November 2011

Vermillion officially had its first winter weather of the year in the form of freezing rain. Following winter weather, it is essential to remove snow and ice from sidewalks in order to avoid fines, injuries and possible legal action. Homeowners are typically responsible for snow and ice removal on the sidewalks adjacent to their property, […]

IN THE KNOW: Vermillion road crews. Thanks for the gravel on the ice-covered roads. IN THE DARK: The University Center is using the old U. logo in its commercials. Get with the times. IN THE KNOW: Professors who cancelled their late-Tuesday classes. Now students won’t have to drive in the dark to get to their […]

This is an open letter to the students of the University of South Dakota in opposition to the campus smoking ban as proposed by the Student Government Association. I am not a regular smoker myself, but I encourage you to join the College Libertarians in the deliberation against a ban on student rights at USD. […]

I have to admit that I’ve never been through the Math Emporium. I’d never even heard of it until the Student Government Association heard a presentation on the program by Associate Professor Dan Van Peursem. After hearing his presentation on what Emporium is, I think the program is a step in the right direction if […]

“Her uterus is probably going to fall out and no one is going to do anything about it.” – Neuharth building “Stop it.” “That was a delayed reaction.” “You’re a delayed reaction.” “That’s a good comeback.” “Your mom’s a good comeback.” – Neuharth building “Rice Krispies treats prove you can make anything taste better by […]

1. The distance away from doors smokers are supposed to stand at the University of South Dakota. 2. An intangible distance most smokers and non-smokers fail to readily identify. 3. The length of the world’s largest snake, Medusa. Origin: USD adopted its policy of no smoking within 25 feet after many expressed their displeasure with […]

Dear students who play with their balls — basketballs, footballs or otherwise, We understand that it’s something that you enjoy doing and it’s very satisfying, but there is a time and place for this. That time and place isn’t out in the public hallways of the North Complex at 3 a.m. A friendly game of […]

Thanksgiving is the most American of all holidays. Though it is often forgotten in the commercially-driven retail world — which simultaneously sells Halloween and Christmas items while paying no heed to turkey day — Thanksgiving is a time for family, travel and, of course, food. Our culture has largely become one of laziness and overeating, […]