2024
University of South Dakota Continues to Grow Sioux Falls Campus
As the city of Sioux Falls continues to grow, so does USD’s second campus. Some of the developing areas on USD-Sioux Falls’ campus include the addition of programs, increasing student enrollment and the expansion of buildings. One of the biggest expansions underway on the campus is the USD Discovery […]
Celebrating National Stress Awareness Month
The month of April is nationally recognized as Stress Awareness Month. As the school year comes to an end, it is common for students to be stressed with finals and the process of moving out of their dorms. Due to the stress prevalent among many students, it is important for […]
Theatre Hosts Bat Boy: The Last Performance of the Semester
This weekend, audiences will be transported back to the 1960s when they see Bat Boy: The Musical. Jamie Lennon, a junior theatre studies major, plays the leading role of Bat Boy. “Bat Boy is a half-human half-bat hybrid,” Lennon said. “He goes through a journey throughout the show of what it’s […]
Movie Review: Civil War: A Country Splintered
The 2010s saw the release of several hypothetical films where the American government falls to a foreign threat. This trend mainly focused on how the strength of the American spirit overcomes any adversity and how we can push back any threat no matter how big it may be. Alex Garland’s Civil […]
USD Climate Survey to Assess Campus Life
On Monday April 8, the University of South Dakota sent out the Skyfactor climate survey to gain feedback on students’ experiences and concerns regarding campus life. Multiple organizations and departments on campus utilize this survey to identify different concerns and issues taking place across campus amongst the student body. “The ability […]
USD Student Rebecca Kelley Premieres Solo Piano Performance
Rebecca Kelley, junior music performance major, showcased her piano skills at her solo recital on Friday, April 12. She played the recital individually, but had one collaborative piece where she performed with a violinist and a cellist. Kelley’s selections included Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonata No. 17 in D […]
A Look at Which Orgs Garner More Funds
USD’s Student Government Association voted which student organizations should be considered as “large organizations” for the upcoming year. Large organization status means that an organization has access to a greater funding pool than most of the others organizations on campus. This year, SGA voted to approve eight organizations as […]
How Graduation Affects More Than Just USD Students
Graduation for USD students is quickly approaching and has the potential to be very beneficial for Vermillion’s businesses. Miles Amende, a member of the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company (VCDC), said that an event such as graduation creates a great deal of revenue for the town of Vermillion. “When hundreds […]
South Dakota Student Union Soon to Reopen for Psychology Department
The South Dakota Union’s renovation is nearly complete after a year-long project. The South Dakota Student Union is one of the oldest buildings on USD’s campus. Since the building closed its doors as USD’s union in the 1960s, it has been the home of the psychology department. […]
Women’s Golf Prepares for Championships
The South Dakota women’s golf team approaches the Summit League Championships on April 21-23 in Mayetta, Kansas. Sophomore Catie Nekola and the rest of the team are prepared to take on an entirely new course as they carry some momentum into the meet. “[We’re taking] our momentum into the Championships,” Nekola said. […]