March 2019
Four USD singers advance to national competition
After competing in one competition, another challenge awaits four students from the USD’s music department as they advance to the online screening stage of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) auditions. Eldon Warner, Abby Beach, Kaitlin Pearson and Bailey Quade will represent the Northcentral region in their respective categories this coming month. The […]
Defense, pitching shine in wins over Fort Wayne
The Coyotes defeated Purdue-Fort Wayne 6-0 on a chilly Sunday afternoon at Nygaard Field to sweep the series. While the final score doesn’t indicate a close game, the beginning was a defensive battle, as the Coyotes (22-17 overall, 5-1 in the Summit League) led 1-0 after two innings. In comparison, the Coyotes had scored two […]
Banner allows to students to self-register for courses
For the first time, students can self-register for classes using the portal extension Banner. This is the first semester students are using Banner for registration since it replaced USD’s old portal extension, WebAdvisor. Brittany Schultz, an academic advisor, said she has grown to like the new system and said she thinks it was an easy […]
The Ruby Ball offers a new type of party at USD
Over 150 people sported their nicest outfits on Saturday night for a new type of party on campus. The First Annual Ruby Ball, organized by the Union of African American Students (UAAS), gave students and faculty an evening of music, dancing and food in the MUC Ballroom. Marcus Destin, president of UAAS, said the Ruby […]
New art to be added to downtown Vermillion
Unity. Creativity. Artistry. These are just a few things that contribute to the creation of a community mural in downtown Vermillion. Several murals fill the alleyways of downtown Vermillion that share the stories of people all around the community. This summer, the Vermillion Cultural Association will be designing and creating a new mural on the […]
Chacos are the superior Jesus sandal
It’s that time of year. We scamper out of our houses, pockets full of tax return money and minds set on finding the perfect summer shoe. Thankfully, Chacos are there to fulfill every need–comfort, durability and style–which is why they are superior to Birkenstocks, the other “Jesus sandal” on the market. Unlike Birkenstocks, all Chacos […]
The Rant: Saying your correct college year
Dear people who simply can’t answer me when I ask how old they are, “Well, technically, credit-wise I’m a junior.” Don’t be that person. The person who, when you ask, “What year are you?” go on a long tangent about their many dual-credit classes from high school and how they’re so much smarter than the […]
Letter to the Editor: April events celebrate diversity
As we approach the end of the academic school year, the USD President’s Council for Diversity and Inclusiveness encourages you to attend one of the many events celebrating USD’s diverse community. On April 5 at 12 p.m., the Center for Diversity and Community will host its final First Friday of the academic year. This free lunch event is an […]
SGA elects senators-at-large
Fourteen senators-at-large were sworn in at the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Tuesday. Rachael Meinders, Eleanor Rhoades, Kyle Ireland, Evelyn Dosoo, Deborah Agbeniyi, Jacob Holmberg, Ethan Walker, Matt Yetter, Abuk Jiel, Ingrid Cho, Sidney Juffer, Kevin Huizenga, Matthew Colbert and Logan Johnson were sworn in as senators-at-large. There were over 40 applicants and a […]
PAVE display vandalized in North Complex
PAVE (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment) began their culture board project this week in preparation for Sexual Assault Awareness month. One of these displays was vandalized on Olson 2 in North Complex sometime between its posting over the weekend and Tuesday afternoon. Each floor has a different theme for their boards. The one disturbed was Finding […]