USD Choirs Return to Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Three groups burst with music each time they hit the stage, but in recent years fewer faces have graced the stage than choir director David Holdhusen is accustomed to. This year however, being the first full year not plagued by pandemic precautions, Holdhusen believes his three groups are finally reaching the number of participants he […]
USD Opera returns with medieval performance
The USD Opera will be returning to the main stage after two years to present a serious, yet comedic, opera titled “Alcina.” Directed by professor of music Tracelyn Gesteland and conducted by Luis Viquez, “Alcina” by George Frideric Handel is set in the late medieval times where an evil sorceress puts a knight under her […]
USD theatre department shows annual One-Acts
The Department of Theatre is showing their annual festival of short plays all directed by USD students March 8-10. The One Act Plays are 10 to 15 minute performances put on by graduate and advanced undergraduate directing students. The theater department will be putting on four one-acts: “Date with Death” by Steven Hayet, “Jack” by […]
Former teacher opens bookstore in downtown Vermillion
Outside of a Dog Books & Games is an independent bookstore that sells games, gifts and hosts different events for the Vermillion community. Prior to opening day on Nov. 20, 2021, bookstore owner Mike Phelan did not know that one day he would be opening a bookstore in downtown Vermillion. For most of Phelan’s career […]