T.V. trivia night packs Varsity
The Varsity Pub was packed with USD students and Vermillion community members on Thursday night for “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” themed trivia. This event was organized by the USD Dakotathon, which is a yearlong fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network. The organization estimated they raised over $700 that night. Students made teams of four […]
People of the Pack: Jacob Safranek
Jacob Safranek is a sophomore secondary education and English double major. Molly Sperlich: Did you enjoy your Christmas break? Jacob Safranek: Yeah, it was pretty fun. MS: Did you go anywhere special? JS: No, not really. My boyfriend came to visit me so we just went into Omaha and I showed him around. MS: Were […]
Musicians perform at National Music Museum to kick off spring concert series
On Friday afternoon, the National Music Museum had the first performance of their spring NMM Live! four concert series. The performance, titled “Rebecca Zimmerman and Friends,” featured various USD faculty members as well as musicians from other areas. Unfortunately, Rebecca Zimmerman was unable to perform due to illness. The performance featured Susan Keith Gray on the piano, […]
Music performance students share recital, love for music
Two USD students played in a joint music recital this weekend. Senior Marty Balmer and first-year Nicole Santos, who play violin and piano, respectively, performed in Farber Hall Saturday afternoon.buy augmentin online https://gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/augmentin.html no prescription Marty Balmer Balmer started playing violin at age five. He said he quickly realized it was his passion. “I think […]
Taala celebrates diversity, helps international students feel at home
Taala, an event held by the international club celebrating Southern and East Asian cultures, was held Sunday night in the Muenster University Center ballroom. International club president Talita Fantauzzi, a sophomore media & journalism and international studies double major from Brazil, organized the event to celebrate various cultural demographics found at USD. “Taala is about […]
Sound of USD members describe opportunities, passion for music
Eighty to 90 student musicians play at games, tour to 15 high schools in the region and rehearse more than four hours a week as members of the Sound of USD. Three band students share how being a part of the marching band has impacted their college experiences. Busy, but fun Emily Gillespie, a sophomore […]
Speech and debate showcases diverse stories
Speech and debate teaches students to view the world with an open mind and accept different perspectives. The USD speech and debate team showcased their pieces in Farber Hall on Oct. 26. USD students, faculty members and families came to see the showcase. Bailey Quanbeck, a senior and president of the speech and debate team, performed […]
Philosophy professor humbled, inspired by his field
Philosophy is all about admitting that one knows nothing. That’s what Joseph Tinguely, assistant professor of philosophy, said about his chosen field. Tinguely grew up in North Dakota and received his bachelor’s in philosophy from St. Johns University. He then attended the New School of Social Research in Manhattan, where he got his master’s in philosophy. […]
USD professor Ioana Galu performs at NMM Live
More than 50 students and community members attended a performance at the National Music Museum Friday for a night of music. USD music education professor Ioana Galu performed at the NMM as part of the fall 2017 NMM Live!, a series of various performances throughout the year. Hannah Grantham, a graduate assistant working towards a master’s […]
Behind the scenes of ‘Rhinoceros’: Putting a production together
Before a production is ready for an audience, its cast and crew puts in an immense amount of time and effort to perfect the show. Work for “Rhinoceros” began last semester. The design process for a production this size can take eight to 12 weeks, said technical director Scott Mollman. The crew has multiple production […]