Students Against Trafficking promotes education about human trafficking
Two years ago, USD offered its first human trafficking course on campus which sparked a move to start a new student organization, Students Against Trafficking. A group of students was particularly motivated by this class to continue making a change and educating students about human trafficking. Bridget Diamond-Welch, criminal justice professor and Students Against Trafficking […]
Students advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
USD students are promoting breast cancer awareness this month on campus. College Against Cancer is a student-run organization at USD that works to raise awareness for cancer. Their main project is the Relay for Life in January, but during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they make it a point to recognize breast cancer awareness. […]
People of the Pack: Lauren Sissel
Lauren Sissel is a senior criminal justice major from Sioux City, IA. Sara Cappiello: What are you involved in on campus? Lauren Sissel: Not really much, honestly. I drive back and forth from Sioux City every day, so it’s hard to do other stuff. I mostly just take classes and go to outside events. SC: […]
Latino Hispanic Student Organization promotes Hispanic Heritage Month
The Latino Hispanic Student Organization (LaHSO) at USD kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 and is continuing to share the traditions of their culture. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and educate about Latino and Hispanic cultures. Throughout the month, the students in LaHSO have hosted a movie night and open mic […]
People of the Pack: Carlee Mechels
Carlee Mechels is a sophomore elementary education major from Lennox, SD. Sara Cappiello: Why did you choose to go to USD? Carlee Mechels: I chose to go to USD because it was a big college field but close to home. It’s only 45 minutes away so I thought it was a good choice. And they […]
Freshman and senior reflect on college experiences, look ahead toward future
First-year students go into their college career uncertain of what their future will look like. As time passes, they find professions that support their passions in life. Emma Lavin, first-year business major, adjusting to life as a full-time college student has been an adventure. “I really like it,” Lavin said. “It’s a good community and […]
People of the Pack: Allyson Osterloo
Allyson Osterloo is a sophomore accounting major from Hurley, SD. Sara Cappiello: What is your favorite part about D-Days? Why? Allyson Osterloo: My favorite part is the football game and tailgate because it’s just a really fun atmosphere and I get to hang out with friends. SC: What is the best part about fall? AO: […]
People of the Pack: Sydney Novak
Sydney Novak is a first-year health services administration major from Viborg, SD. Sara Cappiello: What are you involved in on campus? Sydney Novak: I’m intramural sports and the honors program. I play volleyball and play flag football. Our team is really bad but it’s fun. SC: What have you enjoyed the most about going to […]
People of the Pack: Patrick Simonsen
Patrick Simonsen is a first-year musical theatre major from Viborg, SD. Sara Cappiello: What are you involved in on campus? Patrick Simonsen: I am a part of the Coyote Crazies and I am Charlie, the mascot. I haven’t been Charlie yet, but I’m one of the new people on the Spirit Squad, so I’m starting […]
SGA expresses concerns about MUC operation hours
Doug Wagner, director of the Muenster University Center (MUC) and Student Programming made an appearance at the Student Government Association’s (SGA) weekly meeting Tuesday night to discuss the new MUC hours. Starting at the beginning of this semester, the MUC cutback its hours and now closes at midnight. Wagner offered SGA clarifications on the new […]