Community mural represents Vermillion, diversity
Inclusivity, nature and community were the three main themes for USD art students and Vermillion residents when they joined together to create a community mural on the wall of the Coyote Twin Theatre April 23. Planning stage Planning for the mural has been ongoing since January, when Amber Hansen, a USD assistant professor of painting, along with USD senior Rebecca […]
Campus charity group to send aid to those in need
A new student organization will be shipping food packages to people in need soon. The group, Then Feed Just One, aims to help families in Central America, South America and Africa. Then Feed Just One is a non-profit organization based in Le Mars, Iowa, and was brought to USD by first-year students and co-presidents Krayton […]
Drug arrests up in S.D., Vermillion sees gradual increase
South Dakota’s total number of drug and narcotics arrests reached a 10-year high last year, with more than 7,900 occurring throughout the state. This was a 13 percent increase from 2015, according to the crime in South Dakota report, which was released by the attorney general last month. This spike in drug violations is due to an increased use […]
Caffeine intake for students too high, healthier options available
After staying up late to study and finish homework, students seek out the highly caffeinated beverage of coffee in order to get through the day. Relying on caffeine, however, is an unhealthy habit that could easily be replaced by other ways to gain energy. There are many students on campus who get a cup of […]
South Dakota initiative would be beneficial to union workers
On Nov. 8, the South Dakota legislature will release a ballot to voters addressing 10 initiatives that have been approved for the ballot. One particular measure on the ballot will be on whether or not nonprofit and corporate organizations will be able to charge a fee for services rendered. This fee would be very helpful […]
USD library underutilized but helpful resource
The library is a place where students can go to study with friends or get some quiet time and study by themselves, but there are students on campus that hardly ever go the I.D. Weeks Library while at USD. The library is a great resource for all students and should be taken advantage of more […]
Becoming bilingual is crucial for USD students, Americans
In a world that’s becoming more connected every day, it’s now more beneficial to learn another language —even in the English-heavy country of the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a record-breaking one in five Americans speak another language other than English in their household. This percentage is only expected to go up […]
College campuses need strict gun policies
On Aug. 1, 2016, a new law in Texas was passed that allows college students to legally take their guns into campus buildings, whether they’re in a four-year university or a two-year junior college. Permitting guns in the high stress environment of college is a dangerous decision and it can lead to possibly deadly situations. […]