Most people spent spring break on the beach, hanging out with friends or catching up on sleep. However, for me, that wasn’t the case. Instead, I spent mine taking orders, washing dishes and apologizing for things that weren’t my fault. Over break I was reminded again what working in hospitality teaches you about people, and […]
This past week, a video featuring South Dakota State University students using hate speech surfaced on social media and the instinctive reaction on rival campuses has been pretty predictable, to point, cringe and move forward. Responding to bigoted behavior with dismissiveness undermines the bigger picture. What happened at SDSU exposes a much deeper statewide problem […]
The Political Science Department traveled to London, which was once the largest empire on earth, to learn about its effects on western law and global politics. Dr. Timothy Schorn, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, led the trip of 13 students. The group was in London during spring […]
Annually, USD’s Chamber Singers go on a tour during spring break around specific parts in the U.S. or around the world. This year, they travelled around South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota. This was my first ever year with the Chamber Singers, hence my first ever tour. The entire […]
Multiple notable movie trailers were released during the week of March 15 through 22. Some standout film trailers included “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” “Dune: Part Three,” “Disclosure Day” and the live-action “Moana.” Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are scheduled to collaborate in three different movies in 2026. Below are a list of […]
For many, spring break provides an opportunity to travel and have fun. For a few others, however, it’s also a way to serve different communities and make a difference. The Alternative Week of Learning Organization (AWOL) at the University of South Dakota is a service-based and student-led organization. There are many […]
Six theatre performance majors from the University of South Dakota 2026 graduating class visited New York City to take classes, audition and begin networking in the professional world. As part of the trip’s itinerary, the group had the opportunity to take part in two in-person intensives that were related to TV/film […]
Learning from hands-on experience is different than learning from a lecture. Seven students from the Honors Program experienced this difference by attending a seminar in Hawaii during spring break. The seminar, called Sustainability of Culture, Care and Environment, engaged students with Hawaiian culture and immersive activities. “This seminar really […]
The Ron L. Moyer One Acts will be taking place on the Arena stage on March 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m., and March 28 and 29 at 2:00 p.m. USD’s theatre department will be performing six different acts. Cameron Rhode is the production manager and technical director of all the shows that will take […]
Vermilion pet owners now have access to care closer to home, after the closure of the Vermillion Veterinary Clinic in May of 2024. The Lewis & Clark Veterinary Clinic, based in Yankton, has expanded to Vermillion, giving residents another option for animal care in the community. The clinic, located at 306 Bower St., offers routine […]
