September 2012
USD campus empties on weekends
College: The years students assume the responsibilities of living on their own. Unfortunately, the University of South Dakota has been nicknamed, a “suitcase school,” because of the number of students who pack up and go home — or anywhere else — on the weekends. Dean of Students Kimberly Grievesaid the university is slowly moving away […]
Dakota Days traditions bring sense of spirit
As cooler temperatures and a pleasant breeze signal the arrival of fall, students of the University at South Dakota approach a much-anticipated time of the year: Dakota Days. Dakota Days is USD’s annual homecoming celebration, the longest standing tradition at the university. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the USD, an addition to the […]
BLOG: From cooties to classes, cute couselor cures the Girl in the Glasses
Since I crossed the border from “Boys Have Cooties-ville” to “Hey He’s Kind of Cute Town,” I have fulfilled just about every young adult romantic comedy cliché I can think of. Some of these instances resulted in relationships of varying duration, while others were nothing more than periods of wistful admiration from afar. I’ve fallen […]
BLOG: The…Healthy…Side to Drinking
As a recenty-turned 21 year old, I find it very appropriate to tackle the issue of trying to live a healthy lifestyle, but also enjoy the social life that comes with being 21. Before I turned 21, the only thing I worried about was how to afford it, because the bar scene is spendy! Now, […]
BLOG: Entering the ‘mullet danger zone’
Forty-two days ago, on Aug. 15, I got my last real haircut.buy valtrex online https://www.conci.com/wp-content/languages/new/online/valtrex.html no prescription In another 57 days, around Thanksgiving break, I will receive my first shaping. At this point, I have entered the beginning phase of Stage 2 — ‘The Bieber Bob.’ But more importantly, I have entered the sixth week […]
BLOG: I’m sorry
I like meeting new people; Everybody has a story to tell, and if they don’t have a story, maybe one day, they’ll become really rich, remember that you were nice to them once and let you crash at their mansion. This weekend I met lots of new people, but I ended up spending more time […]
BLOG: Sorority Horrors
For those of us in the Fraternity system, the fall season represents a return to the college life. Another whole year to strengthen bonds with our brothers, find and recruit new men to join us and of course, the chance to spend some time with the lovely members of the sororities. They represent their individual […]
BLOG: Farewell @USDSorostitute
“Are you in a sorority? You should probably tweet about how much you miss your sisters over the summer, its so precious…” Thank you for those words of wisdom @CondescendingCharlie. Thank you. Due to the recent spike of condescending and/or sarcastic twitter accounts, Greek life has been taking a hit. Sororities are constantly being ripped a new […]
Coyotes prepare to recover from third consecutive conference losses
The University of South Dakota suffered their fourth consecutive loss at the hand of Creighton University Tuesday night. After falling in the first two sets 25-18, the Coyotes fought back in the third set, winning 25-21. However, it was too little, too wait for the now 7-9 Coyotes, as they lost the fourth set 25-21. […]
Columnist: Addictions are harmless passions
I am writing this column on a Mac that does not belong to me. I am not a Mac person. I never have been and I never will be, but everyone tells me I need to buy one or my life will never be complete. I know this is not true. I already have a […]