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The Ruby Ball dresses up fundraising

February 9, 2020February 11, 2020 Lauren Johnson0Tagged Ashley Charlie, college, community, diversity, John Howe, marcus destin, Ruby Ball, Saeed Dabbour, UAAS, Union of African American Students, unity, university of south dakota, verve

Over 300 people enjoyed a lively evening filled with dancing, performances and companionships. The Union of African American Students (UAAS) hosted their Second Annual Ruby Ball in the Muenster University Center Ballroom on Saturday. Ashley Charlie, one of the emcees and event coordinator, said the Ruby Ball gives students an opportunity to dress up and […]

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Art for Art – Latte Art Throwdown

February 3, 2020June 30, 2023 Dre Hill0Tagged coffee, community, competition, downtown Vermillion, Instagram, latte art, pour, public art, steam, The Bean, Vermillion

Hearts, rosettas, tulips and swans. These were some of the designs made at the second annual Art for Art – Latte Art Throwdown at The Bean on Jan. 31. People filed into The Bean to watch as the baristas battled it out to see who could make the best latte art. The competition was a […]

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Dog Instagrams create an online community

January 25, 2020February 12, 2021 Lauren Johnson0Tagged college, community, dogs, Instagram, pets, puppies, students

Pet Instagrams are popular among celebrities such as Lindsey Vonn and Kylie Jenner, and now more pet owners are getting into this trend. At USD, three Instagram accounts featuring a Great Pyrenees, a French bulldog and a Shiba Inu part husky have all become part of an online community on campus. Baker Kasey Jensen, a […]

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