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Student ambassador leaves South for USD
Although she’s almost 1,000 miles from her parents, sophomore Olivia Lockert feels right at home. “I came out here all the time when I was little,” Lockert said. While her parents live in Birmingham, Ala., Lockert’s decision to attend the University of South Dakota was not unexpected to her family. “My parents knew I wanted […]
Campaign runs to end the usage of the R-word
“End the R-Word” campaigners at the University of South Dakota are attempting to collect more than 1,000 signatures by next March to pledge an end to the use of the word. Last February, a small start-up team led the national campaign preparation just two weeks before the official national day, March 5. Booths were set […]
‘Everyone is flawed’
A classic tale of passion and destruction will make its debut on the University of South Dakota stage this week. The Department of Theatre’s production of “Les Miserables” will start Nov. 21 and continue through Nov. 25 in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The show […]
Hendry takes steps to healthy lifestyle
A close friend of mine has been on a pretty strict diet for several months now. A while back, his typically remarkable resolve was shaken by an unbearable desire for Culver’s cheese curds, and he called me for moral support. It was the worst possible decision he could have made. I have a general dislike […]
Rambling Anna: A whole new kind of Thanksgiving
This is going to get personal; I’m bringing my boyfriend home for Thanksgiving and I’m terrified. Here’s what you need to know — we’ve been dating for about six months, we had a couples Halloween costume and we’ve met each other’s parents, but no other family members. I’m more than a little scared my boyfriend […]
‘Blue Chips 2’ doesn’t live up to duo Party Supplies’ debut album
Last year, producer Party Supplies and New York rapper Action Bronson teamed up for a spectacular mix tape inexplicably named after a 1994 Nick Nolte film called “Blue Chips.” That mixtape was my introduction to the world of Bronson and it was a doozy. A few weeks ago, the duo — termed as Action Supplies […]
Blogging gives students edge in real world
Blogging has become increasingly popular over the last decade as a way to self-publish ideas and interact with an audience online. Gainesville SEO Services help bloggers optimize their content for search engines, ensuring greater visibility and reach. Sites like Blogger, Weebly and WordPress make it easy for the average Joe to create professional-looking blogs comparable […]
Schulte sets aspirations high
On a stormy night in Sioux Falls a few years ago, Molly Schulte was in the garage, cuddling with her dog, Woodstock, who was afraid of thunderstorms. Schulte, a junior, has a passion for helping others. This passion has led Schulte to pursue a career in nursing, and will lead her to graduate a year […]
USD and SDSU’s marching bands compete in all things band related
As the University of South Dakota and South Dakota State prepare for their 107th meeting on the football field, each university’s marching band is also preparing to entertain before and during the game Nov. 16. While both Jonathan Alvis, director of athletic bands at USD, and Jim Coull, director of athletic bands at SDSU, called […]
Sophomore sentiments: Netflix causes both excitement and distactions
One night after a long shift at work, I sat down on my futon and opened up my computer. Not wanting to go to bed, I did what most college students do and flipped through Netflix looking at possible shows to watch. Little did I know, Netflix had updated their shows and added new seasons […]