Vermillion
Laundry Machines on Campus
Sophomore student, Spencer Pigman, saves his laundry every two weeks due to the expense of the laundry machines. “[I dislike] it when the washers and dryers are broken and it is really extensive,” Pigman said. He said the laundry machines in his dorm complex are constantly out of order. And as a result causes stress, […]
Muirhead Named Chair of USD Department of Pathology
DesiRae Muirhead recalls the words of her father which propelled her towards obtaining a pathology degree: “If you’re going to do it, you should be the top dog.” Since then, Muirhead has found success in various areas of medicine, but most recently in being named Chair of the USD Department of Pathology. After receiving her […]
Vermillion’s Snow Fall Brings Long Working Hours
Vermillion has seen multiple snowstorms come through town this year, increasing the need for snow removal. This winter, the university’s Grounds and Landscaping team has been hard at work clearing parking lots, roads and sidewalks across campus. Nate Steele is the Director of Grounds and Landscaping here at USD. According to Steele, this winter has […]
SD Legislature Removes Clause Limiting Drag Shows
Two House Bills (HB) were introduced in South Dakota legislation on Jan. 24 that would prohibit events like USD Spectrum’s annual drag show from occurring on campus or with children in attendance. However, only one passed, and it passed with amendments that remove the clauses involving references to drag performances. HB 1116 is the “act […]
Continued Rise in International Students
Samantha Hartje and Charles Streeter The University of South Dakota has seen new faces from around the world. In recent semesters, the growth of international students continues to increase. According to Patrick Morrison, the Director of the Gallagher Center, the international student population increased 59% from the Spring 2022 semester to Spring 2023. Currently, there […]
Father and Daughter Complete MBA Program Together
Katelyn Conover and her father, Gerry Breen, graduated from the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offered through the Beacom School of Business last August. Conover said going through this experience with her father was a memorable experience for both of them. “Getting my degree with my father was an awesome experience,” Conover said. “Not […]
House Bill Introduced to Potentially Scrap the Bar Examination Requirement
There is a shortage of lawyers in South Dakota. Earlier this month, Rep. Mary Fitzgerald introduced a solution to this problem with a bill to remove the bar exam for USD students who are attending the Knudson School of Law. House Bill (HB) 1076 would award law graduates who plan to stay in South Dakota […]
Bringing New Energy to Vermillion with The W
As the small town of Vermillion continues to grow, Hailie Warren, the creative director at USD, is adding her name to the list of business owners, alongside her husband, Dante, and her daughter, Winter. The W, a social house, stay and event venue is coming soon to Vermillion. This will be a place where guests […]
Beta Band Performs on Biggest Stage Yet
What once began as a conversation during rush at Beta Theta Pi among fraternity brothers, has now landed six musicians on the biggest stage they’ve played yet. Multi-Level Modular Staging is the type of stage they will perform at. The Leila’s Rose band made up of Micah Hansen (drummer), Adam Kays (lead guitarist), Kadin Williams […]
Marijuana Dispensary Opens Downtown
Dakota Herb is the first medical marijuana dispensary to open in downtown Vermillion. It opened early November of last year and is one of three dispensaries opened by Dakota Herb in South Dakota. In 2020, South Dakota residents voted to approve Initiated Measure 26, thus legalizing medical marijuana. This allows South Dakota residents to buy […]