November 2024
Native American Fashion Show Highlights Identity and Artistry Within Designs
On November 13, The Native Student Services held a Native American fashion show in the University of South Dakota Event Center. Director of Native Student Services, and the host of the event Megan Redshirt-Shaw shared that the goal of the show was to be a vibrant celebration focused on identity and artistry within indigenous fashion. […]
Student Government Association Releases Results of USD Student Tuition Freeze Survey
South Dakota is known for its inexpensive tuition, which is funded in part by the South Dakota Legislature. Recently, USD students have been surveyed on this issue. With a total of 686 students participating in this survey, it allowed insight on what the students’ opinions are regarding the tuition. The survey began on October 28 […]
South Dakota’s Political Prominence Brings Change and Uncertainty
In the wake of the 2024 general election, South Dakota has seen some of its politicians sent to prominent positions. Senator John Thune won a bid to become the Senate Republicans next leader, replacing Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. “I wasn’t surprised by that at all,” said political science professor Julia Hellwege. “I think has […]
Thanksgiving is Better Than Christmas
Next week is my favorite week of the entire year. Why, you may ask. Because Thanksgiving is the best holiday of the year. I understand that there are some Christmas fanatics that I may offend by saying this. Certainly Thanksgiving does not have the same lead up and month-long season like Christmas does. Don’t get […]
Vex And The Verm – A Column: An Ode to My Father
Since I can remember I have been a “mama’s boy,” both self-proclaimed and stated. Every Saturday I would go out to eat with her and my aunt, and afterward, the three of us would spend the rest of the day shopping. As brutally honest as it may sound, my […]
Movie Review: Family Cares for Each Other, No Matter What
A Real Pain was a surprising film for me as until about a few weeks ago I had never even heard of it due to a severe lack of advertisement for the film. The film is directed by actor Jessie Eisenberg who in recent years has become more involved in cinema than just acting with […]
Lightning Strikes Backstage
There are a lot more people involved in a play than just the actors on the screen. To make a production run and smoothly there is a whole team behind the scene. “The Lightning Thief” the USD’s Theatre department’s next show, is contemporary, but involves many fantasy themes and is a musical adaptation […]
Vex and the Verm – a Column: Guess the Apple Doesn’t Want to Fall Far From the Tree.
It’s that time of year. One doesn’t even have to look around to see that almost everyone is sick. I have just gotten over this after what felt like weeks of coughing and pain. Unfortunately, I’m being plagued with a new sickness. Homesickness. It all started after I watched a video […]
Keyboard Exhibit Features Rare Instruments
Through the end of the year, students, faculty and community members can visit a unique and rare collection of keyboard instruments at the National Music Museum. Home to over 15,000 instruments, the National Music Museum holds one of the largest instrument collections in the entire nation. Darryl Martin, conservator of the […]
Movie Review: A Smile is Contagious…
The original “Smile” by Parker Finn movie was one I put off watching until just recently when I was preparing to see its anticipated sequel. The movie focuses on a paranormal curse that causes those afflicted by it to experience visions of people smiling eerily at them causing their minds to question what […]