Events
Students bring ‘Seussical’ musical to USD
The characters and worlds created by Dr. Seuss will soon be coming to life at the University of South Dakota. “Seussical,” featuring many of Dr. Seuss’ classic books, will be performed April 16 to April 19, and April 22 to April 27 in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for […]
Film censorship pressure ignites interest, confusion
Censorship pressure claims at the University of South Dakota have resulted in widespread interest in a film playing Friday in the Muenster University Center. “Honors Diaries” is scheduled for public viewing April 10 at 1:45 p.m. in room 216 of the MUC as part of the biennial Women and Gender Research Conference. “Honor Diaries” deals […]
International Club introduces world cuisine to students at annual event
University of South Dakota students will be able to experience world cultures April 12, all without leaving the comfort of campus. The International Club will be hosting its annual Festival of Nations in the Muenster University Center Ballroom starting at 5:30 p.m. Students can purchase $7 tickets to view performances from other cultures, while sampling food from […]
INTERACTIVE: Presenter discusses college rape culture
The divide was made clear at a forum held April 6 in the Muenster University Center Ballroom that discussed rape culture and how it’s shaping today’s society. On one board was a list of synonyms for men who are womanizers. On another, the audience of about 30 students named words directed mainly toward women. As a group, the […]
Dakotathon raises charity expectations, dedicating dance to former miracle child
Dakotathon at the University of South Dakota won’t be an easy task in 2015. In addition to raising its fundraising goal from $56,000 to $61,000, the organization was also hit with a more personal loss. Dakotathon is a 24-hour event in which volunteer dancers are paired with “miracle children” — children with illnesses — to […]
‘Tooth fairies’ raise money for dental hygiene program
Prioritizing oral health by taking a trip to the dentist isn’t always on the top of everyone’s list, but the dental hygiene program at the University of South Dakota is hoping to change that. The streets of Vermillion will be filled with tooth fairies running in the Dental Hygiene Department’s 7th Annual 5K run starting […]
Computer science competition expands activities
A small, two-wheeled metallic robot scurries across the floor, its two sensors taking in information from its surroundings. The robot might look insignificant to the average observer, but for a select number of high school students it may offer a glimpse into a bright future. The University of South Dakota Computer Science Department will host […]
VIDEO: Writing festivals combine for two-day event
Updated 4/1: Video from event produced by Megan Card. High school students will be putting pen to paper this weekend at a creative writing seminar. The first ever Vermillion Literary Project Festival and Sorcerer’s Apprentice Writing Camp will be held at the University of South Dakota March 27-28. Michelle Rogge, director of the Dakota Writing Project, […]
Alice in Wonderland-themed murder mystery brings students together
Twenty-eight students gathered March 31 in the Center for Diversity & Community for dinner — with a twist. Student Services hosted an Alice in Wonderland-themed murder mystery. Students were assigned roles of fantasy characters at random as they entered the room, and shortly into the evening, they were informed Alice had been murdered. Before dinner, […]
43rd Wacipi brings a ‘celebration of life’
Replacing the normal sounds of basketball and football games, the University of South Dakota’s Tiospaye Student Council organization will host its annual Wacipi pow-wow this Saturday and Sunday at the DakotaDome. First-year Colton Sierra said the Wacipi is a way to escape other troubles of the world. “It’s a good feeling, good vibes, and you […]