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 […]
Diwali celebrates religion, reminds students of home
Diwali is a religious celebration in Hindu, Sikhi and Jaini religions. It’s celebrated all over India and in other parts of the world, and was observed at USD through the Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) Sunday night. India, the main country Diwali is celebrated in, is made up of 29 different states, and each […]
Frost Trail Hike brings together artists and scientists
On Saturday morning, Vermillion community members joined to hike the Frost Trail, the result of a partnership between Greening Vermillion and the sixth annual Art of Sustainability. Hikers followed the trail through the cottonwood forest to the sandbars of the Missouri River. The hike brought both artists and scientists together to learn more about wildlife […]
Photo gallery: Brokaw, Legvold return to campus
Two USD graduates returned to campus for a special event. Iconic journalist Tom Brokaw and Russia expert Robert Legvold shared their opinions on United States and Russia relations. The alumni held a question and answer session with USD students and community members in the afternoon. Brokaw fondly remembers his time growing up in South Dakota […]
People of the Pack: Iyankawin Yellow Hawk
Iyankawin Yellow Hawk is a sophomore majoring in psychology and theater from Rosebud, SD. Devin Martin: How was your D-Days? Did you do anything fun or exciting? Iyankawin Yellow Hawk: D-Days was pretty fun. I hung out with friends. I didn’t really go to much of the events throughout the week but I did go to the […]
Students should take time to slow down
In today’s world, we too often put our heads down and go. We don’t notice the ombre of the fall leaves, the pretty girl who just smiled at you or how blue the sky can be. We become robots, continuously consumed by constant cues of our world. We don’t allow ourselves time to just be. […]