Feature
Exhibit focuses on driving
Driving through South Dakota, there are thousands of signs saying a variety of different things. These signs may say some kind of command that will keep drivers safe on the roadway. One sign, however, makes drivers think more carefully when driving. Judith Peterson, a photographer from Sioux Falls, made an artistic collection of photos from […]
Elite choir earns national ranking
The University of South Dakota Chamber Choir puts in many hours of work every year. This year, their work paid off in a big way. They were selected as one of five finalists in The American Prize in Choral Performance. Director of USD choirs David Holdhusen decided to enter the group of 32 members for […]
Local band begins tour
In two and a half years, Paradise Fears, a local Vermillion band, went from playing in churches and classrooms to landing a U.S. tour with three big-name bands. The band members, consisting of Sam Miller, Cole Andre, Michael Walker, Lucas Zimmerman, Marcus Sand and Jordan Merrigan, will be touring with All Time Low, The Ready […]
God of Carnage’ brings dark comedy to stage
Sophomore Emily Dorsett admitted she put so much thought and energy into her role in the play “God of Carnage” that she dreamt up stage directions without realizing it. “I could have sworn Eric (Hagen) told me to tear a mask off the wall,” Dorsett said. “I must have dreamed
PREVIEW: Vermillion based band going on national tour
In two and a half years, Paradise Fears went from playing in churches and classrooms to landing a U.S. tour with three big name bands. The Vermillion native band, consisting of Sam Miller, Cole Andre, Michael Walker, Lucas Zimmerman, Marcus Sand and Jordan Merrigan, will be touring with All Time Low, The Ready Set and […]
Printmaker to visit USD art department
Her works practically jump off the canvas. Cerese Vaden, an art professor at the University of Arizona in Tucson, will teach her skills to graduate students of the University of South Dakota art department through a lecture and mini workshops. To provide students an opportunity to speak with Vaden, Cory Knedler, chair of the art […]
Lecture to honor local Native American artist
The late Oscar Howe never let failure keep him from becoming a great artist. After his rejection from the Philbrook Art Museum, he continued to paint modern art that reflected the Native American Culture in a new way and the University of South Dakota will host the annual Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture to honor Howe’s […]
New class twirls into Wellness Center
College may seem a little late to pick up ballet but that isn’t stopping Maddison Kissick from starting a new class. The lessons are being offered at the Wellness Center Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Kissick, a 24-year-old graduate student, teaches the class and it is for anyone interested in learning ballet, from beginner to expert. […]
Naked Roommate’ author to speak at MUC
Chances are, the average college student has not had the opportunity to attend a presentation at which the speaker has declared his intentions to perform “The Syphilis Song” and teach his audience how to get as much sex as they want. On Sept. 22. the opportunity for both of those things will present itself to […]
Celtic trio makes music magic
A St. Paul, Minn.,-based trio provided a lesson in Scottish and Irish music as part of the National Music Museum’s Brown Bag Lunch program Sept. 16. The trio, comprised of instrumentalist Laura MacKenzie, guitarist/percussionist Ross Sutter and violinist/dancer Danielle Enblom, presented “Celtic Wizardry: Wind-Powered Instruments” over the lunch hour. The musical performance included MacKenzie on […]