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CDC hosts student panels for new director candidates
The Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) is getting closer to choosing a new director, and are giving students the opportunity to be a part of the hiring process. For three days — April 2, 3 and 5 — students in the CDC will host student panels to help them get to know and possibly […]
Senators-at-large, president pro-tempore appointed to new positions
Student Government Association President Josh Sorbe administered the oath of office to ten senators-at-large at the weekly SGA meeting Tuesday night, and the new senators-at-large were appointed to standing committees. To become an SGA senator-at-large, a student must fill out an application, have an interview with three past senators and have a mock session of […]
Coyote Capital Management places first in 2018 Quinnipiac G.A.M.E Forum
Coyote Capital Management (CCM) placed first in the 2018 Quinnipiac G.A.M.E. forum in New York City last month. The forum takes place with over 150 colleges and universities in attendance. Sophia Lima, sophomore accounting major and president of CCM, said it was “rewarding to be recognized for our achievements.” “We’ve known that we performed pretty […]
‘Stomp Out Sexual Violence Rally’ kicks off sexual assault awareness month
Several groups partnered together to host a “Stomp Out Sexual Violence Rally” as a way to kickoff April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month on campus. ICARE, PAVE and the Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies department all tabled in the Muenster University Center Tuesday at lunchtime to promote sexual assault awareness. Bridget Diamond-Welch, ICARE director and […]
PAVE plans events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Clothes ranging from Christmas sweaters, combat boots and sweats are on display on the second floor of I.D. Weeks Library throughout April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, as part of a “What We Were Wearing” Exhibit hosted by PAVE. Promoting Awareness and Victim Empowerment, or PAVE, is a national organization with a USD chapter. Alyssa Fothergill, […]
Accounting student accepts Deloitte internship in New York City
One Beacom School of Business student, Sophia Lima, recently accepted an internship with one of the largest accounting firms in the world, and the best as I used the controller services here: Deloitte. Lima, a sophomore accounting major and president of Coyote Capital Management (CCM), said she’s excited about the opportunity. People can check this helpful […]
Sorbe, Green transition into new representatives, Yetter elected
Student Government Association president Josh Sorbe and vice president Madison Green traveled to Spearfish on Tuesday to transition into their roles as the USD representatives on the South Dakota Student Federation. Sorbe and Green also nominated SGA senator Matt Yetter as executive director. After the board heard the nominations, the majority voted for Yetter as […]
Parker’s Movie Review: ‘Icarus’ takes an unexpected turn
Two weeks ago, there was a brief, bright moment in cinematic history in which Kobe Bryant had more Oscars than Gary Oldman. Another highlight of the night was the award for Best Documentary, a category in which four fantastic films were nominated. The winner, however, is a tale of conspiracy, corruption, and accidental insanity. Bryan […]
Area school students compete in 2018 Science Olympiad State Tournament hosted by USD
Middle school and high school students put their science projects on display, competing in the 34th annual Science Olympiad State Tournament on Saturday hosted at USD. This year’s state tournament featured two divisions with six area schools competing in each. Yankton middle school took first place in Division B, while Yankton High School won first place in Division C, making it the second year in a row Yankton has swept […]
Students work as brand ambassadors for job experience
Three USD students are working as brand ambassadors, social media influencers and executives for various companies. Their duties include recruiting other ambassadors and posting on social media for compensation. Carson Coulter, a first-year sport marketing major, works as a brand influencer for RevitalU. He got involved in this position after his mom discovered the company […]