February 2013
Clothing states modesty
Public view of modesty is individualistic and mostly depends on the trends. The standards of modesty vary over cultures and context. Do you want to be the girl who is modest and makes people wonder what’s under the wraps or the one who likes to show it all? Exactly how much fabric do you require […]
Take a closer look at what student government does
Let’s face it, I’m generally pretty critical of the Student Government Association; however, it is that time of year again. To some, SGA elections appear as pointless as a Minnesota Vikings Super Bowl trophy case. But maybe we should spend more time considering who will represent us. The SGA provides image, influence, and money; subsequently, […]
Bollinger, Fischbach call for student unity
Editors note: This week’s opinion section asked both SGA presidential candidates to submit a letter to the editor explaining why they are running for SGA and what they plan to do if they are elected SGA president and vice president. This year, the Student Government Association elections feature two campaigns with a junior presidential candidate […]
Muckey, Hoffman look to make a ‘D-I’ impact
Editors note: This week’s opinion section asked both SGA presidential candidates to submit a letter to the editor explaining why they are running for SGA and what they plan to do if they are elected SGA president and vice president. The University of South Dakota has completed one of the greatest transitions in its history […]
COLUMN: Finding authenticity
One thing common to us all is life. Each one of us is here living right now. None of us know how we got here, yet we are here. All we know is life; death is the enigma foreshadowing the play of our lives. Some individuals care little for the bigger questions, and others more […]
Confessions of a director
Assistant Professor Raimondo Genna has had a lot of experience directing plays. After taking part in several productions at San Diego State University, he came to the University of South Dakota where he directed “Top Girls.” The seasoned theatre veteran said the most common misconception about being a director is that he has absolute power. […]
REVIEW: Book-turned-movie “Safe Haven” is a safe bet
Nicholas Sparks has gone and done it again — made me cry. His most recent novel turned movie, “Safe Haven,” offers up another 90-minute love story sure to make anyone’s life seem far less romantic and utterly boring. Julianne Hough plays a woman who married too young and ended up in an abusive relationship. Hough […]
BLOG: A fairly frequent flyer’s plea
Etiquette is a part of every day life. Whether it’s in a college cafeteria, a job interview or drinking beer with your friends, there are social rules that we all follow whether we like it or not. These same rules should apply when flying in an airplane, but for some reason, the way people throw […]
BLOG: Baking
In a few weeks, I will be among the multitude of students taking the proficiency exam. As far as I can tell, the purpose of the proficiency exam is to make sure college has not in fact made you more stupid than you were when you first arrived. While I’m sure I’ll be able […]
Beyond the curtain: The behind-the-scenes world of stagehands in theatre
When it’s time for lights, camera and action, a lot of people get lost in the glitz and glamour of the actors on stage and screen. But there is a lot more to it than meets the eye, especially for productions at the University of South Dakota. A hardworking group of stagehands work on scenery, […]