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SGA discusses diversity, introduces election transparency bill
The Student Government Association hosted Laura Chandler, director of the Center for Diversity and Community, at Tuesday's meeting. SGA also passed two resolutions and Senate Bill 55. The organization also furthered debate on five more senate bills...
Around Town
Local businesses feel financial pressure as pandemic continues
One downtown restaurant is on the cusp of closing its doors due to the slowdown of business caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, while another two are finding new ways to combat the financial difficulties. Café Brulé, a Main Street restaurant, is... Campus
Newman, Luther centers continue to provide worship resources to students
Two religious organizations on campus — the St. Thomas More Newman Center and the Luther Center — have changed their practices to continue serving USD and Vermillion. The Newman Center elected to stay open during the pandemic, whereas the...
Opinion
This town isn't your playground
We, the students of USD, are a parasite to this town. That’s a bit dramatic, but it definitely gets the point across. University students everywhere are wondering how many days they have left on their campus before...
Around Town
Scooter's Coffee set to open this October
The regional coffee chain Scooter’s Coffee opened its first shop in Bellevue, Nebraska in 1998. Now the chain is making its way to Vermillion. Construction on the drive-thru coffee shop began in July this year and is set to conclude in...
Opinion
Finding Creativity Outside Your Degree
It’s fast approaching the time of year when exam weeks have begun, students are settling into class routines and the ever-present question “what are you going to be when you grow up?” is looming. It’s easy to focus on the...
Feature
Local artist to showcase Vermillion community in new mural
Vermillion’s Community Connection Center (CCC) is working with a local artist and community members to liven up their community space. The CCC is a community space where organizations like United Way of Vermillion, Vermillion Food Pantry, The...
Campus
How a zoom meeting turned into a campus wide March to create community awareness
After discussing the idea of an awareness march on Aug. 27 the newly formed Cultural Wellness Coalition hosted the Justice for Black Lives March on Sept. 2. The March began outside the DakotaDome and ended behind Old Main, where several group... Campus
