For most students attending the University of South Dakota, this past Monday, Oct. 8, was a much-needed day off following the 2012 Dakota Days weekend. However, the annual celebration may have overshadowed the real reason why university students around South Dakota were granted a three-day weekend. In 1989, the South Dakota legislature unanimously passed a […]

A week ago, University of South Dakota administration declared in an email that USD will officially become a smoke-free campus as of Jan. 9, 2013. And that was it. No more discussion as to a plan of action. No more discussion as to how this ban will supposedly be enforced. The nine-sentence email sent about […]

The theme for this year’s Dakota Days parade is “Celebrating 150 years of USD Legacy,” and it seeks to ask students, faculty, staff and alumni to look back to the history of this institution and what it is that has created the rich history we all now enjoy. But what is a legacy, exactly, and […]

With the end of transition to Division I, the University of South Dakota can now reap the benefits in both sports and student life. Take this coming weekend’s football game against the Northwestern University Wildcats. This marks the third time in three years the university has  played a Big 10 school. The athletic program, off […]

Throughout the summer the university made numerous changes to various aspects that affected students and faculty alike. It’s important for USD to keep up to date with technology and other trends that our fellow competitors use. These yearly changes to campus are not something new for us students. However, open communication to the USD community […]

The recent, tragic loss of USD student Jeff Haeder has drawn attention to the health and well-being of students. With this tragedy, final projects due and finals coming up, it is easy for students to feel overwhelmed. It is worth the time to take a break from work and studies to spend time with friends […]

Vermillion officially had its first winter weather of the year in the form of freezing rain. Following winter weather, it is essential to remove snow and ice from sidewalks in order to avoid fines, injuries and possible legal action. Homeowners are typically responsible for snow and ice removal on the sidewalks adjacent to their property, […]

It’s the time of year when snow can fall suddenly and in large amounts. There have already been a couple false alarms. Every winter, Vermillion institutes an unusual parking policy for many of the streets south of the university. The policy alternates which side of the street can be used for parking based on even […]