By Jerika Ihnen
Aurum Staff

The School of Mines received word this summer from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that it has been accepted as an NCAA Div. II institution. The Hardrockers applied to become NCAA affiliated June 1, along with Black Hills State University and 10 other NAIA institutions. Continue Reading

By Ivar Melby
Guest Writer

The fall season is finally here. The Tech Soccer Club is again preparing for the Great Plains League which starts within the next two weeks.

“The soccer season is definitely one of the highlights of the year” says Matthew Johnson, senior civil engineering student, and one of the team leaders. “It requires some time commitment but it is a great way of getting into shape, taking a break from the books, and getting to know people.” Continue Reading

By Jerika Ihnen
Aurum Staff

Gone are the lazy days of summer… wakeboarding, swimming, waterskiing, tubing, knee-boarding, and the ever challenging sport of tanning.  It’s nearly impossible to get the perfect tan (via old-fashioned UV rays from the sun, not a tanning booth).  Fair-skinned blondes like myself tend to turn the flattering color of tomato-red, followed by peeling, and then possibly turning a slightly darker shade of off-white.  Others seem to never overcome the challenge of the farmer’s tan- more often the farmer’s burn. Continue Reading

By Jerika Ihnen
Aurum Staff

A new intramural season is underway, and with the new season comes new intramural directors in charge and new students participating.  This season, Rachel Janzen, assistant women’s basketball coach, will take over the fall intramurals and Jennie Malone, assistant women’s volleyball coach, will run the spring intramural season.  They will take over for Jennifer Ranum, assistant athletic trainer, due to her new responsibility as the NCAA Compliance Director. Continue Reading

By Jerika Ihnen
Aurum Staff

Team player: Tom Lunzman is a civil engineering senior who is one of the football team captains.

Tom Lunzman, civil engineering senior, is September’s Senior Spotlight for many reasons. He is one of the Hardrocker Football Team Captains, a hardworking free safety, and a four-time All-Conference Player.  Lunzman hails from the great state of Nebraska, where his interest in football started early watching the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers dominate the field.  In his four year career, Lunzman has also torn up the field gaining respect from his teammates, coaches, and opponents. Continue Reading

By Jerika Ihnen
Raver Intern

Ever notice how Thursday and Friday classes seem to drop in attendance about every other week?  Yes, it is possible that some students are taking an early weekend, but for a select few student athletes, these days are spent on buses and hotel rooms. This past weekend, the Lady Hardrocker volleyball team traveled to Valley City and Jamestown, N.D. On this seven hour bus trip one could find setter Becky Keilholtz listening to her iPod, watching movies and studying her scouting report, middle hitter Paige Corcoran studying for her upcoming test in Engineering Economics while braiding Katherine Hanson’s hair and outside hitter Madi “X-factor” Lane dreaming about hitting through the Lady Vikings block and scoring the winning point of the match as she took a well deserved nap. Continue Reading

By Loryn Schuetzle
Raver Staff

Jamie Dale looks for a hole to run through while Tyler Barth and Mark Olson provide the blocks. Photo by Tyler Armbruster/ Raver Staff

Zach Grapentine holds the kickoff for Andy Smith after the Hardrockers’ first touchdown. Photo by Tyler Armbruster/ Raver Staff

Tyler Barth makes the tackle. Photo by Tyler Armbruster/ Raver Staff

The Hardrocker football team is making this year one to remember. The boys are starting out the season with an impressive 3-0 opening record. The team has experience and plain old hard work to thank for their accomplishments.

“The biggest difference from last year’s team to this year’s team is our confidence level,” senior tightend Jason Bilstein said. “We are having good practices and our tempo is upbeat.” Continue Reading