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First monthly grocery store trip draws one student
A lone University of South Dakota student was able to experience a taste of Hong Kong on Sunday without leaving the country. The university’s Student Services provided the trip to the Hong Kong Supermarket in Sioux City for any students interested in visiting the oriental store. Sahar Mohtadi Tabrizi, a junior piano performance major, was […]
Vermillion Cup Club provides students, community with discounts around town
The Vermillion Cup Club is giving new meaning to red cups on a college campus. Free to all University of South Dakota students and their families, the cups provide discounts when brought to any participating Vermillion business. First-years and their families received cups on Move-In Day and cup distribution for upperclassmen began Aug. 25 at the Muenster University Center […]
USD English professor named S.D. poet laureate
South Dakota has a new ambassador of poetry. University of South Dakota professor Lee Ann Roripaugh was named the new poet laureate for the state of South Dakota over the summer, and will foster prose reading and conduct reading/writing workshops throughout the state for the next four years. Roripaugh grew up in Laramie, Wyo., and […]
Greeks claim increase in numbers with early recruitment
Greek Life members at the University of South Dakota are hailing this year as an increase in new membership. Originally, the recruitment process for sororities took place during the first week of classes. Now in it’s second year, students interested in joining a sorority rush the week before classes start so they can get a […]
Anime inspires, entertains with thoughtful storytelling
Since I was 12-years-old, I have been intrigued with Japanese animation, or anime. When I tell people this, they never understand why. Many people are under the assumption anime is merely for children, or it is only for “people with no lives.” There is much more to anime than being a “person with no life” […]
USD senior opens boutique in Vermillion
University of South Dakota students will soon be able to buy clothing at a new boutique in Vermillion managed by a fellow Coyote. Fia Rose, located at 918 E. Cherry St., opened over the summer and is now managed by USD senior Carly Holmstrom. Holmstrom is involved in cross country and is majoring in strategic communication […]
Nine things you will miss about college over the summer
1. Seeing President Abbott walking around campus with his dog, McGovern. 2. Going to games at the DakotaDome and eating Dome Dogs. 3. The free entertainment of watching the drunk people on your floor. 4. Hanging out with friends all the time and not doing homework. 5. The Verm cats. 6. Late night snack runs for those […]
Miss USD prepares to compete for state title
For one University of South Dakota senior, persistence has paid off. Stephanie Fischer, a communication sciences and disorders major, won the Miss USD competition held Feb. 8 in Aalf’s Auditorium after competing the past two years and getting first runner up. “It’s kind of just a thing where people you know push you to do it and […]
Twin Peaks delivers short tracks and chill vibes
Twin Peaks has effortlessly perpetuated what rock ‘n’ roll is about with their heavy-garage sharp sound and their young punk attitude. Chicago’s finest rock ‘n’ roll conquerors are Clay Frankel, Cadien Lake James, Connor Brodner and Jack Dolan, and they want to start a riot in your grandmother’s living room. Their latest record, Wild Onion, is a flavorful […]
Program allows students to travel and study within the US
One program at the University of South Dakota is allowing students to travel to new places without having to travel abroad. The National Student Exchange (NSE) is a program that allows students at more than 200 universities in the United States to temporarily study at other participating universities for either a semester or a full […]