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What’s a Midwesterner’s pipe dream? How about sitting in the living room recliner while clearing your driveway with a remote-control snowblower? It’s not a pipe dream for four South ������Ƶ State University mechanical engineering majors who will demonstrate their invention at the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering’s Engineering Expo April 22. This is one of about 40 projects that will be on display at the Expo, which is an opportunity for seniors to showcase their capstone efforts. Other examples are a telemedicine app for veterinarians remotely monitoring an animal and a drone that will inspect shafts in the Sanford Underground Research Facility.

Have you ever struggled to focus on work or school while hungry — only to feel a wave of clarity and energy after eating? Food isn’t just fuel; it’s essential for mental focus and academic success. But for many college students, access to nutritious food isn’t always guaranteed. In this episode of “The Yellow & Blue Podcast,” we’re exploring Jack’s Cupboard, South ������Ƶ State University’s on-campus food pantry that provides students with food and essentials — no questions asked.

The South ������Ƶ State University School of Communication and Journalism will host two events in upcoming weeks, one showcasing the award-winning work of an industry professional and the other screening documentaries produced by three student filmmakers.

Before the headlines hit the press, before the mics go live and before the cameras roll, there’s a story behind the storytellers. At South ������Ƶ State University, student media has grown into a thriving hub where future journalists, broadcasters and media professionals get their start.

Senior music education major Thomas Reynolds will present his senior voice recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Founders Recital Hall.

South ������Ƶ State University Theatre and Dance will present “Bright Star” April 3-6 at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on campus.

The South ������Ƶ Art Museum at South ������Ƶ State University invites the public to explore the striking interplay of light and shadow and presence and absence found in Spearfish artist Tim Peterson’s pastel and watercolor exhibition, on display at the museum through April 6.

The South ������Ƶ State University Concert Choir, under the direction of associate professor Andrew Robinette, will present “The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass” at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 30, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.

Michael Walsh, professor of music at South ������Ƶ State University, will present a recital of music for clarinet at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 30, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on campus.

Daschle Dialogues will return to campus next fall when bestselling author and educator Sharon McMahon comes to South ������Ƶ State University.