Opinion

For most students attending the University of South Dakota, this past Monday, Oct. 8, was a much-needed day off following the 2012 Dakota Days weekend. However, the annual celebration may have overshadowed the real reason why university students around South Dakota were granted a three-day weekend. In 1989, the South Dakota legislature unanimously passed a […]

The University of South Dakota has become one of the institutional gems of the Midwest and a leading educational experience academically and athletically for students from all over the country.  We believe the importance of the alma mater is the true clarification of one’s dedication to their roots. Because of this, we believe it is […]

Dear students of USD, Happy October to the students at the University of South Dakota! I was going to rant in favor of a full smoking ban on campus. Then early last week, the news broke and starting next semester, smoking will officially be banned on campus. Well done, mission accomplished, let’s move on. So, […]

IN THE KNOW: It’s D-Days! Let the celebration and debauchery commence! IN THE DARK: It’s D-Days! There will be more police officers than last year. Please be smart while celebrating. IN THE KNOW: Advising has arrived again. The year is going fast and it’s already time to look forward to the next challenge — Spring […]

Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things that we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers.   “The last time I drank tequila, I ended up in a ditch.” — Madison Street “I pee at 5:30! I have a schedule.” — Coyote Village “Can you send her to my room when you’re […]

It’s become somewhat of a sad joke amongst us older students when we hear the freshmen talking excitedly about their flex dollars. As a person who will be graduating at the end of this year, allow me to make a statement all of us students come to learn but rarely say out loud — the […]

Why should you vote? As we approach the South Dakota voter registration deadline Oct. 22, this is an important question to ask oneself. For most, the list of reasons to get out and vote are a lot shorter than their list not to. Now, do not worry. This will not be a column trying to […]

Another year has begun at the University of South Dakota, and as the semester is now in full swing, some of you may realize just how exciting of a time the next few years will be. If you’re among this majority, what follows is not directed at you. Carry on. For those still reading this […]

In establishing herself as the Flagship University of the State of South Dakota, the USD founders implemented the traditions of pride, persistence and progress that have carried this institution through her first 150 years.  Even before the state of South Dakota was admitted to the Union, the University of South Dakota had already admitted seven […]

A week ago, University of South Dakota administration declared in an email that USD will officially become a smoke-free campus as of Jan. 9, 2013. And that was it. No more discussion as to a plan of action. No more discussion as to how this ban will supposedly be enforced. The nine-sentence email sent about […]