Graduation and beyond: preparing for the career world early
As many students prepare for another semester of classes, some students are preparing for life after college. The Academic & Career Planning Center (ACPC) has seen an increase in first-year students already having a number of college credits completed via dual credit courses offered in high schools. This trend has the potential to raise the […]
Car won’t start in the cold weather? Vermillion mechanic says it’s probably not the cold weather
When the first snowflakes of the season fall and the temperatures drop in Vermillion, students who drive to classes experience some difficulties. Cars, like humans, don’t particularly like the colder weather. The most common problem associated with colder temperatures: cars that won’t start, said Bob Dykstra, owner of Bob’s Sinclair Services in Vermillion. Winter weather […]
One nation, one veteran’s story
From rural Iowa to the mountains of Afghanistan to USD, Gregg Taylor took his self-proclaimed life of “mediocrity” and decided to start over. His new beginning: a combat engineer in the United States Army. At age 18, despite his father’s hesitation, Taylor became a fourth-generation enlisted Army soldier. He didn’t know if it was the […]
First-gen students: changing family history
Twenty-two percent of USD students are the first in their family to seek a college degree. Next week, USD is celebrating those students with a week of their own. First Gen Week will feature a week of events including Motivational Monday, YoteFloats, Go Away Tuesday and a pizza party. TRio advisor Carlie Ness said it […]
Student health provides reduced rates for STD screenings
South Dakota ranks 19 in the nation in gonorrhea reports. 15-to-24-year-olds, which constitute the majority of the USD student body, are at the highest risk to contract sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Anthony Burbach, a physician assistant and employee health provider at Sanford Health, said he recommends individuals test for STDs after each new partner. “Whenever […]
Fast-food restaurants struggle to retain employees
Flipping burgers, cleaning tables and working in customer service isn’t what most college students would call a career goal. In fact, fast-food restaurants in Vermillion have a hard time keeping people at these jobs at all. If you’ve ever tried to hire a new employee and found yourself feeling overwhelmed, it might be time to […]
Bean barista gathering national recognition with caffeinated creations
When she was 19, Eve Wieser bought her first drip-coffee pot and forced herself to “get used” to the flavor. Now, not only does she enjoy the flavor of coffee – she’s turned the art form into a career one latte art competition at a time. Wieser began creating art through coffee nine months ago. […]
Political party organizations attempt to create educated voters
While the USD College Republicans and College Democrats may not agree on much, the organizations share the same goal — creating educated voters. Gianna Miranda, USD College Republican president, and Melody Beaulieu, USD College Democrat president, both said they are open to building a bigger alliance between the two organizations. Currently, the two work separately. […]
VPD and UPD tag team Dakota Days
Dakota Days, which concluded, Sunday, is a time for celebration. Sometimes celebrations get out of hand, and when they do, Vermillion Police Department and the University Police Department, rely on assistance from the Sheriff’s Department and Highway Patrol to enforce laws and keep people safe. In an average week, VPD receives 130 calls – this […]
The evolution of tailgate: location never stopped the party
Tailgate is a staple of every home football game. Whether in the beloved pre-2018 location north of the Dome, the new spacious location south of the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, or now, across the street at The Heights, there was always something. But it hasn’t always been a staple. In fact, tailgate has only been […]