Events
Dakotathon raises charity expectations, dedicating dance to former miracle child
Dakotathon at the University of South Dakota won’t be an easy task in 2015. In addition to raising its fundraising goal from $56,000 to $61,000, the organization was also hit with a more personal loss. Dakotathon is a 24-hour event in which volunteer dancers are paired with “miracle children” — children with illnesses — to […]
‘Tooth fairies’ raise money for dental hygiene program
Prioritizing oral health by taking a trip to the dentist isn’t always on the top of everyone’s list, but the dental hygiene program at the University of South Dakota is hoping to change that. The streets of Vermillion will be filled with tooth fairies running in the Dental Hygiene Department’s 7th Annual 5K run starting […]
Computer science competition expands activities
A small, two-wheeled metallic robot scurries across the floor, its two sensors taking in information from its surroundings. The robot might look insignificant to the average observer, but for a select number of high school students it may offer a glimpse into a bright future. The University of South Dakota Computer Science Department will host […]
VIDEO: Writing festivals combine for two-day event
Updated 4/1: Video from event produced by Megan Card. High school students will be putting pen to paper this weekend at a creative writing seminar. The first ever Vermillion Literary Project Festival and Sorcerer’s Apprentice Writing Camp will be held at the University of South Dakota March 27-28. Michelle Rogge, director of the Dakota Writing Project, […]
Alice in Wonderland-themed murder mystery brings students together
Twenty-eight students gathered March 31 in the Center for Diversity & Community for dinner — with a twist. Student Services hosted an Alice in Wonderland-themed murder mystery. Students were assigned roles of fantasy characters at random as they entered the room, and shortly into the evening, they were informed Alice had been murdered. Before dinner, […]
43rd Wacipi brings a ‘celebration of life’
Replacing the normal sounds of basketball and football games, the University of South Dakota’s Tiospaye Student Council organization will host its annual Wacipi pow-wow this Saturday and Sunday at the DakotaDome. First-year Colton Sierra said the Wacipi is a way to escape other troubles of the world. “It’s a good feeling, good vibes, and you […]
VIDEO: Local Band Night raises more than $500 for Dakotathon
Loud music and good times were in high supply at the Varsity Pub March 20 during the first ever Dakotathon Local Band Night. Dakotathon held the concert to raise money for its annual 24-hour fundraising event for the Children’s Miracle Network in April. The local bands that played the event included Mr. Clean Right Behind You, Stay Lucky and […]
Rescheduled spring concert evokes varying student reactions
Despite setbacks in scheduling, the Hoodie Allen concert at the University of South Dakota will go on. The Campus Activities Board sponsored concert, which was slated for March 19, was rescheduled for May 5, and then again for April 13 after the artist was rushed to the hospital March 11 for a “medical emergency.” During the […]
Boxers aim to knock out cancer in annual charity fight
Senior Bryan Campos can be found at the local boxing club working on his skills and striving to get better. After having surgery on both shoulders, he traded in his USD football shoulder pads for boxing gloves. “I was looking for something to do as far as physical activity that actually had a goal at the […]
UPDATED: Hoodie Allen concert bumped to April 13
Update: The Campus Activities Board announced March 23 they have rescheduled the Hoodie Allen concert for the second time to April 13 at 9 p.m. The organization said the May 5 show was a concern because it might have distracted students from finals week. The show is still being held in Aalfs Auditorium, and tickets for the […]