I am having a crisis. A quarter-life crisis to be exact. And I know I'm not the only 20-something college student that feels this way. It's like a mid-life crisis, but it comes earlier. You don't know when it will hit, or how long it will last. Symptoms of the quarter-life crisis vary, but the most common are: -Being unaware of who you are or what you believe in.
Do you, like me, have a compelling urge to clean your room, organize your desk or attack an overflowing pile of laundry when faced with an imminent deadline? As Christmas break beckons and academic pressure bears down, more than a few of you are perusing the Collegian as an alternative to the task at hand.
Roxy, I want to give you a voice of support since it is much easier to criticize a person than lift them up. First, I have to agree with you about Halo 2. I play it from time to time, and it's very addicting. After 3 or more hours of playing the game straight, I have to ask myself, "What have I accomplished?" Well .
Although I am not a student at South Dakota State University, I am a casual reader of the Collegian. Normally, I flip through the trivial articles and columns, but one writer, Roxy Hammond, has always struck me as knowledgeable and amusing. A few weeks ago, she wrote a column on her disgust with the video game Halo 2, and it seems people were literally coming out of the woodwork to attack her stance on the game.
My name is Sarah French, and I was in charge of Cavorts 2005. First, let me congratulate ALL of the contestants for their outstanding performances; it was an awesome night and we couldn't have done it without you. Second, I would like to extend my utmost thanks to all those individuals who put in so much time and effort to make this the best Cavorts show that we have seen.
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." This quote by Mahatma Gandhi is pretty self explanatory: practice what you preach. In reference to the letter to the editor by Mike James, before you criticize one for being a racist or ignorant, take a look at your own actions.
The Volunteer Service Bank (VSB) in Brookings is always looking for volunteer help and South Dakota State University students are signing on help. Students realize that volunteer experience gives them a jump-start on the job market after graduation. According to Don Boone, coordinator for the VSB in Brookings County, "Many employers look at (volunteering) when students apply for a job as something extra they give to the community.