Sioux City Trump rally draws thousands, including USD students

Wearing red ball caps with the slogan “make America great again” and carrying “the silent majority stands with Trump” signs, more than 3,500 people packed into the Sioux City Convention Center Sunday afternoon to see Presidential Candidate Donald Trump speak a mere two days before election day. Sprinkled among the supporters draped in Trump flags […]

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Second annual TEDxUSD held in Aalfs Auditorium

New ideas and motivational speeches was the name of the game Saturday in Aalfs Auditorium as seven speakers from around the state aimed to inspire about 150 people at the second annual TedxUSD event. Event organizers have been planning the occasion since earlier this year. John Slunecka, the event coordinator, said the presentations showcased what […]

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USD community gathers to remember life of Benjamin Marchand

Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Center for Diversity & Community Thursday afternoon to remember the life of Benjamin Marchand, a first-year honors biology student who died Oct. 29. Sarah Wittmuss, director of USD’s Center for Academic and Global Engagement (CAGE) and Marchand’s adviser in the honors program, said Marchand was enthusiastic about his […]

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Longtime USD professor completes “one of the most entertaining sex studies of the year”

“Made it through 17 Drake songs. Loved it. Parked in the woods.” This is how one participant of the 2016 study “Sexual Behavior in Parked Cars Reported by Midwestern College Men and Women” responded about his experience having sex in an automobile. Dr. Cindy Struckman-Johnson, the lead researcher of the study, has taught at USD […]

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Gender-inclusive facilities to be introduced at USD

Single-stall restrooms in buildings across campus will be getting a new upgrade very soon. The President’s Council for Diversity and Inclusiveness has approved the signs and procedure for gender-inclusive restrooms on USD’s campus. This change will be made to benefit many people, according to officials, such as individuals with disabilities who have caretakers of a […]

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Editorial: USD continues to appreciate diversity

When choosing words to describe the state of South Dakota, “diverse” usually isn’t a common response. USD, however, has made admirable strides toward building an inclusive community. These efforts reach those of different ethnicities, sexual orientations and religions. Exposure to differences isn’t always easy, but it makes us more conscious, tolerant and aware people. With […]

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Students battle it out in North Complex laser tag event

North Complex was a battleground Wednesday night as students armed with laser guns ducked behind cover while trying to take out opponents. Students gathered to enjoy a friendly battle of laser tag hosted by the Laser Barn in the Beede-Mickleson basement. During the event, students could team up, betray, and “kill” others. One of the competitors, junior, […]

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