When I first arrived at South Dakota State University (SDSU) as a Ph.D. student, I was prepared for the academic challenges that lay ahead. What I wasn’t fully prepared for were the brutal winte...
I’ve always appreciated the tranquility of early mornings—the world still waking up, the air crisp and clean, and the peaceful calm before the day begins. One of my favorite ways to experience this st...
I still remember the first time I attended a Powwow in South Dakota. The vibrant energy, the rhythmic beat of the drums, and the swirl of colors from the dancers’ regalia created an experience that wa...
When I was a Ph.D. student at South Dakota State University, one of the most memorable traditions I took part in was the annual Hobo Day celebration in Brookings. Hobo Day, the largest one-day event i...
Being sparsely populated, the State of South Dakota is mostly covered by grasslands. And with the fertile flat plains covering almost 75% of the State, no wonder that the agriculture industry is expan...
I am blessed to have the best friends in the world. I find consolation, boosting support and cheer when I am with them. Proof: they helped me the countless times I fell, cheered for me when they saw m...
Just spending time with friends in Brookings, SD. Thanks Marcela for the invite....