DSU News All http://www.dsunews.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:10:21 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.dsunews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1053&Itemid= Staying healthy during the wintertime can be a bit difficult. People spend the majority of their time indoors and it is easy to exchange germs. Just a sneeze or a cough can put various germs into the atmosphere. Various germs can live on door handles, the surfaces of telephones, keyboards, and other places. Still, it is possible to stay healthy during the wintertime. One of the best ways to stay healthy is to be pro-active about your health. You need to make sure that you are eating well and getting enough sleep. Because of this, your body will be operating at peak efficiency and it will be more likely to successfully fend off any germs. Another great way to avoid getting sick is to wash your hands. Your skin is your life cover (http://www.comparethemarket.com/life-insurance/) and it protects your body. It also makes it difficult for germs and viruses to get into your body. However, if you pick up germs on your hands and then put your hands in your mouth, rub your eyes, or your nose, those germs have a good chance of getting into your system. By washing your hands frequently, you will have a better chance of avoiding those germs. Using hand sanitizer is another way to make sure that the germs on your hands do not make you sick. Both hand sanitizer and soap can be harsh on your skin. For this reason, you may want to use a moisturizer to prevent the skin on your hands from chapping. Some tissues are specially designed in order to help prevent germs or viruses from spreading. Specifically, they are designed to prevent cold and flu viruses from spreading. It may be a good idea to use these tissues during the winter months, especially if your immune system is compromised. Getting a flu shot is another way to stay healthy this winter. A flu shot will reduce your chances of picking up a case of the flu during the winter months. You can get a flu shot at your doctor's office, or even at some retail stores and pharmacies. It is possible to stay healthy during the wintertime. By washing your hands frequently, getting a flu shot, and making sure that you eat properly and get your rest, you have a great chance of staying healthy. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:20:21 +0100 http://www.dsunews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1052&Itemid=18 Book Buy Back - Nebraska Book Company will be at the Trojan Center Bookstore from 8 AM – 5 PM starting Monday, May 4th through Thursday, May 7th and 8 AM – 4PM on Friday, May 8th. Stop in and see Jerry and the Bookstore “Gang”!Daily Drawings will be held at Book Buy Back located at the Trojan Center Bookstore along with a chance to win a Textbook Scholarship up to $500.00. You will also receive a 20% off coupon on all clothing! Tue, 05 May 2009 08:23:54 +0100 http://www.dsunews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1051&Itemid=24 Available May 5th – students may order a parking tag at http://www.departments.dsu.edu/physical-plant/NewSiteMar06/PPParking06.htm (http://www.departments.dsu.edu/physical-plant/NewSiteMar06/PPParking06.htm).1. This link will take you to the vehicle registration form. Login using your student ID. 2. Cost of tag will be added to student’s account. See below for cost.3. Tags can be picked up at the Physical Plant during business hours after August10th. DSU’s color-tiered parking program Dakota State extends the privilege of parking on the campus to those persons who abide by the regulations. Students should become familiar with DSU’s parking regulations. DSU assumes no liability for thefts or damages to vehicles parked on premises. The tiered parking program is color-coded. Blue resident- $43.90 -limited #, students living on campus- Students who have a blue tag park in only the blue lots. However if no blue parking spaces are available they may park in the green zone until a blue space frees up.Green commuter – $26.60 - long term parking in the north lots- Students who have a green tag can park in only the green lots. Handicap student - Black tag -$43.90 -student must have handicap permit to park long-term in handicap.Yellow – 8plex.. Cost of tag included in lease. Cannot park on campus with yellow tag. Would need to purchase a green student tag. All fees and fines collected through the parking program are used to administer the program and to develop and maintain parking areas. The short version of regulations are in your student handbook and a more detailed policy can be access on the DSU Website. http://www.departments.dsu.edu/hr/newsite/policiesNew_procedures.htm (http://www.departments.dsu.edu/hr/newsite/policiesNew_procedures.htm) Sat, 02 May 2009 12:28:27 +0100 http://www.dsunews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1050&Itemid=18 Thursday, April 30th @ Noon in the TC UndergroundA Diversity Forum, held in conjunction with the Domestic Violence Network, will feature Ashley Swanson, Rural Advocate from the Wholeness Center in Flandreau. Her presentation will promote awareness and prevention of Sexual Violence, and focus on the specific issues that affect college students the most. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:33:03 +0100 http://www.dsunews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1049&Itemid=22 The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Baseball Postseason Tournament pairings and times have been announced. The tournament will be held at Corbett Field in Minot, N.D. and is set to begin on Friday, May 1st.Dickinson State (24-12, 12-3 DAC) clinched the regular season title and will be the #1 seed in the tournament. Jamestown (22-8, 10-5 DAC) ended the season in second place. Tournament host team Minot State (10-17, 7-7 DAC) was in third place. Dakota State (18-19, 5-7 DAC) finished fourth and Mayville State (15-21, 4-10 DAC) placed last in the conference standings.The DAC Postseason Tournament Champion receives an automatic berth to the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round.The pairings and times are listed below:Day One - Friday, May 1stGame 1: (5) Mayville State vs. (4) Dakota State – 9:00 a.m. Game 2: (3) Minot State vs. (2) Jamestown – 12:00 noonGame 3: Game 1 winner vs. (1) Dickinson State – 4:00 p.m. Game 4: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser – 7:00 p.m.Day Two - Saturday, May 2ndGame 5: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 winner – 11:00 a.m. Game 6: Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner – 2:00 p.m. Game 7: Game 6 loser vs. Game 5 winner – 5:00 p.m.Day Three - Sunday, May 3rd – DAC Championship GameGame 8: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 winner – 12:00 noonGame 9 (If necessary): Game 8 loser vs. Game 8 winner – 3:00 p.m. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:31:44 +0100