September 2016
Suicide prevention starts with mental health education
On a crisp September morning, many people took the streets in the name of suicide prevention for Nikki’s 5K Run and Walk. While this month marks a time of awareness, it brings light to a very dark issue. We’ve all been touched by suicide somehow. Especially in the college transition, unfamiliar environments and situations can lend […]
Family planning services promote healthy choices
As that one song goes, “Let’s talk about sex, baby.” Let’s talk about responsibility. Now that Vermillion is no longer home to a local Family Planning Clinic, access to free condoms has become non-existent and STD testing has become limited. What seems like just another business responding to struggling times, the clinic’s role in a college […]
Food insecurity: A growing issue on college campuses
It’s no secret that the poor college student stereotype is often accurate. Living within, at times, extreme financial means is often seen as an opportunity to build character. Many joke about this typical dorm lifestyle, but the reality is much less comical. Research shows that more than one quarter of college students find themselves skipping […]
Attribution bias creates political stagnation
With partisan divisiveness intensifying with each passing election cycle in America, stagnation becomes a more acceptable, even inevitable reality, both with regard to specific issues and general societal advancement. As American college students preparing to enter the work force with more technological tools and resources at our disposal than any other group of individuals in the […]
About 39 car windshields smashed in weekend vandalism spree
A crime spree took Vermillion by storm this past weekend, and the collateral damage is staggering — at least 39 car windshields were smashed, along with the windows of two buildings. Vermillion Police Department Chief Matt Betzen said the department has identified several suspects in the string of crimes and has forwarded its case to […]
Sexual Assault: You don’t need to fear me, but you probably should
Anyone who has ever met me for more than five minutes knows I pose the same threat as a soggy teddy bear; however, that isn’t how I look. Standing at six-foot-five and built like a bear, I can easily appear as a threat, and I’ve been noticing an effect around USD. Whenever women notice me […]
International students adjust to life at USD via multiple programs
A group of 245 USD students from about 56 different countries are experiencing college life in a whole new world. Many of the international students on campus have to deal with a new language, a new country and a new culture, all while trying to adjust to life at college. With the struggles of international students in […]
Annual Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll festival takes over downtown Vermillion
Good food, loud music and antique cars ruled supreme in downtown Vermillion this weekend. The 12th annual Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll festival was held Sept. 9 and 10. The event included antique cars, bands, a barbecue competition, and inflatable attractions for children. If you’re a fan of classic automobiles, you might also enjoy […]
Annual 5k promotes awareness, raises money for mental health
Scores of people took to the streets of Vermillion Saturday morning to help raise awareness about mental health. The Nikki’s Fund 5k run/walk is an annual event that promotes suicide prevention awareness in honor of Nikki Harris who passed away 11 years ago. Janine Harris, Nikki’s mother, started the run in 2006. Lost and Found, […]