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 […]
Editorial: The power of Black History Month
Black history in America is often reduced to a handful of memorable moments and events. In Black history, this includes the Underground Railroad, the famous “I Have A Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Selma to Montgomery March. But these are only a few events to remember. Carter G. Woodson, a […]
Coyotes dominate second half to claim 20th season win
by Bailey Zubke and Nikolas Wilson Tied at halftime, USD women’s basketball returned to form in the second half of a 71-49 victory over Purdue-Fort Wayne in Indiana Saturday. Fort Wayne (6-16) led 17-14 at the end of the first quarter, but the Coyotes tied the game by halftime, 34-34. The first half saw nine […]
Three SGA candidate teams face off for executive office
by Cecilia Gillen, Kelli Susemihl and Lexi Kerzman At the first Student Government Association (SGA) meeting of the semester, three pairs announced their plans to run for SGA executive office. The three pairs running for SGA president and vice president are Kevin Huizenga and Sidney Juffer, Carson Zubke and Hannah Booth and Matthew Yetter and […]
Editorial: No, art degrees are not worthless
What comes to your mind when you read the words “art major”? Unemployed? A waste of time and money? Matt Bevin, Governor of Kentucky, sparked controversy among educators while speaking at the 2017 Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Education. At this conference, Bevin spoke out against public university arts degrees. Bevin said during the conference, “If […]
Letter to the Editor: The many sides of sexual assualt
Recently, it has been hard to avoid high-profile cases involving allegations of sexual assault and the various movements decrying these experiences. These issues are not new and remain relevant in current affairs, particularly in recent elections and changes in government administrations. An especially high profile case occurred nearly three months ago in which multiple women […]
Editorial: The importance of the Women’s Marches
On Jan. 21, 2017, millions of people gathered in locations around the world for the one of the largest demonstrations in political history. The occasion? The Women’s March: people fighting for women’s rights and equality. Signs filled the sky and everyone was silent as powerful speakers guided the peaceful protest. Hundreds of men and women, […]