By Max Reetz Assistant Editor   The hot debate over the new recreation center has got the students of the School of Mines all stirred up. Generally, the athletes on campus are “gung-ho” for a new place to exercise, but many students who do not use the gymnasiums would rather have the school’s funds spent elsewhere.

By Katrina Metty Editor in Chief   It’s that time of year when all CAMP teams begin to reach their deadlines for their projects and get ready to take off with their prized design and compete against the neighboring schools.  Other groups such as Circle K also have conventions at this time where certain members and chapters are recognized and everyone enjoys some good quality fellowship.  This year’s convention was themed “getting lost in the [...]

By Louisa Burden Staff Writer   On Monday, Mar. 12, the Aurum hosted a debate between the candidates running for positions as president and vice president in the Student Association. Steven Gates (presidential candidate) and Haley Galvin (vice presidential candidate) formed one team, while Spencer Ferguson (presidential candidate) and Anthony Amarasinghe (vice presidential candidate) formed the other. The team that is elected will be taking the places of Carlos Beatty Jr. (current Student Association president) [...]

Aric Carpenter Guest Writer   For many college students, the 2012 Presidential election will be their first opportunity to vote in a major election.  In 2008, voter turnout among college students was the highest it has been since 1972, when the voting age was changed to 18. This total still only reflects 50% turnout for voters  between ages 18 and 29,

By Max Reetz Aurum Staff   The leaves are finishing their migration from the trees to the ground and the temperature is steadily dropping. All the while, students at the School of Mines continually prepare for the winter weather ahead of them. As the freshman class may not yet know, the weather in Rapid City can be quite unpredictable. The best general way to describe it would be mild. However, sometimes it is brutal with [...]

By Katrina Metty Assistant Editor   “I am writing in the hope that even though the content may be detrimental (negative) to the School of Mines goals, it is in fact a human interest story that has a real sudden