Theatre department presents “Rent”
Second semester calls for spring concerts, performances and the spring musical. This year’s production of “Rent,” student directed by grad student Tommy Wedge, will attempt to capture the attention of University of South Dakota students and look at what it really means to be an adult in the world. The musical is set in New […]
COLUMN: Entertainment decisions need more student input
When I learned Travis Porter was coming to the University of South Dakota, I was surprised. Not only did I not have a clue whom this was, but I wasn’t aware that this was someone who students wanted to see. Needless to say, I felt out of the loop! I assumed I was caught up […]
THE RANT
The Rant Dear fellow Facebook users, On campus and in the United States, we have the right to freedom of expression, meaning we are allowed our own opinions. We can express it any way we want, and more often than not, students post their opinions on Facebook. Because of this right, many like to share […]
Commentary: USD’s spring fashion forecast
We did it. We got through winter. The dreary months are finally over and we are now in winter/spring limbo. With spring just around the corner (and summer close behind) the University of South Dakota student body can’t help get excited for the fashion warm weather calls for. But what are some of the trends […]
COLUMN: Classes canceled? Conditions for closure
The second semester of an academic year sparks excitement for students as summer break is approaching. But with this excitement must come patience as the student body suffer the cold winter months. It is safe to say Vermillion has bipolar weather, ranging from what seems like tornado winds to bitter, biting cold. Many have complained […]
Playing the blame game of the ‘friend zone’ spot
If you have access to almost any social network site, you’ve more than likely heard of what is called, “the friend-zone.” In case you haven’t, it is a term used to describe a guy who tries to move from friend to a boyfriend. In the end, the girl only likes him like a “brother” leaving […]
RANT: Communication is key
Dear Everybody, I am writing today to express my frustration in the way we all use words to communicate. While I know language is sometimes troublesome and imperfect at best, we as Midwesterners are really quite awful at conveying to others what we really mean. Case in point: passive aggressiveness. I know many of us, […]
USD students visit oldest living Pinta tortoise days before its death
Anyone who has seen the movie “Finding Nemo” remembers the easy-going tortoise named Crush who proclaimed he was, “One hundred and fifty, dude, and still young!” While Crush certainly wasn’t the main character, he did shed light on an intriguing fact: Tortoises live for a long time. But living a long time doesn’t necessarily mean […]
Stressed Out? Breaking down the dos and don’ts of staying alert and focused for finals week
With prep-week in full swing, students all over campus are getting prepared for finals. Re-learning the material and getting the papers and projects done, eating and drinking sugary snacks and drinks to stay awake becomes a go-to at the University of South Dakota. But at what cost to a students’ body? “You are what you […]
Spanish Club decorates for Day of the Dead
Nov. 1 is normally just an ordinary day where most are coming down from the aftermath of Halloween in the U.S., but to other cultures, this day carries special significance. In Spanish speaking countries, Nov. 1 is known as “Dia de los Muertos,” or “The Day of the Dead,” a day where the life of […]