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Amplified opening at the National Music Museum
Two local Yankton guitarists performed on Sept. 10 in the new Janet Wanzek Performance Hall to kick-off the “NMM Live!” concert series at the National Music Museum. Guitarists Mike Hilson and Jay Gilbertson started playing together almost 34 years ago after they met at a music shop in Yankton. They performed in multiple bands together and played a […]
Rachel Review: Shang Chi Hits the Perfect Tone
Marvel’s new movie “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” opened Sept. 3, reviving the energy of Marvel’s phase four plan and setting a new standard for the upcoming Marvel movies. Simu Liu shines in his Marvel debut as the lead Shang-Chi. Liu showed he has what it takes to be Marvel’s new top […]
The Hook Up event clarifies important information regarding sexual assault
Every year, the student leadership program hosts a sexual assault prevention event, and this year’s event was an interactive program called “The Hook Up,” and was created by Catharsis Productions. “Hooking up can often sound like harmless fun, but it can also be a cover for some very unhealthy behaviors,” Catharsis Productions said on their […]
Siouxland Artists continues to paint a way for all artists
Siouxland Artists Inc. has been promoting art and artists for over 75 years in the tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. Siouxland Artists currently have their art exhibit on display in the USD University Library until the end of October. Their pieces on display range from paintings to sculptures. Glenda Drennen, Siouxland Artists […]
ICARE informs students about consent
USD’s student organization ICARE had its kick-off event this past Tuesday in the Muenster University Center (MUC), handing out t-shirts and keychains to passing students. ICARE centers around sexual assault prevention through education for students on campus. The group puts on a variety of programs to teach students about consent and sexual violence resources. Starting […]
Travel continues with study abroad programs
The Study Abroad Program is one of the many diverse experiences USD offers students. This allows students to travel within the United States or internationally while still receiving an education. Jessica Winterringer, the Study Abroad advisor for the Gallagher Center, works with individuals who want to study away for a few weeks, months or up to a year. Winterringer said they use the term “study […]
Campus Activity Board lights up Welcome Week
USD Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted a Glow Party for welcome week on Aug. 27. Senior marketing and management major and CAB President Kate Solberg said the Glow Party was originally supposed to take place on the outside lawn between Old Main and Slagle Hall, but due to rain it was moved to the Muenster […]
USD Marching Band prepares for halftime
After a year of performances scheduled and performances cancelled, The Sound of USD marching band is back for a full football season of field performances. The band travelled to Lawrence, Kansas this past weekend for their first performance. Todd Cranson, director of the band, said he really enjoyed the band’s season last year despite the […]
New ice cream shop Cow & Spoon opens downtown
In June, the new ice cream shop Cow & Spoon opened in downtown Vermillion. Cow & Spoon is in the same building the old ice cream shop Scoops used to be in. One of the owners, Leslie Garish, said all four owners wanted to bring an ice cream shop back to Vermillion with a few changes because they all wanted to add […]
USD students chosen to grow talents on Broadway
Open Jar Institute, located on Broadway, New York City, is an arts institution that provides training to students specifically selected for an actor training program. Open Jar has a summer institute available to both high school and college students that offers intensive training with stars from Broadway for students to advance their acting. This summer, […]