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New SAFAC Chair Appointed
February 28, 2019
Sabrina Pankratz, A&E Editor
“Originally, I wasn’t supposed to become SAFAC Chair until next year in the fall,” said Ezekiel Thompson. “However, due to the fact of this last week’s Student Senate meeting with Allie Gaylord being removed as chair. We took a vote on it and they would like me to step in her place.” Thompson...
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Opportunity: The little Mars rover that could
February 28, 2019
Rachel DeSutter and Brian Healy
After living a lifetime 50 times longer than originally expected, Mars’ rover Opportunity has died. Two identical rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, were launched in 2003 for NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover (MER) Mission. They both landed on Mars Jan. 2004 with the expectation of lasting three months...
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Removal of SAFAC Chair Allie Gaylord
February 28, 2019
Lacey Barke, Emily Errico, and Sabrina Pankratz
The decision to remove Allie Gaylord as Student Activities Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC) Chair by Student Senate inspired students and alumni to take to social media with their thoughts. The meeting where the removal took place was livestreamed on Feb. 19. (Student Senate meetings started being...
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Shittu elected Treasurer for Students United
February 14, 2019
Hanna Vos, Staff Writer
David Shittu, a senior at Southwest Minnesota State University, has been elected to serve as the treasurer of Students United, a non-profit organization that serves the more than 65,000 students currently attending Minnesota’s seven state universities. Students United is recognized by the...
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Polar vortex takes SW Minnesota by storm
February 14, 2019
Gwyneth Duus and Hanna Vos
Minnesota is no stranger to winter weather, but during the polar vortex many midwestern states experienced below freezing temperatures and bitter winds. Many schools throughout the state were closed over Jan. 29 and 30, including Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU). The temperatures in...
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Baker to be future EPSH Department Chair

Hanna Vos, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

As she sat in the teal chair, Professor Lori Baker seemed to exude professionalism. Her office was cozy and inviting. She had comic strips, children’s artwork, and a poster from the band U2 pinned to a bulletin board. Pages and pages of work from her years of teaching at SMSU were crammed onto a hulking bookshelf. Baker grew up in Nebraska and attended university in her home state. She attended...

Trump declares national emergency over border wall

Dalton Dahl, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

President Donald Trump declared the situation on the U.S.-Mexico border to be a national emergency on Feb. 15, as he seeks to fulfill his campaign promise of a wall to be constructed on the border. Taxpayers’ money that had already been allocated by Congress for other purposes will be redirected for the 230 miles of barrier. At the same time this national emergency was declared, Trump also approved...

Mendler: A teacher of teachers

Collin Drey, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

Education majors and teachers were able to enjoy a visit from teacher of teachers Brian Mendler on Feb. 1. Mendler has made a name for himself for being an inspiration to aspiring teachers, but for what reason has this man deserved this? Mendler is well-known for being a teacher that dealt with ADHD and a learning disability as a student. He offers a unique perspective when it comes to teaching...

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Battlefield V review

Dalton Dahl, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

The historical setting for this game is World War II and it offers an experience like its predecessor, Battlefield 1, that game took place during World War I. Essentially, the developers literally recycled...

Apex Legends review

Kyle Cox, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

With the rise of games like Fortnite, PUBG, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Blackout Mode, newcomers to battle royal (BR) games may have encountered some trouble getting wins to due to a skill gap. Even...

Resident Evil 2 review

Kyle Cox, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

In 1998, the second Resident Evil game came out and received critical acclaim and is largely considered to be one of the best horror games of all time. And now, 20 years later, Capcom has released a brand-new...

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Top 5 worst hit songs of 2018

Collin Drey, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

5: “Friends” (Marshmello & Anne-Marie) When I heard there was a song that was discussing “The Friendzone” I thought that this song had potential. But considering it’s on the list, you...

The top 5 best hit songs of 2018

Collin Drey, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

5: “Nice for What” (Drake) In my worst list, Drake took up a couple entries, so people might think that I hate most of his music. The thing is I don’t actually hate him as an artist. He just has...

Commentary on the Feb. 26 Student Senate meeting

Stephen Yang, Guest Writer

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

As a former student body vice president, I am disappointed at this year’s Senate. All of those students were at the meeting on Tue. Because of a decision you made last week. They don’t agree with your...

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Out of the Past

AJ Rusch, Editor-in-Chief

February 14, 2019 • No Comments

40 years ago: The Southwest State Bronco’s duked it out with a local Citizen Band Radio operators at the second annual benefit wheelchair basketball game that was held at Southwest State. All...

Tom Brady Wins 6th Superbowl

AJ Rusch, Editor-in-Chief

February 14, 2019 • No Comments

With this win, Tom Brady is the only player in NFL history to have won six superbowls. Heavy is the hand the wears all six rings. You may not be a fan of the Patriots, and that’s okay. But, you can’t...

Last minute Valentine’s Day gift

Desiree Bauer, Commentary Editor

February 14, 2019 • No Comments

I am so not a fan of Valentines Day, but I know that most of you are. Most of you also usually struggle with getting a Valentines Day Gift, so I’ve decided to bestow my creative ideas upon you. 1....

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Men’s Basketball Team plays first game of NSIC Championship Wed.

Lacey Barke, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

Kicking off the first round of men’s basketball tournament action will be SMSU’s very own Mustangs, as they compete for the NSIC Tournament Championship title. The...

Wrestling team takes two to nationals

Desiree Bauer, Commentary Editor

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

The SMSU Wrestling team competed on Sat. Feb. 23 at the 10-team Super Region V Tournament. The competition took place at Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Nemzek Fieldhouse...

Women’s Basketball Team ends regular season 12-15

Kyle Cox, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

The team went into the next game hoping to keep that winning streak. However, that train derailed as they were beat by both Moorhead and Northern State the following weekend. But...

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