September 2020
Make voting a priority
Are you going to the polls? National Voter Registration Day was yesterday and it saddens me to think about how many citizens don’t vote. Voting is a right that keeps democracy alive in the United States. Many times, I hear peers of mine say they “don’t care” or “don’t know enough” about politics and that’s why they don’t vote. This excuse is outdated […]
Legalizing Marijuana
South Dakota is currently discussing whether marijuana should be legal or not. In a little bit, votes are going to be taken into place. In my opinion, I think it should be legalized because it provides no harm to the body or mind. Opposers might make arguments on how everyone reacts to drugs differently but […]
Let’s talk about the Nuclear Option
Not to bring down the mood too hard but there’s something that we need to talk about. On Sept.18, just a matter of days ago, United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg sadly passed away due to multiple health complications. This death leaves a hole in the hearts of many, and more topically, an […]
USD Veterans Club looks to expand membership
The USD Student Veterans Club is looking to rebuild their club after the graduation of old members and their executive team last year. Currently, the club has six active members but are hoping to get more students involved before the end of the year. Two weeks ago, Wyatt Harwood, a sophomore business administration major, took […]
Let’s Talk RBG
Ruth Bader Ginsburg — the Notorious RBG — a woman who has altered the course of America indefinitely. A woman who encouraged dissent and was not afraid. A woman of non-negotiable intelligence, confidence in the face of adversity and incomparable character. A Supreme Court Justice, a mother, grandmother and a champion of equality. Justice. A […]
Tanager’s boy’s golf win Vermillion Boy’s Golf Invite
Boys Golf Vermillion hosted the Vermillion Boys Golf Invite Sept. 16. The Tanagers were the team champions, Dakota Valley’s Paul Bruns won the individual championship. Volleyball The Tanagers lost their second and third games in a row, losing in straight sets 8-25, 10-25, 14-25 to Madison and Garrretson 8-25, 15-25, 19-25. Claire Doty tallied 14 […]
‘The eyes say a lot’: Masks change communication between students, faculty
With new procedures and precautions on USD’s campus, wearing a mask at all times in an indoor setting for professors and students has caused communication in the classroom to be different than previous years. Lori Costello, an assistant professor of Strategic Communication, said mask-wearing, muffled voices and a lack of face recognition have been an […]
Tanager comeback falls short against Yankton 34-21
Falling behind by two touchdowns in the opening six minutes is not the start the Tanager football team wanted against the top ranked 11AA Yankton Bucks, but they didn’t quit. Vermillion (1-3) stormed back to take a 21-20 lead early in the fourth quarter, and while the lead didn’t last long, head coach Andy Homan […]
CDC and CAB collab for first outdoor movie at USD
Over 200 students gathered on the lawn in front of Beacom School of Business on Sept. 17 for the outdoor screening of Coco, taking advantage of the nice weather and open space. USD’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) and Center for Diversity and Community (CDC) collaborated last Thursday night to bring the big screen movie to […]
USD Sanford School of Medicine sees new dean
The USD Sanford School of Medicine is seeing a new leader this semester. Tim Ridgway, former executive dean, is now the dean of faculty affairs for the medical school and the vice president of health affairs. Ridgway began his new position at the beginning of September, but he has worked at USD since 2006. In […]