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Groundbreaking ceremony signals go-ahead for sports complex construction
Governor Dennis Daugaard, University of South Dakota administration, fans and more gathered in the parking lot south of the DakotaDome Tuesday for the picture-opportunity groundbreaking of a $66 million sports performance enhancement facility. “This really is a milestone,” Athletic Director David Herbster said. “Certainly for the athletics and every student-athlete here, but for every student-athlete who […]
Student activist looks to change face of MUC lawn
University of South Dakota junior Erica Kuharski is spearheading discussion in an effort to create a more sustainable area in the southeast lawn of the new Muenster University Center expansion, and her efforts have lead her to the office of President James Abbott. “I was walking from class and I just saw all the dirt and I’m […]
150 students apply for summer housing
The University of South Dakota is seeing about 150 applications for summer housing, said interim housing director Todd Tucker. “We’re at the end of the process of making sure everybody has an assignment,” he said. The application process is exactly the same as applying for regular housing, Tucker said, it’s just a different contract students have […]
UPDATED: SGA to purchase $6,200 in new tablets
Samsung Three Galaxy tablets are going to be purchased for each senator on the Student Government Association by the end of the spring semester. The $6,200 expenditure is part of a larger initiative by SGA “to focus on our carbon footprint,” said President Tyler Tordsen. “(SGA is) really trying to be more eco-friendly,” he said. “We are figuring […]