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PIKEs promote awareness, raise money for cancer research
Members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at the University of South Dakota are taking a stand against blood cancer by hosting the fifth annual Taylor Trudeau Cycle for Life event at the Wellness Center Feb. 18. Cycle for Life is held at more than 130 campuses across North America, according to the charity’s website. The event […]
Campus greenhouse allows students a chance at a green thumb
Bob Garner walks down an aisle of plants in the Churchill-Haines greenhouse, checking individual leaves to make sure the plants are healthy. The 52-year-old has been around gardens for most of his life, and for the last two and a half years he’s been the caretaker of the greenhouse on campus. “We’ve got some plants […]
Relay for Life offers hope for those affected by cancer
For some University of South Dakota students, the fight against cancer is personal. Junior Emily Jansen is part of the Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) organization on campus and is volunteering her time to help organize the annual Relay for Life event coming up Feb. 22. “I’m really, really passionate about the American Cancer Society (ACS) […]