College Headlines

A Friday in the park with "Everything in Its Right Place"

The Mac Weekly, Macalester College, MN

11 minutes ago by Tatiana Craine

4:00 a.m.: Wake up. Take groggiest shower ever.

4:23 a.m.: Sprint to the L stop.

4:24 a.m.: Hate running.

4:40 a.m.: Arrive in time to catch the L train.

5:05 a.m.: Sprint to Grant Park.

5:06 a.m.: Still hate running. Also hate self for smoking so much.

The legacy of the Backstreet Boys--yes, they have one

The Mac Weekly, Macalester College, MN

3 hours ago by Amy Shaunette

In the grand scheme of things, one might argue that '90s boy-band the Backstreet Boys matter little to the history of music. Their preteen fans are now adults, or trying to be, and you'd be hard pressed to name even three bands that were heavily influenced by Backstreet.

We Were On a Break

Volante, University of South Dakota, SD

16 hours ago by Erica Knigge

Dear Vermillion,

Four months ago I left you. It was sudden, brash and all I wanted was my freedom. I packed all of my stuff into my car and took off speeding down the interstate. Honestly, I regret that I never talked to you, left you a note; heck, I never even took the time to change our Facebook status.

Heading underground

Minnesota State University Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

19 hours ago by Ali Ramsey

After a long, empty summer, students are returning to Mankato, which means the downtown scene will soon begin to pick up as well.

The Underground Bar booking agent and promoter, Aaron Kastning, is hoping Thursday nights will bring out a younger crowd.

Starting this Friday and Saturday, The Underground will offer a variety of 18-plus and alcohol-free concerts featuring live bands.

Program Council bringing star comedian to campus

Volante, University of South Dakota, SD

1 day ago by Jessica Kokesh

Comedy's best kept secret is coming to USD on Sept. 9, sponsored by the Program Council and Greek Life.

Kansas City native Tidy Dillard has been on the comic circuit since 1992, opening for the likes of Jamie Foxx and Chris Tucker. Dillard has also been featured on Comedy Central, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and performed at the 2006 Super Bowl.

Orientation: New students get involved

Volante, University of South Dakota, SD

2 days ago by Jessa Waters

Orientation has always been a critical part of the freshman experience and the USD's O-Team is working on improving participation by increasing and creating new Orientation activities.

Senior Maren Colon, an O-Teamer for three years now, has witnessed these improvements.