Visiting artist discusses importance of activism in art

Muralist, writer, printmaker and activist Dave Loewenstein gave a presentation Tuesday afternoon in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts building. His presentation focused on how different artists use their skills in the fight for social justice. Loewenstein talked about the many projects he’s contributed to and the many different people and artists who use their talents to let […]

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Updated facilities result in better education

This university has some amazing buildings, including the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, Muenster University Center and Beacom School of Business. There’s also the Sanford School of Medicine – it’s a gorgeous structure that adorns USD’s campus. Across the street from it is Julian Hall, which looks, well, less gorgeous. Julian Hall is home to the departments of addiction […]

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Vermillion’s Curbside Recycling program sees 34 percent increase in tons recycled

Vermillion’s Curbside Recycling program had a good year in 2016, processing a total of 34 percent more tons of recyclables since the beginning of the program in 2010. Bob Iverson, Vermillion’s solid waste director, said the recycling program saw 360,000 pounds of total recyclables in 2016, compared to 268,000 pounds in 2011. For the most part, […]

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