioux Falls and we wanted to brand an annual event showcasing major national touring acts.
Without women or money, men stop war
Every time students read Lysistrata in Dramatic Literature, they have wanted to perform it, said J.D. Ackman, director of the play. The comedy was written by Aristophanes in the fifth century B.C. According to Ackman, Aristophanes is known for his comedies being satirizing to political and social issues.
Foods substitute ordinary objects in films
“His work is clever and inventive. I enjoy the playful and lighthearted characteristics,” said Diana Behl, visiting assistant professor of visual arts.
Pageants offer scholarships, teach interview skills to women
This year’s Miss SDSU and Miss Brookings pageant will offer two more reasons for the girls participating. “We now have four titles: Miss SDSU, Miss Brookings, Miss East Central and Miss Eastern Plains,” said Alexandra Hoffman, Miss SDSU/Miss South Dakota.
A man inspired by blues, funk and experiences
“Playing guitar, singing and writing songs for me must come from your soul,” said Derek Post. “I felt and I learned this concept from my dad and blues music.” On March 6, Post will have a debut party for his first EP titled Ebb and the Flow. Ebb and the Flow features six songs all written by Post.
Seniors showcase graphic design pieces
Over a seven-week span, one fine arts major, one art education major and 17 graphic design majors will present their senior exhibition shows. Each week, three to four senior students will present their work in the Ritz Gallery. Norman Gambill, head of the department of visual arts, said one reason students do the senior showings is because it is a part of the required class Art-400 the Senior Review.
From coffee shops to national tour come hip-hop’s Soulcrate
The SDSU campus has seen many local bands perform. Most of them are from the rock/funk/punk genre; however, there have been very few hip-hop groups. The local group Soulcrate will perform Feb. 12 after finishing their first official tour. Soulcrate is a hip-hop group from Sioux Falls consisting of DJ Absolute and brothers A Def and Dirt Dee.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Vagina way
“If you are single, go see The Vagina Monologues Feb. 14,” said Molly Muth, senior advertising major and marketing coordinator for The Vagina Monologues. The show, which is in its second year at SDSU, was written in 1996 by Eve Ensler. The Vagina Monologues combines the stories and experiences of women with facts about the vagina.
From the ranch to Las Vegas
Since returning from Las Vegas on Jan. 25, Alex Hoffman has spent her time relaxing. She has worn zero makeup, sweats, not worked out and done a lot of sleeping. “Everything went by so fast,” said Hoffman. In case the name does not ring a bell, she is Miss SDSU and Miss South Dakota, and she recently competed in the Miss America Pageant.
Where karaoke kings and queens are born
Wednesday nights have been busy at Prairie Lanes Bowling Alley since the start of the most recent karaoke contest on Jan. 21. Prairie Lanes has been running karaoke contests for the last eight years, and so far they have been successful. “Our karaoke is well-known in town,” said Les Nelson, owner of Prairie Lanes.
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