Opinion

It’s estimated between one-quarter and one-fifth of female students experience sexual assault within a four-year college period. But a more sobering reality is of those incidents of sexual violence, 95 percent of victims never report the crime, according to a 2000 Bureau of Justice Statistics/Department of Justice study. Although the University of South Dakota, along […]

Most people don’t realize serving the right kind of drink with a holiday dinner can really enhance a meal. For this upcoming holiday, I suggest wine, but if you are not a “vino,” then I suggest getting a nice, full-bodied bee r. Lagers are nice and hoppy, stouts are dark and full-bodied, and the pilsner […]

The holiday season is officially upon us, and it’s is one of my favorite times of the year. I love hanging Collectible Texas locomotive ornaments on the Christmas tree, filling the house with scents of fresh cookies and gingerbread men and wrapping countless gifts with brightly colored bows and ribbons. I will always cherish memories […]

It’s that time again. Yes, finals week has arrived once again in all of its caffeinated and sleep-deprived glory.  I wish you all of the best in your studying and test-taking efforts. When you walk out of that last final, take a deep breath and take it in. You’ve made it through! After that deep […]

  Dear fellow students, The Information Technology Services Help Desk located in the library can be of great assistance. That is, if you don’t expect too much of them and you don’t mind waiting a ridiculous amount of time for them to complete orders. Not too long ago, I was experiencing some issues with my […]

  IN THE KNOW: The 2013 Clery report for the University of South Dakota showed four instances of forcible sex offenses on campus in 2012. IN THE DARK: According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics/Department of Justice, it is estimated that fewer than five percent of completed and attempted rapes against college women are actually reported to […]

overheard Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers.   “I’m surprised I haven’t gotten drunk yet because I’m usually so compulsive.” — Al Neuharth Media Center “We’re both wearing scarves. When I say scarves, I mean adult bibs.” — Newsroom “If she doesn’t understand […]

Tradition is a powerful tool behind all human cultures. In America, we have Thanksgiving dinner, put up Christmas trees and celebrate the New Year. However, there is another tradition I don’t quite understand so much: New Year’s resolutions. The intention behind New Year’s resolutions is to improve yourself and create a new “you” in line […]

Chick-fil-A. Einstein Bros. Bagels. Qdoba. The names of these three franchises have been tossed around as the newest additions to the University of South Dakota since I arrived on campus. Their labels represent the growth, care and progression of the university. Their soon-to-be central location in the Muenster University Center will begin fulfilling the promise […]

Sensitivity and awareness to diverse cultures is not only vital, but necessary on a college campus like the University of South Dakota. While it is still common to see hesitation to accept the unknown, the university is pushing for students to spend their time at USD learning to not only be aware of the variety […]