February 2026
Movie Review – “Sentimental Value”
Every year, to coincide with the annual movie award season, a batch of films that previously did not receive local releases finally get the chance to be seen in small pockets of the Midwest. Unless someone is really in the know of what is being released, they may be a bit […]
USD Opera Fundraises for Spring Production
On Feb. 6, audience members visited Cee Cee’s Bar and Grill to see USD’s Opera department perform a variety of songs for their “Death by Chocolate & Aria” Gala. The event started at 7:30 p.m., featuring a variety of chocolate desserts and alcoholic drinks. There were also multiple auctions, including a […]
Galentine’s Day Comes to the Bean
This Feb. 14, along with Valentine’s Day, downtown Vermillion is celebrating Galentine’s Day. The Bean is hosting an event on Feb. 14 from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. Set up by the Vermillion Library, this will be a paint-by-numbers event where attendees are supplied with guided canvases that allow them to […]
A Battle of Flavors Across Vermillion
There’s nothing more uniting than bringing the community together on a friendly battle between restaurants. The Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company (VCDC) established Vermillion’s first pizza battle. Restaurants in the area will feature pizzas of their own creation throughout Feb. People can visit participating businesses and cast their vote later […]
Movie Review – Iron Lung
In an industry full of inflated budgets and lower returns, horror movies continue to be the genre that gets the most bang for their buck, with the recent film “Iron Lung” continuing to prove this trend. More than having a fascinating story idea, this movie is propped up by the fact that it’s […]
USD Office of Accessibility Hosts First Accessibility Walk
On Feb. 19, the Office of Accessibility hosted their first Accessibility Walk. The group started at the coyote statue, then walked towards Patterson Hall, then back to the Office of Accessibility in the library. Their goal was to point out any faults of the different accessibility options at USD and make them known. There was […]
Giving Back One Donation at a Time
USD students and staff have found a way to give back to others by taking part in a community blood drive. Lambda Chi Alpha and the American Red Cross Club hosted the blood drive on Feb. 23 and 24 in the MUC Ballroom. Students and faculty were encouraged to participate in this life-saving event to […]
Inclusion Defines USD Theatre’s Godspell
For some audience members, the most powerful part of USD Theatre’s production of Godspell wasn’t a single song or scene, it was the accessibility. From a sensory-friendly matinee to live ASL interpretation, the performances reflected an inclusive space for everyone. Godspell was performed in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre on Feb. 19-22. The musical consists […]
ICE Detainee Returns Home in Yankton
Nate Samudzi is a UPS driver in Yankton, but his hometown is Vermillion. On Feb. 12, Samudzi was detained by ICE as he was deboarding a plane with his wife, Sydney Samudzi, in St. Louis. This trip was their first trip away as new parents, as they just had their first child six months ago. […]
NFL Halftime Show, More like a Statement
This past Sunday, Feb. 8, marked the 60th annual Super Bowl with a matchup of the New England Patriots v. the Seattle Seahawks. This much anticipated game garnered the attention of millions; not necessarily because of the game itself, but instead due to the selected halftime show performer, Bad Bunny. For weeks leading up to […]