Student Life
Vex and The Verm: To Calli, With Love
Something has changed…since I met you. Something is not the same. Calli this one for you. Calli, from the moment I first saw you when you came to my Media Experience class freshman year, like most people, I immediately felt that you were an amazing person. Over the course of that first semester, I loved […]
CABchella Brings Festival Vibes to Campus
With a night full of music and dancing, the Campus Activities Board showed that the iconic Coachella experience doesn’t need to take place in the desert. CABchella took place on May 2, over at the MUC west lawn. This event was the first of its kind. CAB Vice President Brook Roozen said that this event […]
Natatorium Opens its Doors to the Community
The Wellness Center has officially opened the Natatorium after years of building. The facility had their official ribbon cutting ceremony on April 15. This opening has been long awaited, but it’s finally open to the swimming and diving teams, students and the community. The facility had originally begun the building process in 2019. The construction […]
Vex and The Verm: Catch and Release
Do you ever feel a big lump in the bottom of your stomach? Those moments when you realize something isn’t going your way. When two forces in your life coalesce into a less-than-harmonious combination. Whether it’s a close friend moving on to another one of your friends, or a friend becoming increasingly more involved with […]
Get Out and Do Something
It seems winter is finally over and we’re seeing some warmer weather. Winter is great and all, but it’s time to get outdoors. Sometime last week on social media, I saw a post on the late actor, Christopher Lee. Lee is one of my favorite actors: in addition to his well known roles as Count […]
The Dark Side to Self-Care: Overconsumption, Addiction and Mental Illness
If you scroll through the explore page of any social media app, then there is a likely chance that you will be met with some sort of self-care video depicting various, and sometimes excessive, rituals and practices. Take the trending “Self-Care Sunday” videos for example. No influencer truly believes that a Sunday afternoon cannot be […]
Students Raise Concerns Over Possible ICE Presence on Campus
The recent presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has raised fear at colleges across the nation, including USD. Reports of potential deportation forces on campus have left many university community members feeling threatened and or vulnerable, prompting administrative outreach. On April 14, faculty and staff members received an email stating that there had not […]
Native Tradition Brings Community Together
The rich culture of Native American traditions were celebrated at the 51st annual Wacipi. Hosted by the Tiospaye Student Council and Native Student services, the Wacipi offers an immersive experience into Native American cultural heritage. Kylie Parisien, Co-President of Tiospaye Council, describes the Wacipi as a celebration and gathering that involves dancing, singing and traditions. […]
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden Q&A
On Thursday, April 10, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited various businesses within the Vermillion community, as well as attended the University of South Dakota’s campus as a part of his Open for Opportunity Tour. While in Vermillion the governor took the time to walk through Manitou Equipment, Masaba Inc and the Human Services Center […]
Local Filmmakers Rise to a 48-Hour Challenge
Students and local filmmakers recently faced the challenge of creating a short film within 48 hours. The Vermillion Cultural Association hosts the Fool’s 48 Short Film Project annually to promote local filmmakers by providing a platform for them to gain real-world experience. Students involved in a directing for video and film class at USD participated […]