Events
USD Idol winner finds her way back to vocals, tops USD Idol competition
Elizabeth Daniel said she has been singing “for what feels like forever,” belting out Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” for anyone who would listen growing up. For the past two years, her vocals took a back seat to other pursuits. “I’ve been running from (singing) for a few years,” she said. It would be hard […]
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 […]
Coyote finds passion in running
High school sports intrigued Bailey Fish, but never did she think she would turn to running once she got to college, especially completing a marathon. Fish is a junior accounting major from Brandon, S.D. The Kappa Alpha Theta member started running when she got to college and recently completed the Sioux Falls Marathon. Fish said […]
Country act to take stage in Slagle
Scarletta, an up-and-coming country music band out of Nashville, will be taking the stage at Aalfs Auditorium 8 p.m. Feb 5. The band is composed of fiddle player Nathan Stoops, guitarist Benji Harris and lead singer Emilee Allan. They have been together for about two years and have been working on an album in Nashville […]
CAB on par for a glowing purpose
Black lights and a 60-foot-by-60-foot mini golf course will be brought into the ballroom at the Muenster University Center to give students the chance to play golf in the dark with neon golf balls and clubs. Glow Golf will be held in the MUC ballroom Jan. 29 from 6-10 p.m. Admission is $3, with all […]
USD and SDSU’s marching bands compete in all things band related
As the University of South Dakota and South Dakota State prepare for their 107th meeting on the football field, each university’s marching band is also preparing to entertain before and during the game Nov. 16. While both Jonathan Alvis, director of athletic bands at USD, and Jim Coull, director of athletic bands at SDSU, called […]
Strikes for tykes
Dakotathon’s Making Strikes for Miracles event had over 50 students participate in a bowling tournament to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Monday. Twelve teams participated in the bowling event at Howler’s Bar and Grille in Vermillion. “We are trying to get people to enjoy helping our cause,” said senior Ashley Nelson, co-event chair for Dakotathon. Nelson, […]
International Film Series brings diverse movies to campus
Whether a 14-year-old girl recounts to her unborn child how she became a rebel wielding an Ak-47 or a married couple grapples with improving the life of their child by moving out of Iran, these cinematic stories are finding their way to the University of South Dakota through the International Film Series. Sponsored by the […]
USD students race for reading awareness
The Mortar Board raised $200 and 12 books at the second annual Trick or Trot 5K. The donations will benefit Vermillion elementary schools to improve literacy, said Lindsay Sparks, assistant director of Student Life. Participants were dressed in Halloween costumes to run or walk the 5K route through Vermillion Sunday morning. 10 students and community […]
Haunted house gives back
Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi joined forces to scare students and community members for their annual haunted house event Oct. 23-24. Tickets were $5 in advance and $7 at the door, while profits from the event were split between Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi with proceeds going toward the North American […]