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A Battle of Flavors Across Vermillion
There’s nothing more uniting than bringing the community together on a friendly battle between restaurants. The Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company (VCDC) established Vermillion’s first pizza battle. Restaurants in the area will feature pizzas of their own creation throughout Feb. People can visit participating businesses and cast their vote later […]
Movie Review – Iron Lung
In an industry full of inflated budgets and lower returns, horror movies continue to be the genre that gets the most bang for their buck, with the recent film “Iron Lung” continuing to prove this trend. More than having a fascinating story idea, this movie is propped up by the fact that it’s […]
NFL Halftime Show, More like a Statement
This past Sunday, Feb. 8, marked the 60th annual Super Bowl with a matchup of the New England Patriots v. the Seattle Seahawks. This much anticipated game garnered the attention of millions; not necessarily because of the game itself, but instead due to the selected halftime show performer, Bad Bunny. For weeks leading up to […]
USD Opera Fundraises for Spring Production
On Feb. 6, audience members visited Cee Cee’s Bar and Grill to see USD’s Opera department perform a variety of songs for their “Death by Chocolate & Aria” Gala. The event started at 7:30 p.m., featuring a variety of chocolate desserts and alcoholic drinks. There were also multiple auctions, including a […]
40th Annual Stilwell Exhibition: USD’s Art Scene
Amid record-low temperatures, many students, faculty and community members gathered on Jan. 23 for the 40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition. For the University of South Dakota Art Galleries, this is the most-awaited exhibition of the year. With hundreds of works submitted for review, juror Karin Campbell, Phil Wilson Curator of Contemporary […]
New Ceramics Club: An Artistic Way to De-stress
In an age when everything is digital, and even leisure time is spent watching shows or scrolling through a phone, a hands-on hobby is a must. Fortunately for students and everyone in the community, SodaC, the new ceramics club, has opened its doors for anyone who wants to dive into a world of […]
Movie Review – “Marty Supreme”
“Marty Supreme” is undeniably an interesting watch, especially if you’re going into it relatively blind. It kept me glued to the screen for its two-and-a-half-hour runtime. It’s also a movie that hurt to watch. If you are aware of the Safdie brothers’ previous works, “Good Time” and “Uncut Gems,” then […]
Am I Doing Enough?
Have you ever looked at someone and thought wow they really have their life together? Well I have and I do, literally all the time. There’s a certain kind of performance art taking place across campus lately. I’ve seen it in color-coded Google Calendars, perfectly crafted fall outfits and, of course, social media posts. It’s […]
Video Game Review: Hollow Silksong
Thousands of games are released every year, but only a few stir up immense excitement with their launches. Up until recently, the two most anticipated games online were “Grand Theft Auto 6” and “Hollow Knight: Silksong.” What made this title rival “Grand Theft Auto,” in terms of news buzz, was the fact that it had […]
Football Snags a Dakota Days Win
The USD Coyotes football team came away victorious during Dakota Days, defeating Murray State 49-24 on Saturday at the DakotaDome. The win puts South Dakota at 3-3 overall and gives the Coyotes their first conference victory of the season. South Dakota complemented a strong defensive effort by scoring five touchdowns in the first half and […]