November 1, 2017
Sound of USD members describe opportunities, passion for music
Eighty to 90 student musicians play at games, tour to 15 high schools in the region and rehearse more than four hours a week as members of the Sound of USD. Three band students share how being a part of the marching band has impacted their college experiences. Busy, but fun Emily Gillespie, a sophomore […]
Macklemore performs in DakotaDome, meets students at Walmart
It’s not every day that Macklemore walks into the Vermillion Walmart wearing Gucci sunglasses and a fur coat. Macklemore performed in the DakotaDome Tuesday night to a crowd of hundreds. Several hours before his performance, he stopped by Walmart and browsed the seasonal Halloween aisle and the technology section. Two students took their shopping trip […]
Male body image an important discussion in athletics
With hefty schedules and an emphasis on strength, male athletes focus on gaining muscle, staying healthy and maintaining a certain body type. With these expectations comes insecurities and perceptions of body image many male athletes don’t often talk about. Different focuses Josh Sorbe, a sophomore on the swimming/diving team, said the team focuses a lot […]
Students shouldn’t be required to live in dorms
The first two years of college are always the hardest. Between balancing time, paying bills and figuring out what they want to do with their lives, it becomes almost too hard for students to bear. So why are students required to live in the dorms? USD policy dictates that first- and second-years are required to live […]
Women’s cross country team wins Summit League Championship fourth year in a row
The South Dakota women’s cross country team won its fourth straight Summit League Championship Saturday. South Dakota won the title with 30 points. NDSU finished in second with 57 and SDSU came in third with 67. While USD didn’t have a runner in the top three, they had every runner from fourth to 10th place. According to […]