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Kappa Alpha Theta uses social media to promote positive life outlooks
USD’s Kappa Alpha Theta sorority chapter is participating in an October social media movement called #LoveisLouder. The movement was created by the Jed Foundation and actress Brittany Snow to promote self-love, and to show people that under any circumstance they are loved and are not alone. Junior Ashley Rook, who is one of 134 other Kappa […]
“Venus in Fur” cast overcomes struggles with characters to put on ‘marathon show’
Theatre students presented “Venus in Fur” in the Arena Theatre this past week. Rebecca Bailey, the director of the show and student, submitted a group of plays she selected, including “Venus in Fur,” to the department faculty, who then made the final decision to produce it. “I was looking for something that was a small […]
Butterfly Garden to be re-established
Students may have noticed that the Pollinator Garden, also known as the Butterfly Garden, between East Hall and the McKusick Center has disappeared. The garden was created to educate the public about prairie plants and to help support the monarch butterfly, but now it’s been removed because of the way it looked. Three sustainability program […]
Horror anime that will terrify you on Halloween
For those who are not keen on watching the usual Halloween movies but are into cartoons or anime and would like to get a new perspective of the horror genre for the Halloween season, here are some chilling, creepy and terrifying anime to watch. “Attack on Titan” The world of “Attack on Titan” is violent, chaotic […]
‘American Horror Story’ finally making sense
Warning: Spoilers ahead about season five of “American Horror Story: Hotel” In season five of “American Horror Story: Hotel,” the third episode finally seems to pull together the guests of the Hotel Cortez. The episode, entitled “Mommy,” clarifies the motivations of most of the characters. Some character’s motivations are still a little murky, but at least […]
Addiction Studies club devotes itself to student education
The USD Coalition of Addiction Students and Professionals Pursuing Advocacy (CASPPA) chapter is a student organization devoted to educating others about addiction treatment at centers like rehab for couples, and is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of inception this year. CASPPA is open to members from all different majors and currently has 20 members. This year, […]
Artist in Residence performs at USD, raises more than $700 for scholarship fund
Artist in Residence Joseph Mahowald performed for students, faculty and the Vermillion community to raise money for the Theatre Scholarship Fund this past Saturday. Mahowald has been the Artist in Residence at USD for the past two years, and Oct. 17 was his final performance alongside his wife, Elizabeth Mohowald. Together, they performed pieces from different […]
Spanish Table allows for language practice in grade-free environment
Students in a Spanish course, or simply for fun, can improve their speaking skills through the Spanish Table. Held every Tuesday in the Muenster University Center, students can meet with a Spanish professor, and they answer questions and simply speak in Spanish conversely. Students can receive extra credit by going, but also develop better skills […]
Alumna continues her time at USD beyond graduation
When selecting a college to attend, some students can become overwhelmed with which school to choose. For Kendra Howard, USD recruiter and academic adviser, the University of South Dakota was not only the institution she selected for higher education, but also where she chose to begin her career. “I chose to start my career at USD […]
Omaha author defies stereotypes in Nebraska-set novel
I came across author Rainbow Rowell after my sister recommended me to her. I read her novel “Fangirl” and fell in love with it, but quickly got bored with it. My sister, on another hand, loved it. So when it came time to read her book “Eleanor and Park,” I wasn’t really excited because my […]