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Students get involved in South Dakota campaigns for U.S. Congress
With the U.S. presidential election ending almost a year ago, preparations are already underway for the 2018 midterm election. In South Dakota, there are six local candidates running for U.S. Congress. Democratic candidates are Chris Martian and Tim Bjorkman. Republican candidates include Dusty Johnson, Shantel Krebs and Eric Terrell. Lastly, George Hendrickson is running as an independent candidate. […]
Vermillion Miracle Walk a successful event
More than 30 people gathered at Sanford Vermillion before the USD football game to participate in the Vermillion Miracle Walk Saturday afternoon. “The Miracle Walk is in celebration of all the Miracle kids who have been fighting various diseases like cancer,” said Whitney Barnes, a senior and the family co-chair of USD Dakotathon. “It’s kind […]
Law School Task Force comes to decision in final meeting
In the third and final meeting of the USD Law School Task Force, members came to a conclusion recommending the USD law school stay in Vermillion, but seek space to offer classes in Sioux Falls, too. The university first created the task force in the spring to explore if moving the law school to Sioux […]
Tapingo sees increased use on campus
The food purchasing app, Tapingo, was first brought to the USD campus in March 2017. The app, which available for iPhones and Android phones, is free and can be synced to students’ meal plans or set up with a credit card. Tapingo’s main purpose is convenience. Adam Chicoine, USD’s director of campus dining, said he […]
Student Government Association resolutions look to improve USD community
So far this year, the Student Government Association has passed five resolutions and one bill. Parenting resources Malachi Petersen, an SGA senator, graduate student and former editor-in-chief of The Volante, sponsored two bills that dealt with new parents on campus. The first was a resolution that supported the installation of baby changing stations in the […]
Board of Regents search for next president underway
Following the recent retirement announcement of USD President James Abbott, the university now faces a long process ahead to fill his position before next year. Abbott previously stated in an interview he wanted to retire early enough to give the South Dakota Board of Regents plenty of time to conduct a thorough search that would […]
Colloquium Series encourages student and faculty discussions
For the fourth year in a row, the English department is hosting a series of lectures called the Colloquium Series. A lecture is given every Monday night from 4 to 5 p.m. in Farber Hall this semester. Darlene Farabee, chair of the English department, said the lectures are pointed to a general audience. “There is […]
President Abbott addresses student body at his last Dakota Days pep rally
The Dakota Days pep rally had an impressive showing on Friday night in the Muenster University Center. Sophomore Sami King said she’s confident in the ability of the high-ranking USD football team. “I’m excited that we’re sixth in the nation, and I know we’re going to win tomorrow,” she said. Sophomore Marlee Jones said the […]
Task force makes decision on law school move
A dual-location law school is the recommendation of a task force established by President James Abbott to investigate a potential move of the law school. The 13-member task force had their third meeting today, where they passed motions to recommend that the law school open a new facility in Sioux Falls. Classes and programming will […]
USD alumnus emphasizes importance of education
Willing and wanting to make a difference in someone’s life has always been USD alumnus David Jal’s philosophy. Originally from South Sudan, Jal was separated from his family at the age of 10. He lived in a refugee camp until he was 19, when he came to South Dakota. Jal, who graduated from USD in […]