COVID-19
USD students receive CARES Act relief
The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) offered financial relief to families, states and organizations. Though USD students can’t receive help from the act unless they qualified in the past, the federal government may soon reevaluate future financial aid. Scott Pohlson, Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and University Relations, said USD used $1,817,383 […]
SGA moves to the MUC, holds office hours online
With new guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, student organizations that typically require large in-person gatherings have been forced to adapt. USD’s Student Government Association is among the organizations that have had to make changes. Carter Larson, SGA Vice President, said the organization is working to adapt to the new guidelines which limit venues […]
FA Series: Choir adjusts to face to face and virtual classes
With classes being delivered in hybrid and online format in addition to some face-to-face classes, the music department is adjusting to the changes in place this semester, specifically those in the realm of vocal music. Bruce Kelley, Interim Dean of the College Fine Arts, said because singing is an efficient way to spread the virus, […]
The Sound of USD marches on with season without football
Though football has been cancelled for the 2020 season, the Sound of USD is still marching through their season. Marching bands and football games go hand in hand, but this year, USD’s marching band is looking forward to a season of new opportunities. Todd Cranson, director for the Sound of USD, said that the marching […]
Wynie Mae’s bounces back from COVID
Wynie Mae’s AVEDA Salon & Spa has been open in downtown Vermillion for over a decade, but for nine weeks this spring, their doors were closed. Before the city of Vermillion officially mandated businesses closing during COVID-19 in March, Wynie Mae’s decided to close temporarily. Bekki Engquist-Schroeder, owner and hairstylist at Wynnie Mae’s, said while […]
CAB builds community while redefining events at USD
USD’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) is striving to create a community on campus amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. CAB events are a staple of the welcome week experience at USD, but CAB is looking to redefine events and programs around campus. Kate Solberg, president of CAB and junior marketing and management major, said […]
Graduating into the unknown
The graduating class of 2020 is finishing their time at USD while not actually being on campus. Due to COVID-19, classes were moved online for the rest of the semester and the commencement ceremony was postponed. On April 28, USD officially announced the ceremony would be held on Oct. 24, 2020. The future date for […]
Summer Issue: National Music Museum construction is on track to finish amid COVID-19
While COVID-19 has canceled a wide variety of events throughout 2020, it hasn’t stopped construction of the National Music Museum (NMM). The project began in September of last year and is expected to finalize in July. Matt Collinsworth, the Director of the NMM, said the team will adjust accordingly as the construction progresses. “We recognize […]
Editorial: Gov. Noem can do more
As the number of COVID-19 cases climb around the country and specifically in South Dakota, it’s clear more needs to be done to combat this novel virus. Ultimately, the person who can exercise the most power in our state government is Gov. Kristi Noem, but she hasn’t been doing enough to protect the people living […]
Lessons to learn from COVID-19
As the number of infections soar and deaths rise it’s clear the United States failed to keep its citizens safe. While the end isn’t near and no one can say exactly when the pandemic will be over, we can start analyzing our responses and learn some key lessons. Arguably one of the biggest lessons is […]