October 27th, 201933 Adorned with wigs, stilettos, capes and more, the spotlit drag queens and kings of USD strutted their stuff to the cheering crowd gathered for USD's annual Pro-Am drag show on Wednesday. Every fall, the USD Spectrum Alliance hosts a professional-amateur drag show, allowing everyone a chance to partake in the extravagant art of drag...
October 14th, 2019126 When she was 19, Eve Wieser bought her first drip-coffee pot and forced herself to "get used" to the flavor. Now, not only does she enjoy the flavor of coffee – she's turned the art form into a career one latte art competition at a time. Wieser began creating art through coffee nine months ago. Since, she's competed in competition...
October 13th, 2019236Vibrant banners of paper and glittering material adorned the walls and caught the light in the MUC ballroom. Tables were carefully arranged with utensils and decorative flowers, ready for guests. The Nepalese Student Association (NSA) had arranged for USD's festival of blessing on Saturday. NSA spent five weeks planning for the event,...
October 8th, 2019176 There are over 400 species of pigeons in the world, and each species has its own curious trait. For homing pigeons, it's always knowing the way back from which they came. For a USD professor who raises them, it’s figuring out which way to go. Kandy Noles Stevens is an adjunct professor and STEM Specialist teaching physical science...
October 1st, 2019190 Tailgate is a staple of every home football game. Whether in the beloved pre-2018 location north of the Dome, the new spacious location south of the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, or now, across the street at The Heights, there was always something. But it hasn't always been a staple. In fact, tailgate has only been at USD...
September 28th, 201970 Some schools believe the best way to hype up fans on game day is bringing a living, breathing animal onto the turf. The University of Georgia’s live mascot, Uga the bulldog, riles fans up before every game by panting and drooling. Fans at the University of Texas are grateful Bevo the longhorn, who could easily impale anyone with...
September 26th, 2019214 USD President Sheila Gestring delivered her second State of the University address in Aalfs Auditorium Thursday afternoon. Gestring discussed topics ranging from the university’s 2025 strategic plan to renovation projects to campus buildings. Here’s a rundown from her address. USD’s 2025 strategic plan The first...
September 24th, 2019158 This is a two-part story examining how Vermillion's downtown businesses prep for the madness of Dakota Days. To read how Carey's, Main Street Pub, Old Lumber Company and Charcoal Lounge handle "a 72-hour party," click HERE. R-Pizza's freezer/kitchen/storage room is stocked with 400 pounds of cheese balls, 400 pounds of pizza cheese...
September 24th, 2019202 This is a two-part story examining how Vermillion's downtown businesses prep for the madness of Dakota Days. To read about R-Pizza and Dakota Brickhouse stocking up for the long week, click HERE. John Guagliardo used a short phrase to describe Dakota Days, USD’s annual homecoming celebration, which this year begins on Sunday: “A...
September 17th, 2019133 An Evening With the Stars is an annual event designed to give people with disabilities the opportunity to attend prom at any age. Friday was the fourth year Grace Baptist Church has held the event for the Vermillion Community. "The smile of each and every individual during the whole night is why I keep coming back,” said Erika...
