Around Town
Brazilian pianist performs and teaches at USD
Graceful fingers fluttered over black and white keys and toes danced on pedals as her body swayed with the music rising from the piano Monday evening. Cristina Capparelli Gerling, a Brazilian pianist and academic, visited USD to perform and critique students during her stay. As an artist, she has traveled the world to perform and teach […]
Charlie’s moves to its final location
Charlie’s is now back in its original location at 2 East Main Street, after two years of moving around to several different locations in downtown Vermillion. The store is located in a shared space with the Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company (VCDC). Alison Buckman, Charlie’s branding manager, said the VCDC purchased the building two years ago. They […]
Vermillion sees student housing options increase, leases available
The Heights and The Quarters are two new off-campus housing developments in Vermillion that are currently under construction and students can move-in next summer. Construction for both developments and planning room layouts began within the past year and students can currently sign leases and plan their living situations through 2019. New opportunities Nate Welch, CEO and President […]
UPD makes preparations for first home game, student tailgate
As the first home football game approaches on Sept. 8, the University Police Department (UPD) has begun its preparations for student tailgate. Lieutenant Jef Rice says UPD’s main goal is to keep all students safe during tailgates. “We usually have our operations planned and training down pretty good. This year we’ll have a little bit […]
Students respond to Walmart hours cut back
The Vermillion Walmart has cut back from its around-the-clock service and will no longer be open during the night. The store will now be open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The Vermillion Walmart’s new hours has created concern for the community and students. Kaitlyn Danielson, a junior majoring in elementary education said the new change […]
Franken named new general counsel
Anthony J. Franken has been the named the new general counsel for USD. After visiting USD and meeting staff and students, Franken was selected from three top candidates. Franken, USD alumnus and former chief legal advisor for Gov. Daugaard, will begin work in October. As general counsel, he will advise the university on legal issues and […]
Vince Staples to perform at Sanford Coyotes Sports Center Oct. 16
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) announced Friday afternoon that rapper Vince Staples will perform at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Oct. 16. Staples is known for songs such as “Norf Norf” and “Yeah Right.” Sammie Dlugosh, senior media & journalism major and CAB member, said Staples is on tour and being in Vermillion worked with […]
The Bean expansion almost complete, ribbon cutting Sept. 12
The Bean is expected to open early September at 6 West Main after months of construction. The business is planning to have a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for Sept. 12. Leslie Gerrish, co-owner of The Bean, said because the community coffeehouse has grown to be a part of the Vermillion community, they decided to expand. […]
Department of Dental Hygiene to perform community services with grant
The department of dental hygiene received a grant in mid-June that would allow for students to perform oral health services for low-income children, veterans and seniors. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Rural Health Outreach grant will allow students to be supervised by licensed faculty and they will travel to serve nine communities […]
Bob Sutton named as CEO of Avera Health
Bob Sutton, South Dakota Board of Regents President, was named the CEO of Avera Health Thursday morning after a nationwide search. Sutton said he is “humbled” to continue Avera’s mission. “I am honored that the sisters who lead Avera have placed their confidence in me as the next president and CEO, and at the same […]