Events
A new set of titleholders looks forward to a year of service, Miss South Dakota pageant
Service, scholarship, style and success – these are what the four points of the Miss America crown stand for, and what every woman that competes in the Miss America system, no matter what level, hope to embody. On Saturday, one teen and three misses won the chance to advance in the pageant system and continue […]
Musicians perform at National Music Museum to kick off spring concert series
On Friday afternoon, the National Music Museum had the first performance of their spring NMM Live! four concert series. The performance, titled “Rebecca Zimmerman and Friends,” featured various USD faculty members as well as musicians from other areas. Unfortunately, Rebecca Zimmerman was unable to perform due to illness. The performance featured Susan Keith Gray on the piano, […]
Music performance students share recital, love for music
Two USD students played in a joint music recital this weekend. Senior Marty Balmer and first-year Nicole Santos, who play violin and piano, respectively, performed in Farber Hall Saturday afternoon.buy augmentin online https://gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/augmentin.html no prescription Marty Balmer Balmer started playing violin at age five. He said he quickly realized it was his passion. “I think […]
SD Army National Guard band performs seasonal songs at NMM
It was beginning to feel a lot like Christmas Friday afternoon in the National Music Museum. The 147th South Dakota Army National Guard band performed seasonal favorites for an audience, including kindergartners from St. Agnus. The band had nine people, with mostly brass instruments and percussion. The concert was full of familiar classics with some […]
National Music Museum seasonal concert showcases piano performance, instrument collection
Pianist Richard Steinbach performed his holiday concert “Christmas Spirit” at the National Music Museum Friday night. The concert was the last performance of the NMM’s fall semester, and was a seasonal performance focused on piano. Steinbach performed the concert on the museum’s 1855 Broadwood piano. The monthly concerts showcase various instruments from the museum’s collection. Steinbach, from […]
Taala celebrates diversity, helps international students feel at home
Taala, an event held by the international club celebrating Southern and East Asian cultures, was held Sunday night in the Muenster University Center ballroom. International club president Talita Fantauzzi, a sophomore media & journalism and international studies double major from Brazil, organized the event to celebrate various cultural demographics found at USD. “Taala is about […]
Chamber orchestra performs fall recital
Twelve musicians took the stage Monday for a night of music. Under the direction of Ioana Galu, the Chamber Orchestra’s fall recital included seven songs. Nicole Santos, a first-year violin player, said she was looking forward to the concert. “The songs with Dr. Gesteland, we’re doing a couple songs with her,” Santos said. “It’s cool […]
Morgan’s Mix: New music venue in Sioux City The Ox open to all ages
A new DIY house venue in Sioux City called The Ox has opened its doors to music lovers of all ages. The Ox was started by Kendall Motl, a Sioux City resident. She said she started the venue in her home so more kids could be included in the music scene instead of having to go […]
Video & photo gallery: Spectrum drag show features new performers
This year’s drag show saw an increase in student performers and a significant spike in attendance. Four out of the show’s nine performers were USD students, and more than 400 people attended the event. Spectrum’s biannual drag show was held in the Muenster University Center ballroom Wednesday night. Junior Nate Keane, also known by his stage […]
Speech and debate showcases diverse stories
Speech and debate teaches students to view the world with an open mind and accept different perspectives. The USD speech and debate team showcased their pieces in Farber Hall on Oct. 26. USD students, faculty members and families came to see the showcase. Bailey Quanbeck, a senior and president of the speech and debate team, performed […]