Student Life
Sigma Nu fraternity faces suit
A former University of South Dakota student is suing members of the Sigma Nu chapter at USD, alleging that he was permanently injured as the result of a hazing incident in 2010. According to court documents filed on Feb. 5, Matthew Cronan is seeking damages in excess of $300,000 from the Sigma Nu House Corporation […]
Native American retention rates soar
The trend of increased retention rates amongst Native American students at the University of South Dakota has held true for the 2012-13 academic year. Native American Student Services reports the retention rate for Native American students was 98 percent for 2012-13, which is a 13 percent increase from the 2011-12 academic year. With a retention […]
USD Dean’s office unveils automated texting service
The University of South Dakota is reaching out to its students by means of a campus-wide text message service. Go Yotes Texting is operated out of the Dean of Students office and is a voluntary service meant to inform students of events and opportunities around campus in the form of automated text updates. Kim Grieve, […]
BIG Job Fair offers chance at early job opportunities
As May quickly approaches and upcoming graduates prepare their search for employment, they may want to snag as many opportunities as possible to make a lasting impression on potential employers. Opportunities which can be found at the Business Industry Government (BIG) Job Fair Feb. 26 in Sioux Falls. The event, put on by the South […]
Relay For Life raises funds for cancer research
The Relay for Life held Feb. 10 fundraised $7,000 for the American Cancer Society. Those who have survived the battle with cancer, and those who have died fighting were honored with the annual charity event, hosted by Colleges Against Cancer (CAC). “Relay For Life is an event put on by (CAC) to fundraise money for […]
SGA approves GAF cuts
As a result of a cost deficit from 2012, funding for the General Activities Fee (GAF) will be cut short this year, affecting many aspects of campus life from the MUC to the Wellness Center. The estimated GAF funding cuts were approved by the Student Government Association Feb. 12 and are awaiting consent by University […]
Legislature: Fifth week holds crucial bills
South Dakota’s legislature has been busy discussing a multitude of new bills and amendments as it enters its fifth week of session. Many of the bills voted on would directly affect students at the University of South Dakota, such as a “Good Samaritan” bill which cleared the Senate this week. House Bill 1213 House Bill […]
The Gun Debate
Teachers and gun violence have taken center stage since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary last December. As teachers around the nation contend with the possibility of armed protection in schools, University of South Dakota education students may find themselves locked and loaded in the classroom. The passed South Dakota House Bill 1087 regarding the […]
Campus gun bill fails 5-2
A forum held Monday afternoon by the University of South Dakota Student Government Association addressed Senate Bill 177. The bill would have limited the authority of the South Dakota Board of Regents to regulate the possession of guns by students on campus, but was shot down 5-2 in a Senate committee hearing Tuesday. SGA president […]
Fourth of students leave USD each year
One in four students do not return to the University of South Dakota every year on average, according to data by the university’s Institutional Research Department. The report, released Feb. 4, also indicates approximately 1,250 first-time, full-time students registered for the fall 2012 semester, an increase of 139 students from the year before. Of these […]