Bus Stop an ‘American-type story’
Cue the lights. The audience hushes and the lights reveal the scene of a local diner in Kansas City, Mo. There’s a mid-March snowstorm outside that causes a routine bus to stop and allow its passengers to catch some warmth while the interstate clears. Here, the audience meets a troupe of characters – from the […]
A pub crawl how to: Exploring the bars of Vermillion
Pre-pub crawl Before going downtown to complete the pub crawl, consider heading over to Howler’s or Bunyan’s for their deals and delicious food. These businesses are a great way to start the evening, and it’s a good idea to start the pub crawl feeling refreshed and fueled up on food. 1. “Celebrate the new […]
4 D-Days safety tips
The week of D-Days is going to be fun, it’s inevitable. Although students will have the urge to celebrate as much as they can, students must keep in mind their safety. Here are some tips that will keep you safe. 1. We are slowly transitioning into fall, which calls for chilly days and brisk nights. […]
The committee behind USD’s week-long D-Days celebration
It’s that time of year again – the 101st celebration of USD’s homecoming has arrived. For the Dakota Days committee, it’s been a long time coming. Responsible for the planning and execution all homecoming week activities, the new committee begins planning the next celebration less than six months after the previous one. “It was early […]
BLOG: MTV Music Awards ‘a boring and ultimately annoying waste of time’
One of my favorite past times in college is gathering with friends to watch various award shows throughout the year while sharing a pizza on a dull Sunday night. We make our predictions, argue if the winner deserved the award or not and live-tweet the shocking moments of each show. While funny at first, it […]
Downtown parking rules cause headaches for many
It’s Friday night, and you are all dressed up and ready to go downtown to the bars and socialize with your fellow Coyotes. The first decision, and perhaps the most important, is whether or not to drive and park downtown. While walking to and from one’s residential area raises questions of safety, driving is nearly […]
Traveling in college years expands worldly views
This summer I had the opportunity to travel to Fort Knox, Ky., the United States’ largest Army base, which exposed me to new viewpoints on life. I was one of 25 interns hired to work in the public affairs office for the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadet Command. While this experience was incredible in itself, […]
Loving yourself while struggling with body image
One of the biggest personal battles one can go through is their body image and self respect. For women we feel this constant need to be the ideal “hot” and therefore fill our days constantly kicking ourselves for eating chocolate, or simply not caring and hating ourselves on the inside. This is a dangerous game […]
Surviving your first semester
Move in day has finally arrived, you are finally moved in to your dorm, have slightly conversed with your roommate, and your parents have gone home. Now what? You are finally alone on campus with your class schedule and a weekend full of events before the semester begins. My first piece of advice? Attend all […]
Students stay healthy with discounted rates
It’s the beginning of the school year and you’re stressed. It’s your first time away from home, you’re still adjusting to your student schedule, and you’ve moved from your comfortable room at home to a dorm room shared with a roommate. Among the things to stress about you suddenly wake up one morning with a […]