October 2012
BLOG: Appearing Incognito
Dakota Days is nearly upon us and with it comes the promises of two things, a nearly week long party that will be guaranteed to destroy brain cells and make memories, and police who will be trying three times as hard to ruin it. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the cops when they are […]
BLOG: Balancing couch and Wellness Center time
Earlier I thought to myself, ‘I’ve been sitting all day. The weather is beautiful. I’m getting a bit chunky. I should go on a bike ride.’ So I did. I could feel the muscles in my legs burning, the endorphins rushing and my pulse quickening as I sped around campus and beyond. I followed the […]
Meet your classmates: A senior juggles dental duties with National Guard
“I could spend hours in a mouth,” Samantha Burma said as she carried her caramel mocha to a nearby table in Latte Da. Burma, a South Dakota native who was born and raised in Platte, will receive her Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene this December, a degree that’s taken her a mere three years […]
Comedian Anthony Jeselnik kicks off Dakota Days in Aalfs Auditorium
Another year, another Dakota Days, another comedian. The University of South Dakota kicked off the week by bringing in comedian Anthony Jeselnik, who performed in front of a large crowd in Slagle Hall’s Aalfs Auditorium. Jeselnik began his routine by saying, “I have never been to South Dakota, but I can now cross Vermillion off my […]
THE RANT: Dear students of USD
Dear students of USD, Happy October to the students at the University of South Dakota! I was going to rant in favor of a full smoking ban on campus. Then early last week, the news broke and starting next semester, smoking will officially be banned on campus. Well done, mission accomplished, let’s move on. So, […]
In the know & in the dark: October 3
IN THE KNOW: It’s D-Days! Let the celebration and debauchery commence! IN THE DARK: It’s D-Days! There will be more police officers than last year. Please be smart while celebrating. IN THE KNOW: Advising has arrived again. The year is going fast and it’s already time to look forward to the next challenge — Spring […]
OVERheard: October 3
Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things that we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “The last time I drank tequila, I ended up in a ditch.” — Madison Street “I pee at 5:30! I have a schedule.” — Coyote Village “Can you send her to my room when you’re […]
COLUMN: USD food prices extreme and unfair
It’s become somewhat of a sad joke amongst us older students when we hear the freshmen talking excitedly about their flex dollars. As a person who will be graduating at the end of this year, allow me to make a statement all of us students come to learn but rarely say out loud — the […]
COLUMN: Celebrate your right to vote this election
Why should you vote? As we approach the South Dakota voter registration deadline Oct. 22, this is an important question to ask oneself. For most, the list of reasons to get out and vote are a lot shorter than their list not to. Now, do not worry. This will not be a column trying to […]
COLUMN: Make your college experience count
Another year has begun at the University of South Dakota, and as the semester is now in full swing, some of you may realize just how exciting of a time the next few years will be. If you’re among this majority, what follows is not directed at you. Carry on. For those still reading this […]