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New university website launching after spring break
Nearly three years of work and $428,000 are finally paying off after spring break. The University of South Dakota will launch its new mobile-friendly website. Discussion surrounding the new website began in the summer of 2012 with goals of being compatible with all devices and advertising to prospective students, Tena Haraldson, USD marketing and university […]
Athletics investing in fan participation
The University of South Dakota is investing in its fans. If the proposed increase to the General Activity Fund is approved, the university will have another $50,000 to invest in fan participation at athletic events throughout the year. This year, a one-time allocation toward fan participation was made. The increase in the GAF would make […]
Free counseling services provide help for students
The Student Counseling Center’s doors are always open to those who need help. “I would say we are pretty steady right now,” said Lauren Schuur, coordinator of preventative services at USD’s Student Counseling Center. “Our numbers are increasing on a weekly basis to numbers we haven’t had before.” Schuur said students can take advantage of […]
VIDEO: First-year exceeds expectations in Lakota class
USD to offer unique Native American language studies degree next fall, pending SDBOR approval Colton Sierra hopes to one day start his own business. But if that doesn’t work out the way he’s imagined, he’s counting on his culture to construct a life-long, fulfilling career. Sierra, a first-year business major with an undecided specialization, is […]
VIDEO: National Music Museum chosen as host site for 2016 Shakespeare exhibit
William Shakespeare once wrote “If music be the food of love, play on.” In 2016, these words — along with 36 of his plays — will be on display in the National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota. The NMM announced Feb. 26 it had been selected by the Folger Shakespeare Library as […]
BREAKING: Students elect Zoss as new SGA president, approve GAF increase
The University of South Dakota student population voted ‘yes’ to a three-year increase in General Activity Fees, and elected a new Student Government Association president and vice president Wednesday. In a one-team race, new SGA President Sami Zoss and Vice President Michael Buchanan went on a ballot that simply asked students ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Zoss said […]
Hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen coming to USD
The University of South Dakota Campus Activities Board will be hosting a Hoodie Allen concert March 19 in Aalfs Auditorium after a campus vote chose the hip-hop artist over more than 10 other artists. The concert was announced Feb. 28 during the 92nd annual Strollers performance. Hoodie Allen was the top-voted artist in a student […]
Military strategy and policy at center of forum
The Middle East, military strategy and leadership skills were just some of the things discussed in Farber Hall March 3 by a University of South Dakota alum. Kenneth Tauke, a colonel in the United States Army, entered the military in 1983 as a private in the Military Police Corps. Since then, Tauke has climbed the ranks […]
INTERACTIVE: National Music Museum selected to host Shakespeare exhibit
Update 3/4/15: Added interactive map of where Shakepeare’s First Folio will travel. A 1623 edition of the first collection of William Shakespeare’s plays is going on display at the National Music Museum at the University of Dakota in 2016. The exact dates of the exhibit’s opening will be announced in April. During the month that […]
Gender neutral housing available next fall
Students are now able to opt for gender neutral housing at the University of South Dakota for the 2015-2016 academic year. A person who is non-binary identifies with neither the male nor female gender. This population is one that Todd Tucker, director of university housing, said has been previously neglected in the housing application process. […]