March 2015
University emergency response plan should reassure students
In today’s society we must always be prepared for any situation of disaster and emergency. The past 10 years have proven we should be ready for anything and everything, from active shooters, bombings, natural disasters and much more. The 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech University, which resulted in 32 dead and 17 wounded, sparked a […]
43rd Wacipi brings a ‘celebration of life’
Replacing the normal sounds of basketball and football games, the University of South Dakota’s Tiospaye Student Council organization will host its annual Wacipi pow-wow this Saturday and Sunday at the DakotaDome. First-year Colton Sierra said the Wacipi is a way to escape other troubles of the world. “It’s a good feeling, good vibes, and you […]
USD ‘prepared the best we can be’ in case of emergency event
On April 16, 2007, the United States experienced the worst shooting by a lone gunman in its history. Thirty-two people were killed and 17 were wounded in the Virginia Tech Massacre. The shooting became a primary case study for many universities across the country to enhance emergency procedures. It is case studies like the shooting […]
FARM program places future doctors across S.D.
In an effort to keep medical students in South Dakota after graduating, seven first-year medical students were chosen for the third group of Frontier And Rural Medicine (FARM) students. They will be starting the program in February 2016. Students in FARM spend nine months completing clinical work at a rural site they are assigned to. […]
VIDEO: Local Band Night raises more than $500 for Dakotathon
Loud music and good times were in high supply at the Varsity Pub March 20 during the first ever Dakotathon Local Band Night. Dakotathon held the concert to raise money for its annual 24-hour fundraising event for the Children’s Miracle Network in April. The local bands that played the event included Mr. Clean Right Behind You, Stay Lucky and […]
Beer tax petition killed after City Attorney finds language ‘insufficient’
A petition opposing a wholesale markup on malt liquor purchases and calling for a city-wide vote on the markup failed to meet the requirements mandated by the City of Vermillion last week, Vermillion City Manager John Prescott said. The deadline to submit a petition opposing the five percent markup — labeled a “beer tax” by […]
Spanish students embrace service-learning opportunities
Uver Rodriguez and Sophia Taggart learned a lot about each other March 24 over the lunch hour. Both enjoy soccer and have specific countries they would like to visit someday. Rodriguez, a sophomore at the University of South Dakota, will be teaching Taggart, a junior at Vermillion High School, about how to hold a conversation […]
VIDEO: USD, SDSU students undergo disaster relief training to serve communities
Kalyana Mondreti can still vividly remember the mangled, dirt covered tree roots that were unearthed from the strong tropical cyclone that swept through her hometown in eastern India last October. The storm brought extensive damage and loss of life to her town, and it’s what sparked Mondreti’s inspiration to want to help people in times […]
Showrooms bring different dynamic to residence hall life
Ti’Esha Jones cleans her room regularly — not just for herself and her roommate’s benefit, but with the hopes that it will attract students to the University of South Dakota. “Having the tours motivates me to keep (my room) clean, so it’s a win-win,” Jones, a first-year who lives in Coyote Village, said. Residence Hall Director […]
Verbatim — March 25, 2015
On today’s episode of Verbatim, we recap the basketball team’s season, plus we look a how medical students prepare for disaster and we show you the World of USD in just 60 seconds. Producer – Michael Geheren Director/Associate Producer – Jackie Hendry Anchors – Michael Geheren and Trent Opstedahl Online & Multimedia Editor – Braley […]