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Letter to the Editor: What Goes in Recycling Bins

Letter to the Editor: What Goes in Recycling Bins

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October 27th, 2020146 To the Editor,  I am an education major that attends school at the UDS’s main campus in Vermillion, SD. I am writing to you about the university’s expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Before the pandemic I utilized the USD Wellness Center and attended USD activities, which was...
Letter to the Editor: USD Law Students Host Veterans Legal Clinics Opinion

Letter to the Editor: USD Law Students Host Veterans Legal Clinics

February 18th, 201973 Law students from the University of South Dakota School of Law recently hosted legal clinics for veterans, active service-members, and military families in Hot Springs and Rapid City on Sept. 13-14, 2018.   Hosted by the USD Veterans’ Legal Education Group (VLEG), eleven law students and two law...
Letter to the Editor: Native American campus organizations are proud to educate and include Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Native American campus organizations are proud to educate and include

January 14th, 201951 Many of USD’s traditions honoring inclusive excellence have roots decades old. In September, the 27th annual Red Road Gathering centered around the theme “Next Generation.” The Tiospaye Student Council will host its 47th annual Wacipi April 6-7, 2019 at USD’s Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Tiospaye also organized a Native American...
Letter to the Editor: Be mindful of Halloween costumes and behaviors Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Be mindful of Halloween costumes and behaviors

October 30th, 2018107 Written by the President's Council on Diversity & Inclusiveness  The President’s Council for Diversity and Inclusiveness selects a theme each year and asks the campus and larger community to participate in the theme. This year’s theme is “Becoming Allies and Advocates.” Every one of us may have relative privilege in some...
Letter to the Editor: Flag etiquette Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Flag etiquette

April 20th, 2018143 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...
Letter to the Editor: Plant seeds in continuing traditions Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Plant seeds in continuing traditions

April 18th, 201866 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...
Letter to the Editor: Abbott, Porter are game changers Campus

Letter to the Editor: Abbott, Porter are game changers

April 17th, 201897 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...
Letter to the Editor: History and awareness months Opinion

Letter to the Editor: History and awareness months

March 20th, 201896 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...
Letter to the Editor: Invitation for campus engagement, privilege Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Invitation for campus engagement, privilege

February 6th, 201880 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...
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