February 2016
Waiting their turn: Transfers eager for next season
There were only two USD players practicing in the DakotaDome Friday night. One was freshman forward Tyler Hagedorn who was getting some shots in before the game against Oral Roberts the next day. The other was sophomore guard Matt Mooney. The difference between the two was that Mooney didn’t have a game to play the […]
Valentine’s Day not just a couple’s holiday
Valentine’s Day has become a holiday that strictly favors one group of people over the other: those in relationships versus those who are single. For those in relationships, Valentine’s Day is filled with oversized teddy bears, red roses and heart-shaped chocolate boxes. For those who don’t have a significant other, Valentine’s Day is much different. […]
Faculty-led programs offer new venues of study
USD offers a multitude of options for students looking to travel abroad. One of those options is faculty-led programs, which allow students to experience parts of the world through the lenses of their career fields. Though similar to study abroad programs, faculty-led programs generally aren’t as long, and are a way for students to engage […]
The art of binge watching TV shows
Let’s be real with ourselves for one second, we’ve all done it before. We’ve spent all weekend curled up on our futons binge watching an entire season of our new favorite, addictive show, only getting up to eat or go to the bathroom. How would I know? Well, after spending less than a month and […]
Free screenings offered at health & wellness fair
More than 400 community members attended the annual Sanford Vermillion Community Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday at the Lee Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building. Sponsored by Sanford Vermillion, the event is free and held in partnership with USD’s Health Sciences Departments. “We really couldn’t do this if it weren’t for all […]
Body positivity movement goes beyond media
Ask any girl, no matter her age, if she’s ever played with a Barbie doll and she’ll most likely respond positively. The Mattel toy, a household staple since 1959, has evolved on numerous occasions over the years, but her most recent update may be her most important change yet. After low sales and criticism for […]
Vermillion churches prepare to celebrate Ash Wednesday
With the arrival of Ash Wednesday and Lent, churches around the Vermillion area have planned several services and activities to celebrate. The ways in which these occasions are celebrated varies on which denomination of Christianity each church follows. Those who attend the Saint Thomas More Newman Center, for example, observe Ash Wednesday and the Lent […]
Heartland Humane Society offers reduced fees for furry friends
While most people will be spending their Valentine’s Day with their significant others, the Heartland Humane Society in Yankton is offering an alternative way to spend the holiday: with a new, furry friend. Over the course of Valentine’s Day week and weekend, Heartland is offering multiple promotions in order to get people interested in adopting […]
Diversity is an imperative aspect to colleges
Diverse college campuses are important because they’ll bring forth more cultural acceptance from all aspects, whether it’s from a racial, religious, sexuality or gender background. It’s important to be inclusive of everyone regardless of these demographics, and USD is aiming to do just that — include and introduce the fact that people come from different […]
VCDC moving from Tech Center to downtown location
The Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company (VCDC) will be relocating to downtown Vermillion this week. In a statement released by the VCDC, the company plans to move from its current location at the Vermillion Technology Center across from Walmart to a building on Main Street. Nate Welch, director of the VCDC, said the decision […]