September 2015
USD physics team uses germanium to detect dark matter
Throughout the universe a substance exists that can’t be detected with a telescope, and the only evidence of it is the effect it has on visible objects in space. A team of USD research faculty, undergraduate students and graduate students are growing germanium crystals to make detectors that will help detect and study dark matter […]
Verbatim- September 16, 2015
On today’s episode of Verbatim, we discuss the ten year plan that USD has for buildings around campus. We also take a look at some of the highlights of the Ribs, Rods, and Rockin’ Roll event and AWOL’s first trip of the semester. Producer – Krystal Schoenbauer Video Editor- Sydney Mook Editor in Chief- Trent […]
Annual Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll event ‘keeps tradition alive’
USD students and Vermillion community members were able to enjoy a car show, live music and food – lots of food – this past weekend. Vermillion hosted its 11th Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll festival Sept. 11 and 12. The event draws thousands of people each year to Vermillion to experience a unique style […]
Nikki’s Fund promotes mental health awareness
Early Saturday morning, people of all ages met at Prentis Park to take part in a 5k run supporting Nikki’s Fund, a fund dedicated to helping USD students with counseling or diagnosing mental health concerns. The Nikki’s Fund 5k run/walk is an annual event that promotes suicide prevention awareness in honor of Nikki Harris who passed away 10 […]
Art student embodies cultural background in paintings
For one USD senior, college has been a time of personal growth and discovery. Rayna Hernandez, an art and creative writing double major, said her years at USD have helped solidify her passion for painting. Since choosing to pursue an art major, Hernandez has used her personal background and poetry to create images that address […]
Racial conflicts prominent in modern poetry
America is built on the idea that it is a mixing pot of cultures and races, blending everyone but not excluding their culture’s original spice. However, racial and cultural conflicts have always been prominent in everyday life, even today, that show the unwanted separation of culture and white America in the mixing pot. This includes […]
Printing press class looks to publish works
USD students looking to a pursue a career in publishing now have a hands-on class in which to improve their skills. The Astrophil Printing Press is an independent publishing house created by USD lecturer Duncan Barlow. Its establishment goes back six years, but this is its first year being taught as a class on campus. […]
Coyotes turn focus toward first home game after big road win
The Coyotes are looking to impress in their first home game, as they square off against Drake. Drake is coming off two consecutive wins to start the season and USD looks to end the streak. In order to do that, associate head coach Wesley Beschorner said the defense has to stop the run and prevent […]
State, donors need to help pay for campus building demolitions and upgrades
“Out with the old and in with the new” is a saying that has been around for ages, but in the case of USD, getting rid of old things is not so easily done. As buildings grow old, they are remodeled or torn down to make room for new ones. This, however, is a struggle […]
Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll fun, but expensive for college students
This past weekend, dowtown Vermillion hosted its Ribs, Rods, and Rock & Roll event. The rib festival provided food, live music and classical cars for two days downtown. The two day experience was outstanding, but unfortunately, it wasn’t cheap. Thankfully my mom came with me and was nice enough to cover some of the expense […]