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Vermtown Bash rocks downtown Vermillion
Grey skies and cool temperatures didn’t stop the fun at the Vermtown Bash Oct 8. The activities in downtown Vermillion rolled on as the chance of inclement weather became more prevalent. The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, among other student groups from the University of South Dakota, was responsible for overseeing a couple sections of the kid-friendly activities, […]
Students shine during ‘Yotes Got Talent
University of South Dakota students sang, played music and created art Tuesday night in Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall. Look through our photo gallery of the night here:
Dakota Days royalty revealed
The University of South Dakota royalty were revealed Tuesday night in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall following ‘Yotes Got Talent. Here you can read their answers to Phillip Millar’s Q&A with each finalist. Alayna Ackerman PM: What is the strangest thing you have seen on vacation? AA: “In Hawaii, I boogie boarded next to a seal.” […]
Alumni, students reflect on the Dakota Days centennial, its evolution
To “Live the Tradition” at the University of South Dakota, seniors Kate Turner and Taylor Vavra had seven months to find out what 100 years of Dakota Days represented. This led the two, who are overall chairs of the Dakota Days Committee, to meet with alumni whose stories date back to when female students had week-day […]
Alumni say D-Days drinking scene hasn’t changed
The 100th Dakota Days are a time to celebrate and a time to party, a mentality alumni of the University of South Dakota said hasn’t changed. President James Abbott was an undergraduate at USD from 1966 to 1970, and attended law school from 1971 to 1974. Abbott said that at a college homecoming, drinking is inevitable. […]
Comedian kicks off D-Days 2014
From skorts and drinking to old-fashioned grandparents, comedian Chloe Hilliard left almost no subject untouched. The University of South Dakota’s Campus Activities Board hosted the first Dakota Days event Monday at 8 p.m. in Slagel Hall Aalfs auditorium. Hilliard is originally from Brooklyn, New York. As a journalist-turned-comedian, she now tours the country to make people laugh, […]
“Onward Campaign” to be unveiled Friday
During Dakota Days festivities, students, faculty and university supporters will fill the Muenster University Center with red and black attire for the unveiling and celebration of the $250 million Onward Campaign. USD will hold a Red Tie Launch event Friday to reveal the university’s newest fundraising campaign. Steve Brown, president and CEO of the University of South Dakota Foundation, described […]
Wellness Center offers students exercise, place to socialize
The University of South Dakota Wellness Center is a way for students to stay active and healthy while also serving as a hang out spot, said Director of the Wellness Center Steve Mayer. “It is a nice relaxed environment to get away from your academics for part of the day,” Mayer said. “It creates healthy […]
New myU. portal offers advanced services
Verm cats, a sleeker design, responsive access and a customizable experience are what the new myU. portal is offering students and faculty. Tena Haraldson, director of Marketing Communications and University Relations, said the portal is built on software that is several years old. “The idea of the portal is to be a convenience for students […]
President Abbott: The ‘true’ college experience at USD
What is the true college experience? I’d like to believe it’s about more than just getting a degree, and it’s about more than new buildings or having the latest and greatest technology. It’s about being a part of a community. The true college experience for a USD student is cheering on the Coyotes in the […]