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When and Wear: The Stanley Cup of Cups
Whether one sees them everywhere, or hears the call of ice clashing against the metal cylinder, Stanley cups, and other variants of them, have recently become the water bottle of choice for the masses. The metal cup has arguably become one of the most popular “accessories” in many college students’ daily attire; so in theory, […]
HOW DRAG AFFIRMS IDENTITY FOR USD STUDENTS
Finding your stride as a queer person in South Dakota can come with challenges, but for Pollie Esther, it happened by accident. Since stumbling across RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2019, Pollie Esther has been developing herself and her identity in her parents’ basement. “When I found [RuPaul’s] Drag Race, I got inspired and wanted to […]
USD Athletic Director & Vermillion Mayor Push Attendance Goals
In a bold move to drive up attendance at sporting events, USD Athletic Director Jon Schemmel has introduced a new incentive to increase student attendance at games. At each basketball game, Schemmel will personally offer a cash reward when specific attendance goals are achieved. The incentive began with the goal of seeing 200 students in […]
Union of African American Students Celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month for the United States, and the Union of African American Students (UAAS) has begun celebrating the month with various events. UAAS is an organization on USD’s campus that focuses on creating a comfortable and educational environment for all members of USD’s campus. “We’re here to be a safe space and […]
When and Wear – How USD Students Feel About the New Winter Trend – UGG
Whether one loves them, hates them, or just tolerates them, there is no doubt that the UGG brand has taken over the slipper market. So much so that most people can’t walk into a room without seeing at least one person wearing some form of them. UGG began in the 1970s from an Australian surfer […]
CAB CALLS FOR NEW EVENTS AND COLLABORATION
One week ago today marked a year since the last annual Campus Activities Board (CAB) Concert. The Sanford Coyote Sports Center hosted 24K Golden to a considerably smaller crowd than previous years. Today, there is no answer to whether they will host another concert this year. CAB currently receives the largest amount of money appropriated […]
Theatre Hosts Last Show of Fall Semester
USD’s theatre department wrapped up their Fall 2023 season. Their final show was “Ride the Cyclone,” which ran from Nov. 17-19 and Nov. 30 through Dec. 3. “Ride the Cyclone” is about the lives of six teenagers who die on a roller coaster called the cyclone. When they wake, they are greeted by Karnak, a […]
Coyote Twin Shows Elf for the Holidays
The Coyote Twin kicked off their holiday season with a free showing of the film “Elf” on Dec. 4, sponsored by the Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company. Shannon Cole, the manager of the Coyote Twin, said the community feels lucky they have a theater that can do showings like this. “We have the flexibility […]
UNION Hosts CoCo Social for Finals Week
Just in time for finals, the Union of African American Students is hosting a CoCo social. Vice President of Union Bennett Clary said the event is just to relax right before the finals hit. “At the Coco Social, we’ll have coloring pages and hot chocolate for students,” Clary said. “It’s mostly a time to unwind […]
Sorority Hosts Line Dancing Philanthropy
Due to the fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha no longer having a house, the Pi Beta Phi sorority had a creative alternative to their annual haunted house with the fraternity: line dancing. USD student and Pi Beta Phi member Ella Wittmus came up with the idea along with friend Chloe Birney. They called it “Line Dancing […]