March 25, 2014
Classical production promises humor
The University of South Dakota Theater Department is bringing an art form born hundreds of years ago in Italy to the Vermillion stage with its production of the comedy ‘The Servant of Two Masters.’ Director of the play and assistant professor of theater, Chaya Gordon-Bland said the ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ — a Commedia dell’Arte play […]
Team heads into conference play, looks for good outcomes
After completing nearly the first half of its season, the softball team is aiming for conference competition wins to receive a top placement in the tournament at the end of the season. During spring break, the Coyotes went 9-5. The team first traveled to DeLand, Fla., to compete in the Stetson University Tournament. Over a […]
South Dakota Legislature passes texting and driving ban
Drivers in South Dakota will now be cited tickets for texting and driving after the State Legislature passed a bill making it a secondary offense. After weeks of negotiation, Senate Bill 142, banning texting while driving in the state, passed March 14 with a 52-18 vote in the House and a 28-7 vote in the […]
ROTC program feels no effects of government budget cuts
The effects of new budget cuts made to the armed forces have yet to be seen on the Reserved Officers’ Training Course Program at the University of South Dakota. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced Feb. 24 sweeping budget cuts to the United States armed forces. The proposed cuts were passed by Congress and approved by President […]
Outdoor season blooming for USD track and field
The University of South Dakota men’s and women’s track and field teams are standing in similar waters as last year. The men reigned supreme in the Summit League’s winter season again, claiming their second consecutive indoor conference title. “Outdoor is a whole other sport for us,” junior Lukas Bernard said. “Being indoor champs doesn’t matter […]
Embrace your unique body style, beauty
A couple months ago I started working in a special occasion dress shop. This unnamed corporate entity specializes in weddings, but also carries dresses for prom, homecoming and any other event one might need to purchase a lovely dress for. As a fashion-loving feminist, I have found this experience enlightening in a variety of ways. […]
Verve Column: Language Requirement
This past week, faculty members voted in favor of lessening the foreign language requirement for a Bachelor of Arts degree from two years to one. Plenty of people are relieved. I am not one of them. In fact, this seems like a sizable step backward on the part of the university. I can understand why […]
Quest for the Perfect Midi Rings
My search for the perfect set of midi rings — or above-the-knuckle or stacking rings — started and ended in Chicago over my spring break. I went into the trip not wanting to spend a fortune, but knowing there would really be no way around buying lunches and suppers. Along with a morning stop for […]