Visioning project sees variety of hopes for town’s future
Sidewalks made of trampolines and purple trees lining the streets of Vermillion may seem futuristic and out-of-this-world, but one local organization is encouraging community members of all ages to envision the perfect Vermillion, no matter the logistical challenges. Greening Vermillion, a year-old organization that promotes sustainability within the community, has been working on a project […]
USD Housing bans hoverboards in dorms
Hoverboards topped many gift lists this past holiday season, but a recent ban enacted by USD Housing that prohibits students from keeping the self-balancing scooters in all residence halls will bring some of the fun to a screeching halt. Earlier this month, the university announced students would have to remove their hoverboards from their dorm […]
SDBOR holds off on alcohol sales legislation
The South Dakota Board of Regents is moving forward with plans to explore the possibility of selling beer and wine on public university campuses during certain events, but is easing back its ambitions to present the plans to state legislators at the upcoming legislative session beginning next month. Janelle Toman, director of communications for the […]
Graduate student sets sights on qualifying for 2016 Olympic Trials
Megan Glisar has earned many titles throughout her life. A top USA Outdoor National Championship high jump athlete, a USD audiology graduate student and perhaps most important to her, a mom. Now, she’s hoping to add one more title to her list – Olympic athlete. A former Coyote high jumper for the track and field […]
Cafe Brule owners purchase former Raziel’s building
Jim Waters and Monica Iverson, co-owners of Cafe Brule, are hoping to bring “something different” to downtown Vermillion with the opening of their new business this coming spring. The co-owners closed the deal on a vacant building located at 13 West Main St., formerly known as Raziel’s, this past Friday. The two said they have […]
CAB survey for spring concert released
The clock is ticking for students to cast their vote on which musical act they would like to see come to USD next semester. The Campus Activities Board, which is known primarily for bringing major concerts to campus, distributed a survey online last week to students that featured 10 artists from varying music genres. The […]
USD boxing club revived, eventually hopes to compete
Jody Harnois has learned a lot of lessons throughout his life. Many of those lessons stem from his time spent in the boxing ring. Now, he’s hoping his 35 years worth of experience will impact the lives of USD students and provide them with similar life lessons through the revival of a campus boxing club. […]
Six-year-old becomes mini-Charlie Coyote
Charlie the Coyote was busy this past weekend hyping up the Dakota Days football game crowd, but he had a little extra help. Six-year-old Nick Ellerbroek, from Sioux Falls, pulled on a furry costume and strapped on a head mask — becoming USD’s first mini-Charlie Coyote mascot. “It’s really fun,” Nick said. “You get to […]
Community runs from cops in benefit fun run
Wynette Heeren ran from the cops this past Saturday morning, but it wasn’t for a crime she had committed. Heeren, along with more than 20 others, ran just over three miles around Vermillion hoping they wouldn’t get caught by “police” and have to go to jail. Heeren was a participant in the third Run […]
Restoration underway for historic downtown mural
Patty Armstrong isn’t an artist by trade and she isn’t a painter, but she’s picking up a brush to help restore one of downtown Vermillion’s historic landmarks. Armstrong is one of many volunteers this week who’s helping to bring life and color back to “Missouri Weave” – a nearly 40-year-old mural stretching across the exterior […]