Students, community members address domestic violence

Yearlong efforts to fundraise and bring attention to the issue of domestic violence have seen an increase on campus and in the community during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Bridget Diamond-Welch, assistant professor of political science, teaches a family violence class that looks at domestic violence and child abuse. You can click here to know how […]

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Photo gallery: Brokaw, Legvold return to campus

Two USD graduates returned to campus for a special event. Iconic journalist Tom Brokaw and Russia expert Robert Legvold shared their opinions on United States and Russia relations. The alumni held a question and answer session with USD students and community members in the afternoon. Brokaw fondly remembers his time growing up in South Dakota […]

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Graduate assistants balance work, classes

There are about 450 graduate assistants currently teaching on campus. Learning to balance their student and assistant responsibilities helps them prepare for post-graduation. Ranjit Koodali, the dean of graduate education, said there are four types of GAs. Benefits Koodali said the biggest benefit students receive from being a graduate assistant is the stipend. “The South Dakota […]

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President Abbott addresses student body at his last Dakota Days pep rally

The Dakota Days pep rally had an impressive showing on Friday night in the Muenster University Center. Sophomore Sami King said she’s confident in the ability of the high-ranking USD football team. “I’m excited that we’re sixth in the nation, and I know we’re going to win tomorrow,” she said. Sophomore Marlee Jones said the […]

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CAGE aiming to increase student interest

The Center for Academic and Global Engagement (CAGE) staff is hoping to increase enrollment in global learning programs by 10 percent this year. Virginija Wilcox, assistant director of study abroad and National Student Exchange, said she’s going into this school year with a new purpose. “We’re thinking about getting out of our offices and being in different […]

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A capella group looking forward to recruiting, competition

The High Howlers, USD’s a cappella group, is bringing the movie “Pitch Perfect” to life on campus. Starting their second year as a student organization, the High Howlers have started rehearsals and hope to advance to the semifinal round of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella competition in the spring. Co-founders Kevin Phillips and […]

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