October 2013
Overheard
overheard Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “Are you ready to witness a grown man licking his own nipples?” — Main Street “He just wanted his five seconds of fame and his parents said ‘no.’” — The Volante Newsroom “When someone offers […]
Haunted house gives back
Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi joined forces to scare students and community members for their annual haunted house event Oct. 23-24. Tickets were $5 in advance and $7 at the door, while profits from the event were split between Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi with proceeds going toward the North American […]
Weekend focuses on family atmosphere
The Student Services office is inviting families to the campus of The University of South Dakota for Family Weekend beginning Friday. This year, family members will be able to go to one of five home athletic events, see a magician, explore Vermillion and participate in a 5K. “The whole point is so families see what […]
Rambling Anna: A thank you letter to the universe, kind of
This week, I went to Walmart and bought plastic to shrink-wrap our windows to keep the heating bill down as temperatures continue to get lower and lower. I also completed other mundane tasks like buying gas, scheduling an oil change and figuring out where and how to order my gown for graduation —which, by the […]
MUC Madness helps students let off steam
With a magician, bingo, inflatables, food and prizes, the Muenster University Center is bringing midnight madness back to the University of South Dakota. The MUC Madness event, held each semester, will start at 8 p.m. Friday in the MUC dining area with magician James David, and activities will continue until 2 a.m. Vermtown Bingo will […]
CBS’ fall TV schedule dominates
The fall television season is in full swing, with new shows featuring big name actors — like Robin Williams, Allison Janney, Michael J. Fox and Sean Hayes. After a few weeks into the fall season I believe the fall season has some great shows, CBS having most of them. My favorite new show this season […]
CAB anticipates a magical show
The University of South Dakota’s Campus Activities Board will be bringing in magician and comedian James David Friday as one of the many events for Family Weekend. David is a traveling magician, performing in cities all across the country, from Los Angeles and New York City. Along with his act, David will be performing both […]
Kroll sets dreams for future
Tori Kroll, captain of the University of South Dakota’s volleyball team, not only has big hits but also big dreams. Kroll, who became interested in volleyball after watching her mother play, began at an early age. She too discovered a love for the game and played throughout high school. She was recruited by USD to […]
Redbirds end the Coyotes’ three-game win streak
The University of South Dakota Coyotes saw their three-game win streak come to a stop Saturday afternoon. Going up against the Illinois State Redbirds, the Coyotes were unable to win back-to-back games on the road, falling 28-14. Illinois State came into the game with some momentum, beating Indiana State 55-14 last week. But the Coyotes […]
Men runners finally healthy
The Coyote men’s cross-country team has finally gained full strength after a shaky, injury riddled start to the 2013 campaign. The Coyotes finished the first tournament in last place at the Bison Classic in Fargo, N.D. Their next race resulted in a 22nd place finish at the Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis, Minn. With runners […]