Verve
What’s in it for me?
Vermillion, S.D. Population: 10,571. For some students moving into Vermillion to attend the University of South Dakota, the number can generally warrant one of three reactions: indifference, shock and horror or excitement. For some, a 10,571 population is abysmal compared to the surroundings they’re used to. For others, the number 10,571 represents an opportunity to […]
Neuharth honors fellow USD alumnus
Marilyn Hagerty, a University of South Dakota alumnus and columnist for The Grand Forks Herald, accepted the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media Oct. 4 at Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall. Joined by her family of journalists and Al Neuharth, Hagerty was honored for her countless contributions to the media as well as […]
School spirit gets a little ‘hare’-y
The newly resurrected Coyote Statue, named Legacy, may have turned heads of some late night/early morning strollers Oct. 4/5. Legacy, was adorned with a rabbit in it’s howling mouth. This photo was taken around 1 a.m. A perpetrator(s) has not yet been confirmed. The rabbit was removed by 5 a.m.
COLUMN: Haters will hate
At some point in your life, you are going to encounter a hater. No matter who you are or what you do, there is always going to be someone who resents you. There is a difference between a person who does not like you and a hater. A hater is someone who talks about you […]
REVIEW: Indie foursome goes mainstream
If anyone knows of Grizzly Bear, they know that the four-piece band that originated in Brooklyn, N.Y., is considered one of the top Indie acts of current times. With the release of their previous album, “Veckatimest,” and especially the hit “Two Weeks,” Grizzly Bear shot to wide-reaching Indie fame. Watch out hipsters, we mainstreamers are […]
BLOG: Pixie pros and cons
I don’t own a brush — I have hands for that. I don’t own a blow dryer — I have the wind/air drying for that. I don’t own a straightener; my hair has no extreme curl to it. And I don’t own gel or any other sort of hair product, mainly because I wouldn’t know […]
REVIEW: “Expendables 2” aware of limits
Is there any better way to end a summer than with a movie about muscles, guns, explosions, knifes, round house kicks, more guns and bigger explosions? “Expendables 2” touts the largest assembly of explosive testosterone seen since, well, the last “Expendables.” It stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, and Dolph […]
BLOG: The Almost Perfect Vacation
Everyone loves vacations, because everyone needs them. They are a great way to get away from everyday life, forget your troubles and enjoy yourself. The only problem with vacations is that they aren’t always very cohesive with a healthy lifestyle. In this week’s blog, I am going to disprove that myth. I just learned a […]
Blogger delves into alcohol-free activites for students during D-Days
New students often look forward to Dakota Days with nervous excitement, while we veteran students prepare for the chaos to come. Very soon, illicit deals will be made in order to stockpile alcohol for the week-long event while the local police get the “drunk tanks” cleaned out and ready for use. The school can try […]
BLOG: Denial is my favorite
One sunny day, I decided to be a reporter. My family and friends supported this decision, so I kept working toward my goal. I was even offered a scholarship at the University of South Dakota and even though I didn’t get it, I still felt like the department supported my dreams and wanted me to […]