“Chartthrobs” keep America engaged during long election
Through the whirlwind election, Americans found unique ways to entertain themselves through the four days of ballot counting. As eyes were glued to the screen, one of the only things keeping people engaged were the political correspondents. Across the networks, the political correspondents kept Americans on the edge of their seats with their smartboards and […]
‘A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder’ brings comedy to stage
While the fall semester slowly rolls to an end, the Musical Theatre department is preparing for a highlight of the fall semester — the fall musical. This year, USD Musical Theatre is performing the Tony Award winning, A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder. Set in 1907, A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder follows […]
USD students ‘not surprised’ by South Dakota election
As election results rolled in on Nov. 3, students around campus watched the future of the country become a reality. Some students chose to attend watch parties on campus while others viewed from the comfort of their homes. But no matter where they watched, students were not surprised by the South Dakota elections. Freshman Marissa […]
First-time voters go to polls for first general election
Voting has been a democratic right since the establishment of American democracy, but for many students at USD, this election is the first general election they will be voting in. Ella Lueders, a sophomore social work major from Dell Rapids, SD is voting in her first election this year. Lueders said she is determined to […]
Editorial: Democracy has its eyes on you
The past year has been a mudslinging, name-calling, muckraking mess of an election. By the end of March, we knew there was only one viable democractic candidate left for presidential nominee. We knew Biden and Trump would be going head to head. But no one could have predicted back in March that Trump would claim […]
Top Four Haunted Houses in Vermillion Area
Halloween looks a little different during a global pandemic, but don’t let COVID-19 be the scariest part of your 2020. Here is a comprehensive list of the best, socially distanced Haunted Houses in the area. Terror 29 Located just outside of Sioux Falls off I-29, Terror 29 combines abandoned warehouses with circus freaks in this […]
Promoting history and education for the LGBTQ community at USD
Spectrum, I CARE and Women, Gender and Sexualtiy Studies have teamed up to bring LGBTQ history to USD this October. October is LGBTQ History Month and the three groups have ensured that there are many events and activities throughout the month to educate students and shed light on the long history of the LGBTQ community. […]
“Music is Alive” brings community together for music
USD and Vermillion High School (VHS) music groups came together to celebrate music and fall weather at the Music Is Alive Festival on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Prentis Park. Organized by USD Music, the Music Is Alive Festival allowed all types of musical groups at USD and Vermillion High School to showcase their talents during […]
The Bean brews up special USD coffee blend to help fund scholarships
To make the perfect coffee blend, the beans have to be special, but a good cause for coffee can make it even better. The Bean coffee shop in downtown Vermillion began selling the exclusive Yote Blend coffee last fall and have provided USD with their very own coffee blend ever since. Leslie Gerish, co-owner of […]
Living by faith, not by sight
Disabilities can be perceived as holding a person back, but for one USD student, looking to the future is what she does best. Nichole Boese, junior communication studies major, does not define herself by her disability, but by her passions. “I am proud of who I am and I am proud of my disability,” Boese […]