September 10, 2013
The Rant
Dear USD first-years, For those of you that made it through the first two weeks, on behalf of the entire student body and administration, I would like to congratulate you. You have done something not every 18-year-old, fresh-faced “college student” can do. Survive. Whether it is the transition to self-reliance, Thirsty Thursday or classes, you […]
In the Dark/In the Know
IN THE KNOW: The university is working on a $250 million fundraising drive for student scholarships, faculty support, student and program endowments and capital projects. IN THE DARK: The university said they announced this drive two years ago, but nobody heard about it until this year. IN THE KNOW: College football and the […]
Overheard
Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “President Abbott does whatever he wants.” — Dakota Street “I’m probably going to unleash the wrath of God on you. And not the happy God.” — The Volante Newsroom “It would be statutory rape if you even […]
Timeline: Young starlets most memorable freakouts
Amanda Bynes April 2012 Amanda Bynes got her first Driving Under the Influence after she sideswiped another car in Los Angeles. September 2012 Bynes was caught smoking marijuana in her car while driving with a suspended license. Throughout 2012 and 2013 The actress began dressing outrageously, wearing crazy colored wigs and using Twitter as a […]
USD musicians collaborate with Soulcrate
University of South Dakota seniors Ross Miller and Dylan West didn’t originally set out to create music together, but after becoming housemates in 2011, they tested the waters and realized they clicked. Together, the two create electronica-based music that also features rap. One of West’s roommates ended up backing out of moving in at the […]
Column: A “fresh” look: Coyote vs. North Complex
In February, incoming students filled out the annual housing application and were faced with numerous boxes to check, and spaces to fill. Among the questions were: Who do you want to live with? Do you like to study in your room? Will you be having guests over? For first-year students, the living choices are minimal […]