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USD Idol winner finds her way back to vocals, tops USD Idol competition
Elizabeth Daniel said she has been singing “for what feels like forever,” belting out Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” for anyone who would listen growing up. For the past two years, her vocals took a back seat to other pursuits. “I’ve been running from (singing) for a few years,” she said. It would be hard […]
Timeflies packs over 1,800 inside the DakotaDome
Almost 30 months after the last major musical artist came to the University of South Dakota, the crowd at the DakotaDome greeted hip-hop duo Timeflies with a proper welcome Monday night. Organized by the USD Campus Activities Board, the concert sold over 1,800 tickets, CAB member Arianne Wunder said. “So far, I’ve only heard good […]
Students see practicality, danger in social apps
Students are using apps not only to chart their schedules and play games, but meet new people as well. Social apps such as Tinder are rising in popularity, and students are taking advantage. Tinder uses Facebook information to match individuals, and users are able to chat with each other after expressing mutual interest in one another. […]
Classical production promises humor
The University of South Dakota Theater Department is bringing an art form born hundreds of years ago in Italy to the Vermillion stage with its production of the comedy ‘The Servant of Two Masters.’ Director of the play and assistant professor of theater, Chaya Gordon-Bland said the ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ — a Commedia dell’Arte play […]
Embrace your unique body style, beauty
A couple months ago I started working in a special occasion dress shop. This unnamed corporate entity specializes in weddings, but also carries dresses for prom, homecoming and any other event one might need to purchase a lovely dress for. As a fashion-loving feminist, I have found this experience enlightening in a variety of ways. […]
Quest for the Perfect Midi Rings
My search for the perfect set of midi rings — or above-the-knuckle or stacking rings — started and ended in Chicago over my spring break. I went into the trip not wanting to spend a fortune, but knowing there would really be no way around buying lunches and suppers. Along with a morning stop for […]
‘Dating Doctor’ gives relationship advice to students
Dating in college is hard. Meeting new people is hard. Coming to college with a previous relationship that has turned into long-distance is hard. Forming new relationships is hard, said Stephen Gray, known as the “Dating Doctor.” The University of South Dakota hosted Gray on March 3. A colleague of David Coleman, who inspired the […]
Spring breakers prepare for trips
Thinking about Spring Break may bring up thoughts of bikinis and the beach, but organizations on campus are using it as an opportunity to do good. Groups such as Habitat for Humanity and the Alternative Week of Off-Campus Learning program utilize the break to take service trips during Spring Break. This year Habitat for Humanity […]
Fundraiser doubles attendance
Crab-stuffed mushrooms, Chardonnay and sonnets marked the second “Wine with Will” event Feb. 28, and organizers gathered contributions to bring one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies to Vermillion. The wine-pairing event at the University of South Dakota serves as the largest annual fundraiser for the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival. This year’s affair doubled in attendance, said […]
Dress fun for Spring Break
The long-awaited time of year is finally upon us. No, I’m not talking about midterms — no one gets their hopes up or becomes excited for those — but rather, Spring Break. Depending on the type of person you are, you’ll either have a crazy or relaxed Spring Break. Your attire will reflect that. Outfits […]