May 2013

Oh what a difference a year can make. There’s no denying I’m thrilled to be just days from heading home for the summer as I write this column. Soon I’ll be able to cuddle up with my cocker spaniel, laugh with old friends, hug my mom and dad and shower without wearing flip flops. I’m […]

In the two years I have called the University of South Dakota campus home, at least one thing has become apparent to me: Finding a sense of belonging is the most crucial aspect to a student’s college experience. And when I say finding a sense of belonging, I don’t mean finding out which Vermillion bars […]

To my fellow Coyotes, Welcome to Vermillion, and welcome to the University of South Dakota! We are so pleased that you chose to bring your talents and time to this wonderful place of learning. We are looking forward to getting to know you and watching you grow in your time here, and we hope you […]

My first year was quite the experience. As with most graduated high school students, I was excited to move on to the next chapter in life – attend college. I was counting down the days on the first day of senior year. I participated in the USD marching band, which was a great opportunity for […]

Most of my life, I’ve had to share my room with my brother. From the time he was born until my senior year of high school, we’ve always shared a bedroom. When we were younger this wasn’t a problem. But as we both started getting older and going through puberty, things were stressful and annoying […]

Life is a story. As with any story, there are chapters. Assuming your next chapter is attending college somewhere, this will be the unfolding of a portion of the drama in your life. Be aware that you are a piece in a grand play. This play is life. Knowing this, you can bring a sense […]

When I came to college, I hadn’t shared a room with anyone since I was four. In fact, I hadn’t even shared a bathroom with anyone since I was nine. But I knew I was ready for the clichés college brings, including the terrible roommate in a cramped dorm room and nasty bathrooms. When I […]

Parking on the University of South Dakota campus can become either a pleasant and convenient experience or a horrible one full of hefty fines. Having the opportunity to work with the university’s ticketing officers last semester really opened my eyes up to some of the things people will try to do to get away with […]

One of the reasons I love summer is because of the heat, you don’t have to wear much clothing. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about messing up an outfit or looking too “done up” because, hey, you’re in a swimsuit with a baggy tank top and jean shorts — and so is everybody else. […]