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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 […]
$300,000 Department of Justice grant to help combat sexual assault at USD
A recently received $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will soon help to combat sexual assault with the It’s On Us campaign at USD. The grant money will be used to hire a project coordinator, who will be housed in student services under Kim Grieve, the dean of students and vice president of […]
Wellness Center membership costs comparable to Anytime Fitness fees
Students wanting to work off the freshman 15 in between classes have two very distinct options within walking distance of campus. The Wellness Center and Anytime Fitness both offer workout facilities for comparable prices. The Wellness Center doesn’t charge an entry fee for USD students; however, USD faculty and staff still pay full price. The cost […]
SGA senators discuss Chicago conference, funding bills at weekly meeting
USD’s Student Government Association was looked up to at as a good example at the American Student Government Association Conference in Chicago, Illinois this last weekend, according to senators. At Tuesday night’s SGA meeting Senate Bills No. 53 and 54 and the Senate’s trip to the conference were discussed. Maria Brady, an at-large senator said […]
Better than all the rest: USD ranking among ‘top’ lists not an exact science
It’s good to be the best, but how are the best decided? That’s the question that officials from USD’s office of marketing communications & university relations have to decide every time the university lands on a new college ranking list. On Friday, USD was named as one of “the top 20 best value law schools,” […]
Art of Sustainability speakers aim to help people understand sustainability
Energy was high at the fifth annual art of sustainability on Saturday at the Washington Street Arts Center. Several speakers were there, including Rebecca Terk, Jess Johnson, Jennifer White and Chas Jewett, who came to talk about topics important to them regarding art and sustainability. Morgan Carnes, the executive director of Greening Vermillion, has been organizing this event […]
USD theatre department performs one-act plays
On Friday night, the USD theatre department put on a series of three one-act plays in the Arena Theatre in the Fine Arts building. The plays were a drama called “And Others,” written by Dennis Bush, a dark comedy called “Wanda’s Visit” written by Christopher Durang and a comedy called “Appearances” by Tina Howe. The plays […]
CAB announces choices for 2017 spring concert
More than 1,338 people have responded to a Campus Activities Board survey that was released last week asking students who they would like to have come perform at USD. Doug Wagner, the adviser of CAB, said deciding who performs the concert is no easy task. The process starts with the amount given to CAB by […]
GAF funding, ‘Tapingo’ app main topics at SGA meeting
Students might soon be able to order on-campus food online thanks to a new smart device application that Student Government Association Senators voted on Tuesday evening. Associate dean of student services, John Howe, explained how “Tapingo,” which would allow students to preorder on-campus food online before picking it up, would work. Howe said the application […]
New ‘green fund’ aims to make USD more sustainable
USD is giving students an opportunity to make a difference with sustainability efforts on campus. Earlier this year, the Student Government Association decided to incorporate the Green Initiative Fund to award money to students who apply for, and would like to participate in sustainability projects on campus. In order to be granted the $4,850 to […]