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Oscar Nail Spa

By Maddi Anderson Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2015

Oscar Nail Spa, located in the Village Square Mall, has provided customers with a variety of nail services for the last couple of years.According to Jimmy Nguyen, owner of Oscar Nail Spa, the location...

Men chose Thomas, Co. Hair Salon for cuts

By AMANDA SIEFKEN Reporter February 18, 2015

While men often have less hair than women do, that does not necessarily mean that they are any less specific on where they get their hair done. The number one choice for men’s hair salons in Brookings...

Carousel Salon, Spa earns women’s votes

By AMANDA SIEFKEN Reporter February 18, 2015

Where to get your hair done as a woman is not an easy question in Brookings. With the student choice survey, there were many different salons that displayed strong student support. The salon that had the...

Family-owned shop has little bit of everything

By PAT BOWDEN Reporter February 18, 2015

The Depot – a pub, convenience store, casino and fuel stop located at 921 20th Street – is a neighborhood destination that can accommodate a variety of gatherings; but maybe most importantly, their...

Student Choice Winners 2015

Collegian February 18, 2015

FoodBest Mexican Food - QdobaBest Pizza - George’s PizzaBest Wings - Buffalo Wild WingsBest Burger - Nick’s Hamburger ShopBest Pasta - Via Italia Best Asian Food - Sake Sushi and HibachiBest Breakfast...

Step show

Step teams showcase culture

By KYLEE WHITEHILL Reporter February 11, 2015

With five teams traveling  to SDSU, the 12th annual Black Student Alliance (BSA) Step Show brought a cultural experience that could be shared among the students at SDSU. This year included performances...

Gourmet dining on campus

By KATHERINE CLAYTON Lifesetyles Editor February 11, 2015

Wagner Cafe draws crowds due to health, balanced meal The smell of gourmet food can be found on the fourth floor of Wagner Hall every Tuesday.Wagner Café is a place where students in hospitality management...

Dancing with the Stars

By Katherine Clayton Lifestyles Editor February 11, 2015

Annual dance competition brings in a new set of students and stars

Students around campus will begin to notice there are stars among them once the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars begins on Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center.

Dancing with the Stars is a free, four-week event sponsored by the University Program Council. Feb. 26, March 5 and March 19 will be the three other Dancing with the Stars events; each event will take place at the PAC at 8 p.m.

Bailey Jorgensen, a sophomore elementary education major, is the Special Events Coordinator for UPC. She is in charge of organizing different events on campus and is currently in charge of DWTS.

“[Dancing with the Stars] is just kind of an SDSU tradition … now,” Jorgensen said. “It is expected almost every year from the University Program Council.”

The program includes six dancers and six stars. The teams this year are Madelin Mack and Scott DesLauries, Matilyn Kerr and Aarron Schuelke, Mackenzie Klinkhammer​ and Steven Marienau, Olivia Siglin and Nathan Langston,  Annamarie Trevvett and Thayer Trenhaile and Jennifer Schall and Gerald Keith Peden.

Students around campus are beginning to take notice of the upcoming event.

Chesney Nagel, a freshman pre-nursing major, said that she heard about DWTS through Facebook.

“It sounds fun,” Nagel said. “[DWTS] will be interesting to see the different students dancing. 

Jorgensen said that DWTS requires a lot of details including making reservations at the PAC for lightning, music and other services at the location; making video clips for each dancing couple; writing scripts for the hosts and getting judges for the competition.

This year Jorgensen will be hosting alongside a special cohost. “[Martin Jackson], he is the winner for last season, he will be cohosting with me,” Jorgensen said.

Each week the dancers will have to perform a themed dance. Week one is hip-hop, week two is country night, week three is eighties and the last week is the finale, where the dancers choose what type of dance they will do.

“University Program Council’s target or their goal is to make events that students can go to, whether that be entertainment or educational, this is more … entertainment for students to come and their peers be stars,” Jorgensen said. “Everyone should come.”

The dreaded day has arrived

Katherine Clayton Lifestyles Editor February 11, 2015

Valentine’s Day is not my favorite. Throughout my life, everyone always makes a big deal about this supposed day of “love.” What dress are you wearing for your special date? Where are you going?...

Love, respect & domestic violence

By Katherine Clayton Lifestyles Editor February 11, 2015

As Valentine’s Day approaches, an official from the Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter reminds college students the damage that an unhealthy relationship can cause. She advises students on tips for safe...

Oakwood magazine showcases talent

By Kylee Whitehill Reporter February 4, 2015

Students with a passion for writing or art have an opportunity to have their work showcased. Oakwood, SDSU’s annual literary magazine, marks its 39th year in publication. With options to submit poetry,...

Editor is Yes (Wo)man

By Katherine Clayton Lifestyles Editor February 4, 2015

I constantly ask myself one question: why do you say “yes” to everything?I have a problem with turning anything down whether it is running a quick errand for someone or writing the paper for a group...

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