2013
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, […]
Yummy or crummy?
If you are 21 or older, odds are you have had a Bunyan’s Bomber. If you are not 21, you’ve at least heard of one. In Vermillion, they are relatively famous, but that’s all Bunyan’s had that was ever really worth going there for. Although they did have a menu with an abundance of classic […]
Swim and dive gears up for big test
The USD swimming and diving teams will be swimming against six other schools for the Summit League Championship. Forty-four of USD’s men’s and women’s swimmers will be traveling to the competition in Rochester, Mich. USD swimming head coach Jason Mahowald said that the team has been “fine tuning” its technique in preparation for a chance […]
Intramural basketball competes at higher level
Intramural basketball is an entertaining event, enjoyed by many students at the University of South Dakota throughout the year, especially those involved in Greek Life. Although plenty of students are involved in intramurals, many do not know the work that goes into making it run, especially for the Greek League. “Every week we send email […]
Trio finds niche in ‘Yote rotation
With only two seniors on the roster, the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team began the 2012-13 season short on veteran experience. As a result, three first-year players have gained valuable playing time for the Coyotes over the course of the season: Casey Kasperbauer, Eric Robertson and Tyler Flack. Through 26 games, the trio […]
Silent Laughter: A play by the University of South Dakota Theatre Department
The clock has just struck 6 p.m. and cast members of “Silent Laughter” begin their daily, physically extensive warm-up which includes stretching, jumping and running soundlessly across the stage in as many different characters as possible. Mashing up the iconic works of actor Charlie Chaplin and other silent films from the renowned 1920s, the University […]
USD falls to Oakland in hard-fought game
With just five games left on the schedule before the Summit League tournament, the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team hoped to snap a three-game losing streak Thursday night against Summit opponent Oakland. With 4.3 seconds left in the game, Oakland guard Duke Mondy missed one of two free throws to put the Grizzlies […]