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Sci-fi novel comes to life
What does it take to win? That is a question the science fiction movie “Ender’s Game” innovatively answers. The main star of the film is one of England’s rising stars, Asa Butterfield. He is no longer the child from “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” or BBC’s “Merlin.” He has now become a teenager gifted […]
Holiday blogger hopes to inspire others by volunteering
During the holiday season, senior Nadia Tronick is refocusing her end of the year festivities from gift shopping to volunteer work. Tronick, who is majoring in journalism and minoring in political science and speech communications, is going against the grain with her seasonal blog as she decided to commit 12 days during the holiday months […]
Electro-pop band puts the Midwest on the map
Polica is the new Minneapolis band that stormed onto the scene last year with “Give You the Ghost,” which had the notable hits “Lay Your Cards Out” and “Wandering Star.” Gaining a lot of praise for their electro-pop take on R&B, Poliça is back on the scene with second album “Shulamith.” They’ve even received support […]
Students react to first snow of season
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Spanish club celebrates halloween
The University of South Dakota’s Spanish Club recently celebrated the Hispanic holiday, Dia De Los Muertos, meaning day of the dead in Spanish. The holiday was celebrated by building an altar for Diego Rivera, a deceased Spanish artist. This is just one of the many traditions that is practiced over the three day holiday. “The […]
Strikes for tykes
Dakotathon’s Making Strikes for Miracles event had over 50 students participate in a bowling tournament to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Monday. Twelve teams participated in the bowling event at Howler’s Bar and Grille in Vermillion. “We are trying to get people to enjoy helping our cause,” said senior Ashley Nelson, co-event chair for Dakotathon. Nelson, […]
Music fills sophomore’s days
Sophomore Liz Pekas is more than a little musically inclined. She has been a paid musician for the past six years, playing in pit orchestras. Her specialty is the clarinet, but she also plays saxophone, bassoon, percussion and has experience with brass instruments. In total, she owns 14 instruments. Her passion for music began in […]
International Film Series brings diverse movies to campus
Whether a 14-year-old girl recounts to her unborn child how she became a rebel wielding an Ak-47 or a married couple grapples with improving the life of their child by moving out of Iran, these cinematic stories are finding their way to the University of South Dakota through the International Film Series. Sponsored by the […]
USD students race for reading awareness
The Mortar Board raised $200 and 12 books at the second annual Trick or Trot 5K. The donations will benefit Vermillion elementary schools to improve literacy, said Lindsay Sparks, assistant director of Student Life. Participants were dressed in Halloween costumes to run or walk the 5K route through Vermillion Sunday morning. 10 students and community […]
Haunted house gives back
Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi joined forces to scare students and community members for their annual haunted house event Oct. 23-24. Tickets were $5 in advance and $7 at the door, while profits from the event were split between Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi with proceeds going toward the North American […]