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USD continuing conversations about Charlottesville, diversity
More than a month after the events in Charlottesville, VA sparked controversy across the nation, a conversation about racism, prejudices and education was held on USD’s campus. Students and experts in fields such as law, health sciences, political science, history and Native American studies gathered in the Muenster University Center Sept. 6. More than 100 people attended the […]
‘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 […]
Dedication site for USD veterans in the works
Despite the color red plastered around the USD campus, it’s not usually found alongside white and blue. One student is trying to change that.buy cymbalta online langleyrx.com/cymbalta.html no prescription A committee of 84 USD students, faculty and alumni have proposed a plan for the construction of a site to honor veterans at USD. This plan […]
Task force caucuses on fate of law school
The fact-finding continues after a task force established to investigate the possible move of the South Dakota School of Law met Sept. 6 in Sioux Falls. The 13-member task force had its second of three meetings at the Sioux Falls School for the Deaf, where they heard testimony from USD students and faculty and community […]
Recycling program expands to the MUC
After more than two years of planning, a university-wide recycling program is finally starting to spread around campus. Scott Pohlson, chair of the president’s committee on sustainability, said after ending the pilot program in Slagle Hall last spring, they evaluated options for expansion over the summer. One area of debate was whether the university should use […]
Contactless wristbands now offered to students, faculty
First made available earlier this month, new contactless wristbands allow wearers to get into buildings or purchase on-campus dining items with ease. More than 150 wristbands have been sold since Aug. 14, said Hana Russell, senior secretary of the Coyote card office. They cost $20 each. “Wristbands are optional and are designed to supplement existing […]
SGA president, vice president look forward to new semester
The Student Government Association executive team is preparing for the last semester of their term. SGA President Teagan McNary and Vice President Josh Anderson said they’re happy to be back and are ready to get things going. They’re looking forward to their senate dynamic as a whole. “We have a very diverse group of people on […]
Abbott to be inducted into South Dakota Hall of Fame
In a corner office of Slagle Hall, USD President James Abbott tends to the university’s business, which he’s been doing for more than 20 years. Abbott, along with nine other people, will be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame for his contributions to education in the state. The inductees were announced in May […]
A capella group looking forward to recruiting, competition
The High Howlers, USD’s a cappella group, is bringing the movie “Pitch Perfect” to life on campus. Starting their second year as a student organization, the High Howlers have started rehearsals and hope to advance to the semifinal round of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella competition in the spring. Co-founders Kevin Phillips and […]
Alpha Xi Delta house torn down, new house to open next year
Construction is underway for the new Alpha Xi Delta house on Plum Street. The old sorority house was torn down Monday. In the meantime, sorority members are living in a temporary house off campus while waiting for the new house to be built in what will be a $2.6 million project. Sorority members said watching their old […]