Lifestyle

Out in the Silence out in the open in small towns

Directors film a documentary in the hopes of raising gay acceptance and awareness. The SD Film Society’s yearly film series got off to a big start last night when it showed the film “Out in the Silence,” a documentary from directors Joe Wilson and Dean Hamer. Immediately following the film there was a panel discussion with the two directors. Wilson and Hamer are currently on a national tour to promote not only the film but also their campaign and bring awareness to gay rights and issues to small rural towns.

Jacks cool off in new hot spot

With the addition of Jackrabbit Village, SDSU broadens the already diverse on-campus living. The new Jackrabbit Village is a hot topic on campus early into the 2010 school year. The rooms in Jackrabbit Village feature higher ceilings, central air and more room per square foot.Each floor in the three buildings has a soundproof study room, two restrooms, air conditioning and a kitchen.

New center to enhance diversity across campus

Various programs on campus work to increase diversity and the new American Indian Education and Cultural Center puts us one step closer. SDSU Native American students now have a place to call their own. The new American Indian Education and Cultural Center, located in the former Telecommunications Center on Medary Avenue, has been decades in the making.

Bike Sharing Pilot Program for this spring

Ellen Nelson In efforts to make SDSU a greener campus, the Students’ Association is partnering with the City of Brookings to provide an alternative to driving that is faster than walking. A bike-sharing pilot program, which would allow students to rent bikes for free, was proposed and passed by SA last March. This pilot bike-sharing [...]