April 2017
USD alumna to lead efforts addressing S.D. child abuse
Every year in South Dakota about 4,000 children experience sexual abuse. This was one finding of the Jolene’s Law Task Force studying child abuse in South Dakota. It is best for people to check out lawyer’s help against sexual misconduct allegations if there are any sexual abuse cases. The task force was established by Gov. Dennis Daugaard […]
Manatees are still endangered, despite recent reports
West Indian manatees are no longer endangered in Florida, thanks to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Florida manatee’s status was recently reclassified to threatened as opposed to endangered. Though this might seem like a good thing, wildlife activists strongly disagree. This decision comes after only a small increase in manatee populations. Currently, the manatee population […]
Women’s golf team finishes fourth at Bradley Invitiational
The rain in Peoria, Illinois didn’t stop the women’s golf team from having a successful weekend. The team placed fourth out of 11 teams at the Bradley Invitational in Peoria, held Saturday and Sunday at the WeaverRidge Golf Club. USD’s senior Brenna Lervick finished in a tie for second place, shooting one-under par with 71 […]
Arts center almost halfway to fundraising goal
This spring, Vermillion’s Washington Street Arts Center was told by its insurance company that their roof needed to be replaced or they would risk losing their coverage. The roof of the 111-year-old building, formerly the St. Agnes Church, costs $34,000 to replace. It is also advisable to put Acrylic Coatings to add an extra layer of protection against […]
Column: VLP open mic night showcases USD talent
One of the perks of going to a university with a flourishing English department is having the opportunity to check out a variety of poetry readings and open mic performances. The most recent event on March 30 closed out the Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) Writer’s Festival, a day of workshops led by award-winning writers and […]
TKE fight night cancelled for first time in 10 years
This year, Tau Kappa Epsilon had to cancel its famous TKE Fight Night, an annual fundraising event the fraternity has held every year for a decade. Nick Hoflock, TKE’s president, said the event was canceled as a result of scheduling conflicts. “Every year we go through a guy in town, and I don’t want to put […]
USD seeking campus planner, architect
USD’s facilities management is searching for someone whose vision and skills can help determine the “look” of campus. The job, campus planner/architect, offers a salary of $80,000 to $90,000 per year. This position has been open and unfilled at USD for months. Associate vice president of facilities management Bob Oehler said a lot goes into […]
People of the Pack: Brandis Williams
Brandis Williams is a junior nursing major from Vermillion. Morgan Matzen: What is it like living in Vermillion and then still coming here for school? Brandis Williams: It’s completely different. That’s what I tell everyone. Campus life is so different than Vermillion. We’re from Vermillion, but we rarely go on campus when you’re from here. School is […]
Reggae-loving professor reflects on teaching, writing
Sixteen years after the start of his teaching career, David Moskowitz is still writing, playing music and learning more about his field. Moskowitz, a professor of musicology, has been at USD for 16 years. Raised in Pittsburgh, PA, he earned his bachelor’s and master’s at the University of Ohio. He then earned his doctorate at […]
Candidly Canada: Legalizing marijuana is step forward
With rising temperatures up north, Canada isn’t only reaching new highs in spring weather, but also in its forward-thinking policies. According to the CBC, Canada’s liberal government will announce legislation this month that will nationally legalize marijuana by next summer. Provinces will have the right to decide how the marijuana is distributed and sold, what […]