VERMnacular: ‘jo-nap’ [hoe-nap] n.
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 & In the Dark 11/9/11
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 […]
VERMnacular: Three-day weekend
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 […]
OVERheard 11/9/11
“Just open up the sides and give it to ‘em!” – Main street “I don’t think our balls like us.” – Prairie lanes “Can we do that tiger thing now?” – Neuharth building “He eats at McDonald’s, it means he’s human.” – Neuharth building “Let’s start a Facebook game called ‘Oldville’” – the muc “You […]
OVERheard 11/2/11
“Pedestrians have the menu.” – MCDONALD’S “You owe me a one.” – CHERRY STREET “It’s Batman, Robin and super baby!” – DAKOTA STREET “I think it’s December for the Cowboys trick-or-treaters.” – COTTAGE AVE “Herman Cain’s campaign ad makes me want to smoke, not vote for
Powell’s catch in homecoming game up for GEICO Play of the Year award
After being featured as No. 5 on ESPN’s SportsCenter Top 10 Plays, junior wide receiver Will Powell didn’t think his one-handed catch would receive any more publicity. But he was wrong. Monday, Geico chose Powell’s highlight from the Oct. 8 game against Southern Utah as a nominee for the Geico Play of the Year. It […]
Slagle Auditorium gets a new name
The University of South Dakota announced this afternoon that the newly renovated auditorium in Slagle Hall would be getting one other new feature: a new name. Slagle Hall will now be named the Bailey and Kathy Aalfs Auditorium, in honor of Bailey and Kathy Aalfs who made “the lead gift in the historic Campaign South […]
South American duo to visit classroom
This week, the sounds of South America are coming to the University of South Dakota. Sept. 22 at 11 a.m., guitarist Allen Mathews and percussionist John Pennington will be performing for the music department’s Recital Laboratory course. The recital, which is free and open to students and the public, will be held in the […]
PREVIEW: University fine arts center exhibits Kristina Estell art
The John A. Day Gallery of the Warren Lee Center for Fine Arts is hosting the exhibit, “Generalizing from Rare Examples: work by Kristina
PREVIEW: University theater department announces 2011-2012 season
The University of South Dakota’s theater department recently released this year’s lineup, featuring such shows as: “God of Carnage,” “Avenue Q,” “Top Girls,” and “Sweeney Todd.” The Arena Theatre will also feature the show “Coyote on a
