Campus radio show features local musicians
Several USD students, one in particular, are coming together to broadcast their passion for music across the airwaves. Senior biology and English double major Frank Turner hosts a radio show on KAOR 91.1 called “Those Guys,” which focuses on local musicians. “It’s about connecting and giving exposure to artists, for anyone who has their own […]
Drag show features new performers, gains organization recognition
Glitter, feathers, and dollar bills flooded the MUC Ballroom last Thursday during Spectrum’s first ever spring drag show. First-year Nate Keane, the newly elected Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance president, was a three-time performer in the show. “We had a drag show last semester, and that was the first time I had ever performed,” theater tech design major Keane […]
USD celebrates Earth Day with week of activities
Earth Day will be more than just 24 hours in Vermillion for the third year in a row. This week a slew of events to spread awareness and knowledge about sustainability has been planned for “Earth Week.” USD’s sustainability program and Greening Vermillion are working with the Vermillion community for this week’s events. “The events […]
Photo gallery: spring drag show
“We’re here again,” drag show host and performer Martina Shakers said after the first performance was complete. “Good God.” The second drag show of the year, hosted by Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance, was held in the MUC ballroom Thursday night at 8 p.m. Condom necklaces were available for purchase and a “random bag of crap” was […]
A reflection on Rocky Mountain National Park during National Parks Week
As the centennial celebration of the National Parks Service is coming up, and with this year’s National Parks Week starting April 16, I’m reminded of my incredible camping trip in the Rocky Mountain National Park last summer. These parks are preserved land for wildlife to roam and native wild plants to grow along side beautiful […]
Assassins look to accomplish American Dream in musical
To be remembered is to live forever, and in the musical “Assassins,” several notorious figures are working toward that exact goal. USD’s theater will be performing “Assassins” April 14 through 17 and 20 through 24 on the Wayne S. Knutson main stage. “Assassins focuses on a number of would-be and successful presidential assassins in American […]
Graduating artists prepare for final exhibition
As the year starts to wrap up, graduating art students are gearing up for their final art shows. USD Bachelors and Masters of Fine Arts students are scheduled to present their work in their own exhibitions over the next four weeks. Graduate students Klaire Pearson and Jacob Dugas are doing their exhibitions together from April 4-8. […]
Longtime journalist critical of representation of women politicians in media
Longtime journalist Teri Finneman was critical of representation of women politicians in the media from 1870-2000 during a presentation in the Al Neuharth Center Wednesday night. Finneman said she became interested in this topic after watching a video called “Sexism Sells But We’re Not Buying it,” which she showed at the beginning of her presentation. […]
Judicial Voices Project helps bring past wisdom to law students
The South Dakota Supreme Court celebrated its 125 year anniversary this year. To recognize that, USD hosted a presentation for the Judicial Voices Project last week. The Judicial Voices Project is a way for South Dakota to capture video and pictures of the way today’s justices work for justices in the future. Chief Justice David […]
‘The Baltimore Waltz’ presents powerful story and surprise ending
Attendees of “The Baltimore Waltz,” a USD production that ended March 21, witnessed a show that veered away from traditional play writing. The broadway play was presented from March 17-21 and was directed by USD graduate student Ryan Fortney. “I was asked to submit six shows for consideration, and then asked to defend one to […]