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Animal Collective proves ever-changing sound with newest album
When four already-famous artists come together to create a band, it seems as though anything can happen. Animal Collective is the perfect example. With 12 albums under its belt and even more single releases, the band is doing a fine job of pushing the limits. Released in 2012, the album “Centipede Hz” is just one example of Animal […]
Gambino ‘needs to go back’ to original style
A person might recognize Donald Glover as a character on the NBC show “Community.” But Glover is also a rapper who goes by the Wu-Tang generated name Childish Gambino, and he recently released his mix tape “STN/MTN.” The California-born, Atlanta-raised rapper is striving for some success in the rap game rather than being known for his time spent […]
Only movie to joke about nuclear bombs comedic
Sitting in history class in high school, one of the big topics that stood out to me was the Red Scare of the 1950s with threats of communism and fear of nuclear war, the United States was on overdrive protecting our country, and security was on high alert. This not only affected the government and citizens, […]
Students prepare for fall midterms
Midterms are a reminder that students are already halfway through the semester and that much closer to finals week. The stress of midterm tests add to that of classes, homework and extracurricular activities, and every student has their own way of dealing with it. First-year Andrew Crawford said he studies harder for classes and works harder at […]
Sound of USD shapes drum majors’ futures
From conducting Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” to Mozart’s classic compositions, the Sound of USD’s drum majors are preparing for their futures. With practices and performances throughout the week, marching band involvement serves as a second life to 110 University of South Dakota students involved in the program. Senior Sam Schroeder, head drum major, said the program is challenging yet rewarding. Seeking […]
Local boutique gives back in memory of owner
Catering to the many needs of women, a new boutique in Vermillion is keeping its consumers in mind while also trying to give back to the community. In business since July this year, Lori Lee’s is working to transform the shopping scene in Vermillion. Located on Cherry Street, store owner Nick Long has created a shop that caters to […]
Faces of Charlie the Coyote show school spirit
Sophomore Jordan DeBoer has always had school spirit. In high school, he played football and would try to get the crowd excited at basketball games by initiating a roller coaster or a wave of hands from the audience. Now he has the chance to hype up other students as one of the students who dresses […]
International Partner Program connects international students with USD partners
As first-year international student Michelle Allotey walked through the Muenster University Center with a friendly smile, something stood out. She was nicely dressed compared to the usual students’ attire of jeans and sweatshirts. “In Ghana, when you’re going to school it’s more like a fashion show,” Allotey said. “Everyone wants to wear heels and look […]
Hitchcock a pioneer in the crime, thriller genre
Finally, we have made it to the decade of my favorite director’s films. Alfred Hitchcock was notorious — which so happens to be a title of one of his movies — for changing the game for crime/thriller movies in the 1930s well through the 1970s. Out of all of his many award-winning films, one of […]
Students curate exhibit in Oscar Howe Gallery
Paintings in the Oscar Howe Gallery serve as a window into the Native American way of life. “Red Road” features the traditions, ceremonies, dances, rituals, games and day-to-day events of Native Americans. Senior Rayna Hernandez, who is majoring in English and painting, and graduate student Isaac YellowBank, studying kinesiology, shared their original research as part of […]