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The top 10 things to do before you graduate
1. Explore Vermillion. There are a lot of cool restaurants and shops downtown. 2. Pick a major that you will enjoy studying. Do not focus on how much money your career will make you after you graduate. 3. Try every “brule” themed item at Cafe Brule (Brule banger, potatoes brule, etc.) 4. Go […]
Pom Pom delivers ‘spine chilling’ music
You know how they say “never judge a book by its cover”? It’s the same with music — never judge a record by its album artwork. As I saw the pink artwork for the new Ariel Pink record, I kept these wise words in mind. Pink’s newest record, “Pom Pom,” came out in November 2014. I […]
Seniors prepare for life after college
As the new semester begins, most students are focused on classes, but for some University of South Dakota seniors, their thoughts are already drifting to life after college. Senior Stephen Nielson, a health services and administration major, said he has already applied to graduate schools throughout the Midwest. “There’s a lot of opportunities for administration […]
2015 VerminCon sees record attendance
Two hundred and three gamers from across the region filled the Muenster University Center Ballroom this past weekend. The University of South Dakota Games Club hosted its 23rd annual VerminCon, a student-run gaming convention that occurs over the span of two days. The convention broke last year’s record of 168 attendees. Senior Katarina Hammoud, vice president of the […]
Chamber Singers receive national recognition
University of South Dakota junior Sopida Trageser practices singing every day. For more than 10 years, Trageser has been involved in music. “In my free time, I usually like to look at music 30 minutes a day,” she said. After countless hours of practice, University of South Dakota Chamber Singers, such as Trageser, are being […]
Fine arts students to showcase talent at Washington Pavilion
Artwork and performances from fine arts students at the University of South Dakota will soon be on display in Sioux Falls. On Saturday, Jan. 31, the College of Fine Arts will be showcasing its faculty and students’ artwork as well as their musical and theater talents during the annual USD Night at the Washington Pavilion of Arts and […]
Wellness Center usage jumps as new year begins
University of South Dakota students are wasting no time in pursuing fitness resolutions for the new year. According to data collected by the USD Wellness Center, 6,385 people used the facility the first four days of the semester from Jan. 12 to Jan. 15. Steve Mayer, the director of the Wellness Center, said the first six […]
Students, faculty respond to Charlie Hebdo tragedy
Earlier this month, a wave of violent attacks in the heart of France shocked the world — and the aftermath is being felt by students and faculty as far away as the University of South Dakota. On Jan. 7, two gunmen broke into the headquarters of the satirical Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris and attacked members of […]
USD couple takes leap of faith with engagement
Junior Erika Arpan and senior Tyler Tordsen are seated at a kitchen table in Kappa Alpha Theta, Arpan’s sorority house, smiling and laughing together as they reminisce on their first date back in August 2012. Arpan met Tordsen in Rapid City while attending a Crazy Horse Institute summer program, and upon resuming school at the University of […]
Students connect with community through volunteering
As students gear up for the final stretch of finishing projects, papers and finals, some are also working to get volunteer hours in before the fall semester comes to a close. With the community in mind, Kappa Alpha Theta members have been volunteering throughout the semester. Serving as the event coordinator for Kappa Alpha Theta, junior Arianne Wunder […]