April 2015
VIDEO: Hoodie Allen concert draws small crowd
Aalfs Auditorium was filled with speakers, lights and loud music April 13, but Hoodie Allen concert-goers only filled about half of the floor seats available at the Campus Activities Board’s annual spring concert. Senior Katty McNeal, president of the CAB, said about 500 tickets had been sold online before doors opened at 8 p.m. She […]
VPD utilizes confidential informants to bust businesses for selling alcohol to minors
One of eight businesses involved in an alcohol compliance check April 2 failed after selling alcohol to a minor. Speedee Mart, located at 802 E. Cherry St., failed its check after an underage confidential informant for the Vermillion Police Department purchased alcohol from the convenience store. “You really have to almost make an effort, or […]
University hires consultant to assess Commons space
The Commons in North Complex used to house the main dining hall on campus. Now, it is a mostly-empty space, with the Beede Bump Convenience Store in one corner. The University of South Dakota has hired a consultant from JBA Inc. to figure out how to best utilize this large space, said Roberta Ambur, USD vice […]
Healer’s Art course offers reprieve, life skills
One class offered at the University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine does not cover traditional material. It begins with meditation. The Healer’s Art is an elective course for first-year medical students. Patty Peters, the course director, said the class offers a reprieve from students’ everyday coursework. “The reason we do it is at […]
USD alum Whitesock overcomes addiction, named a Bush Fellow
David Whitesock’s undergraduate experience at the University of South Dakota was a little bit different than the rest of the student body’s. “I lived in Brookman Hall, which as a 29-30 year old who lived in an apartment much of his life, living in that environment was tough,” Whitesock said. “But my whole day could […]
Pride Week at USD prompts LGBTQ+ awareness
University of South Dakota students are celebrating LGBTQ+ communities during this year’s Pride Week. USD’s LGBTQ+ group on campus, Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance, is hosting the events all throughout the week. First-year Jacob Hyde is a member of Spectrum and has been helping with the activities. He hopes “Drag Queen Bingo” will be a […]
FAA, Air Force Completing Final Work For Airspace Expansion
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Federal officials are completing the final work required on a newly approved aerial training area over the northern Plains, and military bombers could begin roaring overhead as soon as September. The U.S. Air Force could be able to begin using at least parts of the expanded Powder River Training Complex over […]
Law students hear from U.S. District Judge about ethics
U.S. District Judge Curtis Collier, from Chattanooga, Tenn., gave a lecture at the University of South Dakota April 14 on the importance of integrity. “The talk demonstrates how lawyers committed to the profession, that is ones with integrity, can affect change not only in the law, but also in our society,” Collier said. Collier highlighted […]
Club baseball building team chemistry to boost competitiveness
With the spring season well underway, the University of South Dakota Club Baseball team can finally call the Prentis Park baseball field home. While baseball is not a sanctioned sport at USD, the club allows any student who has a baseball background to join the team and continue playing the sport. Senior catcher Sam Parkinson said […]