Katie Aurand Raver Editor in Chief Welcome to our new website! Scroll through the print version of the October 2009 issue of the Raver by clicking on the following link: http://issuu.com/raver.sdsmt/docs/october_2009 (And yes, we are aware that there are a few grammatical errors. Please forgive us for not having a journalism department. We try our best but we don’t have time to catch everything.)
Monthly Archives: September 2009
By Jim Farris Raver Intern Amongst the hustle and bustle of beginning a new semester there are many things happening around campus. There are several construction projects in progress around the campus as well as a few planned for the future. These long overdue updates will allow us to move forward and remain at the cutting edge of research and education. The Chemical Building is being completely renovated, as well as the Paleontology lab. A [...]
By Louisa Burden Raver Staff As students on this campus well know, there have been dorm renovations going on for some time now. Connolly Hall has been undergoing massive changes, and Palmerton is set to start its transformation in mid-January. Due to space limitations, most juniors and seniors are required to live off campus, so that there is enough space for all the underclassmen to live on campus, since they are required to do so [...]
By: Loryn Schuetzle Raver Staff Where are all the parking spots? The School of Mines parking office is trying to develop more spots around campus. Every student, faculty, staff and visitor is required to have one of the parking permits in order to park anywhere on campus. Along with a parking permit, the student or staff member must have his or her vehicle registered with the parking office.
By Belema Boyle Raver Intern The School of Mines may create more sports teams according to Dr. Richard Kaiser, the new Athletic Director. Although specifics as to when these changes will become a reality are sketchy, Kaiser believes that adding sports such as baseball, softball and men’s and women’s soccer would boost enrollment and increase student diversity. Kaiser also looks forward to the new facilities that are currently still under construction.
By Greg Midzak Raver Intern Have you ever wondered what the science is behind the “calories in calories out” hypothesis? Conventional Wisdom says that Americans eat “too many calories, too much fat, too much salt, and not enough fiber.” With more than 63 percent of America over-weight, and 31 percent clinically obese, you’d think it’s true. But is it really calories, and fat?
