SGA discusses date change for upcoming elections
USD’s Student Government Association discussed five bills and one resolution at their weekly meeting on Tuesday night. Senators took a second look at Senate Bill 76, which was first introduced last week. This bill is to move SGA elections from Tuesday and Wednesday to Monday and Tuesday of election week. Senator Christian Skunk, the sponsor of […]
Students learn about the ‘survival of the species’ in sexual education course
One USD professor has been educating students on a taboo topic, sexuality, for more than 30 years. Cindy Struckman-Johnson teaches the course psychology of sexuality every fall and has even pushed off her retirement because she said she feels the class is too important to not be taught. Struckman-Johnson’s course covers a wide variety of […]
McVicker Plaza opens doors, welcomes USD community
The McVicker Plaza had its grand opening on Friday evening. The event featured speeches from both community and USD faculty members. Made up of the new Charlie’s store and the Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company (VCDC) offices the McVicker Plaza’s purpose is to bring the University and the community together. Scott Pohlson, USD Vice […]
USD economics professor discovers error in South Dakota tobacco measure
Travis Letellier, a USD economics professor, discovered an error in the numbers and explanation of a South Dakota measure up for a vote on November 6, 2018. This election will include five measures and this particular measure covers an increase in taxes on tobacco products to provide financial support to postsecondary technical institutes. Letellier was […]
SGA welcomes new senator, discusses four-year plans
USD’s Student Government Association held their fourth meeting of the semester. Senate addressed their concerns with the four-year plans available online for students. Amber Hulse, SGA’s office manager, expressed concerns with the current systems for the four-year planning program. Hulse said there is confusion among students because of sometimes differing facts on WebAdvisor, the four-year […]
Einstein merges with Caribou Coffee shop
Einstein Bros Bagels has been a regular sight at USD, but the bagel shop is now paired with Caribou Coffee since the beginning of August. Caribou Coffee has 263 shops across the United States. Of those 263 shops, 50 are paired with Einstein Bros Bagels. Adam Chicoine, USD’s director of campus dining, said Caribou […]
Students raise complaints over parking, university responds
USD students have raised their concerns with the lack of parking available both for on-campus and off-campus passes. Pete Jensen, the Director of the University Police Department and the University Police personnel, was appointed to manage the campus parking system. Jensen said the main complaint they have received for parking this year is in the […]
President Gestring answers SGA’s questions, concerns
University president Sheila Gestring visited the Student Government Association’s (SGA) weekly meeting to answer student questions and concerns on Tuesday evening. Gestring offered SGA updates on what she and her team have been working on this semester. After the updates, Gestring opened the floor for questions. Questions included issues on enrollment for international students, the […]
Hook Up event engages student conversations on sexual assault
A crowd of students gathered in the Muenster University Center ballroom to learn about sexual assault on Monday and Tuesday during a new university training. The Hook Up event aims to teach students about sexual assault in a way that is beyond the policies and rules surrounding it. Kailin Madinger, a sophomore elementary education and […]
SGA hosts first meeting in Al Neuharth Media Center
The USD Student Government Association held their first meeting for the 2018-2019 term as well as their first meeting in the Al Neuharth Media Center Freedom Forum. Prior to this year, SGA meetings were held upstairs in the Muenster University Center. Besides the location change of the meetings, they will now be live streamed on […]