February 16th, 202147 USD Theatre’s newest production aims to turn the audience's world upside down in "Zanna, Don’t!" As a social satire, "Zanna, Don’t!" reverses social and gender norms to create a parallel universe where homosexuality is in and heterosexuality is out. Director Oliver Mayes said the topsy-turvy world of "Zanna, Don’t!"...
February 1st, 2021271 On Jan. 4, a new smoothie and juice bar, The Nutrition DEN, opened up in the Vermillion community. The Nutrition DEN is a sister Nutrition Club to River City Nutrition in Yankton. The Nutrition DENs’ one-stop healthy smoothie shop is located on 914 E. Cherry St. and it is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through...
September 29th, 2020483 In 1993, Eldon and Sherry Nygaard moved to the farm Eldon Nygaard grew up on, near Viborg, South Dakota. The farm consists of mainly hay, soybeans and corn. However, two acres of their farm is dedicated to grapes. The couple later decided they wanted to open a winery similar to Dundee Hills winery and vineyard, but at that...
September 12th, 202040 The Vermillion Welcome Table has opened their doors to anyone who may want a free, hot meal on Mondays for the last 20 years. Due to the importance of safety in the Vermillion community amidst COVID-19, they have had to adjust operations. The Welcome Table is a volunteer program that feeds the community of Vermillion. It occurs...
April 24th, 2020670 This summer, USD will say goodbye to two influential figures on campus. For the last few years, Lamont Sellers and his wife, Mimi Sellers, have built relationships with students and faculty and helped share the importance of diversity at USD. Lamont Sellers has been the associate vice president for diversity for the last six years....
February 9th, 2020163 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...
February 7th, 2020105 The transition from graduation gowns to wedding gowns can be a long one. The average age of marriage in 2020 is 29 years old, more than seven years after a traditional four-year graduation schedule. For two USD couples, their gap was shorter than average, but they took the leap and decided to tie the knot. Senior business...
February 2nd, 2020189 Anime, otherwise known as Japanese animation full of colorful characters and fantastical themes, is popular among a handful of USD students. The USD Anime Club is a group of students who come together every Tuesday evening to explore the world of anime and Japanese culture. Danielle Johnson, a senior psychology major, has been...
January 25th, 2020297 Academics and alcohol may not always be the best brew, but in professor Mitch Torbert’s case, it is a match made in the taproom. Torbert is a professor of graphic design and is the graphic designer for the Sioux Falls native, Fernson Brewing Company. After earning his bachelor's degree in printmaking at South Dakota...
January 25th, 202067 From a Beyonce tribute to a giant painting of a blanket to an Aphrodite sculpture, ninety-five works of art crafted by USD students are featured in the 34th annual Stilwell Art Exhibition. The annual art exhibition is meant to honor art students and their work. Students can submit up to five pieces made within the last year....
