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Lack of Greek athletes due to time commitments, stigma
While there’s no official policy barring student-athletes from being involved in a fraternity or sorority, those who do both are usually few and far between. Laura Roof, USD’s director of sorority/fraternity life, said she believes there’s a misconception that students can’t do both, which may lead to some not pursuing it. Though Roof said the […]
Volunteers sought for Human Library event
I.D. Weeks library is looking for volunteers who would like to share their stories of overcoming obstacles for next fall’s Human Library. The Human Library is an event in which people describe aspects of their lives that may be frequently misunderstood, or lead people to quick judgments. The purpose is to foster better understanding about […]
Ph.D. student researches how classes affect alcohol, drug use
A Ph.D. student is looking into what impact, if any, entry-level addiction studies courses have on students’ lifestyles and choices regarding alcohol and drug use. Melissa Dittberner, a Ph.D. student studying human development and educational psychology, is researching the correlation between knowledge and behavior for her dissertation. “What I’ve done is survey students about their substance […]
First director of National Music Museum dies
The first director of the National Music Museum died Friday in Arvada, CO. According to a press release from the National Music Museum, 74-year-old André Larson, the son of musical instrument collector Arne B. Larson, became the museum’s first director upon its launch in 1973. His father’s 3,000-piece collection of musical instruments formed the basis of […]
Sustainability to become its own department, consolidate with earth sciences
A big change is coming to USD’s sustainability program and earth sciences department. In the fall of 2018, faculty from the two disciplines will be united under one designation – the department of “sustainability and environment.” This is a boost for sustainability, which isn’t an official department at USD. Meghann Jarchow, coordinator of the sustainability program, said it hasn’t […]
Women, Gender and Sexuality Conference focuses on cultures of change
By Morgan Matzen and Cheyenne Alexis “Cultures of Change” was the theme for the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Research Conference. The conference lasted from March 22-24. Speakers, presentations and films were all events people could attend to learn and discuss different issues from gender, masculinity and various LGBTQ+ topics. Siavash “Vash” Zohoori About 70 people attended the […]
Sixth annual Diversity Symposium held in MUC
About 30 members of the USD community came to the Muenster University Center ballroom Monday for the sixth annual diversity symposium, held by the office of diversity. The event’s keynote address was delivered by Antoinette D. Carroll, founder and CEO of Creative Reaction Lab, a “civic engagement and design social enterprise building healthier and more inclusive cities,” […]
Students rate Tapingo app highly
Ratings for Tapingo, the app meant to increase convenience at on-campus dining locations, has been rated highly by USD students so far. Launched less than one month ago, the app has a satisfaction rating of 4.78 out of five stars, Hilary Kenyon, Tapingo growth manager, said in an email. Tapingo has been downloaded by nearly 1,000 students […]
USD welcomes new Center for Diversity & Community director
USD has a new leader on campus who will continue to advocate for diversity and inclusiveness. Adetokunbo Oredein is the new director of the Center for Diversity & Community, announced before spring break. Oredein was offered the position in January, and officially started at USD on March 2 with a welcome event at the CDC. Oredein […]
SGA swears in new president, vice president
The Student Government Association swore in their new president and vice president Tuesday night. Teagan McNary and Josh Anderson were voted into office during the election that took place Feb. 28 and March 1. The pair won the race in a landslide, receiving 835 of 1,137 votes. “It’s definitely really exciting for it to be our administration and […]