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Weekend focuses on family atmosphere
The Student Services office is inviting families to the campus of The University of South Dakota for Family Weekend beginning Friday. This year, family members will be able to go to one of five home athletic events, see a magician, explore Vermillion and participate in a 5K. “The whole point is so families see what […]
Rambling Anna: A thank you letter to the universe, kind of
This week, I went to Walmart and bought plastic to shrink-wrap our windows to keep the heating bill down as temperatures continue to get lower and lower. I also completed other mundane tasks like buying gas, scheduling an oil change and figuring out where and how to order my gown for graduation —which, by the […]
MUC Madness helps students let off steam
With a magician, bingo, inflatables, food and prizes, the Muenster University Center is bringing midnight madness back to the University of South Dakota. The MUC Madness event, held each semester, will start at 8 p.m. Friday in the MUC dining area with magician James David, and activities will continue until 2 a.m. Vermtown Bingo will […]
CBS’ fall TV schedule dominates
The fall television season is in full swing, with new shows featuring big name actors — like Robin Williams, Allison Janney, Michael J. Fox and Sean Hayes. After a few weeks into the fall season I believe the fall season has some great shows, CBS having most of them. My favorite new show this season […]
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 […]