BLOG: A professional procrastinator’s realization
I have a confession to make; I don’t know how to deal with change. I like to make it seem like I know what I’m doing and that I can go with the flow, but to be honest, it’s really hard for me to wrap my mind around change, no matter how big or small […]
Where have all the CDs gone?
Sophomore CJ Carlson sits with his laptop on his legs as a guitar riff plays loudly from its speakers. The notes and vocals combine to form a work of art, but he didn’t pay for it. Music has evolved over the years not only in style, but in format. From records to MP3 files, tunes […]
BLOG: A fairly frequent flyer’s plea
Etiquette is a part of every day life. Whether it’s in a college cafeteria, a job interview or drinking beer with your friends, there are social rules that we all follow whether we like it or not. These same rules should apply when flying in an airplane, but for some reason, the way people throw […]
Confessions of a director
Assistant Professor Raimondo Genna has had a lot of experience directing plays. After taking part in several productions at San Diego State University, he came to the University of South Dakota where he directed “Top Girls.” The seasoned theatre veteran said the most common misconception about being a director is that he has absolute power. […]
BLOG: A fairly frequent flyer’s plea
Etiquette is a part of every day life. Whether it’s in a college cafeteria, a job interview or drinking beer with your friends, there are social rules that we all follow whether we like it or not. These same rules should apply when flying in an airplane, but for some reason, the way people throw […]
BLOG: Do it yourself
If you want something right, do it yourself. I understand that sometimes you need a little help now and then, but my sanity is on the line here. I’ll elaborate; people often ask me to do things for them when it comes to newspaper duties. I’m an editor, so I’m really busy here. […]
Music students audition for scholarships
Music students from high schools across the nation will flock to the University of South Dakota to audition for scholarships this weekend. The Department of Music will hold auditions Feb. 16 at the Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. Department Chair Tim Farrell said about 80 high school seniors […]
BLOG: Do it yourself
If you want something right, do it yourself. I understand that sometimes you need a little help now and then, but my sanity is on the line here. I’ll elaborate; people often ask me to do things for them when it comes to newspaper duties. I’m an editor, so I’m really busy here. […]
Stilwell to feature student art
The Stilwell Student Art Exhibition is one of the most important art shows to students at the University of South Dakota, and it is currently taking place in Gallery 110 of the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. Alison Erazmus, director of university art galleries said the show is a great opportunity for […]
BLOG: This blog is not about gun control
Anyone with any sense of what’s been going on in the United States knows that gun control has been a hot button topic in the news recently. I’m not going to tell you what to think, but for Pete’s sake, think. Some colleagues and I were sitting in the newsroom throwing some banter back […]