Letter to the Editor

Opinion

April 20th, 2018125 Why do university officials allow an artificial flag to be on the video screen in the DakotaDome during the National Anthem when there is a large genuine U.S. flag on the wall visible to all? Flag code says one U.S. flag per room/auditorium unless there is a ceremony like a Color Guard. I say the video screen should be dark during the...
Opinion

April 18th, 201852 There’s an old saying that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago—the second best time is now. Many of USD’s traditions honoring inclusive excellence have roots decades old. In October, the 26th Annual Red Road Gathering told stories of healing and community as it honored founder Gene Thin Elk, director of Native Student...
Campus

April 17th, 201881 Both men entered this world in 1948, and graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1974. Each began his law practice in Yankton. And, over many decades, both changed South Dakota’s landscape in two high profile and important fields: education and health care. This summer, both are retiring, and though it...
Opinion

March 20th, 201866 What are “History Months” or “Awareness Months” and why do we have them? History and Awareness Months celebrate the accounts and achievements of marginalized individuals often excluded or overshadowed in traditional history books. They serve as reminders for everyone to learn more about the rich heritage and culture of those...
Opinion

February 6th, 201868 The President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusiveness has selected “privilege” as the theme for the spring semester and invites everyone on campus to plan events around that concept. “Privilege” can be defined as “a special advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all.”  This sort of right, advantage or immunity often is...
Opinion

December 3rd, 2017527 I have mixed emotions concerning Abbott’s retirement. On one hand he can be credited for advancing the USD brand in many areas. One area stands, however, as a glaring exception. That is the area of sexual harassment/assault on campus. For example, there is a current USD faculty member that was investigated for sexual harassment in...
Opinion

November 28th, 2017626 Dear faculty, Suppose you are a USD student whose identity as a person is challenged every time someone calls you by your legal name in front of others. In addition to being a source of embarrassment and cause of serious concern, being called by your legal name can also threaten your safety. Now, imagine this happens to you four to...
Opinion

November 14th, 2017860 Fellow campus community, “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” – Elie Wiesel After recent reports of rape involving USD students, our campus community has an opportunity to reflect on our response and discussions about it. Infamous defendants,...
Opinion

November 6th, 2017150 To USD victims of sexual assault — I just want to say #metoo. I survived a sexual assault on our campus before USD went D1 and let me tell you, I didn’t report because I didn’t think anyone would protect me over a student-athlete. Just because a victim doesn’t report or is protected by privacy laws doesn’t mean we should be...
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