October 2011
Royalty finalists revealed
Senior James Payer II stood on the stage in Slagle Auditorium Tuesday night, anxious because his name hadn’t been called yet. Then, Payer was selected as the final member of the Dakota Days king and queen candidates. “I’m flabbergasted and honored,” Payer said after the ceremony. “This has been a very humbling experience just being […]
Comedy show helps students start Dakota Days
The University of South Dakota kicked off Dakota Days Monday night with a free comedy show, which almost filled Slagle Auditorium to its 1,250-person capacity. The Dakota Days Planning Committee and the Campus Activities Board joined forces to bring comedians Graham Elwood and Doug Benson to USD. Junior Brad Omland, the event coordinator for the […]
Award-winning bluegrass artist to play at National Music Museum
Award-winning bluegrass artist Dick Kimmel will be performing a free concert at the National Music Museum at noon on Oct. 7. Kimmel, a New Ulm, Minn., native, has been playing bluegrass music across the country for more than 50 years. Deborah Reeves, curator of education at the National Music Museum and head of the Brown […]
Exhibit focuses on driving
Driving through South Dakota, there are thousands of signs saying a variety of different things. These signs may say some kind of command that will keep drivers safe on the roadway. One sign, however, makes drivers think more carefully when driving. Judith Peterson, a photographer from Sioux Falls, made an artistic collection of photos from […]
Elite choir earns national ranking
The University of South Dakota Chamber Choir puts in many hours of work every year. This year, their work paid off in a big way. They were selected as one of five finalists in The American Prize in Choral Performance. Director of USD choirs David Holdhusen decided to enter the group of 32 members for […]
REVIEW: Third season of ‘Glee’ still doesn’t live up to hype
Once upon a time, I loved “Glee.” The idea of a television series revolving around the reality of being in a show choir made my dance partner and I giddy with the possibilities. We thought they would surely emphasize the long dance practices and the hours of singing. I blame this false optimism on the […]
Coyotes ready to ‘Raise the Dust’
The University of South Dakota Coyotes will host the University of Southern Utah Thunderbirds for the Dakota Days homecoming game this Saturday at the DakotaDome at 4 p.m. The No. 18 ranked Coyotes are 3-2 after a 30-0 shut out of Lindenwood University, while the No. 22 ranked 3-2 Thunderbirds are coming off a loss […]
October is here: Let us rejoice
During a summer filled with seemingly endless labor-disputes, NCAA scandals and a presumed lull in sports action, it felt as if the month of October was light-years away. But now, sports fans can finally say: October is here. October means much more than ghosts and goblins or the changing of the seasons. The sheer visual […]
PREVIEW: Chamber Choir selected as American Prize in Choral Performance finalist
Earlier this year, Dr. David Holdhusen, director of USD choirs, decided to enter the University of South Dakota Chamber Choir in the American Prize in Choral Performance. “To audition for the (American Prize in Choral Performance) you compile a CD and send it in. There must be 30 minutes of music on the CD,” Holdhusen […]
Coyotes start Dakota Days with victory over SDSU
To kick-off homecoming week, the University of South Dakota women’s volleyball team defeated conference rival South Dakota State University Monday night at the DakotaDome. The Coyotes defeated the Jackrabbits in four games, losing the first set 20-25, but winning the next three 25-14, 25-19 and 25-22 in front of more than 1,100 fans. Senior Tahnee […]