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Population and Participation part II: Student demographics and their influence
This is the second part of a two-part series looking into student involvement on campus. Read part one here. Every August, on the Saturday after move-in day, student organizations on campus arrange their tables into a maze on a stretch of green grass somewhere in the bounds of campus. The Student Organization Fair is their […]
Artsy athletes: Student-athletes pursue art degrees, balance schedules
The student-athlete and the art major may be two stereotypes that mix like oil and water. However, for USD students like freshman Katie Brust, balancing the two pursuits is as natural as picking up a paintbrush. Brust discovered USD through an art portfolio review by USD faculty in Northfield, Minnesota. She said she wanted to […]
Sorbe named Truman Scholarship finalist, awaits results
UPDATED APRIL, 11 (5:37 p.m.) Josh Sorbe was announced as the South Dakota recipient of the Truman Scholarship. He is the 17th USD student to be honored as a Truman Scholar. Sorbe said he doesn’t know what to say other than “thank you.” “Becoming a Truman Scholar is a reassurance that I’m on a path […]
Pole Vaulters showing at Texas Relays has them near top of national ranks
Both the Coyote men’s and women’s pole vault teams had individuals claim the top spot in the nation over the weekend at the 92nd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, Texas. Junior Helen Falda found herself at the highest mark in the NCAA standings after Friday’s competition, vaulting 14 feet, 3 1/2 inches. “Before jumping […]
Population and participation: The inverse relationship at USD
This is part one of a two-part series looking into participation in student organizations across campus. The University of South Dakota has no issue attracting students to Vermillion. Student enrollment has maintained between 9,500 and 10,000 since 2014, and last fall the school introduced its largest class of incoming first-year students. But miscommunication exists between […]
Global climate change impacts South Dakota communities
Over Earth’s history, the climate has experienced significant changes, even in the local communities of South Dakota. These changes, including ice ages and warmer periods of temperature, happened naturally over the course of millions of years. Today, scientists say the Earth is experiencing global climate change at an accelerated rate due to human pollution and […]
The Ruby Ball offers a new type of party at USD
Over 150 people sported their nicest outfits on Saturday night for a new type of party on campus. The First Annual Ruby Ball, organized by the Union of African American Students (UAAS), gave students and faculty an evening of music, dancing and food in the MUC Ballroom. Marcus Destin, president of UAAS, said the Ruby […]
USD bookstore bypasses contract renewal with Barnes & Noble, will convert to online platform
USD will implement a new online bookstore through a platform called Akademos, ending a 17-year partnership with Barnes & Noble, beginning June 1. Charlie’s, USD’s retail store, will replace Barnes & Noble’s current space in the Muenster University Center with a second location. Charlie’s will still sell basic student supplies, but if students opt to […]
Mr. USD pageant creates camaraderie, donates proceeds to charity
Aalfs Auditorium was filled with testosterone on Sunday afternoon, as ten USD men had the chance to flaunt their dance moves, their fitness skills and even their flugelhorn talents. Carson Sehr, a first-year English major, won the title of Mr. USD, along with a pair of Beats headphones. Kallo Arno, a sophomore kinesiology major, took […]
Festival of Nations: Traveling through food
The Festival of Nations event gives students and community members a trip across the world without leaving Vermillion–and it’s done all through food. “People cook from their heart and they can share their culture,” said Anita Shrestha, president of the USD International Club, whose annual potluck-style event featured dishes from 35 countries, including Pakistan, India, […]