Coordinate to make dorm decorating memorable
One of the best parts of going to college is getting a place to live and making it your own. Like your room back home, you will be there for studying, sleeping and hanging out, but for nine months, so why not make it comfortable? Before you start planning everything you’ll be bringing keep in mind […]
Interstate speed change dangerous to drivers
It was April 2. I was driving home for my Easter break to Sioux Falls. What was usually a quick, painless drive quickly turned to a dangerous route full of confused drivers. But why all the confusion? Not 24 hours earlier South Dakota had officially changed the speed limits from 75 miles per hour to 80 […]
Midterms after spring break leave students stressed
For many students at the University of South Dakota, midterms were scheduled right after spring break. This defeats the purpose of what the break is for — to relax and cut loose, in whatever way one chooses. My break consisted of going home to be with family and working to earn money. While doing this, I also got […]
New social media apps contribute to gender inequality
New media apps has drastically changed how we interact and view each other. It has set standards for how we view the opposite sex and has greatly distorted what is expected in romantic relationships. Specifically, I’m talking about apps like Fade and Yik Yak. On a daily basis, one will find a feed of jokes from the Internet, […]
Meal plans set high, expensive expectations
It had been a month since I last ordered food from the wok in the Muenster University Center, and I was excited to finally eat it again when I came back from winter break. As I walked up to what was once the register, I was met with a sign that let me know that yet again, the […]
Movies create sense of holiday spirit
During all the stress caused by finals week, one of my favorite things to do is watch Christmas movies, because it gets me excited for my favorite holiday of the year and distracts me from the worry. There are many great Christmas movies out there, and a variety of channels have movie marathons such as ABC Family’s 25 Days […]
Christmas spirit overshadowed by materialism
When I was little, Christmas was my favorite holiday. I used to count down the days until the big day and count up all my presents under the tree. I used to be disappointed as the years went on and the number of gifts shrank, but now that I’m older, I can see I’m not the […]
“Romeo and Juliet” comes to USD stage
The lights in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre dimmed and the curtain opened as students began rehearsing for a production that hasn’t been performed at the University of South Dakota since 1990. Faculty of the Theatre Department said choosing “Romeo and Juliet” for its final production of the fall semester was a simple decision, as the classic […]
Thanksgiving overlooked because of Christmas
It’s no secret Halloween is a popular holiday around most college campuses, especially this year, as it happened to be on a Friday, turning it into a weekend-long celebration. Not being a particular fan of the holiday, I was one of the few who sat at home handing out candy and watching scary movies, […]
“V for Vendetta” for the ultimate movie enthusiast
In the 2000s, movie making was random and experimental. The decade was a mix of attempts at new comedy, classic Disney movie tales and remakes, as well as historical pieces. “V for Vendetta” is not only based on a historical figure, but it also opens our eyes to a possible future. In the middle of a British tyranny, […]