Dancers Take Their Talents to the Stage
A night of music and dancing was underway to highlight undergraduate students as they showcased 10 original pieces for the USD’s Theatre Department. The spring performances involve many students who are a part of the department. The Spring Dance Showcase was put on in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre on May 2-4. The showcase was […]
SGA Holds Special Session to Address Complaint Against Senator
A special session for the Student Government Association held a meeting that took place on Sunday, May 9 to discuss a complaint made against a senator. The complaint was filed by Senator Samir Yusuf against Senator Mohamed Mohamed, who was believed to have discussed confidential information held at an executive session. Members of SGA had […]
Dakotathon Unites to Support Local Children
With 12 hours of dancing, games, and memorable moments, USD students came together to celebrate Dakotathon’s biggest event of the year. Over the course of the year, Dakotathon members were able to raise $101,000 to help support children at Sanford Children’s Castle in Sioux falls. Dakotathon is an organization on campus that hosts events during […]
Natatorium Opens its Doors to the Community
The Wellness Center has officially opened the Natatorium after years of building. The facility had their official ribbon cutting ceremony on April 15. This opening has been long awaited, but it’s finally open to the swimming and diving teams, students and the community. The facility had originally begun the building process in 2019. The construction […]
Local Business to Host South Dakota Martini Festival
A locally owned business in Vermillion is excited to have the opportunities of hosting events to bring Vermillion community members together. The XIX Brewing Company has decided to host a celebration in honor of South Dakota. The company will be hosting a South Dakota Martini Festival, in celebration of the South Dakota Martini which is […]
Vermillion Catholic Community Reflects on the Legacy of Pope Francis
People around the world are paying tribute to Pope Francis, who died on Monday, April 21. After years of health struggles, he passed away at the age of 88. The Vatican had released a statement in the early morning addressing that Pope Francis passed away due to a stroke which had caused irreversible heart damage. […]
SDBOR Approves New Summer Rates
A proposal was sent to the South Dakota Board of Regents to determine a potential change in summer housing prices due to the increase of students wanting to stay in Vermillion over the summer. When it comes to summer in Vermillion, situations can vary, as some students on campus go home, move away for internships […]
Newman Center Celebrates 60th Anniversary
On April 5, the Newman Center invited alumni and current students to help celebrate 60 years of being a part of the Vermillion community. During the event there were over 160 people that had attended. Alumni were able to reconnect with the community they had once been a part of during their college days. To […]
On Campus Housing Requirements Raise Concerns Amongst the Student Body
With the spring semester coming to an end, the search for on-campus housing for next semester is already underway. Many students have selected their housing situation, however, there have been students that disagree with the South Dakota Board of Regents re-instillment of the two year on-campus housing requirement. South Dakota Board of Regents mandates that students […]
Campus Activities Board Hosts Safari Themed Stuff-A-Buddy
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted a themed Stuff-A-Buddy event on campus as an opportunity for students to have fun and meet new people. The event was hosted in the Muenster University Center (MUC) on Tuesday, March 25, with various activities taking place throughout the night. In anticipation of the event, students started lining up […]