USD student paints mural for elementary school
In an effort to promote the arts, Austin Elementary School took an offer to have a mural painted at their school. That mural was painted by a USD student. Brianna Olson, a junior graphic design major, said after being a part of painting the mural on the movie theater, her professor encouraged her to pursue […]
One professor is making his mark with a unique class
“Marks of Civilization” is a unique class that USD offers, it the only one of it’s kind in the United States. David Lane, assistant professor in sociology, teaches the course. In the class, he teaches the literature of cultural production when it comes to tattooing. He said teaching a class that’s not offered anywhere else […]
One professor, graduate students hope to bring home culture to campus
One piano performance professor and her graduate students are working to bring the culture of their home country to the University of South Dakota. Alessandra Feris, an assistant piano professor, and her three graduate students are all from Brazil. She said she knew them before they decided to come to USD to fulfill their […]
Charlie’s moves to its final location
Charlie’s is now back in its original location at 2 East Main Street, after two years of moving around to several different locations in downtown Vermillion. The store is located in a shared space with the Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company (VCDC). Alison Buckman, Charlie’s branding manager, said the VCDC purchased the building two years ago. They […]
One campus organization promotes creative writing
As the only creative writing and literary student organization on campus, the Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) hosts many events each year and publishes its own annual literary journal. Marcella Remund, the faculty advisor for VLP, said the organization is unique because of the tradition it holds on campus. “We’ve been around since the late 1960s, […]
New restaurants in the MUC offer variety for students, faculty
Campus Dining made the decision to discontinue a popular eating option among students, the WOK. However, a variety of new restaurants in the Muenster University Center will be rotated on a weekly basis to allow for more options for students and faculty. Replacing the WOK on the Campus Dining schedule is something named “Restaurant Rotation.” […]
Expressing creativity through baked goods
The “science of sweet” is something Lauren Lavin, a first-year psychology major, wanted to promote when she started her own online bakery. Bakologie is an online bakery based out of Sioux Falls. Lauren Lavin founded the business in January 2015. At first she took phone orders, but decided to take her business online to reach more […]
46th annual Wacipi celebrates Native culture, spreads awareness
The sound of jingle dresses, drumming and singing filled the arena of the Sanford Coyote Sports Center for the 46th annual Wacipi on Saturday and Sunday. Jessilyn Bean, president of Tiospaye Student Council, said the Wacipi is a chance for people to get together to celebrate the Native American culture. “Traditionally not all tribes would […]
Vermillion Realtors preparing for influx of student clients
Students at USD are beginning to weigh their options for where they want to live for the next academic year. While some live on campus, some students decide to live off campus. Real estate agencies in Vermillion are starting to prepare for the off campus business. Maloney Real Estate, Premier Real Estate and Dakota Realty […]
Student athletes showcase team leadership skills differently
The Coyote sports teams all have differing leadership styles. Whether everyone takes on a leadership position or designated upperclassmen serve as team captains, each team has their own style that works best for them. The golf teams, soccer team and tennis team, to name a few at USD, tend to find that having designated captains […]