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South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

Bill could limit telemarketing

staff February 10, 2003

Tara Bordewyk, Cns PIERRE - People may receive more protection from telemarketers under two bills that passed the South Dakota Senate Feb. 5. Senate Bills 33 and 41 would tighten restrictions on telemarketers...

Prof. to speak on Little Big Horn

staff February 10, 2003

Richard Allan Fox, Jr., a professor of anthropology for the University of South Dakota, will speak Monday, Feb. 10, in Rotunda C at SDSU. Fox's lecture, "Archaeology, History and Custer's Last Battle:...

Senate downs bill to change civil jury size

staff February 10, 2003

PIERRE (CNS) - An attempt to reduce the size of juries in civil cases failed to get approval from the Senate Judiciary Committee Feb. 7. Senate Bill 210, which would allow juries to have a minimum of six...

“Pay Attention”

staff February 10, 2003

#1.887427:356998292.jpg:sandl1.jpg:This snarled pile of metal sits at the corner of Sixth Street and 17th Avenue to serve as a reminder to Brookings drivers to act responsibly while they?re behind the...

One year ago a Brookings teenager died

Todd Vanderwerff February 10, 2003

Todd Vanderwerff On Feb. 12, 2002, John Ellsbury, a senior at Brookings High School, died after a tragic car accident. We know how this story goes. Community pulls together. Family and friends mourn. People...

Getting frisky with competitors in lovely southern S.D.

Todd Vanderwerff February 10, 2003

Todd Vanderwerff I'll admit it. Over many of the past few years, the Collegian has reeked of five-year-old sweat socks and locker rooms populated by large, sweaty old men. Every time we would take a step...

Duty calls, student prepares

Theanne Tangen February 10, 2003

Theanne Tangen Hi, I am Theanne Tangen a sophomore majoring in journalism here at our very own SDSU. I was working at Harold's Photo and a as photographer for the Collegian campus newspaper until Uncle...

ISA brings China Nite to Volstorff

staff February 10, 2003

China Night, sponsored by Internation Students Association, will be held to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Sunday, Feb. 16 in the Volstorff Ballroom of the University Student Union at 6 p.m. The Year...

APhA recognizes Kaatz for service

staff February 10, 2003

Brian Kaatz, professor and acting dean of the SDSU College of Pharmacy, has been named Good Government Pharmacist of the Year by the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA). The award recognizes pharmacists...

Valentine’s Day strikes once again

Nathan Sanderson February 10, 2003

Nathan Sanderson When February rolls around, the females of our species seem to get into a certain mood that is difficult to shake. Emotions run high as anticipation meets expectation. While Groundhog...

Our View

staff February 10, 2003

Troy Christensen, a former SDSU student who attended this university during 2000, is suing SDSU and the Board of Regents because he had to have one-third of one of his right lung removed. Christensen is contending that black mold in Berg and Bailey is to blame for his health problems. Last fall, Vice President Michael Reger said he wasn't award of any health complaints, despite the fact that several SDSU students and employees claim that they did inform the university of their illnesses.

Is it just us, or does it seems that once again, this university has proved that it cares more about money and appearances that it does about the well-being of its people?

If black mold had been found in President Peggy Miller's office, would the administration have waited as long as they did before removing the problem? And would it have been kept as hidden as it has been? Is a lawsuit the only complaint that people hear anymore?

When did students move from being the reason a university existed to being an annoyance that administrators and many professors simply tolerate?

In the front lobby of the Dairy Microbiology building, a small sign appears on one of the support structures. The title of the sign says something like "The Ten Commandments of a University." The display goes on to list "radical" ideas such as "We are here to serve students, not the other way around." And "Students are the reason we are here. They are not burdens that interrupt our important work. They are our important work." It seems to the Collegian, that secretaries and janitors and other career service faculty (who, incidentally, don't receive $30,000-$50,000 salaries every year) can grasp this concept. So, why is it that those with "advanced" degrees still find these ideas wrong or at least perplexing?

So, SDSU administrators and faculty, treat students the way you would want to be treated. Better yet, since we pay a rather large portion of your salaries, treat us better than you would want to be treated.

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Annual Wacipi set for Feb. 15

Krista Tschetter February 10, 2003

Krista Tschetter In the frozen dead of a South Dakota winter, the renewal of life that comes with spring seems a long time coming. Yet the Native American Club is bringing an event celebrating just that,...

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