2014
Nurses give record number of vaccines to faculty
With a total of 642 people vaccinated, the semiannual flu immunization clinic at the Lee Medical Building had its highest turnout in years, according to Jill Munger. Munger, a state-employed community health nurse, was one of six nurses who administered shots to University of South Dakota staff Oct. 16. She said there were two reasons for the record turnout. First, anyone in healthcare […]
Huggins: The Dallas Cowboys are back
The Dallas Cowboys are 5-1. I repeat, the Dallas Cowboys are 5-1 For a decade now, the Cowboys have been the standard of mediocrity. Whether it’s the bobbled snap by quarterback Tony Romo to beat the Seattle Seahawks on a last second field goal or competing for the division title the past three years on […]
Miss South Dakota USA juggles responsibilites
Junior Lexy Schenk doesn’t remember being crowned Miss South Dakota USA 2015. After her name was called, she dropped to her knees. Schenk is now anxiously awaiting to get the tapes to look back at the day. During the Miss South Dakota USA pageant, junior Koty Matthiesen meant to tape Schenk’s win on her phone, but […]
Student art to be featured in Washington Pavilion
Alix Suckstorf has enjoyed art since early on in life, and believes art is a perfect fit for her in every aspect of her life. “I started drawing at a young age and just decided that’s what I wanted for an education and a career,” she said. Ultimately deciding to pursue something in graphic design, […]
Second iron pour slated for late October
University of South Dakota sculpture graduate students and sculpture professor Chris Meyer are preparing for another iron pour with their recently constructed cupola. This will be the second pour in three months, with the cupola built by Meyer and Jordan Eaton, sculpture Bachelor of Fine Arts alumni. Since our first pour in July, we have continued […]
Everybody sweats: camaraderie in Zumba class
I think Meghan Trainor said it best: “It’s pretty clear I ain’t no size two, but I can shake it like I’m supposed to do.” I’m certainly no stranger to dancing in front of the mirror to my favorite songs, but this week I figured it was time to take things to the next level […]
Commercials depict modern-day families, spew racist comments
It almost seems unreal to think, but racism is inevitable in America no matter how hard we try to avoid it. Some people are still under the impression it is OK to say certain things about a particular race, and that it’s OK to say the predominant race in today’s society is white and should remain so forever. But according […]
Athlete Spotlight: volleyball setter Brittany Jessen
Not your typical first-year volleyball player, Brittany Jessen is the setter. Last year she graduated early from high school and in January she came to USD. She started taking spring classes and became acquainted with the volleyball team. Alanna Schmeichel: Where are you from? Brittany Jessen: I am from Mendota Heights, Minn. It is a […]
Animal Collective proves ever-changing sound with newest album
When four already-famous artists come together to create a band, it seems as though anything can happen. Animal Collective is the perfect example. With 12 albums under its belt and even more single releases, the band is doing a fine job of pushing the limits. Released in 2012, the album “Centipede Hz” is just one example of Animal […]