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Clothing stolen from “What We Were Wearing” exhibit
A piece of clothing from the “What We Were Wearing” art exhibit hosted by PAVE and ICARE was recently stolen twice by an unknown thief. In place of the stolen piece is now a sign that reads “the underwear illustrating this story has been stolen twice. Stealing objects from a sexual assault survivor art installation […]
SGA expresses displeasure with university response to parking complaints
Matt Yetter, Student Government Association senator, proposed a resolution expressing SGA’s displeasure with the university’s lack of action in regards to campus parking at the weekly SGA meeting Tuesday evening. The resolution requested that the university take “rigorous and holistic analysis of the availability of student parking on campus.” It also requested that the chair of […]
USD NSAC placed second in regional competition
USD’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team took second place at this year’s competition hosted by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) from April 6-7 at the University of Minnesota. The theme for this year’s regional competition was for students from District 8 to create a marketing campaign for Ocean Spray. USD’s NSAC team chose ‘Create […]
Law school dean looks back at a ‘magnificent challenge’
The university is starting the search for a new law school dean as dean Thomas Geu recently announced he will be stepping down from the position. Geu will serve as dean of the law school until a new dean is hired. Geu has been a member of the law school faculty for 29 years, first […]
Students learn about “IceCube” telescope at Astronomy Day
One of the seven wonders of modern astronomy was revealed Monday night at the annual Astronomy Day lecture in Farber Hall. Guest speaker Francis Halzen, a professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison gave a presentation about recent developments in astronomy using a new kind of telescope, the IceCube. Astronomy Day started in 2002 with geologist and last […]
Preferred name petition seeks to change ‘urgent issue’
A petition advocating for legitimization of students’ preferred names has been circulating the USD campus for the last month in an effort to change the university’s name policy. This petition will allow students to change their legal names to their preferred name on their myUSD portals including on their emails and Desire2Learn accounts, their identification […]
Belbas-Larson awards for excellence in teaching announced
The winners of the 2018 Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching were announced last Thursday. Chaya Gordon-Bland, associate professor of theatre, was honored for the tenured category, and Paul Lombardi, associate professor of music, was honored in the tenure-track category. According to an email from Kim Grieve, dean of students and vice president of student services, […]
Annual IdeaFest features unique student research presentations
The 26th annual IdeaFest showcased USD graduate and undergraduate student research with presentations held throughout the Muenster University Center April 4 and 5. IdeaFest celebrates student research and academic engagement in all disciplines. Oral and poster presentations, live performances, readings, exhibits and displays highlighted some of the various methods students share their work. Preparation challenges and experiments Each oral […]
Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity cancels TKE Fight Night
Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) is canceling their philanthropy event TKE Fight Night for the second year in a row. In a press release from the Theta Eta chapter, TKE said they have been in contact with their international headquarters regarding the event. “On March 27, 2018, we were informed that the event did not meet […]
Residence Hall Association hosts programs, considers student concerns
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) consists of five student executive members, oversees the complex councils and funds items and programs in the residence halls across campus. RHA hosted a Casino Night in the Richardson and Olson halls on March 15. During this event, the RHA gave eight new pool cues to staff at the Richardson-Olson side […]