2019
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 […]
What We Think: Do “As Seen on TV” products work?
In What We Think, the Verve Team ventures out to try businesses, restaurants, products and trends so you don’t have to! This week we tested out “As Seen on TV” products, the quirky products seen on cable television informercials at odd hours of the night. We each chose one product to test and gave it […]
Sorbe named Truman Scholarship finalist, awaits results
UPDATED APRIL, 11 (5:37 p.m.) Josh Sorbe was announced as the South Dakota recipient of the Truman Scholarship. He is the 17th USD student to be honored as a Truman Scholar. Sorbe said he doesn’t know what to say other than “thank you.” “Becoming a Truman Scholar is a reassurance that I’m on a path […]
Incoming law school dean excited for position, engaging with students
Neil Fulton, a Miller, S.D. native, was named as the USD School of Law Dean last month. Fulton will start his position in June. Fulton is a federal public defender, South Dakota Bar Examiner and former Chief of Staff to then Gov. Michael Rounds. Fulton said joining the law school staff was something he was […]