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“Resident Evil: Retribution” disappoints fans with confusing plot
When the new “Resident Evil” movie came out, there was a lot of hype for those of us familiar with the franchise. With popular characters like Leon Kennedy and Ada Wong, we were expecting a movie filled with violence, CGI monsters and an awesome ending to a great movie series. What we got instead was […]
BLOG: Writing from experience
As a journalist, I think it’s very important to experience life to the fullest in order to write the best, most comprehensive stories. The best stories about Amish people are going to be written by journalists who have lived among them and experienced their way of life and people who have gone out and seen […]
BLOG: Back to Reality
Dakota Days is over, and I am sure everyone had a wonderful time. D-Days might mean something close to best week ever, but it also means jam-packed schedules and the occasional alcoholic beverage. I don’t know about anyone else, but I fell off the health wagon a little bit last week. It isn’t uncommon for […]
BLOG: Understanding introverts
The introvert is a bizarre creature. When encountered in the wild, it often inspires curiosity among the masses — much like the platypus. These fascinating inhabitants of quiet cafes and library corners inspire many questions. For example: Why is this young woman sitting alone in her dorm room writing a blog in her pajamas during […]
Meet your classmates: Annie Miller keeps busy planning events
“Free time” is not a phrase University of South Dakota senior Annie Miller is all too familiar with. A declared contemporary media and journalism major with an emphasis in advertising and public relations and a minor in political science, Miller currently juggles much of her time between Alpha Xi Delta and a half-dozen other campus […]
BLOG: Republican reality check
The first debate is complete and Republicans could not have hoped for a better outcome. Governor Romney is considered across-the-board by political pundits to have won the debate, despite the fact that he left himself open to a number of fronts regarding inaccuracy of many of his statements. This was a much needed break for […]
USD grad finds success as dueling pianist
Though he considers his current occupational situation to be stable, Adam Nelson is quite aware of the stigma attached to his profession. “I went to several fundraisers at USD when I was a member of the symphonic band and we would have to schmooze with business graduates,” Nelson said. “It would be typical to say, […]
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.