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Edie’s Bookshop Continues Legacy
Edie’s bookshop is located in the basement of the Vermillion Public Library. This bookshop is honoring the legacy of Edith (Edie) B. Siegrist who donated more than a million dollars to the library when she died in July 2011. Siegrist went to school at Huron College where she got her Master of Library Science. After […]
Health students run Vermillion Community Clinic
The Vermillion Community Clinic (VCC) opened its doors in Jan. 2022 and is a student run clinic from the health affair programs at USD. They recently hosted a clinic on April 11. Assistant professor Matt Dewald said in an interview through email, the VCC is hosted at the Sanford Vermillion Clinic as a collaboration between […]
BIOS Babes Celebrates Women in STEM
New clubs are established every semester, and this semester, the BIOS Babes club was introduced on the USD campus. BIOS Babes is a club on campus that focuses on the history of women in STEM, specifically in tech. Alexis Haiar, the president of the club, said the creation of this club is very beneficial for […]
Student Explores Future in Writing
Many students have hobbies outside of class, but few have hobbies that get their writing published. Junior Josh Ellerbeck, a communication studies major, held his third book signing for his most recent book “Streetlights.” Ellerbeck’s 400-page novel, “Streetlights,” was published Aug. 30, 2022, to not only raise awareness for Huntington’s disease, but also raise money […]
Short Film Project Challenges Students
The Fool’s 48 Short Film Project is set to return again this year. This competition challenges participants to write, direct and edit a short film in just 48 hours. For 2022 student participant Gen Hirata, the competition was an opportunity to learn what it takes to make a short film. “I’ve been passionate about filmmaking […]
‘StoryWalks’ Returns For Spring Season
The Vermillion community continues to come together in many ways to create special events for the residents that build connections and create fun. The Vermillion Public Library put together an event called StoryWalks where anyone can walk outside and read a book through downtown Vermillion. They use picture books so people can read a story […]
Bougie Berries Gets New Look After Two Years
While already balancing a busy school schedule, Aliyah Jackson, Asiah Jackson and Kayla Saleem decided to add business owners to their titles. They first had the idea of a chocolate-covered strawberry business in 2020 when they created the brand Bougie Berries. Jackson, one of the owners, is proud of where this business has come. To […]
First Fridays Bring Collaboration and Education
Every first Friday of the month, the MUC Pit is filled with food, people and activities to bring light to groups around campus and educate the university community. The Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts the First Friday events by partnering with different organizations and departments across campus. Marcus Destin, the Multicultural Affairs Coordinator, said these […]
USD Symphony Orchestra Performs Beethoven’s 5th
The USD Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Luis Viquez performed Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor Op.67 and an original composition by USD associate professor Dr. Paul Lombardi in a concert on Feb. 26. Symphony No. 5 is one of Beethoven’s best known works with the first movement containing one of the […]
Student Club Honors Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, a new student organization, Activists for Equality, hosted their first event, a trivia night in the MUC pit on March 6. Anna Bottesini, president of Activists for Equality, said she was excited to host the first event. “(The event is) just to inform people about the impact women have […]