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Researchers seek plant-based, gentler cancer treatments
Cancer affects millions of people across the globe, and research is now being done locally. Gunda Georg, professor and department head of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Minnesota, is working with a team of researchers to find a more natural way to treat pancreatic and breast cancer.
State wants increase in graduate numbers
Meghann Rise Recently South Dakota joined with Complete College America, a non-profit program that requires post-secondary institutions to focus on increasing the number of citizens who hold a credential or a degree. Within the last two months, South Dakota decided to join CCA in an attempt to increase enrollment numbers, improving South Dakota’s ability to [...]
UPC contest to reward funny, creative videos
Students looking for a little extra cash can try submitting their funniest video to the University Program Council, for a chance to win $100.
No end of snow in sight
After seeing its all-important shadow, this year’s groundhog confirmed there will be six more weeks of winter. Much of eastern South Dakota is in the position to break the snowfall record by the end of winter, Mike Gillispie, hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, said.
Don’t overstress stress
Finals are just around the corner, and in the last couple weeks leading up to them, students can find themselves loaded with numerous projects, papers and tests. Stress can affect more than just performance on tests. It can take a toll physically and mentally on students’ health.
A student survivor
SDSU Young Hall CA Chris Dekker is making a slow recovery after battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia and H1N1. Dekker’s parents, Cheryl and Doug, said that on Oct. 16, Chris had a fever and mild flu-like symptoms. On Oct. 19, he visited the Student Health Clinic on campus and was tested for H1N1.
Studying at night: 24-hour visitation popular in pilot halls
Residents of Young and Binnewies halls are the subjects of a pilot test determining if the new 24-hour visitation policy will work across campus. Last spring, the board of Community Assistants, CAB and the Residence Hall Association made recommendations to change the visitation hours in the residence halls to 24 hours.
Movie box adds $1 entertainment to The Union
With the winter season coming up fast, students may appreciate that they can get a hot movie release in the same place as a hot meal.
Web site offers suggestions on best new cell phones for video capabilities, gadgets
To many students, it is a well-known fact that the world of technology is fast-paced and always changing. It was just 30 years ago that the first cell phone was released, weighing in at a whopping 30 ounces (nearly two pounds). After raiding the fridge, 30 ounces is nearly the equivalent of a liter of pop.
Lack of applicants hurts College of Agriculture’s search for new dean
SDSU is still looking for a new dean for one of the university’s largest colleges after a search last year did not produce an acceptable leader.
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