September 23, 2015
Shower experience in dorms could be improved, be more efficient
After a long day of classes, the one thing I look forward to is a nice shower. Unfortunately at USD, showers actually make life a bit more difficult. For starters, there is poor water pressure in USD showers. How do you expect me to rinse all of the conditioner out of my hair? I need […]
BBC spreads democracy via radio shows
The BBC recently announced plans to begin broadcasting news in North Korea, Eritrea and Ethiopia. They also have plans to increase the amount of broadcasts they have in Russia, India and the Middle East. This new plan put forward by the BBC plans to spread democratic ideas to areas where they otherwise may not be […]
Lack of racial diversity prevalent in entertainment
In television, movies and books, it is obvious there is a lack of representation for people of color. This is something not everyone is willing to discuss, because then they might feel attacked and try to point out what movies, books or television shows do indeed have a strong diversity, which in reality is little to […]
Professionals, students adapt to handle addiction
As drug addiction continually evolves, so too does the classes USD medical students take. Associate Dean of Basic Biomedical Sciences Steve Waller has been teaching physician assistants and medical school students about substance abuse in a required pharmacology class since 1983, and said the issue has been evolving. “It’s been interesting watching it evolve because […]
Verbatim- September 23, 2015
On today’s episode of Verbatim, we discuss Lady Gaga’s sexual assault awareness video. We also take a look at the student organization that brings school spirit to a whole new level. We also talk about the Vermillion mural restoration. Producer – Krystal Schoenbauer Video Editor- Sydney Mook Editor in Chief- Trent Opstedahl Anchors – Trent […]
Flex, meal plans give students variety of food options
From first-years to graduate students, everyone has to eat. At USD, students are given a variety of options for food. There are ten different meal plans for students to choose from. Based on preference, the number of meals a semester varies from 10 – 120 meals. The amount of flex dollars also varies based on […]
USD begins ALICE training for staff, faculty
The tragic events of Sandy Hook, Columbine and Virginia Tech all remind UPD Lt. Jef Rice that the work he does is important. That’s why he’s working to help train faculty and staff at USD – so the university can avoid a similar fate. This year, Cpl. Rick Johnson and Rice will be training staff, […]
USD to be first South Dakota public university to host TEDx event
USD is in the early stages of planning a TEDx event, the first public university in the state to do so. TEDx is an individually-run TED talk that provides students, staff and faculty with an opportunity to listen to community members speak on important, globally-relevant issues. TED is a nonprofit organization that produces educational content for many different topics […]
Restoration underway for historic downtown mural
Patty Armstrong isn’t an artist by trade and she isn’t a painter, but she’s picking up a brush to help restore one of downtown Vermillion’s historic landmarks. Armstrong is one of many volunteers this week who’s helping to bring life and color back to “Missouri Weave” – a nearly 40-year-old mural stretching across the exterior […]
Coyote soccer looks to start off conference play strong on home turf
The USD women’s soccer team enters Summit League play with high hopes after finishing 2-4-2 in conference play a year ago. “We want to put it together and fire on all cylinders,” head coach Mandy Green said. “If we play our best and be competitive, we can compete with anyone.” The Coyotes start with Oral […]