Multicultural retreat builds understanding

To increase understanding of others between different groups, 28 students came together in a casual setting to help leaders better prepare for the ever-growing diversity around them. The second weekend-long Multicultural Leadership Retreat took place Sept. 19-21 bringing USD students to one site to learn more about diversity. Jesus Trevino, associate V.P. for diversity, said the this year’s retreat had a more […]

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Colors for CASA 5K draws crowd of about 130 to raise awareness about child neglect and abuse

Junior Kailee Olson’s aunt was a foster parent. She would meet many children, but would never see them again once they moved on — always a bittersweet moment for her. As a way to help kids like the ones her aunt helped, Olson decided to participate in the annual Colors for CASA 5K Run/Walk Saturday, which drew more than 130 […]

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Classical production promises humor

The University of South Dakota Theater Department is bringing an art form born hundreds of years ago in Italy to the Vermillion stage with its production of the comedy ‘The Servant of Two Masters.’ Director of the play and assistant professor of theater, Chaya Gordon-Bland said the ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ — a Commedia dell’Arte play […]

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