Gesteland’s annual Studio Showcase made their first appearance since COVID-19
Tracelyn Gesteland, a voice and opera professor, brought back the annual studio showcase on April 9 this year. This was the first time she has been able to hold this event since 2019. “We’ve had a studio showcase every spring since I began teaching at USD, with the exception of 2020 and 2021 due to […]
Gesteland’s Annual Studio Showcase Made Their First Appearance Since COVID-19
Tracelyn Gesteland, a voice and opera professor, brought back the annual studio showcase this year. This was the first time she has been able to hold this event since 2019. “We’ve had a studio showcase every spring since I began teaching at USD, with the exception of 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. It […]
Brodalisque: A look into traditional odalisque paintings
Klaire A. Lockheart, who recently earned her MFA in painting at USD, displayed an exhibit in Gallery 110 at the Fine Arts Building. The exhibit was titled ‘Brodalisque,’ a term Lockheart coined herself, and focused on lounging male figures. “A Brodalisque is the character in these paintings and it’s a combination of a bro and […]
John A. Day Alumni Art Exhibit features work from artists in the area
The John A. Day Gallery’s ‘Alumni Art Exhibit’ opens on March 11. This exhibit boasts art from alumni in all different walks of life post-graduation. Pieces come from practicing artists, professors and community members living in Vermillion. Cory Knedler, Chair of the Art Department, curated this exhibit with the help of the University Art Galleries […]
Bingo for a Cause at Gayville’s Hay Shed
On March 5, Gayville’s local restaurant The Hay Shed hosted “Bingo for a Cause.” The town of Gayville and surrounding towns came together despite the weather to play bingo and raise money for the town. Paula Marshall, owner of The Hay Shed and organizer of the event, raised around $600 for a firework show to […]
Emily Kahn finds home in the DakotaDome pool
Emily Kahn is a freshman freestyle swimmer at USD and has been breaking records since she committed to the university. Prior to Kahn’s commitment, she was a four event state qualifier in her first three seasons at George Washington High School. During her junior year, she placed second in the 100-meter freestyle and finished fifth […]
Heartland Humane Society in desperate need of foster families
Heartland Humane Society in Yankton is having difficulties finding foster families. They’ve been experiencing the staffing shortage since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 and the numbers haven’t risen to the point they need yet. Executive director Kerry Feilmeier has been working with Heartland Humane Society since 2011. She said Heartland could easily use a […]
New Dakota Center offers more activities for Vermillion community
The new Dakota Center, located inside Pizza Ranch, had their soft opening this month. Before USD students got back to campus, hoping to let the community enjoy the center first. “This is something that we think that Vermillion really needed,” owner and operator, Alaina Lind said. Pizza Ranch previously had the “Fun Zone” which was […]
USD football accepts Sports Illustrated Award
The USD football players brought home the Sports Illustrated “Play of the Year” Award in December. They were up against all sports nominations in the nation, not only other football plays. Freshman quarterback Carson Camp and freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Webb accepted the award on behalf of the team at the reception ceremony in Miami, […]