It’s that time of year. One doesn’t even have to look around to see that almost everyone is sick. I have just gotten over this after what felt like weeks…
Through the end of the year, students, faculty and community members can visit a unique and rare collection of keyboard instruments at the National Music Museum.      Home to…
The original “Smile” by Parker Finn movie was one I put off watching until just recently when I was preparing to see its anticipated sequel.       The movie focuses…
The Opportunity Center has worked on making updates to the Danforth Chapel to improve accessibility for all students.       The chapel is open for student use and can be…
The month of October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence (DV) Awareness month. In honor of victims of domestic violence, ICARE, alongside PAVE (Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment), have been working…

Puppets take the stage

The University of South Dakota theater department will bring puppets to the stage for its fall musical. “Avenue Q: The Musical,” the Broadway sensation being shown on stages all over the country will hit the USD campus Dec. 1-3. Matt Nesmith, stage and musical director, said “Avenue Q” should leave students humming the songs, smiling […]

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OVERheard: 11/22/11

“Her uterus is probably going to fall out and no one is going to do anything about it.” – Neuharth building “Stop it.” “That was a delayed reaction.” “You’re a delayed reaction.” “That’s a good comeback.” “Your mom’s a good comeback.” – Neuharth building “Rice Krispies treats prove you can make anything taste better by […]

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VERMnacular: 25 feet, adj.

1. The distance away from doors smokers are supposed to stand at the University of South Dakota. 2. An intangible distance most smokers and non-smokers fail to readily identify. 3. The length of the world’s largest snake, Medusa. Origin: USD adopted its policy of no smoking within 25 feet after many expressed their displeasure with […]

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THE RANT: 11/22/11

Dear students who play with their balls — basketballs, footballs or otherwise, We understand that it’s something that you enjoy doing and it’s very satisfying, but there is a time and place for this. That time and place isn’t out in the public hallways of the North Complex at 3 a.m. A friendly game of […]

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In a Nutshell: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the most American of all holidays. Though it is often forgotten in the commercially-driven retail world — which simultaneously sells Halloween and Christmas items while paying no heed to turkey day — Thanksgiving is a time for family, travel and, of course, food. Our culture has largely become one of laziness and overeating, […]

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