February 2018
iGen needs to put down the devices, interact together
It’s no secret that college students enjoy maximizing the use of technology, especially for communicating via apps like Facebook and Snapchat, or simply texting. Yet, a reliance on one’s tablet, smartphone or laptop for social interaction could be impacting mental health of people born after 1995. According to a study released Nov. 2017, those born after […]
Anime club hosts annual Tori Conn
Each week, a group of 20 people put aside their differences and bond over their shared love for anime. Anime is a type of Japanese cartoon that is generally aimed for older demographics which focus on a wide variety of topics. Cynthia Curtis, a junior earth science major and anime club president, has been watching anime […]
Women’s basketball team prepares for Summit League Tournament
An 18-win streak resulted in the women’s basketball team earning the top seed in the Summit League Tournament March 3-6 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. The women (24-5 in the season, 14-0 Summit) have reeled in successful wins that the team attributes to their dynamic chemistry. The women ended their season […]
Men’s team looks toward Summit League Tournament
After earning the No. 2 seed in the Summit League Tournament following the loss against South Dakota State University last Thursday, the men’s basketball team is looking toward improving on their offense and shooting for the championships. The Summit League Tournaments take place March 3-6 in the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. The […]
Former UBrew barista goes to Coffee Champs
Merecedes Nelson is a barista, photographer and artist from Sioux Falls, SD. She gained coffee-brewing and photography experience during her time at USD from 2010-2013 when she worked at University Brew and studied fine arts with an emphasis in photography. Her experience on campus led her to work at several coffee chains before joining the […]
Science behind ‘Frankenstein’ fascinating, but concerning in modern day
I read Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” in my senior year of high school, and I loved it. It was electrifying, terrifying and thought-provoking. I was certainly glad to have read it when it came up on the AP Literature exam that spring, which is probably part of the reason I passed the exam. But now that […]
Review: ‘Black Panther’ dazzles audiences, celebrates African culture
The latest superhero movie to enter cinemas, Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” dazzles with its cinematography, costuming and beautiful representation of African culture. It’s so inventive, so fresh and so incredibly good; this reviewer simply had to write about it. “Black Panther” chronicles the struggles of King T’Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman, fresh to the throne […]
Common courtesy in college dorms
Students know that coming to a university or college can involve dorm life where roommates are inevitable unless they’re lucky enough to be in a dorm where roommates aren’t part of the norm. What students seem to forget is that living in a dorm means living in a shared space and each individual has their own […]
Congresswoman Kristi Noem visits campus, kicks off campaign
Congresswoman and gubernatorial candidate Kristi Noem visited campus Friday morning to kick off her campaign for governor. Students and community members were invited to ask the candidate questions about what’s going on in Washington, in South Dakota and with her campaign plans. Noem wanted the event to be a “candid conversation,” she said. Some of the […]
Candidates discuss their platforms, debate the issues
Student Government Association candidates Josh Sorbe, with running mate Madison Green, debated against Marcus Ireland, with running mate Caleb Munce, on Thursday evening in a debate hosted by the Cross Media Council and Political Science League. Both campaigns introduced their platforms and discussed issues such as student involvement, the General Activity Fee and how they will work with […]