Sculpture Walk to expand to downtown Vermillion
Downtown Vermillion will get a touch of artistic culture this summer as an extension of the University of South Dakota’s Sculpture Walk brings four sculptures to Main Street. Larry Schou saw an opportunity to give recognition to the Arts Department and commemorate the hard work of artists in a way that would also benefit the city […]
The Abbotts get festive for the holidays
Happy as two dogs can be, Oscar and McGovern — the pets of University of South Dakota President James Abbott and First Lady Colette Abbott — trot through the dining room of their home on Main Street, navigating around the numerous red boxes filled with Christmas decorations that will soon be set around the house. The Abbotts […]
Sound of USD to end year with ‘Spectacular’ performance
Senior Garret Olson smiled as he reminisced over his five years playing trombone and marching with the Sound of USD, the marching band at the University of South Dakota. “My freshman year, we did the ‘Thriller‘ dance,” Olson said. “It was our Halloween show. That was probably the highlight of my five years.” Olson said the Sound […]
Anthropology club provides ‘relative view of culture’
Several students, like fifth-year senior Alec Anton, are learning anthropology is much more than just archaeology. Having been in the club for two years, he and about 25 other active members in the Anthropology Program Enthusiasts Society (APES) are exploring different discoveries the field has uncovered throughout the years. “You can learn a lot about where people are really […]
Pianist works hard to “be the best of the best”
Junior Spencer Smith effortlessly runs his fingers up and down the keys of a grand piano, filling the Colton Recital Hall in the Fine Arts building with beautiful music. Smith started playing piano when he was four years old, began taking lessons at age eight and continues to pursue his passion by majoring in music performance […]
Spanish Conversation Table offers practice without rules
First-year Amanda Covert has her nose in a book while sitting in the Muenster University Center pit lounge. Having known her career goals since she was in the seventh grade, Covert figures she can breathe a little easier and take a few minutes to relax. While her future goals include going to law school to become a business lawyer, she […]
International Partner Program connects international students with USD partners
As first-year international student Michelle Allotey walked through the Muenster University Center with a friendly smile, something stood out. She was nicely dressed compared to the usual students’ attire of jeans and sweatshirts. “In Ghana, when you’re going to school it’s more like a fashion show,” Allotey said. “Everyone wants to wear heels and look […]
English professors jam out in rock band
A few English professors at the University of South Dakota have found a way to relax from the stresses of their day jobs by playing in a rock band at night. Narrative Feed, founded in 2002, consists of USD professors John Dudley and Skip Willman, former USD professor Dennis Sjolie and Jim Batt, who teaches at Northeast Community […]
Colors for CASA 5K draws crowd of about 130 to raise awareness about child neglect and abuse
Junior Kailee Olson’s aunt was a foster parent. She would meet many children, but would never see them again once they moved on — always a bittersweet moment for her. As a way to help kids like the ones her aunt helped, Olson decided to participate in the annual Colors for CASA 5K Run/Walk Saturday, which drew more than 130 […]
Social media used to prepare for future, find a job
Social media has become a prominent part of the world with seemingly never-ending notifications, messages and friend requests. University of South Dakota students have found a way to use those social media sites to benefit their futures. Senior Dana Jakeway, a marketing major, started using LinkedIn a year ago to begin making connections with professionals […]