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Arctic Monkeys’ new album is worth hype
The Arctic Monkeys are one of the most exciting bands out there right now. They’ve had their hands full since playing the 2012 Summer Olympics to an audience of millions, teasing their new release “AM” with three singles and headlining arguably the year’s best show, Glastonbury 2013. The Arctic Monkeys aren’t new to the game, […]
Rambling Anna: The completely unprepared senior
My friends and I were sitting around a few days before school started in our big adult house with our big adult furniture, drinking our big ‘finally 21’ adult drinks when we began talking about our plans for the semester. We’re all seniors and we’re all ready to power through our last semester, or two, […]
Urban lights a “Fuse”
After seven studio albums that all have a similar sound, Keith Urban is back with new album “Fuse,” which sees Urban diverge further from country and in more of a rock direction. Previously, Urban had only worked with country producer Dann Huff, but “Fuse” consists of eight different producers from all different musical genres, like […]
‘Give it time’ proves its worth by year three
As a writer reliant on sarcasm and snark to embellish tales of my college experience, I’ve run into quite an unfortunate problem. I have nothing to complain about. This time two years ago, I was a scared first-year student in a new town 500 miles from home. Because I’m an only child (and also a […]
Alaskan native dreams of “The Big Apple”
Michaela Youngberg is a sophomore at the University of South Dakota. She is from Alaska/Wasilla, Alaska and is an English major. Sam McMahon: What would you like to do after you graduate? Michaela Youngberg: I would like to go to law school. SM: Why did you choose USD? MY: Alaska didn’t really offer me a whole lot […]
USD musicians collaborate with Soulcrate
University of South Dakota seniors Ross Miller and Dylan West didn’t originally set out to create music together, but after becoming housemates in 2011, they tested the waters and realized they clicked. Together, the two create electronica-based music that also features rap. One of West’s roommates ended up backing out of moving in at the […]
Column: A “fresh” look: Coyote vs. North Complex
In February, incoming students filled out the annual housing application and were faced with numerous boxes to check, and spaces to fill. Among the questions were: Who do you want to live with? Do you like to study in your room? Will you be having guests over? For first-year students, the living choices are minimal […]
First-year packing pains
For some, making the transition from being a high school kid in the summer to becoming a collegiate on move-in day can be stressful. For Kallie Smith, a first-year student living in Olson Hall, the change went smoothly. After driving three hours from her hometown of Springfield, Minn., she is primed to major in business […]
First-year packing pains
Moving can be a hassle, whether it’s from house to house, or town to town. But for first-year student Drew Howland, moving to the University of South Dakota was more than the journey. Not only did Howland make a two-day road trip for the highly anticipated move-in day Aug. 23, but he also moved from […]
Faces to Know: Erik Muckey
The University of South Dakota has many great faces around campus. From the Student Government Association to the Faculty members and USD President, these are important faces to know for future help and for general conversation. James Abbott, Kim Grieve, Erik Muckey and Clay Hoffman not only play important roles on campus, they also serve […]