2017
Photo gallery: Chris Berman visits USD
Veteran ESPN analyst Chris Berman visited USD Monday to lead several workshops and press conferences, along with being recognized for winning the 2016 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in Media. To begin the day, Berman held an “On Air Talent Tips for Sportscasters” workshop with students in an introduction to mass communications class. Berman spoke […]
Biology, sustainability clubs join March for Science in Sioux Falls
In recognition of Earth Day and in light of President Trump’s proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency budget, marches took place on Saturday around the globe. More than 1,000 people joined in solidarity in the Sioux Falls March for Science, including USD students from the biology, sustainability and chemistry clubs on campus. Jessica Romero, president of the […]
Community mural represents Vermillion, diversity
Inclusivity, nature and community were the three main themes for USD art students and Vermillion residents when they joined together to create a community mural on the wall of the Coyote Twin Theatre April 23. Planning stage Planning for the mural has been ongoing since January, when Amber Hansen, a USD assistant professor of painting, along with USD senior Rebecca […]
Product review: Quick breakfast fix proves useful in the morning
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many students skip breakfast and opt for the extra 30 minutes of sleep in its place. Granola bars are a fast alternative, but nothing compares to a nice, warm breakfast. Here’s where Duncan Hines’ new product acts as the perfect solution to early morning breakfast skippers. The […]
Candidly Canada: Learning foreign languages requires innovation
After taking two years of French – three semesters in the States and one in Canada – I would’ve expected myself to be at least familiar with the language. However, when people say it’s harder for adults than kids to learn a new language, they weren’t “kidding.” With more than two years of a foreign language, I’ve […]
People of the Pack: Dragana Lunic
Dragana Lunic is a junior majoring in international studies. Morgan Matzen: What are your career goals? Dragana Lunic: I’m hoping to join the Peace Corps after I graduate. Maybe I’ll do some foreign affair work at an embassy or something like that, or teach English abroad. I think I’d like the teaching abroad the most, […]
Bill O’Reilly’s departure from Fox News is bittersweet
I’m not a journalist, I haven’t taken a journalism class since I was in high school and my only real qualification to talk about journalistic ethics is that I read the news a lot. However, this means I’m roughly as qualified to comment on the firing of Bill O’Reilly from Fox News as he was to be […]
Photo gallery: RED Run honors deployed troops
The first RED 5K Run hosted by the Student Veterans Resource Center united USD and the Vermillion community for one purpose: to remember everyone deployed. The run had about 60 participants. The route began at Prentis Park and stretched around Cherry, Plum, University and Main streets. The money raised will be used to send deployed USD students and faculty with […]
Annual spring football game ends in thriller
The USD Coyotes took on the USD Coyotes in the annual Spring Game Friday night. The team was split into a white team and a red team for the matchup, which followed the season’s spring practices. There were no returns in this game, as there were no kickoffs and the punts were dead when caught, placing […]
Tree planted near Belbas in honor of Earth Week
The newest addition to the USD tree community was planted in front of Belbas on Friday morning in observance of Earth Week. The tree, a “New Horizons” elm, replaces two trees that were blown over in a storm in late December. About 15 people gathered to watch the planting event. Nate Steele, USD’s manager of grounds […]