Campus beautification adds design, aesthetic appeal to campus

Rose AristeoReporter The SDSU and Brookings communities will be more immersed by the beautification process going on campus wide, aiding in its overall productivity. The campus master planning and design committee is now working to develop a policy that will allow sculptures to be constructed. Ideally this would allow for the formation and spread of [...]

Local band provides ?Midwest philosophy?

Rose AristeoReporter The Tinder Box incorporates philosophy within their lyrics to bring individual meaning, diversified music and a sense of belonging to listeners. “World Peace,” Dual vocalist Chad Konrad jokingly answered when asked what he hopes the music of The Tinder Box will bring to the world. Music alone has the capability to touch hearts [...]

Anderson family dedicates art museum plaza in honor of daughter Brooke

Rose AristeoReporter The South Dakota Art Museum, in conjunction with former Brookings residents Lynn and Diane Anderson, celebrated the dedication of the newly constructed Anderson Plaza to honor their daughter, Brooke Anderson. “It was a beautiful fall day, the weather was beautiful, it was a good turnout. It was a nice event,” said Jeanne Manzer, [...]

IRC unites students from across the globe

Rose AristeoReporter The International Relations Council, formerly known as International Relations Club is the only umbrella organization that oversees smaller organizations, with the goal of working together on campus. International students from 66 countries across the world are currently represented by IRC. Of those 66 countries, IRC takes responsibility in overseeing four main sub clubs: [...]

Brookings? European Connection

Taste of Europe provides a cultural atmosphere of Europe, no passports required. A recent addition to Brookings dining, Taste of Europe, opened April 30, introducing the community to a variety of cultural experiences. The manager of the new restaurant is Susanne Nuemann, originally from Munich, Germany and is a former recipient of the “5-Star-Diamond Award” from the Donald Trump Academy of Hospitality.

Libraries cooperate to provide many services to Brookings, SDSU students

The Brookings Public Library and Briggs Library both offer certain amenities to college students and the community.

SDSU actress steals spotlight

Kimberly Graff accepts request to perform an honorary monologue for the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired as part of their 130-year anniversary this year. A solo monologue theater opportunity fell in the hands of an SDSU student to help celebrate the 130-year-anniversary of the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.