96th Annual Strollers show sees new winners
One of USD’s oldest traditions had Aalfs auditorium buzzing with students last weekend. The 96th annual Strollers show featured highlights from all the houses of USD’s Greek Life and the Strollers themselves. Every year, each sorority on campus pairs up with two fraternities to put together a skit for Strollers. To prepare for the skit, […]
Professor bands rock around campus
When class is out, most students assume professors go home to their families or spend time planning and grading. However, some USD professors are in bands. Two professor bands, Beard and Blue Ruins, both showed off their musical stylings at concerts last weekend. Beard Beard is an alternative-rock band made up of lead guitarist Jacob […]
Students kick off Black History Month
Engage. Enlighten. Evolve. The Union of African American Students (UAAS) and Center for Diversity and Community (CDC) highlighted this theme at their annual Black History Month Kickoff on Thursday night. Black History Month is a time to acknowledge African-Americans and their culture. UAAS and the CDC are focusing on the evolution of Black Fashion, as […]
Freedom Forum announces sale of Newseum building
On Friday, the Freedom Forum, the creator and primary funder of Newseum, announced the sale of the building in which the museum is located. The building was sold to John Hopkins University, which will use the building as a center for its graduate programs based in Washington, D.C. Despite the change, the Newseum will remain […]
Students prepare for spring recitals
Countless hours of rehearsal and preparation lead up to one moment in front of the audience, one moment for a musician to show off everything they have, after planning, advertising and practicing over and over again. The audience never really sees the extensive amounts of work that go into a recital. Kevin Phillips, fifth-year music […]
Dolly Disco fundraises for children’s literacy
Roller skating and Dolly Parton music have come together to create United Way Vermillion’s annual Dolly Disco event. For the last five years, United Way Vermillion has been hosting a Dolly Disco event for Dolly Parton’s birthday to raise money for Imagination Library. The fifth annual Dolly Disco event was held at the armory on Saturday […]
Student Services, CAB look forward to the new semester
Student organizations and services plan events all semester to keep students engaged and motivated. The start of Spring semester brings many upcoming activities and events for students to relax, learn or socialize. Kim Grieve, Dean of Students at USD, said she’s excited to have students back on campus for the spring semester. “I think it’s […]
Diwali represents celebration of lights
The Muenster University Center (MUC) Ballroom was transformed into a room full of warmth, lights and colors at the annual Diwali celebration. Diwali is usually organized by the Asian American Student Association (AASA) but this year, they teamed up with the Center for Diversity and Community (CDC) and the International Club to bring this holiday […]
Haunted House fundraising event scares for a good cause
The halls were dark. Around each corner, a new and frightening character popped out. From seven foot clowns to gloomy cemeteries, Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi’s annual haunted house scared students for two good causes. The Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi’s annual Haunted House is a fundraising event that has been […]
People of the Pack: Hannah Bullerman
Hannah Bullerman is a first-year business major from Adrian, MN. Sara Cappiello: What are you involved in on campus? Hannah Bullerman: Not a lot. I do intramural basketball and volleyball. SC: Why did you choose those activities in particular? HB: I played basketball and volleyball in high school. It was fun for what I got […]