Vermillion Community Celebrates the Nutrition Den’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On Friday, March 21 Vermillion welcomed a new business into the community via a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring the Nutrition Den. While the Nutrition Den has been around since 2020, the ribbon cutting ceremony was to celebrate the new owners of the business. The business continues to focus on serving healthy shakes, energy teas and […]
Senate Bill 100 Could Allow Concealed Carry on Public Universities
A South Dakota legislative bill is being referred to the House State Affairs Committee after passing in the Senate. If it passes the House of Representatives and is signed into law, it would allow concealed carry on public college campuses across the state of South Dakota. Senate Bill 100 was first introduced at the meeting […]
Asian Students in America gather to share their culture with the community
A night filled with food and dancing was hosted by a club on campus, Asian Students in America (ASIA), to share their culture with students, faculty and community members. ASIA hosts events on campus frequently throughout the school year, which typically include three large events and three small events. On March 1, the club hosted […]
College of Fine Arts to Implement Sophomore Review for Music Students
A new strategy will be implemented for students pursuing a career in music starting next school year. The College of Fine Arts is in the process of starting a sophomore review, leaving students to perform in front of a panel of faculty to gain feedback on how they are doing in their studies so far. […]
SGA Elections Are in Full Swing
Candidates have announced their running for the Student Government Association’s upcoming presidential and vice presidential election. Mohamed Mohamed and Tewobistya Burhanu are running against Keegan Baker and Ellie Hart. Ethan Gladue, current President of SGA, says that anyone running for an executive position had to announce their interest at the first SGA meeting on Jan. […]
The Vermillion Community Combats Opioid Epidemic with Free Narcan Kits
Free naloxone kits are now available at Pump ‘n Pak to help prevent the loss of future community members from the devastating epidemic of opioid overdoses. On Dec 23 of 2023, Kelcy, the daughter of Jenny and Jim Orr, was found deceased in her room, poisoned by accidental exposure to fentanyl. Kelcy, a 15-year-old Vermillion […]
Stuff-A-Buddy: Campus Activities Board Hosts Last Event of the Semester
CAB hosted their final event of the semester, allowing students to get into the Holiday spirit before preparing for finals. The Stuff-A-Buddy Winter Wonderland event was hosted on December 3rd in the MUC from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. which involved many different activities. While the movie “Elf” was playing, students were able to participate […]
Student Government Association Releases Results of USD Student Tuition Freeze Survey
South Dakota is known for its inexpensive tuition, which is funded in part by the South Dakota Legislature. Recently, USD students have been surveyed on this issue. With a total of 686 students participating in this survey, it allowed insight on what the students’ opinions are regarding the tuition. The survey began on October 28 […]
Community Celebrates Halloween Downtown
With Halloween quickly approaching, Vermillion plans to celebrate their annual Downtown Trick or Treating. On Friday, October 25, more than 20 businesses will gather downtown to pass out candy to children. Student organizations on campus are able to participate in the event as well. The city will close down […]
USD Coyote Carnival Kicks off Dakota Days’ Long List of Events
As Dakota Days rounds the corner, Vermillion is getting ready for a week of excitement to start. The Dakota Days Kickoff Carnival was hosted on Monday, October 7th. The Dakota Days Committee had many fun games and activities to get all the students excited for the rest of the week. The first 100 students were […]