Panic buttons to be installed in North Complex
Within the month, panic buttons will be installed at North Complex front desks in order to improve the safety of desk workers and the students living in the residence halls. In the case of an emergency where a student employee is unable to call the police, the buttons allow them to alert the police immediately. […]
SGA discusses future executive title names
While senators from USD’s Student Government Association showcased their Halloween costumes, they also had the opportunity to discuss 10 bills and three resolutions at their weekly meeting on Tuesday night. Debra Robertson, coordinator of the student counseling center and the planned special guest for this meeting, was unable to attend. Josh Sorbe, SGA president, said the Senate […]
Mouse found in North Complex; students question cleanliness
While sharing a room and living in the tight quarters in the dorms, students are encouraged by University Housing to keep their rooms clean to prevent unwanted pests in the resident halls. It’s common to see pests infiltrating homes here in Daytona, thanks to the warm and humid weather. However, earlier this semester, Mickelson hall […]
SGA discusses DakotaDome renovation and lack of seating
USD Student Government Association (SGA) discussed the DakotaDome renovations and the impacts it will have on student attendance at home sporting events at their weekly meeting Tuesday evening. SGA resumed their weekly meetings after not having a meeting last week due to the Vince Staples concert put on by Campus Activities Board. This week’s meeting […]
Yotes for Life celebrates Protect Life Month this October
Every October, the USD sidewalks are chalked by the Yotes of Life group as a way to promote Respect Life Month and educate USD students about their pro-life movements. Yotes for Life, the pro-life group at USD, hopes this month will spread awareness for their message. Rachel Edwards, Yotes for Life vice president, said this […]
911 system down temporarily in Clay County
At 6:48 a.m. Tuesday, an emergency alert was sent to local residents stating the 911 area emergency system in the county is down. There was a second alert sent clarifying that the 911 services are only down temporarily. At 11:18 a.m. 911 services were restored. The Vermillion Police Department tweeted twice about the system crash. […]
Friends of late Caitlyn Carman raise money for memorial benches
USD students and the Pi Beta Phi sorority are raising money to build memorial benches to honor their friend and USD student Caitlyn Carman, who passed away in a car accident last spring. There will be two benches built, one of them located at Cotton Park in Vermillion and the other at Jolly Elementary school. […]
SGA senators reflect on Board of Regents meeting last Tuesday
USD’s Student Government Association resumed their weekly meetings after canceling last Tuesday’s meeting in order to attend the Board of Regents meeting in Rapid City. SGA sent five members to the meeting, including SGA president Josh Sorbe, vice president Madison Green, office manager Amber Hulse, senator Matt Yetter and senator Christian Skunk. The meeting was […]
Cherry Street walking violations cause citizens to complain
The University Police Department and Vermillion Police Department have received multiple complaints from Vermillion citizens on students crossing East Cherry Street since school started. These complaints have been centered around students not paying attention while crossing or not paying attention to traffic lights, and UPD is searching to find solutions. A potential solution would be […]
Discount bookstore closes ‘until further notice’
Discount Textbooks will be closing its doors, after the owner posted a note on the store’s door earlier this school year announcing the closing. According to the sign, the store would be closed until further notice. No explanation was provided. Discount Textbooks was located on Cherry Street next to Mexico Viejo, right across from campus. Kade […]