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Hozier revitalizes blues music
“Take Me to Church” by Hozier is one of the current pop chart hits and an album with more than a few catchy songs. The astounding thing about this song, however, is not its incredibly bluesy, melancholy sound but the impressive rate at which it overtook the mainstream pop chart. Currently, Billboard’s Top 100 has it […]
Communication club looks to study social campus interactions
Instead of just a final paper or project, one University of South Dakota class has something different in mind. The advanced organizational communication class chose to create its own department’s student organization — the Communication Club. “I like to do things in class. I think the hands-on experience is such a wonderful teacher, so much […]
Product Review: PedEgg Power gives poor pedicure
I’m one of those people who love to watch infomercials. While they’re a little corny, they’re also entertaining to watch. However, I’ve never called in to order one of those products — mostly because I’m poor and don’t believe the products work as good as they’re advertised. Nevertheless, I found myself making a trip to Walmart to peruse […]
USD researchers strive to protect South Dakota wildlife
One team of University of South Dakota researchers is actively searching for a deadly plague on the prairies of South Dakota. Hugh Britten, a biology professor, and Erica Mize, a Ph.D. biology student, have been studying sylvatic plague, a disease that is decimating the prairie dog population of the state. “It’s the wildlife form of […]
John A. Day Gallery showcases student work
Student art lines the walls of the John A. Day Gallery inside the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. The Wilber Stilwell Juried show is hosted every year in this gallery. Michelle St.Vrain, interim director of the University of South Dakota Art Galleries, said the show typically runs for about a month. “(How art […]
VIDEO: National Music Museum chosen as host site for 2016 Shakespeare exhibit
William Shakespeare once wrote “If music be the food of love, play on.” In 2016, these words — along with 36 of his plays — will be on display in the National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota. The NMM announced Feb. 26 it had been selected by the Folger Shakespeare Library as […]
Hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen coming to USD
The University of South Dakota Campus Activities Board will be hosting a Hoodie Allen concert March 19 in Aalfs Auditorium after a campus vote chose the hip-hop artist over more than 10 other artists. The concert was announced Feb. 28 during the 92nd annual Strollers performance. Hoodie Allen was the top-voted artist in a student […]
Students spend spring break celebrating their passions
Many University of South Dakota students will be traveling during spring break, both in and out of the country. Senior vocal performance major Hannah Lambertz will be traveling to Europe with 38 other students from Chamber Singers, as well as with parents and other students who are part of the companion tour. They will have […]
12 reactions while watching the Strollers Show
1. The beginning of the show Here we go. If this is anything like last year, it should be interesting. 2. The first South Dakota State University joke Go ‘Yotes! I hope there’s SDSU grads in the audience. They’re going to need some ice for that burn! 3. The 20th SDSU joke Another […]
Latest album by Father John Misty embodies appreciation
Father John Misty’s latest record “I Love You, Honeybear” is a new breed of regretful, lesson-learned, apologetic songs that let the past release you and make you appreciate what you have. It’s a concept record about Josh Tillman — Father John Misty’s alter ego, and his relationship with his wife, Emma. The record is 44 […]