2023
Bougie Berries Gets New Look After Two Years
While already balancing a busy school schedule, Aliyah Jackson, Asiah Jackson and Kayla Saleem decided to add business owners to their titles. They first had the idea of a chocolate-covered strawberry business in 2020 when they created the brand Bougie Berries. Jackson, one of the owners, is proud of where this business has come. To […]
Esports Operation Backpack Program for United Way of Vermillion
USD’s Esports club held a video game Olympic tournament to fundraise for the Operation Backpack Program at United Way in downtown Vermillion. The event took place on March 4 with teams of four. The money raised from the event allowed winners of the contest to place their name for donation. Esports club’s marketing officer, Isaac […]
Alcohol Anonymous Numbers Decreasing on Campus
There has been a decrease in the number of students involved in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings. In the Delzell Education building, USD student Wesley McDonald, holds recovery meetings for students who want to overcome addiction. For those seeking tailored support, it might be beneficial to explore other options such as alcohol […]
Dance Into a New Club on Campus
In January 2022, Presidents Anna McAuliffe and John Bowar started the Country Swing Dance Club and it continues to bring in students. They meet every Thursday at 8 P.M. in the Wellness Center Studio 112, to teach students how to swing and line dance. Each meeting starts with a crash course and the basics of […]
Charlie’s Career Closet Open for Business
Charlie’s Career Closet had their grand opening March 1, which allowed students to pick a variety of different clothing options for future job interviews, professional settings and to boost up their wardrobe. Ashlin Schoenfelder, the Career Advisor in the ACP and manager of Charlie’s Career Closet, gave an update on the success of Charlie’s Career […]
First Fridays Bring Collaboration and Education
Every first Friday of the month, the MUC Pit is filled with food, people and activities to bring light to groups around campus and educate the university community. The Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts the First Friday events by partnering with different organizations and departments across campus. Marcus Destin, the Multicultural Affairs Coordinator, said these […]
USD Symphony Orchestra Performs Beethoven’s 5th
The USD Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Luis Viquez performed Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor Op.67 and an original composition by USD associate professor Dr. Paul Lombardi in a concert on Feb. 26. Symphony No. 5 is one of Beethoven’s best known works with the first movement containing one of the […]
SGA Runs Unopposed in Leadership Election
BY: Charles Streeter and Jozie Kumm As SGA elections are under way, Caleb Swanson and Elizabeth Brust have announced their run for president and vice president, respectively. Swanson and Brust faced no opposition in this election. Their platform consists of a three-pillar platform of service, support and sustainability. “We like students to know that we’re […]
Coyote Classic Climbing Competition to Return this Year
The Coyote Classic Climbing Competition will be returning for its second year. Last year, the competition had over forty competitors. The competition features three different brackets and is accommodating to a wide variety of skill levels. Climbers can compete in a beginner, intermediate or advanced bracket, with the routes being progressively more difficult. Alaina Farnik, […]
Four Track and Field Athletes to Compete at NCAA
On Feb. 25-26, the men’s and women’s track and field teams cemented their first Summit League Championship win since joining the conference. This was the second straight women’s win and the first for the men since 2015. Both teams haven’t won the conference tournament since 2011 when they were previously in the Great West Conference. […]