National Music Museum receives funds from Vermillion City Council
Last Monday, the Vermillion City Council (VCC) decided to donate $700,000 the National Music Museum (NMM) to aid their renovation project. Because of the donation, the NMM is now only $600,000 short of its total fundraising goal. John Prescott, the city manager of Vermillion, said the VCC deliberated on how they can help with this […]
Malt beverage tax benefits city with Prentis Park improvements
The City of Vermillion has used the markup of the sale of malt beverages to fund various recreation improvements in Prentis Park. In South Dakota, cities are allowed to markup the sale of malt beverages by a total of 5 percent. Vermillion implemented this new markup July 1, 2015. In 2015, the city brought in […]
VCC, Sierra Club unite to “make Vermillion green”
The Vermillion City Council agreed to consider a resolution proposed by the Sierra Club, an environmental group focused on saving the environment, at their bi-monthly meeting on Monday night. The resolution makes goals for Vermillion to achieve climate preparedness and carbon reductions by 2025. “The City of Vermillion commits to addressing the growing threat of climate change, […]
Search committee forms to appoint next university president
The South Dakota Board of Regents is going through the process of finding a successor for President James Abbott. The search committee was appointed by SDBOR President Bob Sutton in early November. There are 13 committee members, including students, faculty and alumni. There was no application process to join the committee; members were appointed. Each […]
SD Army National Guard band performs seasonal songs at NMM
It was beginning to feel a lot like Christmas Friday afternoon in the National Music Museum. The 147th South Dakota Army National Guard band performed seasonal favorites for an audience, including kindergartners from St. Agnus. The band had nine people, with mostly brass instruments and percussion. The concert was full of familiar classics with some […]
Chamber orchestra performs fall recital
Twelve musicians took the stage Monday for a night of music. Under the direction of Ioana Galu, the Chamber Orchestra’s fall recital included seven songs. Nicole Santos, a first-year violin player, said she was looking forward to the concert. “The songs with Dr. Gesteland, we’re doing a couple songs with her,” Santos said. “It’s cool […]
Student ambassadors prepare for Fall Open House
The Fall Open House, Nov. 18, will enlist about 40 ambassadors for tours to recruit high school students to USD. Ashlin Peitzmeier, the campus coordinator for the office of admissions, said there are typically seven tours each weekday. Shaniah Koops, the student ambassadors president, said about 220 families and potential students came to Fall Day last […]
Athletic Board of Control meeting covers pool hours, referee pay
Though swimming can be a way to stay in shape, it’s hard for some students to take advantage of the pool in the DakotaDome. On Oct. 11, 2017, the Athletic Board of Control met to discuss the possibility of varying pool hours to be more compatible with USD students in hopes of raising its attendance. […]
Photo gallery: Fall choral showcase features student talent
Music filled the air in Aalfs Auditorium Sunday night as the USD concert, chamber and mixed choirs combined for the fall choral showcase. The men’s and women’s choir, directed by assistant professor of voice and choir Tim Campbell, consists of 80 students and community members. They sang everything from Bach’s “Chorale from Cantana 80, Ein […]