Clay County discusses potential data center
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, tech companies are in a race to reach general artificial intelligence. On Monday, Aug.31, Vermillion Planning and Zoning Commission reconvened to propose amendments to Zoning Regulations for data centers. Conversations with data center developers have been taking place across the Midwest this past year, some of which regarding the […]
USD runs on Dunkin’
South Dakota only has two Dunkin’ Donuts across the state and one of them recently opened at the University of South Dakota. Students and Vermillion community members are adjusting to this addition after the closing of Starbucks at the university. According to Max Morris, marketing manager for Sodexo’s South Dakota district and Dustin Penderson, operations […]
Striving for a bird safe campus and community
At the Vermillion Public Library on April 23, the Sierra Club and community members came together to learn more about how to protect birds from deadly window strikes and the effects of night lighting. Speakers shared information about how Sioux City became a certified Bird Friendly City and how Vermillion may do the same. Marla […]
A growing season for the Vermillion Community Garden
The Vermillion Community Garden president, Stephanie Nefas, hosted a mason jar terrarium and hanging planter work day on May 2 to fundraise for the upcoming layout renovations. Their goal this summer is to revitalize the community grown food pantry plot area. “We had an amazing master gardener join us last year to increase production from […]
Essential albums for the summer months
“Exodus” by Bob Marley “Exodus” is a reggae album with hints of electric guitar that accelerate the listening experience. It’s a classic album released in 1977 with some of Marley’s greatest hits. The first song of the album, “Natural Mystic,” feels like summer with the iconic bassline and Marley’s vocals. “Exodus,” an almost eight-minute song, […]
From Earth Day to Earth Month
Greening Vermillion kicked off Earth Days starting April 18 with the annual Volunteer Day at Spirit Mound Historic Prairie, and runs until April 26. Vermillion Earth Days are free community wide events and activities hosted across town and on campus. Geoffrey Gray-Lobe is the Clay County Commissioner and is the community organizer for the Sierra […]
Yoga festival highlights women’s health
On March 28, the annual Yoga Festival featured multiple formats of yoga, pilates and barre. Multiple guest speakers informed community members about women’s mental and physical health. “I like offering this program yearly, as it is a great way for students and community members to interact,” Dottie Kerkman, fitness and special […]
Films to hit theaters in spring
Multiple notable movie trailers were released during the week of March 15 through 22. Some standout film trailers included “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” “Dune: Part Three,” “Disclosure Day” and the live-action “Moana.” Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are scheduled to collaborate in three different movies in 2026. Below are a list of […]
Support Grows for Laundry Detergent Sheet Program
As of March 3, the University of South Dakota’s laundry detergent sheet program has gathered 200 student signatures who support getting the laundry detergent program funded. The program initially had funding provided by the Student Government Association (SGA) which was later taken away due to the lack of student support. Generation Conscious is a company […]
“The Mountain” by the Gorillaz
Music fans haven’t been excited for a Gorillaz album since “Plastic Beach.” The album was first announced in Sept. 2025. “The Mountain,” released on Feb. 27, is a follow up to their 2023 album “Cracker Island.” Their ninth studio album was released by their own record label, Kong. The album includes […]