Hispanic Heritage Month an outlet for celebration, education
USD’s Latino Student Organization (LASO) is hosting events throughout Hispanic Heritage Month to promote diversity and help students celebrate their cultures. Karla Jamie, the LASO president, said the month is all about education and celebration. “We like to further educate people on different parts of the world and different parts of Latin America and what we celebrate,” […]
New political science chair looks forward to USD position
Among some of the new faces to campus this fall is David Earnest, the new political science department chair. Earnest started his new roles of chair and Odeen-Swanson distinguished professor in August. Before coming to USD, Earnest was the associate dean at the College of Arts and Letters at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. “When […]
‘Keep Glowing for Suicide Prevention’ sees 61 participants
Despite a thunderstorm, 61 people showed their support for suicide prevention at the annual Nikki’s Run event on Sept. 9. The Nikki’s Fund 5k run/walk promotes suicide prevention awareness in honor of Nikki Harris, who passed away 12 years ago. Janine Harris, Nikki’s mother, started the run in 2006. The annual event allows groups like USD […]