2016
Harmonica man James Conway visits National Music Museum
James Conway, the harmonica man of Chicago, visited the National Music Museum on Friday night to demonstrate his harmonica skills. He brought his group, The Sprigs, along to help him showcase his varied harmonica styles. Conway’s visit was organized by the museum’s director, Cleveland Johnson, to highlight the new harmonica exhibit on the second floor […]
USD sees slight increase in minority students as administrators seek diverse campus
With a virtually unchanged gender ratio from last year and slightly improved enrollment rates for minority students this year, USD administrators are seeking new ways to appeal to students of all walks of life. According to data released by South Dakota Board of Regents last week, the gender ratio at USD is 62 percent females […]
UPD investigating weekend fight in North Complex parking lot
An assault occurred on campus Saturday morning at 2:15 A.M. According to Lieutenant Jef Rice, two non-USD adults fought in parking lot 13 by North Complex. A report has been filed and an investigation is ongoing.
USD introduces new multicultural studies minor
Students wanting to study diversity in all its forms can now do so while working toward a new minor offered by USD in Multicultural Studies. “A whole range of different departments can get on this,” said Lamont Sellers, associate vice president for diversity and an instructor for the minor’s intro class. “A lot of students are […]
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 […]