Leslie Warnke
Low temps don’t scare Oozeballers away
Thirty-five teams, mostly consisting of SDSU students, participated in the 17th annual Oozeball tournament Saturday. “It’s the only fundraiser we do,” secretary of Staters for State Amy Finnegan said. Each team’s registration fee of $40 goes to help fund student and alumni appreciation projects put on by the organization, Finnegan said.
Caldwell provides space
The new suite-style residence hall, Caldwell Hall, will be making some changes in on-campus living when it opens next fall. Beginning next fall, sophomores with a 2.5 GPA or higher, who have no record of disciplinary action taken against them and are not on academic probation will have the option of living in the hall.
Wecota residents rewarded for hassles
Wecota Hall residents have been monetarily recognized for their inconveniences with the construction on the first floor of their building. “[Wecota residents received] $100 from Student Affairs for whatever they choose to use it for,” said Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Doug Wermedal.
New card locks offer protection
As long as residents and staff of Mathews and Brown Hall have their university ID, they won’t need to worry about forgetting their keys. Card lock systems have been installed on the doors of Mathews and Brown Halls as a test. A software company that currently works with SDSU offered to install the locks on campus as a way to test its product.
Spring break entertainment in the area
Not going anywhere for spring break but still want a few fun memories? The Juice has the 4-1-1 on what’s in theatres this coming week. Constantine, The Wedding Date and the newly awarded movie of the year Million Dollar Baby are all currently playing in either Watertown, Brookings or Sioux Falls, but a few more promising flicks will be opening starting this Friday.
Wacipi Powwow held
Vibrant outfits and palpitating drumbeats filled Frost Arena on Saturday as people of all ages and ethnicities gathered for the 15th annual Wacipi Powwow. Over 300 singers and dancers competed in seven different categories: men’s traditional, men’s grass, men’s fancy, women’s traditional, women’s jingle dress, women’s fancy shawl and drums, which included singers.
Construction noise, dust annoy Wecota residents
When construction on the first floor of Wecota Hall commenced in late December, hall residents were more than a little disgruntled. “They started the main construction a couple weeks after [winter] break,” said Wecota resident freshman Lindsie Page. Page and other third-floor residents are annoyed on a daily basis by the loud noises generated from the construction crew on the first floor.
The Five People You Meet In Heaven a good read
Mitch Albom conveys an imaginative perspective on life after death and inspires provocative thought in his sophomore novel, The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Old and lonely, Eddie trudges through mundane days as the head of maintenance at Ruby Pier Amusement Park.
SDSU honors programs help students shine
Motivated and talented students have an opportunity to challenge themselves and receive recognition for their hard work through the Honors College at SDSU. Though the honors program has existed for at least 25 years, it underwent a major transformation in 1998, according to Bob Burns, dean of the Honors College.
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