Video & photo gallery: Spectrum drag show features new performers
This year’s drag show saw an increase in student performers and a significant spike in attendance. Four out of the show’s nine performers were USD students, and more than 400 people attended the event. Spectrum’s biannual drag show was held in the Muenster University Center ballroom Wednesday night. Junior Nate Keane, also known by his stage […]
I.D. Weeks hosts Human Library event
On Wednesday night in the I.D. Weeks Library, students were able to browse and explore a Human Library. During this event, “readers” could check out human “books.” About 30 students, staff and faculty were in attendance. The event served as a forum, where readers could ask their “books” questions. The Human Library event featured speakers […]
Art of Sustainability features local artists, solutions from scientists
On Sunday evening, the Washington Street Arts Center hosted the sixth annual Art of Sustainability event coordinated by Greening Vermillion. The event brought artists, scientists and activists together with a community potluck, presentations, raffle drawings and crafts. Around 35 people attended the event. Greening Vermillion’s Art of Sustainability is aimed to celebrate how art sustains […]
Frost Trail Hike brings together artists and scientists
On Saturday morning, Vermillion community members joined to hike the Frost Trail, the result of a partnership between Greening Vermillion and the sixth annual Art of Sustainability. Hikers followed the trail through the cottonwood forest to the sandbars of the Missouri River. The hike brought both artists and scientists together to learn more about wildlife […]
Sophomore studies abroad amid tensions with Russia
When choosing where to study abroad, sophomore international studies major Matt Colbert had his eyes set on Russia from the beginning. Colbert said it’s been several years since a student from USD has studied abroad in Russia. “I thought that when I told them I’d like to study in Russia, they’d be shocked and have to […]
Coffee Cup construction to be completed in 2018
Construction of the Coffee Cup at the Vermillion exit on I-29 should be completed in 2018. Despite the construction to the Coffee Cup and surrounding roads on Highway 50 built using inflatable packer features, business hasn’t been affected, said Jane Heinz, owner of the Vermillion Coffee Cup. “We’re torn up in every corner of the […]
USD Special Olympics Club doing ‘rewarding’ work
When sophomore Kelsey Koupal came to USD, she couldn’t find a student organization that suited her interests. That’s why she started the USD Special Olympics Club this year. Working with people with disabilities has always been an interest for Koupal. “You walk out of it so rewarded,” she said. “For me, if I have one athlete come […]
USD students, Vermillion attend final Thursdays on the Platz
Around 100 people in the Vermillion community gathered at the corner of Main Street and Market Street for the final Thursdays on The Platz festivities. Listening Party, an Americana/folk rock band, was the showcase performer. Their trio is made up of Weston Mueller, Joshua Hester and Jacob Wood. USD seniors Hayley Warren, Lexy Gies and […]