November 7, 2014
False fire alarms spark concern for students
Awhile back, I learned that if the fire department receives a call from a school and a house at the same time, the fire department will go to the school first because there are more people they have to help save as opposed to a house. Additionally, when these alarms go off, some students actually get scared and may fear […]
Hendry: Time and yoga cure all stresses
Nothing beats the early-November slump like a nice visit from your long-distance romantic interest. Although it made for a lovely weekend, I imagined no one really wanted to read about romantic strolls through Falls Park in Sioux Falls. So I squeezed in a more legitimate work-out before my deadline, and between it and the encouragement […]
The 1990s one of the greatest movie decades
For most of us, the 1990s bring us back to childhood. Certain memories like toys, TV shows and movies will always hold a place in our hearts as “the good ol’ days” before adulthood hit us and ruined everything. The 1990s was also a great decade for entertainment in the movie business because more than 40 movies made […]
Actors prepare for New York auditions
Theater students have their eyes on the Big Apple. Come spring break in March, seven of them will travel to New York City as part of the College Showcase Connection, where they will undergo three days of auditions and workshops. “Our students are getting exposure to workshops at a broad range of professional opportunities in the […]
Nobel Peace Prize nominee discusses Israeli/Palestinian conflict at forum
Jeff Halper’s Nov. 5 forum ‘Destruction and Demolition: Israeli Policies Toward Palestinian Housing’ focused on the destruction of thousands of Palestinian homes by the Israeli government in the disputed West Bank region. Halper’s forum, addressed to students, faculty, staff and community members, was hosted by the University of South Dakota International Studies Program and the International Studies Club. […]