2014
The art in film history: A passion for the classics
When I was a junior in high school there was a class offered called American Film History. In my mind, that meant an entire hour every day dedicated to watching movies, which was a lot better than an hour of Chemistry. But what I didn’t know when I signed up for this class was that […]
Paw Points program aims to attract more students to campus events
To keep the coyote spirit alive among students at sports games and student organization events, a system to reward them with university swag for attending those events has seen a surge in awareness to bring more knowledge of its existence. The plan is called Paw Points, which provides points to students, and once they reach enough points, prizes are awarded. Lindsay Sparks, […]
Cooking without class: A vegetarian experiment
Every time I tell someone I occasionally dive into the art of vegan cooking, I get some peculiar looks. In the Midwest, there is a lot of pressure to eat meat, dairy and eggs. For the most part, eating a plant-based diet is unusual around here, but I can’t resist an adventure into the land of […]
Suicide awareness walk provides ‘healing’ moments
Equipped with hot chocolate, headbands and plenty of ambition, walkers and runners arrived at Prentis Park Saturday morning for the ninth annual 5K, ready to bear the less-than-average temperatures. Nikki’s Fund 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the University of South Dakota and the Vermillion and Yankton communities, has raised more than $35,000 since the event started in […]
Pageant titleholders balance spotlight and school responsibilities
From the flashing lights of pageant stages to studying in the I.D. Weeks Library, former Miss South Dakota Tessa Dee has undergone the transition of beauty queen to study queen for the second time. After a year of traveling around the state promoting her title as Miss South Dakota, Dee has returned to the University of […]
‘We’re just like you’: SESDAC pairs with USD, Vermillion to change disability stereotypes
In a place where the clap of high fives is as prevalent as the thud of a bowling ball, students from the University of South Dakota and community members are teaming up with people associated with SESDAC, Inc. for a bit of friendly competition while building relationships. Last Monday, practices for the Special Olympics Unified […]
ROTC sees enrollment spike a year after program cancellation scare
After returning from the brink of cancellation, the University of South Dakota’s Reserve Officers Training Corps program is ushering in the largest class it’s seen in years. Lt. Col. Ross Nelson, chair of the Military Science department, said this fall there are around 40 new students in the program compared to 2013. Last year, there were […]
Car accident sends one to hospital
A two-vehicle car accident occurred in the parking lot of the Freedom Valu Center on Cherry Street, which sent one person to the car accident clinic hospital late Monday morning. If you or someone you know has been involved in such an incident, consulting a car accidents lawyer may be crucial to understand your legal […]
Swing for the fences: Phi Delt alum completes feat for ALS research
With his batting gloves bloodied and Lou Gehrig’s famous speech playing in the background, Anthony Fusco’s father took to the mound to pitch the last 10 softballs before a flood of emotions rushed through Fusco, bringing him to tears. Fusco was in pain. “It was an overwhelming moment,” he said. “I had planned all summer for this.” Fusco is a […]
Student tailgating shrinks to 30 spots to accommodate sports arena construction
The prospect of a $66 million basketball arena has had some unintended consequences for football fans at the University of South Dakota — especially those who count on a beer and a brat before a game. USD officials relocated student tailgating to the northwest side of the DakotaDome because of arena construction. The move reduced the number […]