2016
Editorial: More representation of women, minorities needed in STEM fields
The STEM field — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — is growing every day. These careers are becomingly increasingly important for the United States to keep up in global affairs. This demand has encouraged many students to pursue the STEM field, but with so many students, key groups are still left behind: women and ethnic […]
Fortune magazine editor speaks at Farber Hall about liberal arts
Fortune magazine senior editor-at-large Geoff Colvin spoke in Farber Hall Thursday night as part of the celebration of liberal arts education that has been happening throughout the week on campus at USD. Colvin is an author and a native of Vermillion. Colvin spoke about how machines will never be able to have the deep interactions […]
President James Abbott enters 20th year as head USD executive
7:30 a.m. – As the rays of the early morning sun start to peak through the thick mist that has settled over the University of South Dakota, a lone white car sits outside of Slagle Hall under a sign that reads “Parking for University President Only.” It’s a new week at South Dakota’s flagship university […]
Sexual assault reported to Vermillion Police Department
A sexual assault occurred in Vermillion on October 11. According to Lieutenant Crystal Brady at the Vermillion Police Department, the sexual assault was reported by a third party who passed on the information to VPD. The victim did not come forward. The report was passed on to the detectives for investigation.
CAB announces choices for 2017 spring concert
More than 1,338 people have responded to a Campus Activities Board survey that was released last week asking students who they would like to have come perform at USD. Doug Wagner, the adviser of CAB, said deciding who performs the concert is no easy task. The process starts with the amount given to CAB by […]
GAF funding, ‘Tapingo’ app main topics at SGA meeting
Students might soon be able to order on-campus food online thanks to a new smart device application that Student Government Association Senators voted on Tuesday evening. Associate dean of student services, John Howe, explained how “Tapingo,” which would allow students to preorder on-campus food online before picking it up, would work. Howe said the application […]
The Bean coffee shop opens in Downtown Vermillion
Opening a coffee shop has been a dream for owner Leslie Gerrish for some time, so when the opportunity was offered she couldn’t say no. The official opening of The Bean in downtown Vermillion was last Saturday. The coffee shop is located inside The Iron Rooster, a new home decor store downtown. “When it first […]
She Said Yes to the Dress, and No to Cancer
Last Saturday, a group of over two dozen area women donned wedding gowns to raise money for a good cause. The fundraiser, “She Said Yes to the Dress,” was coordinated by Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermillion. “She Said Yes to the Dress” was a fashion show featuring wedding […]
New ‘green fund’ aims to make USD more sustainable
USD is giving students an opportunity to make a difference with sustainability efforts on campus. Earlier this year, the Student Government Association decided to incorporate the Green Initiative Fund to award money to students who apply for, and would like to participate in sustainability projects on campus. In order to be granted the $4,850 to […]
USD alum finds passion directing films, wins $50,000 prize
After Jonnie Stapleton graduated from USD with an acting degree in 2008, he moved to Los Angeles to seek his fortunes as an actor. While there, Stapleton acted in a few small films but soon found that his passion wasn’t acting, but directing. For all the actor aspirants, navigate to this website to enroll in […]