October 29, 2019
SGA discusses business school, funding guidelines
The Student Government Association continued its series of academic deans forums on Tuesday with Venky Venkatachalam, the dean of the Beacom School of Business. He told SGA of the positive feedback he received from three deans of other business schools during their USD visit last February. “They made a visit to the campus for three […]
Not everyone is going to like you, and that’s okay
“You’re you, and that’s enough.” This Dear Evan Hansen quote is a common sticker adorning the laptops of many students, but here’s the thing: it’s the truth. Not everyone is going to like you. And that’s okay. Learning this lesson is much easier said than done. I’ve been teaching myself this slowly over the years […]
Children don’t need weight-loss surgery
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 40% of American adults (or 93.3 million people) are obese. But obesity isn’t just a condition that affects adults. Around the world, obesity rates have been on the rise. Since 1975, the worldwide obesity rate has nearly tripled, with 650 million obese adults, according […]
Individual struck by vehicle Monday night
A University Police (UPD) officer called Vermillion Emergency Services for medical assistance after an individual was found with injuries on Cherry Street around 10 p.m. on Monday. The individual was found in the 500 block of East Cherry Street with non-life threating injuries, according to Vermillion Police Department Captain Chad Passick and the injury lawyers […]
Can we knock it off with gender reveals?
Gender reveals are out of control. Literally. In Iowa, a homemade pipe bomb meant to shoot off-colored powder went wrong when a piece of debris hit a family member in the head, killing her instantly. Obviously, this incident was tragic and unintentional, but it was also avoidable. I’m of the opinion that the gender of […]
Fresh Water: University plans new pool for Wellness Center
Students looking to participate in weightlifting, basketball, rock climbing and numerous other athletic events can get their fix with a quick trip to the Wellness Center. However, students wanting to partake in aquatic activities must look elsewhere, but that could change as soon as the winter of 2022. The university is pursuing a pool construction […]
What We Think: Spooky Snacks
Every Halloween party needs snacks. With the holiday just around the corner, the Verve Team teamed up with Wake Up Vermillion to find some tricks and treats to make any Halloween party extra spooky. To see the full baking process, as well as tips to make your treats, visit the Wake Up Vermillion YouTube Page. […]
First-gen students: changing family history
Twenty-two percent of USD students are the first in their family to seek a college degree. Next week, USD is celebrating those students with a week of their own. First Gen Week will feature a week of events including Motivational Monday, YoteFloats, Go Away Tuesday and a pizza party. TRio advisor Carlie Ness said it […]
USD spreading word about new question-and-answer website
Launched in August, USD Coyote One Stop is a centralized hub of information for USD students, similar to that of Quora. Now, the university is trying to make sure students know about it. The One Stop allows site visitors to file a ticket requesting information and receive a response within minutes from a USD employee. […]