How to survive your first year
So you made it to college. Congratulations! You are now entering one of the defining moments of your life. The path you choose and the things you do for the next four or more years will have a tremendous impact on the rest of your life. No pressure. As a student just finishing up my […]
Who’s who at USD? | Q&A: Janitor Lowell Knutson
Malachi Petersen: How long have you worked in here? Lowell Knutson: Pushing eight years now. MP: What’s it like working in Al Neuharth? LK: Well it’s real good. I farmed for like 100 years and all of the sudden I needed to do something different, so here I am. There’s good climate control and good […]
GALLERY: Earth (Every) Day Nature Walk
Director of the Missouri River Institute Tim Cowman led a nature walk April 26 at the North Alabama Bend. The walk was one of numerous activities offered during the Earth (Every) Day campaign in Vermillion.
Print journalism isn’t dead, despite increase in online coverage
“Print journalism is dead” is a terrible misconception often heard by journalists such as myself. In an era where more people consume their news from the television rather than print or radio, it might seem print journalism is going the way of the dinosaurs and coming to an end. The truth of the matter, however, […]
African Student Association aims to change perspective
Food derived from African culture passed between the hands of students, faculty and community members as performances depicting culture and dance were presented, all in an effort to convey Africa is a continent filled with more than just war and famine. The African Student Association hosted its second annual African Night, “Africa: The Rainbow Continent,” […]
Tea party member sparks varying student response
Controversial speaker Allen Unruh sparked tension at the Univeristy of South Dakota April 3 as he addressed issues like abortion, the Affordable Care Act and the current state of American affairs with students. Unruh’s presentation was entitled “What’s Right about America,” and preached certain aspects of American life including work ethic and values. Unruh said […]
Annual Wacipi draws crowds from all across U.S.
The University of South Dakota Tiospaye Student Council presented its 42nd annual Wacipi Powwow March 28, despite the difficulty of raising enough funds to host the $28,000 event. Jordan Catlett, president of Tiospaye, said planning for the 2014 Wacipi started early in 2013, and that getting enough funds to put on the two-day event was […]
ROTC program feels no effects of government budget cuts
The effects of new budget cuts made to the armed forces have yet to be seen on the Reserved Officers’ Training Course Program at the University of South Dakota. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced Feb. 24 sweeping budget cuts to the United States armed forces. The proposed cuts were passed by Congress and approved by President […]
Verm
Affectionately called “Verm” by college students, the town of Vermillion SD has seen many people walk its riverfront in the past. Some people call graffiti a form of art and others call it a crime. While the artist/criminal is unknown the art/crime stands the test of time on this piece of concrete.
