MLK Day of Service volunteers spread Valentine spirit with Sesdac
Community service doesn’t always take the form of shoveling snow, picking up trash or other manual labor. USD students used the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service as an opportunity to interact with Vermillion community members. The students spent the afternoon at Sesdac, a support center for people with disabilities. The volunteers made Valentine’s […]
Cristobal Francisquez: Latte Extraordinaire
Coffee artist and Bean barista Cristobal Francisquez pours his heart into latte art at competitions from Sioux Falls to New York City. Francisquez began his coffee journey in Sioux City while working for a call center. Looking for a creative outlet, he stumbled upon Pierce Street Coffee Works and soon joined the staff. Once hired, […]
Spectrum’s drag show draws crowd of 230
Adorned with wigs such as those wigs for sale, stilettos, capes and more, the spotlit drag queens and kings of USD strutted their stuff to the cheering crowd gathered for USD’s annual Pro-Am drag show on Wednesday. Every fall, the USD Spectrum Alliance hosts a professional-amateur drag show, allowing everyone a chance to partake in […]
Bean barista gathering national recognition with caffeinated creations
When she was 19, Eve Wieser bought her first drip-coffee pot and forced herself to “get used” to the flavor. Now, not only does she enjoy the flavor of coffee – she’s turned the art form into a career one latte art competition at a time. Wieser began creating art through coffee nine months ago. […]
Dashain celebrates South Asian culture
Vibrant banners of paper and glittering material adorned the walls and caught the light in the MUC ballroom. Tables were carefully arranged with utensils and decorative flowers, ready for guests. The Nepalese Student Association (NSA) had arranged for USD’s festival of blessing on Saturday. NSA spent five weeks planning for the event, which saw 110 […]
Staying curious: One professor’s story of science, grief and pigeons
There are over 400 species of pigeons in the world, and each species has its own curious trait. For homing pigeons, it’s always knowing the way back from which they came. For a USD professor who raises them, it’s figuring out which way to go. Kandy Noles Stevens is an adjunct professor and STEM Specialist […]
The evolution of tailgate: location never stopped the party
Tailgate is a staple of every home football game. Whether in the beloved pre-2018 location north of the Dome, the new spacious location south of the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, or now, across the street at The Heights, there was always something. But it hasn’t always been a staple. In fact, tailgate has only been […]
Before Charlie Coyote, there was Snoopy
Some schools believe the best way to hype up fans on game day is bringing a living, breathing animal onto the turf. The University of Georgia’s live mascot, Uga the bulldog, riles fans up before every game by panting and drooling. Fans at the University of Texas are grateful Bevo the longhorn, who could easily […]
Notes from President Gestring’s State of the University Address
USD President Sheila Gestring delivered her second State of the University address in Aalfs Auditorium Thursday afternoon. Gestring discussed topics ranging from the university’s 2025 strategic plan to renovation projects to campus buildings. Here’s a rundown from her address. USD’s 2025 strategic plan The first developmental stages, listening and data gathering of the university’s 2025 […]
Downtown during Dakota Days: Restaurants gear up to tackle Dakota Days homecoming weekend
This is a two-part story examining how Vermillion’s downtown businesses prep for the madness of Dakota Days. To read how Carey’s, Main Street Pub, Old Lumber Company and Charcoal Lounge handle “a 72-hour party,” click HERE. R-Pizza’s freezer/kitchen/storage room is stocked with 400 pounds of cheese balls, 400 pounds of pizza cheese and 30 gallons […]