April 2021
Remembering and looking forward to Olympic history
With the previously postponed Tokyo Olympic Games now complete, and the Winter Olympics in Beijing opening less than six months after the Tokyo closing ceremonies, the Olympics are about to re-emerge into global thought in an abnormal and exceptional way. This unique circumstance was foreseen by International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach in early 2020. […]
Editorial: Celebrate, Class of 2021
Dear Class of 2021, Nothing about your senior year was normal. COVID-19 changed so much of the way the school and world operates, but you did it, and if this last year has taught us anything, it’s that we can overcome anything. For the last year, it has been a world of adapting to a […]
SGA President, Vice President reflect on semester, look forward to fall
A month and a half into Ally Feiner and Katie Brust’s terms as Student Government Association President and Vice President, respectively, Feiner said the past few weeks have gone well. Currently, SGA is in the middle of budget season. In general, many student organizations weren’t able to achieve past utilization rates due to the pandemic, […]
USD professors prepare for fall semester
Just like students, USD professors have adapted to the changing year, involving hybrid and distanced instruction as the pandemic has played out, and are preparing to come back to campus normally next fall. Lori Costello, USD assistant professor, said this past year has been tough. These past two and a half semesters, more students have […]
Northern Plains Indian Artist in Residence brings culture to Vermillion community
The University of South Dakota Art Galleries announced the 2021 Northern Plains Indian Artist in Residence (NPIAR) to be USD alumna Reyna Hernandez, member of Yankton Sioux tribe. The NPIAR is part of the USD Contemporary Native Arts Program. The NPIAR program supports emerging and mid-career Native artists with integrating new media and technologies with […]
Stress Testing: Memorization has replaced genuine education
Springtime can easily be labeled the most chaotic time of the year for college students. After speaking with just a few other students, it seems as if the stress of upcoming exams is a recurring subject in nearly all conversations. It’s the time of year when people begin convincing themselves grades don’t matter on a […]
Spectrum hosts Drag Show to celebrate LGBTQ culture
USD’s Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance brought out all the stops for this year’s Pride Week. From April 19- 24, Spectrum hosted a gamut of events at USD such as bingo, movies and the annual Drag Show. President of Spectrum, Isabel Young, said because of COVID-19, last year’s festivities were canceled, so Spectrum went above […]
COVID-19 on campus: looking back, looking forward
The tide may be turning on the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, with a decline in new cases nationally and regionally and with South Dakota’s Board of Regents seeking a more “normal” fall semester on USD’s campus. In response to this, USD student organizations, Vermillion businesses and local government leaders are looking to bring […]
Pugs are an absolute disaster
In ancient times, pugs were bred to be companions of Chinese emperors. Pugs are royalty. How could you refuse to love their royal highnesses? Pugs are so cute. They have squishy faces, bug eyes and curly tails. Plus, they are tiny and have floppy ears. Whenever I see a pug, I really want to give […]
Fine Arts looks forward, prepares for “normal” semester
The Fine Arts building has seen many changes during the last year due to COVID-19 — changes such as smaller ensembles, livestreamed performances and limited audiences. Before COVID-19, Bruce Kelley, dean of the College of Fine Arts, said the building was lively and had frequent performances. Although the departments have tried to continue with performances, Kelley said […]