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Vex And The Verm: A Room Full of Strangers
It’s hard to be happy for others when you’re not. I am used to it at this point, though it still pangs. Being single, and to have never been in love, at least to never have that love reciprocated. All of this is, of course, non-platonic love which I am referring to. Most of the […]
Movie Review: The Original Vampire Rises Again
In our modern entertainment age, it is easy to be cynical about the number of remakes of older films there are over wholly original stories. Nowadays, I find myself far more interested in watching original movies over these remakes unless they truly do something unique with the source material. Robert Eggers’s film “Nosferatu” achieves that […]
SGA Elections Are in Full Swing
Candidates have announced their running for the Student Government Association’s upcoming presidential and vice presidential election. Mohamed Mohamed and Tewobistya Burhanu are running against Keegan Baker and Ellie Hart. Ethan Gladue, current President of SGA, says that anyone running for an executive position had to announce their interest at the first SGA meeting on Jan. […]
Cold Temperatures Leave Students Questioning Their Safety While Commuting to Campus
Strands of below freezing temperatures have left some students on USD’s main campus concerned for their safety while traveling to class. With wind chills dropping to dangerous levels, some students are questioning whether the university’s cold weather policies are enough to ensure their well-being during extreme conditions. “First and foremost, community member safety is a […]
The Dakota Days Committee is Seeking New Student Members
The Dakota Days Committee is gearing up for the homecoming celebration of 2025 by selecting new members for their staff. The committee is currently in the process of selecting new members who will bring fresh ideas and new perspectives to the D-Days events. As the planning process for Dakota Days begins, committee leaders are eager […]
The Seasonal Struggle: Daylight Saving Time’s Affect on Mental Health
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, students may find themselves navigating more than just icy sidewalks. From seasonal depression to the looming dread of finals week, students often find this time of year difficult to manage. “This is a very high-risk time for a lot of people, not only college students but the […]
The Vermillion Community Combats Opioid Epidemic with Free Narcan Kits
Free naloxone kits are now available at Pump ‘n Pak to help prevent the loss of future community members from the devastating epidemic of opioid overdoses. On Dec 23 of 2023, Kelcy, the daughter of Jenny and Jim Orr, was found deceased in her room, poisoned by accidental exposure to fentanyl. Kelcy, a 15-year-old Vermillion […]
Stuff-A-Buddy: Campus Activities Board Hosts Last Event of the Semester
CAB hosted their final event of the semester, allowing students to get into the Holiday spirit before preparing for finals. The Stuff-A-Buddy Winter Wonderland event was hosted on December 3rd in the MUC from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. which involved many different activities. While the movie “Elf” was playing, students were able to participate […]
Native American Fashion Show Highlights Identity and Artistry Within Designs
On November 13, The Native Student Services held a Native American fashion show in the University of South Dakota Event Center. Director of Native Student Services, and the host of the event Megan Redshirt-Shaw shared that the goal of the show was to be a vibrant celebration focused on identity and artistry within indigenous fashion. […]