September 2016
Egg-Tastic: Taking scrambled eggs to the next level
Sleep is a precious thing that college students tend to value highly, and nobody, especially me, has time for breakfast in the morning when every last second of sleep counts. But then there’s the dilemma of not being able to pay attention at that 8 a.m. class because of a growling stomach devoid of breakfast foods. […]
Activism is important, creates unity and awareness
Amidst the ongoings at Standing Rock, the number of campers coming to the site have been said to be up to 7,000, representing over 250 nations. With the numbers of individuals who voice their support at an uncountable number and growing, at this point, people can’t hide from or ignore activist messages. A simple glance over […]
Students should prioritize reading
Recently, I finished reading “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover, a book a dear friend recommended. The book is magnificent with just the right amount of romance, foreshadowing and complexity. These are all qualities I look for when deciding whether or not a book is a good read. I hadn’t read a book that wasn’t assigned in a […]
Swipe right for feelings
College is a time for self-discovery. Among the classic traditions of this coming-of-age are drinking like a cast member of Animal House and dating. With the rise of internet dating and apps like skip the games, there has been a seismic shift in how dating works, not only in college, but worldwide. Dating apps like […]
Valuable lessons from my time on the gridiron
Football will always be so much more than a mere spectator sport to those who have played the game. Only those who have played football can truly begin to comprehend why the sport we love means so much to us. It’s so much more than just a fun time in our lives, it’s a part […]
USD library underutilized but helpful resource
The library is a place where students can go to study with friends or get some quiet time and study by themselves, but there are students on campus that hardly ever go the I.D. Weeks Library while at USD. The library is a great resource for all students and should be taken advantage of more […]
Editorial: Register and vote, make our voices heard
For the past year, America has immersed itself in a presidential election like no other. Beyond following the constant drama from a few select candidates, however, a greater issue is at hand. Voter Registration Day focuses not on the latest headlines, but the democratic responsibility at hand. College students possess a crucial voice that rarely […]
President Abbott gives State of the University Address, addresses diversity
President James Abbott addressed USD faculty on a wide range of topics in his State of the University Address Wednesday. He remarked that he is “particularly proud of having been president for 20 years.” Some of his best accomplishments have been enrollment and simple campus aesthetic, he said. One professor in the crowd commented on […]
City Council moves to make way for full-time code enforcement position
On Monday evening the Vermillion City Council approved the second reading of the city’s 2017 budget, clearing the way for a part-time fire inspector position to become a full-time position which might help alleviate the workload of inspecting Vermillion’s multitude of aging buildings. John Prescott, the city manager of Vermillion, said the cost of making […]
SGA considers allocating $9,000 for CDC media center
The students at the Center for Diversity & Community might be getting a brand new 80-inch television thanks to a Student Government Association resolution proposed Tuesday evening. Senate Resolution No. 15 would contribute $9,000 in funds to the Center for Diversity & Community to fulfill their hopes of creating a media center within the CDC office. The […]