During the month of September, South Dakota Highway Patrol implemented a number of sobriety checkpoints throughout the state including Clay County. These checkpoints were a part of an ongoing statewide initiative to reduce drunk driving through increased mandatory checkpoints. Sobriety checkpoints also operated in neighboring Lincoln County and Minnehaha County. A group of 13-15 counties […]
First impressions can be a tricky thing to pull off, and rarely does a movie’s marketing capture my attention almost immediately while showing very little. The initial teaser for “Weapons”, released in April 2025, was heavily cryptic, showing only silhouettes of children silently running across a neighborhood in the middle of the night. This wordless […]
Earlier this month, it was announced that Vermillion’s own AV Lounge would be the setting for a brand new album club that invites music fans of all types to come together and talk about the different kinds of music. The first meeting, hosted by AV Lounge owner Joseph Raiche, will be on September 30th at […]
From Sept. 19-21, Siouxpercon will be hosted at the Sioux Falls Convention Center and will feature 48 guests, over 100 vendors, 57 events as well as board/card game contests, Panels/presentations, demonstrations and silent auctions. Tickets for the event will range anywhere from $20 for a single day, or $50 for a three day weekend pass. […]
While summer vacation began for students, the Muenster University Center (MUC) underwent renovations for a new appearance at the beginning of the 2025 fall semester. One of the biggest changes seen in the MUC is the Charlie’s store taking the place of Einstein’s Bagels. The new retail store includes many new features, such as a […]
With two sexual assaults reported at USD in the last two weeks, it is important to be informed of resources on campus and the steps taken by officials to keep campus safe. The University Police Department offers multiple training courses, such as self-defense and situational awareness that gives students tools to enhance their personal safety. […]
A University of South Dakota faculty member has been placed on administrative leave due to public statements made regarding the death of American political activist Charlie Kirk. Phillip Michael Hook, a longtime professor within the College of Fine Arts made comments on Facebook calling Kirk a “hate spreading Nazi” and said that Kirk’s family deserved […]
With tragedies this past week in Utah, Colorado and Nepal, students at the University of South Dakota gathered together to honor and remember the victims. A moment of silence was held on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16 at Patriots Plaza. The USD College Republicans and USD College Democrats organized the event. In a shared statement on […]
Cars line up along Main St. for Ribs, Rods & Rock’N Roll.
The University of South Dakota’s Wellness Center Natatorium had its official grand opening on April 15th, 2025. Open to students, athletes, the public, this Olympic-sized competition pool offers not only a lap pool but also, an activity pool, ninja cross aquatic obstacle course and steam room, etc. This new expansion to the USD Wellness Center […]
