October 2024
Vex and the Verm – a column: Nathan Goes Greek, A Real Story of Rushing
For starters, I am not the type of person who would ever rush. That was until I learned what Greek life is really like. Going into this I had some predetermined guesses on which houses I would like or could get into. I also had a decent amount of friends in different ones, which may […]
Retired Professor Makes New Path With Safe Rides
Retired USD professor, Kevin O’Kelley has made it his mission to dedicate his retirement to the University of South Dakota. One way O’Kelley is giving back to the coyote community is by operating one of the Safe Rides buses on weekends. Safe Rides is known as an easy and secure way for […]
International Students Welcome Neuharth as New Home at USD
Unlike many colleges across the country, USD continues to see strong enrollment numbers. In particular, one demographic of students has far outpaced everyone else: international students. According to Gallagher International Center Director Patrick Morrison, there are currently 764 international students from 71 countries studying at USD. Roughly […]
Vex and the Verm – a column: Shall Old Acquaintances Be Forgot?
I have always been one for dramatics. Part of me believes that it also makes me just more observant of the world around me, What I have noticed the most, is the lack of friends around. For the past few weeks since arriving back to campus, I have felt a bit of […]
Student Counseling Center Plants Seeds of Hope
There are many different resources for mental health here on the USD campus. September is Suicide Prevention Month and in honor, the Student Counseling Center (SCC) is hosting events such as Planting Seeds of Hope. SCC Counselor, Ben Severson, says that in prevention they are always looking for opportunities to bring awareness, […]
When Sports and Theatre Come Together
The USD Theatre Department’s first production of the year will be “The Wolves”. It is a contemporary play that follows a high school girls’ indoor soccer team through their indoor practices, as well as their personal lives off the field. Director Chaya Gordon-Bland and assistant director Syara Villarreal, a […]
The Celebration of Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is back in Vermillion for the first time since 2019. Friday, September 27, XIX Brewing Company will be hosting Oktoberfest along with other businesses around Vermillion in hopes of making it an annual event. With this festival’s return, Vermillion wants to celebrate the German heritage with music, games and food. […]