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Gender-inclusive facilities to be introduced at USD
Single-stall restrooms in buildings across campus will be getting a new upgrade very soon. The President’s Council for Diversity and Inclusiveness has approved the signs and procedure for gender-inclusive restrooms on USD’s campus. This change will be made to benefit many people, according to officials, such as individuals with disabilities who have caretakers of a […]
International students share experiences at USD, offer insight into recruiting strategy
Nervous thoughts were going through first-year foreign exchange student Subharaj Pal’s mind as he pictured what his life might be like in the United States. What kind of people would be there? What conditions would society be like? Pal said it was by realizing all people are the same that helped ease his nerves from […]
CDC programs see increasing engagement
The Center for Diversity & Community has been working to provide services for students of marginalized communities for two years now, but has lately seen an increase in engagement and activity, according to CDC officials. “When I came in 2014 to open the Center for Diversity and Community, it was myself and two graduate assistants […]
Students bring awareness to domestic violence in October
October was domestic violence awareness month and USD groups got involved to spread awareness on the topic. The University of South Dakota annual Cleary Report reported one case of domestic violence, as well as two cases of dating violence in 2015. Bridget Diamond-Welch, assistant professor of criminal justice shed light on the important problem. “The fact […]
Scientists approved for $2.9 million grant to train STEM graduate students
The fourth time was the charm for Brian Burrell and Ranjit Koodali, two USD scientists who have been approved for a grant to train science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduate students, and will be receiving $2.9 million from the National Science Foundation over the next five years. Brian Burrell, an associate professor in the […]
Students work to keep Farber statue shiny
The bronze smile of William O. “Doc” Farber looked especially bright on Friday afternoon as a group of USD students scrubbed and waxed the statue. Junior criminal justice major Teagan McNary and senior criminal justice majors Shelby Rice and Gage Pleuger spent part of the afternoon washing the statue and applying a coat of wax […]
UPDATED: Funeral, memorial services for USD student announced
Funeral and memorial services have been set for Benjamin Marchand, a first-year honors student majoring in biology at USD who died Saturday morning. In remembrance of Benjamin, individuals may also find comfort in exploring unique ways to keep his memory close, such as rings where you can store burial ashes inside. Funeral services will be […]
Students battle it out in North Complex laser tag event
North Complex was a battleground Wednesday night as students armed with laser guns ducked behind cover while trying to take out opponents. Students gathered to enjoy a friendly battle of laser tag hosted by the Laser Barn in the Beede-Mickleson basement. During the event, students could team up, betray, and “kill” others. One of the competitors, junior, […]
Political Science League debate sparks election discussion
Candidates aren’t the only ones debating prior to election day. On Wednesday night, six students — three College Democrats and three College Republicans — faced each other at the USD Political Science League debate in Farber Hall. Not unlike the presidential debates this fall, the event didn’t go by without its share of scoffs, interruptions […]
Students aim to make voices heard as election day nears
As election day grows closer, USD political science students are gearing up for the big day and more students are starting to share their views on the topic. When it comes to voter turnout, millennials don’t have the greatest track record. According to the US Census Bureau, “in every presidential election since 1964, young voters […]