Knutson Theater and Colton Recital Hall set for renovation
The College of Fine Arts puts on six theater productions, countless student art exhibits, choir concerts, band and orchestra concerts and more annually. While students perfect their skills and continually improve, the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts (FA) facility continues to sink. The FA was built on the north side of campus in […]
Downtown during Dakota Days: Restaurants gear up to tackle Dakota Days homecoming weekend
This is a two-part story examining how Vermillion’s downtown businesses prep for the madness of Dakota Days. To read how Carey’s, Main Street Pub, Old Lumber Company and Charcoal Lounge handle “a 72-hour party,” click HERE. R-Pizza’s freezer/kitchen/storage room is stocked with 400 pounds of cheese balls, 400 pounds of pizza cheese and 30 gallons […]
New diving coach, focuses on the basics
After second place finishes for both the men and women at the Summit League Championship last year, USD’s Swimming and Diving team is looking forward to the start of their season. Over the offseason, the team saw a change in leadership as they welcomed new head diving coach Chris Pape to the pack. Pape completed […]
Vermillion firefighters balance work, family, school and dangerous hobby
When three tornadoes touched down in Sioux Falls last Tuesday, first responders were there to keep community members safe and aware of what was happening. It wasn’t the first time tornadoes struck southeastern South Dakota. Lieutenant Mike Murra of the Vermillion EMS Fire Department, recalls when he was stuck in the winds of Tornado Tuesday […]
National Music Museum’s new director talks on new home, learning from expert staff
Despite not having a musical background and a thick Southern accent, Matt Collinsworth has lost nothing in communication since taking over as director for the National Music Museum last March. Collinsworth previously worked as consultant director for the Lexington Art League. He generally studied literary and visual art but said when a search company called and […]
Greek homes serve four-year probations, “not a big deal”
From the outside looking in, it might appear Greek Life at USD is under probation. In reality, only five out of the 12 chapters on USD are serving probation sentences. While five houses on probation may seem high, Laura Anderton, director of sorority and fraternity life and leadership, said most are serving old probation sentences. […]
Law school swap: How Fulton and Geu are shifting into new positions
It’s the tale of two deans — one former, one current. A former dean staying at the same university is uncommon, almost as uncommon as an outsider taking over the spot. Neil Fulton transitioned into his new role as Law School Dean over the summer, as former Dean Thomas Geu is working back into his […]
Flamez Tobacco opens doors in Vermillion
A Minnesota-based tobacco and vapor shop expanded into Vermillion this summer. On the other hand, if you want to Buy Native Cigarettes Online, then a trustworthy site may have the supplies you need. Flamez Tobacco & Vapor shop, previously only open in Minnesota, added a store on Vermillion’s Cherry Street as well as a location […]
USD technology programs get major facelifts
USD staff members spent their summer adopting new technology in aim to make life easier for students. In addition to switching to a new online bookstore, USD introduced an app USDgo, to replace the previous YoteLife app, and a new Self-Service system to replace Webadvisor. Self-Service, a product of Banner, is a nationwide program students […]
An experience, not an event: How housing tackled move-in day
First impressions make or break an overall experience, whether at a restaurant or in a dormitory. That’s why USD housing tweaks the move-in day process annually to ensure incoming Coyotes are welcomed the right way. Though every move-in day consists of a string of events from dawn to dusk, Cody Burggraff, assistant director of housing, […]