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When Sports and Theatre Come Together
The USD Theatre Department’s first production of the year will be “The Wolves”. It is a contemporary play that follows a high school girls’ indoor soccer team through their indoor practices, as well as their personal lives off the field. Director Chaya Gordon-Bland and assistant director Syara Villarreal, a […]
The Celebration of Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is back in Vermillion for the first time since 2019. Friday, September 27, XIX Brewing Company will be hosting Oktoberfest along with other businesses around Vermillion in hopes of making it an annual event. With this festival’s return, Vermillion wants to celebrate the German heritage with music, games and food. […]
Vermillion Community Celebrates New Elementary School’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Two elementary schools in the Vermillion community have been united as one after two years of development. The Vermillion Elementary School has been able to open its doors for the start of the new school year. This is allowing the children to learn in a new environment. Austin Elementary School and Jolley Elementary School have […]
Students Predictions of Summer Fashion Trends
Every summer, and season at that, brings new wardrobes and fashion trends. The difficulty is knowing what is vs. what isn’t going to be in style. Of course there are the go-to basics, such as shorts and a t-shirt, but there are also the items that pop out each season to fit new trends. Many […]
Summer Blockbuster Reviews
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (May 8, 2024) The follow-up to the immensely popular Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy and one that looks to be extremely promising. It harkens back to an older form of sci-fi that we rarely see put on the big screen anymore. The film takes place a century […]
Celebrating National Stress Awareness Month
The month of April is nationally recognized as Stress Awareness Month. As the school year comes to an end, it is common for students to be stressed with finals and the process of moving out of their dorms. Due to the stress prevalent among many students, it is important for […]
Theatre Hosts Bat Boy: The Last Performance of the Semester
This weekend, audiences will be transported back to the 1960s when they see Bat Boy: The Musical. Jamie Lennon, a junior theatre studies major, plays the leading role of Bat Boy. “Bat Boy is a half-human half-bat hybrid,” Lennon said. “He goes through a journey throughout the show of what it’s […]
Movie Review: Civil War: A Country Splintered
The 2010s saw the release of several hypothetical films where the American government falls to a foreign threat. This trend mainly focused on how the strength of the American spirit overcomes any adversity and how we can push back any threat no matter how big it may be. Alex Garland’s Civil […]
USD Student Rebecca Kelley Premieres Solo Piano Performance
Rebecca Kelley, junior music performance major, showcased her piano skills at her solo recital on Friday, April 12. She played the recital individually, but had one collaborative piece where she performed with a violinist and a cellist. Kelley’s selections included Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonata No. 17 in D […]
How Graduation Affects More Than Just USD Students
Graduation for USD students is quickly approaching and has the potential to be very beneficial for Vermillion’s businesses. Miles Amende, a member of the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company (VCDC), said that an event such as graduation creates a great deal of revenue for the town of Vermillion. “When hundreds […]