September 2013
Rambling Anna: The completely unprepared senior
My friends and I were sitting around a few days before school started in our big adult house with our big adult furniture, drinking our big ‘finally 21’ adult drinks when we began talking about our plans for the semester. We’re all seniors and we’re all ready to power through our last semester, or two, […]
Urban lights a “Fuse”
After seven studio albums that all have a similar sound, Keith Urban is back with new album “Fuse,” which sees Urban diverge further from country and in more of a rock direction. Previously, Urban had only worked with country producer Dann Huff, but “Fuse” consists of eight different producers from all different musical genres, like […]
‘Give it time’ proves its worth by year three
As a writer reliant on sarcasm and snark to embellish tales of my college experience, I’ve run into quite an unfortunate problem. I have nothing to complain about. This time two years ago, I was a scared first-year student in a new town 500 miles from home. Because I’m an only child (and also a […]
Alaskan native dreams of “The Big Apple”
Michaela Youngberg is a sophomore at the University of South Dakota. She is from Alaska/Wasilla, Alaska and is an English major. Sam McMahon: What would you like to do after you graduate? Michaela Youngberg: I would like to go to law school. SM: Why did you choose USD? MY: Alaska didn’t really offer me a whole lot […]
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 […]