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CAB anticipates a magical show
The University of South Dakota’s Campus Activities Board will be bringing in magician and comedian James David Friday as one of the many events for Family Weekend. David is a traveling magician, performing in cities all across the country, from Los Angeles and New York City. Along with his act, David will be performing both […]
Kroll sets dreams for future
Tori Kroll, captain of the University of South Dakota’s volleyball team, not only has big hits but also big dreams. Kroll, who became interested in volleyball after watching her mother play, began at an early age. She too discovered a love for the game and played throughout high school. She was recruited by USD to […]
USD’s Symphony displays talent for small crowd
The University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra impressed the few people who attended a free performance Oct. 19 with lots of musical talent. The group played a series of pieces from the 19th and early 20th century, including the famous “Unanswered Question” composed by Charles Ives. Ives masterpiece was similar to other songs played, covering […]
USD “falls” into the season
According to lifestyle.allwomentalk.com, the fall season is highly anticipated at college campuses. Students at the University of South Dakota are sure to witness the leaves changing color, the weather just a bit colder, and can enjoy their favorite things that come with fall. With the season in full swing, it is safe to say that […]
‘Star Wars’ inspires life mantra
I vividly remember standing in my sunlit kitchen one morning when I was six years old and listening to my parents talk about “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.” I was barely old enough to distinguish Star Wars from Star Trek, and I don’t remember specifics of the conversation other than something about trade […]
First-year follies: Just relax and eat the cookie
The idea of the “freshman 15” would suggest it is easy to fall under a diet consisting of chips, cookies and crackers in college. But with calories and other nutritional information listed on food packages and next to dishes in the Commons, it should be a little harder to fulfill the “freshman 15.” With […]
Wellness Center revises schedule
The University of South Dakota Wellness Center is on a mission to help students sweat, stretch and dance their way to better health and fitness with an assortment of new group fitness classes this semester. The Wellness Center is offering Les Mills Bodypump, Yoga Inc., Kick & Punch and Zumba Gold for the first time […]
Work study program helps senior pay full-time tuition
Senior Lyssa Morrow has a lot on her plate. As the student supervisor at I.D. Weeks Library, she is responsible for the other student workers at the library’s circulation desk, opening and closing the library on weekends and making sure students are safe in emergencies. Morrow’s job sometimes ends up keeping her at work from […]
Friendship strains in college
Most people, if not all, are guilty of premature judgement. Judgments could last a split second or last a lifetime, but we all make judgments about other human beings. These opinions of others could be altered by what another person is holding back. On numerous occasions, especially when in a fight with a friend, I […]
Rambling Anna: The bucket list conundrum
Bucket lists have become a popular thing, so my roommates and I — all seniors — decided to create one for ourselves. The problem is, we’re all starting to come to terms with our age and the fact that sometimes it’s just really nice to spend a weekend doing absolutely nothing. For instance, back in […]