Events
Taala celebrates diversity, helps international students feel at home
Taala, an event held by the international club celebrating Southern and East Asian cultures, was held Sunday night in the Muenster University Center ballroom. International club president Talita Fantauzzi, a sophomore media & journalism and international studies double major from Brazil, organized the event to celebrate various cultural demographics found at USD. “Taala is about […]
Chamber orchestra performs fall recital
Twelve musicians took the stage Monday for a night of music. Under the direction of Ioana Galu, the Chamber Orchestra’s fall recital included seven songs. Nicole Santos, a first-year violin player, said she was looking forward to the concert. “The songs with Dr. Gesteland, we’re doing a couple songs with her,” Santos said. “It’s cool […]
Morgan’s Mix: New music venue in Sioux City The Ox open to all ages
A new DIY house venue in Sioux City called The Ox has opened its doors to music lovers of all ages. The Ox was started by Kendall Motl, a Sioux City resident. She said she started the venue in her home so more kids could be included in the music scene instead of having to go […]
Video & photo gallery: Spectrum drag show features new performers
This year’s drag show saw an increase in student performers and a significant spike in attendance. Four out of the show’s nine performers were USD students, and more than 400 people attended the event. Spectrum’s biannual drag show was held in the Muenster University Center ballroom Wednesday night. Junior Nate Keane, also known by his stage […]
Speech and debate showcases diverse stories
Speech and debate teaches students to view the world with an open mind and accept different perspectives. The USD speech and debate team showcased their pieces in Farber Hall on Oct. 26. USD students, faculty members and families came to see the showcase. Bailey Quanbeck, a senior and president of the speech and debate team, performed […]
I.D. Weeks hosts Human Library event
On Wednesday night in the I.D. Weeks Library, students were able to browse and explore a Human Library. During this event, “readers” could check out human “books.” About 30 students, staff and faculty were in attendance. The event served as a forum, where readers could ask their “books” questions. The Human Library event featured speakers […]
Art of Sustainability features local artists, solutions from scientists
On Sunday evening, the Washington Street Arts Center hosted the sixth annual Art of Sustainability event coordinated by Greening Vermillion. The event brought artists, scientists and activists together with a community potluck, presentations, raffle drawings and crafts. Around 35 people attended the event. Greening Vermillion’s Art of Sustainability is aimed to celebrate how art sustains […]
Diwali celebrates religion, reminds students of home
Diwali is a religious celebration in Hindu, Sikhi and Jaini religions. It’s celebrated all over India and in other parts of the world, and was observed at USD through the Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) Sunday night. India, the main country Diwali is celebrated in, is made up of 29 different states, and each […]
Frost Trail Hike brings together artists and scientists
On Saturday morning, Vermillion community members joined to hike the Frost Trail, the result of a partnership between Greening Vermillion and the sixth annual Art of Sustainability. Hikers followed the trail through the cottonwood forest to the sandbars of the Missouri River. The hike brought both artists and scientists together to learn more about wildlife […]
Photo gallery: Brokaw, Legvold return to campus
Two USD graduates returned to campus for a special event. Iconic journalist Tom Brokaw and Russia expert Robert Legvold shared their opinions on United States and Russia relations. The alumni held a question and answer session with USD students and community members in the afternoon. Brokaw fondly remembers his time growing up in South Dakota […]