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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, […]
Music fills sophomore’s days
Sophomore Liz Pekas is more than a little musically inclined. She has been a paid musician for the past six years, playing in pit orchestras. Her specialty is the clarinet, but she also plays saxophone, bassoon, percussion and has experience with brass instruments. In total, she owns 14 instruments. Her passion for music began in […]
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 […]
Weekend focuses on family atmosphere
The Student Services office is inviting families to the campus of The University of South Dakota for Family Weekend beginning Friday. This year, family members will be able to go to one of five home athletic events, see a magician, explore Vermillion and participate in a 5K. “The whole point is so families see what […]
Rambling Anna: A thank you letter to the universe, kind of
This week, I went to Walmart and bought plastic to shrink-wrap our windows to keep the heating bill down as temperatures continue to get lower and lower. I also completed other mundane tasks like buying gas, scheduling an oil change and figuring out where and how to order my gown for graduation —which, by the […]
MUC Madness helps students let off steam
With a magician, bingo, inflatables, food and prizes, the Muenster University Center is bringing midnight madness back to the University of South Dakota. The MUC Madness event, held each semester, will start at 8 p.m. Friday in the MUC dining area with magician James David, and activities will continue until 2 a.m. Vermtown Bingo will […]
CBS’ fall TV schedule dominates
The fall television season is in full swing, with new shows featuring big name actors — like Robin Williams, Allison Janney, Michael J. Fox and Sean Hayes. After a few weeks into the fall season I believe the fall season has some great shows, CBS having most of them. My favorite new show this season […]
CAB anticipates a magical show
The University of South Dakota’s Campus Activities Board will be bringing in magician and comedian James David Friday as one of the many events for Family Weekend. David is a traveling magician, performing in cities all across the country, from Los Angeles and New York City. Along with his act, David will be performing both […]