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Native American art student wins awards
Third year graduate student Keith BraveHeart spends a lot of time in the art studio of the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. BraveHeart’s painting “Retainment” won best of show at the Stilwell Art Exhibition, and is displayed there along with several more of BraveHeart’s paintings and other student work. “The (USD) art community brings […]
English lecturer reflects on past in punk music, creative writing
Punk rock may be part of his past, but English lecturer Duncan Barlow still stays true to his punk ideals as an author, publisher and professor. Barlow teaches creative writing and publishing at USD and has written a handful of books, including “The City, Awake,” “Of Flesh and Fur” and “Super Cell Anemia.” He’s also the publisher […]
People of the Pack: Abigale Jensen
Abigale Jensen is a first-year nursing major from Custer, SD. Molly Sperlich: What was the hardest part about coming to college, or the biggest thing you learned? Abigale Jensen: It was hard keeping myself on track with my classes, and so I learned how to get better at being organized. MS: How is Vermillion different from […]
Coyote and Jackrabbit couples find love despite rivalry
Even though USD and South Dakota State University have been long-time rivals, the clash of the colleges hasn’t stopped these couples from transcending the feud and finding love. Morgan and Mark Morgan Dickinson and Mark Malinovskiy started dating when they were neighbors in their hometown of Blaine, MN and swimming on the same high school swim […]
Healthy lifestyles encouraged at USD
At the Wellness Center, there are plenty of options for students to get involved in exercise and healthy habits. With around 65 group classes offered per week, the Wellness Center has a wide variety of physical activity options. Wendy Johnson, associate director of the Wellness Center, said it’s important for college students to start paying […]
Annual Stilwell Exhibition showcases student artwork
The Stilwell Exhibition is an annual event that gives students the opportunity to showcase art they’ve created in and outside of the classroom throughout the year. Students are able to submit five pieces of artwork for the exhibition, which are narrowed down and given awards by a juror appointed by the chair of fine arts. This […]
People of the Pack: Alex Gerig
Alex Gerig is a senior computer science major from Venezuela. Molly Sperlich: Have you attended USD all four years? AG: At USD, I have been here for two and a half years. MS: How do you like it so far? AG: It’s not bad, the people here are nice, and most of my professors are […]
USD students embrace Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the Union of African American Students are celebrating their culture while getting USD students involved. The theme for USD’s Black History Month is “Who am I? I am Black History” and one main goal is to discuss the significance of appropriation versus appreciation. For each event this month, members of UAAS […]
Full-time student, part-time Miss SD USA
From the biology lab to the stage, junior biology major and Miss South Dakota USA 2018, Madison Nipe, is balancing being a full time student with her role as Miss South Dakota USA 2018. Prior to competing in the Miss South Dakota USA 2018 pageant in October, Madison Nipe had not been involved in the […]
USD faculty member hosts dinner for students
In the corner of the Belbas Center’s top floor, students can find Joni Freidel in her office, ready to offer a smile and guidance to anyone who knocks on her door. As USD’s director of scholarship administration for the last eight years, Freidel said she spends her day making education more affordable for students. “I’m […]