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SGA election committee hoping for more student voters
While SGA presidential candidates and senators are gearing up for elections on March 2 and 3, the SGA Election Steering Committee is preparing as well. The Election Steering Committee is in charge of the election and voting process – which includes getting students to vote. In 2013, a total of 2,000 students voted in the […]
USD awaiting approval to offer in-state tuition to future Iowa students
Iowa residents who choose to attend USD could see a decrease in tuition prices if a new agreement between USD and Iowa is approved by South Dakota higher education officials. USD is awaiting approval from the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) to offer in-state tuition to all incoming Iowa students beginning next fall. The […]
Legislators flip flop on S.D. teacher pay increase
Governor Dennis Daugaard’s plan to raise teacher pay is moving forward to the South Dakota Senate, after the bill initially failed by one vote in the House of Representatives last week. The half-cent sales tax hike passed a revote Monday 47-21, which hit the required two-thirds majority needed for tax hikes. “Thank you to the bipartisan […]
USD adds to pack of ‘Charlie Carts’
There’s a new set of wheels cruising around campus. The university invested more than $19,000 to add to its pack of “Charlie Carts,” which are used to transport prospective students around USD during tours. The USD Foundation and the university partnered to pay for the new golf cart. “It makes it unique when you come […]
Adviser embraces role as Living River Group chair
The Vermillion area Living River Group of the Sierra Club, an organization that works to protect the community, natural resources and the planet through engaging educational activities, recently named Clarence Pederson, a USD academic adviser, its new chair. Pederson has been involved with the group for about seven years and takes over for Jim Heisinger, […]
Law student hopes to curb food waste, help community
A USD law student is working to reduce the amount of campus food that’s wasted and distribute it to those in need throughout the community. Each week, the three on-campus convenience stores at USD – the Beede Bump, U Brew and the POD Market – “throw out a fair quantity of food” that’s near to […]
Student forum gauges future of Math Emporium
For USD students of the past several years, the Math Emporium has been an occasional source of headache and frustration, and sometimes serious irritation. For this reason, the known issues with the emporium were brought forth during an SGA-sponsored discussion Tuesday night in the Center for Diversity & Community in the MUC, and drew a […]
Students serve community as volunteer firefighters, EMTs
While some students go home to study or participate in student organizations after class, a select group are running into burning buildings and providing life-saving medical care to victims of car accidents. About 23 students at USD volunteer their time as part-time firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) with the Vermillion Fire and EMS Department. […]
Suspects identified, charges pending in fraternity vandalism
Two male suspects in the vandalism of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house over the weekend have been identified and charges against them are pending. Matt Betzen, chief of the Vermillion Police Department, said Tuesday afternoon that both suspects are students at USD. The case has been referred to the South Dakota State’s Attorney’s Office […]
Body positivity movement goes beyond media
Ask any girl, no matter her age, if she’s ever played with a Barbie doll and she’ll most likely respond positively. The Mattel toy, a household staple since 1959, has evolved on numerous occasions over the years, but her most recent update may be her most important change yet. After low sales and criticism for […]