Vermtown Bash attracts students, community
The threat of rain didn’t defer students from attending the Vermtown Bash Wednesday evening in Prentis Park. Bouncy castles, slides, a laser tag obstacle course, inflatable basketball court and a mechanical bull were brought in for the event, which attracted both young children and students. For the price of a donated can, students could use […]
Emergency crews train throughout Dakota Days
Vermillion Police Chief Matt Betzen wants Clay County to be prepared. VPD, the University Police Department, Clay County EMS, the Vermillion Fire Department and other county emergency services will gather together over Dakota Days to simulate an emergency situation. “We will be able to respond faster,” Betzen said. “Our people will be briefed, and each […]
Abbott covers enrollment, graduation and retention rates
Enrollment, graduation and retention rates, along with challenges to higher education, were the focus of President James Abbot’s annual State of the University address Thursday afternoon. “There is a common belief that public education is too expensive,” Abbott said. “Across the country, we are a pretty good value, but the public doesn’t know that.” Fall […]
McLaughlin honors Howe
Crazy Horse’s uncle may be depicted in a Lakota ledger from Little Bighorn, social anthropologist Irene Castle McLaughlin said during this year’s annual Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture. About 70 were in attendance in Farber Hall last week for the lecture, “Riders of the Storm: A Plains Indian Ledger from Red Cloud’s War.” “It’s a real […]
Dean finds comfort living in McFadden
When Dean of Students Kim Grieve travels and tells deans from other universities she lives in a residence hall, she said they typically have one response: “Really?” Grieve, who has lived in McFadden Residence Hall since she started with the university last year, does her laundry in the building, eats in the Commons and Muenster […]
Uncertainty of freeze threatens education
It’s taken a lot for sophomore Jesus Meza to get to where he is today. At 15 years of age, he joined his family in the logging business, wielding a chainsaw during 11-hour workdays. He’d log on the weekends during the school year in high school and still logs during long breaks. Meza’s education has […]
Wristbands separate tailgaters
A new tailgating experience will be tested Aug.buy cymbalta online https://www.calmandgentledentalcare.co.uk/wp-content/languages/new/uk/cymbalta.html no prescription 31 at the first football game against UC Davis. After making the change to Division-I athletics last year, USD officials hoped to change tailgating procedures to create a more traditional setting for a pregame activity for students. Student cars, games and grills […]
University wants games to ‘feel big time’
After completing the transition to Division I, the University of South Dakota is attempting to create a Division I sized crowd and atmosphere at athletic events. “We want to give students the power to have more fun,” Assistant Director of Student Life Lindsay Sparks said. Sparks said in order to help persuade students to attend […]
Housing exceeds capacity
Housing at the University of South Dakota for the 2013-2014 term is projected to hit 101 percent capacity for the second consecutive year. Dean of Students Kimberly Grieve said the incoming first-year class for the fall 2013 semester will be similar to the first-year class of the fall 2012 semester. “We will most likely be […]
Students find alternative strategies for finals
With finals week just two weeks away, some students have turned away from traditional studying methods to more unconventional strategies. First-year Alex Heglin faces a unique problem regarding finals week this semester. Heglin is a member of the jazz band and will be playing the bass guitar for the production of “Rent.” Because of nightly […]