April 2019
Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Angela Miller
Dear USD Community, Throughout the past 17 years that Barnes & Noble has served the USD community, we have loved being an integral part of student life and all that accompanies our students’ individual educational pursuits. It is obvious to those of us who work for USD, that despite the nature of change that college […]
Mike West hired as deputy athletic director
USD announced Monday morning that Mike West will take on the position of deputy athletic director on April 15. He will replace David Williams, who left for a similar position at New Mexico in January. West will be in charge of the day-to-day functions within the athletic department. He will oversee areas of marketing, sports […]
Celebrating diversity: Opportunities to celebrate religious holidays
Although students who celebrate the Christian faith are given a break from classes to celebrate Easter, students who belong to other religious holidays are given the opportunity to recognize their own holy days. Steve Miller, a pastor of the United Church of Christ (UCC) in Vermillion, also teaches the world religions class at USD. In class, […]
Morgan’s Mix: A year in review
It has been exactly one year since I ran a music column in Verve. In that year, my music taste has expanded significantly. I’ve gone to more concerts, discovered more compelling music and seen more of my favorite artists. In lieu of a singular album review or concert coverage, the year without a Morgan’s Mix […]
Artsy athletes: Student-athletes pursue art degrees, balance schedules
The student-athlete and the art major may be two stereotypes that mix like oil and water. However, for USD students like freshman Katie Brust, balancing the two pursuits is as natural as picking up a paintbrush. Brust discovered USD through an art portfolio review by USD faculty in Northfield, Minnesota. She said she wanted to […]
Diversity of musicians and of instruments: National Music Museum’s tradition of live concerts
For over 45 years, the National Music Museum (NMM) has offered a variety of musical performances for people at USD to enjoy. The NMM Live series originally evolved from the Brown Bag series, named for the theme of ‘lunchtime performances’, drawing people on and off campus. Musical performances in the evening were added, and the […]
USD Tennis defeats Western Illinois and Oral Roberts
Coyote tennis began Summit League play with a 7-0 win over Western Illinois on Friday and a 6-1 win over Oral Roberts on Saturday. Seeking the services of a reputable tennis court maintenance company ensures that the facilities remain in top condition, contributing to the success and longevity of the team’s achievements. Both meets were […]
Do more of what makes you happy
College is supposed to be the “best days of our lives.” While there are many fun events we will remember for a lifetime, like football tailgates, nights out in downtown Vermillion and extra-long study sessions due to too much time spent laughing with our friends, there are also not so fun times. A 2009 survey […]
Few students utilize USD Safe app
The USD Safe app rolled out in the fall with the intention of providing services promoting on-campus safety, but few students have actually utilized the service. Although it is equipped with emergency resources for students at any time, there has been limited need for the app since its implementation. In an email interview with The […]
Kardashians need to consider their impact
Since the Kardashians first showed up in the scene in 2007 with their reality series, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the family has been known to tack their names onto weightless products and brands in the name of expanding their massive wealth. Recently, Khloe Kardashian was slammed by British actress Jameela Jamil for promoting Flat […]