CDC and CAB collab for first​ outdoor movie at USD

Over 200 students gathered on the lawn in front of Beacom School of Business on Sept. 17 for the outdoor screening of Coco, taking advantage of the nice weather and open space. USD’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) and Center for Diversity and Community (CDC) collaborated last Thursday night to bring the big screen movie to […]

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Oscar Howe’s legacy embraced in USD gallery

The life and longevity of Native American artwork thrives in USD’s Oscar Howe Gallery in Old Main. Housing the largest collection of Howe artwork, The Oscar Howe Gallery celebrates an artist with deep roots in USD, South Dakota and Native American history.  Oscar Howe was a contemporary Native American painter who is credited with influencing […]

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Coyote Twin Theater reopens for a throwback, blockbuster season

Though the effects of the global pandemic are still prevalent, one Vermillion business is bringing back a sense of normalcy through a favorite American pastime: movies.  The Coyote Twin Theater has reopened downtown after five months without blockbusters, chick flicks, sci-fi or slapstick comedies gracing their screens.  Shannon Cole, executive director of Vermillion Theaters, said […]

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Local artist to showcase Vermillion community in new mural

Vermillion’s Community Connection Center (CCC) is working with a local artist and community members to liven up their community space. The CCC is a community space where organizations like United Way of Vermillion, Vermillion Food Pantry, The Welcome Table and Salvation Army are located. According to the CCC website, the CCC is “a place where […]

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Thursday Night on the Platz lights up downtown Vermillion

Downtown Vermillion transforms every Thursday for music, food and fun for the Vermillion Chamber and Development Company’s (VCDC) Thursday Night on the Platz. Thursday Night on the Platz began after downtown Vermillion reopened in the late spring. Since then community members have come to Main Street looking to have a fun night out downtown — […]

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Dream come true: USD student to perform at Dreamfest

Dreams of stardom are in close range for one USD student as she is set to perform at Dreamfest Midwest in Sioux Falls this November. Tiffany Knecht, a sophomore medical biology major with a minor in Spanish, is also involved in the Honors Program and Choir at USD. Aside from her academic aspirations, Knecht has […]

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The Sound of USD marches on with season without football

Though football has been cancelled for the 2020 season, the Sound of USD is still marching through their season. Marching bands and football games go hand in hand, but this year, USD’s marching band is looking forward to a season of new opportunities.  Todd Cranson, director for the Sound of USD, said that the marching […]

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CAB builds community while redefining events at USD

USD’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) is striving to create a community on campus amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. CAB events are a staple of the welcome week experience at USD, but CAB is looking to redefine events and programs around campus.  Kate Solberg, president of CAB and junior marketing and management major, said […]

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AIGA create designs to celebrate USD year-round

Throughout the year, USD’s American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA) chapter used creativity and ingenuity to make different designs and products to celebrate USD. Through sweatshirts and stickers to design competitions, AIGA spread the word about their group through social media throughout the year.   For the last six years, AIGA has created USD’s Dakota […]

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USD students and faculty make masks for those in need

Students and faculty members at USD are breaking out the sewing machines to supply masks for the Vermillion community and surrounding areas. The USD Mask Task Force has made hundreds of masks for on-campus students and essential employees — as well as distributing fabric masks to Vermillion residents during the coronavirus pandemic.  The task force […]

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