Matchup Fuels Local Business, Rivalry
A matchup between SDSU and USD has the potential to bring out the best and worst in fans. No matter which side shines through on Jan. 12 and 16, they will bring out one more important thing: their wallets. Christi Williams, assistant athletic director of Ticket Operations, said every seat is expected to sell out [...]
Gates close on all-class parking
A project originally planned for completion at the beginning of last semester is now up-and-running. The pay lot east of The Union is currently in operation and is free of charge until Jan. 15. Derek Peterson, director of the University Bookstore, said the week of free parking will hopefully help debug the system and fix [...]
SDSU climbers make daring attempt to highline across Big Sioux River
If you’ve ever been in the Wellness Center, you may have seen people in the rockwall area walking on what looks like a tightrope. However, it’s not a tightrope. Actually, the name says it’s the exact opposite; it’s called a slackline. Climbers started slacklining in the pioneer age of rock climbing. They would tie their [...]
Keeping the faith
Chronicling changes in our religious beliefs Most of the congregation filtered in over the last 10 minutes, and a majority of them brought their children in winter coats, avoiding them from the chill frosting the grass on their front lawns and windshields. Soft, acoustic guitar music plays through the sanctuary’s speakers, and at 10:25 a.m. [...]
Wanderlust rooted deep in hobo history
From hopping trains and just living day-to-day, the hobo lifestyle’s deep history is still vibrant today. By Carl Hesler The hobo way of life has existed for more than a century, and according to hobo expert Linda Hughes, it shows no signs of stopping. “With the way the economy is, we foresee this lifestyle to [...]
Diversity goes beyond race
SDSU wanted to hire someone with years of experience and a unique perspective on diversity in academics. Jaime Nolan-Andrino fit this description. As the chief diversity officer, Nolan-Andrino is responsible for a complex list of functions, the most important being to provide leadership. That leadership will extend to almost every department in order to promote [...]
Hobotech booms
The SDSU Apple Store has become a convenience for both students and faculty since it opened this summer. That convenience has reflected in sales and general buzz for one of 30 Apple stores opening on college campuses nationwide. Now, there is easy access to computers and other technical gear. “Things weren’t very active here, starting [...]
New technology streamlines extension
The South Dakota Cooperative Extension Services will shut down all county offices this fall and launch a new digital platform to meet budget constraints. This means a big change in the way South Dakotans utilize Extension Services, closing its county offices and opening seven regional centers staffed by extension field specialists. That development means a [...]
There and back: SDSU alum sets out to Africa, again
Heather Mangan travelled to Niger, Africa in July 2010 hoping for two years to make a difference as a member of the Peace Corps. As proof that things do not always go as planned, Mangan was forced out of Africa after only six months when Al-Qaeda killed two French volunteers in Niger. “It was so [...]
Pub Crawl under microscope
Several downtown retail businesses have voiced concern about Pub Crawl. Pub Crawl is under fire after complaints from downtown businesses and locals say the event shines a negative light on the community and interferes with business for retailers not participating in the annual beer bash. The Brookings City Council has discussed the concerns at its [...]
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