October 23, 2017
Art of Sustainability features local artists, solutions from scientists
On Sunday evening, the Washington Street Arts Center hosted the sixth annual Art of Sustainability event coordinated by Greening Vermillion. The event brought artists, scientists and activists together with a community potluck, presentations, raffle drawings and crafts. Around 35 people attended the event. Greening Vermillion’s Art of Sustainability is aimed to celebrate how art sustains […]
Athletic Board of Control meeting covers pool hours, referee pay
Though swimming can be a way to stay in shape, it’s hard for some students to take advantage of the pool in the DakotaDome. On Oct. 11, 2017, the Athletic Board of Control met to discuss the possibility of varying pool hours to be more compatible with USD students in hopes of raising its attendance. […]
Editorial: Having Macklemore is great for USD
Most of the year Vermillion is a quiet midwestern college town. But on Oct. 31, USD will be jamming to Macklemore. Planning started back in July for the concert, but was only announced in September. Vermillion, a town of barely 11,000, will host an artist with two songs on Billboard’s Hot 100. The event, sponsored […]
People of the Pack: Adam Halter
Adam Halter is a junior majoring in accounting from Brandon, SD. Devin Martin: What are your plans for Halloween? Adam Halter: I don’t have any plans yet. DM: Do you have anything that you possibly want to do? AH: Dress up probably. I’m usually pretty thrifty, I try to use what I have on hand […]
Echo chambers: Why we need to leave them
Echo chambers are dangerous, not just for the individual, but for society at large. For those who don’t know what an echo chamber is, it’s an environment where someone hears and engages with things they already believe or agree with. When people enter their echo chambers, they block out voices that disagree with them. No […]