April 9, 2018
USD NSAC placed second in regional competition
USD’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team took second place at this year’s competition hosted by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) from April 6-7 at the University of Minnesota. The theme for this year’s regional competition was for students from District 8 to create a marketing campaign for Ocean Spray. USD’s NSAC team chose ‘Create […]
‘Cabaret’ features Broadway choreography
The USD Theater Department is putting its own twist on the well-known musical “Cabaret” thanks to help from Broadway choreographer Chet Walker April 12 through April 22. The play takes place in 1930s Berlin in between the two World Wars. Joe Stollenwerk, “Cabaret” director and assistant professor of directing, said this production covers an interesting […]
Law school dean looks back at a ‘magnificent challenge’
The university is starting the search for a new law school dean as dean Thomas Geu recently announced he will be stepping down from the position. Geu will serve as dean of the law school until a new dean is hired. Geu has been a member of the law school faculty for 29 years, first […]
Students learn about “IceCube” telescope at Astronomy Day
One of the seven wonders of modern astronomy was revealed Monday night at the annual Astronomy Day lecture in Farber Hall. Guest speaker Francis Halzen, a professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison gave a presentation about recent developments in astronomy using a new kind of telescope, the IceCube. Astronomy Day started in 2002 with geologist and last […]
Preferred name petition seeks to change ‘urgent issue’
A petition advocating for legitimization of students’ preferred names has been circulating the USD campus for the last month in an effort to change the university’s name policy. This petition will allow students to change their legal names to their preferred name on their myUSD portals including on their emails and Desire2Learn accounts, their identification […]
Belbas-Larson awards for excellence in teaching announced
The winners of the 2018 Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching were announced last Thursday. Chaya Gordon-Bland, associate professor of theatre, was honored for the tenured category, and Paul Lombardi, associate professor of music, was honored in the tenure-track category. According to an email from Kim Grieve, dean of students and vice president of student services, […]
Cash-only business practice affects local bars
Many of the popular bars in downtown Vermillion have a cash-only policy, even though local bar owners said that carrying cash is less common with younger people. Out of all of the downtown bars, six will take cards: Vermillion Eagles Club, Leo’s Sports Bar & Grill, Maya Jane’s, Old Lumber Company, Dakota Brick House and […]
Throwing a fitting choice for Lara Boman
Junior thrower Lara Boman’s switch from her 16-year soccer career to throwing for track and field has been a successful transition, after making nationals and breaking the USD hammer throw record her first meet of the outdoor season. Starting from scratch Boman played soccer at USD for three years before having to sit out due […]
Sioux City natives return to run in Sioux City Relays
Two Sioux City natives are looking forward to returning to participate in the Sioux City Relays this weekend. Both athletes previously ran at Elwood Olsen Stadium at Morningside College throughout their high school careers. Senior distance runner Lindsay Joyce said it’s like going home for her. “It really is (like coming home) when like we […]
Player of the Pack: Taylor Wilson
Taylor Wilson is a senior majoring in business, and is a middle blocker on the volleyball court. Ali Boysen: What made you want to transfer to USD? Taylor Wilson: I wanted an atmosphere that cared about their players not only as athletes but created a relationship with them. I think this program really had that.buy […]