Editorial: Should we quit caffeine?
Caffeine is a mixed bag. There are benefits associated with consuming it, like greater levels of alertness, but there are also drawbacks when it comes to drinking too much of it. Most of us drink a concerning amount of caffeinated beverages. As a college student, it’s not unusual to drink more than one caffeinated drink […]
Editorial: Alternative housing options for 2019-2020
You’ve probably already heard it before, but USD’s housing for the 2019-2020 academic year is projected to overflow once again. There have been complaints about this, as people are waiting for housing to accept their exemptions to sign leases somewhere off campus.buy clomiphene online https://pavg.net/wp-content/languages/new/where/clomiphene.html no prescription We understand that this can be a frustrating […]
What We Think: Do “As Seen on TV” products work?
In What We Think, the Verve Team ventures out to try businesses, restaurants, products and trends so you don’t have to! This week we tested out “As Seen on TV” products, the quirky products seen on cable television informercials at odd hours of the night. We each chose one product to test and gave it […]
Editorial: Joining students organizations is essential
There is more to the college experience than the classroom. USD has a selection of 178 extra-curricular organizations open to students. Becoming a part of a social or academic organization on campus is a great way to make the most of your experience in college. A sense of community The transition from college can be […]
Editorial: Are you ready for the “Real World”?
No one is ever really prepared for “The Real World.” An existing misconception suggests that once you move out of your family’s home and into a dorm, you’ll magically learn everything you need to know in four years at college. However, senior year approaches quickly, and you’ll find yourself pulling out hair while you apply […]
Editorial: Beating the Pub Crawl
On St. Patrick’s Day, the whole world gets to be Irish. St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated every year on March 17, is symbolized with shamrocks, the color green, getting pinched by people you don’t even know, and–let’s face it–plenty of guilt-free alcohol consumption. This year’s St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans have come and gone, with the past […]
What We Think: Vermillion’s Best Coffee
In this new section, the Verve Team — consisting of Lauren Soulek, Ali Boysen and Sara Cappiello — ventures out to try businesses, restaurants, products and trends so you don’t have to! This week, we ranked coffee shops around Vermillion. At each stop, we ordered a specialty drink, a recommended drink and a common drink college students […]
Editorial: Paid parental leave should be guaranteed
What do Papua New Guinea, Oman and the United States have in common? They are the only countries left in the world that do not guarantee paid parental leave. Becoming a parent is a big decision. Standing in support of paid parental leave should not be. According to the National Compensation Survey (NCS), a study […]
Editorial: Supporting local artists
Art is a powerful thing. Whether it be music or physical art, it’s one of the few things that almost everyone enjoys without reservation. It’s no secret that local artists are underrepresented in the industry. Local artists are vital to any community, however small it may be. They provide affordable entertainment at events, add value […]
Editorial: We don’t know enough of our own history
We are, unfortunately, in a time in which most Americans would not be able to answer basic questions about their government. According to Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, only about a quarter of Americans can name all three of the branches of government. The state of South Dakota is working to […]