April 2014
How to survive your first year
So you made it to college. Congratulations! You are now entering one of the defining moments of your life. The path you choose and the things you do for the next four or more years will have a tremendous impact on the rest of your life. No pressure. As a student just finishing up my […]
To wear or not to wear — first-year fashion files
Starting off at college, it may be a mystery as to what to wear and what not to wear for some people. By following these tips, it is my hope that the University of South Dakota will have the best dressed campus. First off, here is a general rule: Son’t wear your lanyard around your […]
Arranging your dorm — ‘Make the space your own’
Get ready. That small 10’7” by 15’4” room in North Complex is your home for the next nine months. If you are placed in Coyote Village, count your blessings, as you have more space to decorate and make the space your own. Believe it or not, that little room can be completely transformed with some […]
The ins and outs of roommate etiquette
R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Learn what it means to you and your roommate. By establishing a plan for sleep, study and social times, it will be beneficial in having a successful year at college. Roommate agreements will be provided by the community adviser in the dorms to sign. This will be done after discussing what things are on and off limits, and therefore outlines […]
The perils of parking
Although the University of South Dakota has a rather small campus, it is useful to have a car to get around to the places one would not normally want to walk, like Wal-Mart or the Al Neuharth Media Center. Unfortunately, only one of these buildings has adequate parking for the number of people who must go […]
Choosing your major guide
When I was seven years old, I decided I wanted to be a detective. At 10, I thought maybe being a lawyer would be more fun. By 15, I wanted to be a rock star, and at 17, I wanted to be a music producer. Now, I’m a junior in college and I’ll be lucky […]
Don’t settle for just anyone
Being a single, focused student, I am quite content in saying that I’m not in college to get my MRS degree — finding a husband while you’re in school. Despite a few flings here and there, I have not been in a serious, steady relationship since high school. Now you may be thinking, ‘Why is […]
How to handle a serious relationship in college, or at least start trying
College can be the best time of a person’s life. It’s a place where new, long-lasting relationships can be born and opportunities await around every corner. Without a doubt, entering college is an exciting time in everyone’s life and anything can happen. There are new people to meet, parties to attend and memories to be […]
Who’s who at USD? | Q&A: Janitor Lowell Knutson
Malachi Petersen: How long have you worked in here? Lowell Knutson: Pushing eight years now. MP: What’s it like working in Al Neuharth? LK: Well it’s real good. I farmed for like 100 years and all of the sudden I needed to do something different, so here I am. There’s good climate control and good […]
Student activist looks to change face of MUC lawn
University of South Dakota junior Erica Kuharski is spearheading discussion in an effort to create a more sustainable area in the southeast lawn of the new Muenster University Center expansion, and her efforts have lead her to the office of President James Abbott. “I was walking from class and I just saw all the dirt and I’m […]