IN THE KNOW: Vermillion road crews. Thanks for the gravel on the ice-covered roads. IN THE DARK: The University Center is using the old U. logo in its commercials. Get with the times. IN THE KNOW: Professors who cancelled their late-Tuesday classes. Now students won’t have to drive in the dark to get to their […]

This is an open letter to the students of the University of South Dakota in opposition to the campus smoking ban as proposed by the Student Government Association. I am not a regular smoker myself, but I encourage you to join the College Libertarians in the deliberation against a ban on student rights at USD. […]

“Her uterus is probably going to fall out and no one is going to do anything about it.” – Neuharth building “Stop it.” “That was a delayed reaction.” “You’re a delayed reaction.” “That’s a good comeback.” “Your mom’s a good comeback.” – Neuharth building “Rice Krispies treats prove you can make anything taste better by […]

1. The distance away from doors smokers are supposed to stand at the University of South Dakota. 2. An intangible distance most smokers and non-smokers fail to readily identify. 3. The length of the world’s largest snake, Medusa. Origin: USD adopted its policy of no smoking within 25 feet after many expressed their displeasure with […]

IN THE KNOW: The USD Football team is playing for a share of the conference title. The D-I transition looks like a success. IN THE DARK: Price tags on art in the fine arts building. Instead of looking at your art, students scoff at the price tag. IN THE KNOW: The return of the USD […]

The Student Government association has proposed another change to the smoking policy at the Universtiy of South Dakota. The SGA met on Nov. 15 to discuss a resolution which would ask the university to craft a new, more restrictive smoking policy. The current policy on campus allows smoking as long as the smoker is not […]

“Police should yell ‘Pikachu’ before they taze someone.” – North Complex “Did you realize OK is a sideways person?” – Neuharth building “That’s an embarrassing conversation to have in public. A friend just called me for Pokemon advise.” – Neuharth building “Being pie-eyed isn’t nearly as cool as it sounds.” – Main Street “Why do […]

1. Slang for “Viejo nap.” The sleepy condition that results from eating at Mexico Viejo. While the cause of the sleepiness is unknown, the “‘jo nap” is often the final chapter in the Mexico Viejo dining experience. Sample 1: “What are you doing after lunch?” “I’ll probably take a ‘jo nap.” Sample 2: “Why weren’t you […]

IN THE KNOW: President Abbott, SGA President Michels and the Coyote Statue Committee finally picked the winner of the Coyote Statue competition. IN THE KNOW: Val Hoeppner from the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute teaching a  great class on mobile journalism to a select group of students. The students developed a lot of new skills, and […]

1. A period of three days occurring several times during the school year. Causes of the three-day-weekend vary, but each occurrence is marked by a decrease in the population of Vermillion and a decrease of beer supplies at gas stations, grocery stores and the liquor store. Studying sometimes occurs on the third day. Sample 1: “Are […]