Vermillion offers summer activities
As we wrap up the school year, I have overheard many students trying to decide what their summer plans entail. One question has been if those plans include living at home or staying in Vermillion. Many of my friends have said that Vermillion holds nothing for them to do, but disagree. Adventure can be found […]
Grasp the opportunity to impact a life: Become an organ donor
Watching the news the other night, one story in particular caught my attention. A 21-year-old nursing student had died in an accident back in September. Such news is typical, but this one stood out among the usual stories. Kristina Chesterman was an organ donor, and upon her death two infants, a family friend and a […]
Title IX has its drawbacks
The other day I decided to look at the athletics page for recent events to attend, and I noticed the men’s sports had fewer teams than the women’s. A question crossed my mind: why? The answer: Title IX. Mubarik Musa, a sophomore at USD who participates in both cross-country and track said “the school is trying […]
Searching for the original fool, the origin of April Fools’ Day
April Fools’ Day is one day out of the year when everyone has an excuse to play numerous pranks on their friends as long as the simple phrase, “April Fools” is uttered. However, most don’t realize that unveiling the root of this great holiday has been just as tricky as the day itself. The theories […]
Begin Your Adventure Today
The time to choose classes is upon us, and I cannot help but wonder what I want to do with my remaining years at the University of South Dakota. One prominent thought stands out in my jumbled mind: my desire to study abroad. The first time I traveled outside the United States, I became hooked […]