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SGA bill asks instructors to post syllabuses to WebAdvisor
SGA unanimously approved a bill Tuesday night which could require USD instructors to post tentative syllabuses about their classes on WebAdvisor. This would allow students considering enrolling in a course an opportunity to learn more about it, said the bill’s main proponent, SGA President Sami Zoss. Zoss said the purpose of the bill is to help […]
Undergraduate research short on funding in some departments
Undergraduate research, something USD students have participated in for decades, is currently faced with funding shortages in some departments, in part because of a new administrative budgeting model. Sarah Wittmuss, director of USD’s Center for Academic and Global Engagement (CAGE), said this is unfortunate because undergraduate research is beneficial to both students and the university. […]
SGA candidates debate in final forum before election
It was a race to the finish line for the SGA executive teams running for office during a final debate held Monday night in the MUC to convince students they’re the best candidates to represent the student body. Hosted by the Political Science League and the Rushmore Public Policy Institute, presidential candidates Cameron Frentress and […]
Gender inclusive housing option sees steady rise
The use of USD’s gender inclusive housing option by students has seen a steady start since its implementation last year. Previously called gender neutral housing, the name was changed in response to feedback from USD students and faculty. John Geske, director of University Housing, said although “neutral” is descriptive, “inclusive” has a more positive and welcoming […]
Local volunteer opportunities offer fulfilling roles for students
Senior Lauren Cass’s once-a-week mentoring commitment doesn’t feel like a commitment at all — she’s like the big sister someone never had. As part of SERVE’s Big Pal-Little Pal program, Cass has been meeting with 11-year-old Luisa Dobney for more than three years. “It’s just kind of crazy because it’s only an hour a week and that […]
UPDATE: CAB announces 2016 spring concert artists
Musical artists Sammy Adams and Jake Miller will headline this year’s Campus Activities Board spring concert. The rappers will make their appearance at USD on March 31 in Aalfs Auditorium, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and Adams starting the show at 7:30 p.m. “We’re really excited to host CAB’s first-ever double feature concert,” said […]
VIDEO: SGA presidential candidates discuss issues, platforms at first debate
Student safety, diversity and sustainability were just a few of the issues discussed at the Cross Media Council-sponsored Student Government Association Presidential Debate on Thursday night. “I think the night went really well,” said vice presidential candidate Anna Madsen. “It was really fun and there were very good questions from the audience.” Around 50 people […]
Love Your Melon strategizes sales tactics as hat demand grows
Love Your Melon started out as a class project to help raise funds and awareness for child cancer research. It then grew into a national organization, with more than 9,000 college students from 575 schools signing on to be ambassadors of LYM’s mission – including students here at USD. One of its missions – to get a hat […]
SGA presidential teams enter final week of campaigning
After the one-team campaign of last year, two teams are competing for the Student Government Association presidency and vice presidency roles for this year’s election. The teams, who both announced their candidacies at the SGA Jan. 19 meeting, will face off in two debates Feb. 25 and 29, followed by the election on March 2 and 3. […]