March 2015
USD officials move out of student housing
This semester, two university officials are moving out of campus housing, while next fall, graduate assistants will be moving back in to various campus dorms. Kim Grieve, vice president of Student Services and dean of students, has moved from McFadden Hall to a home off-campus. Director of Housing Todd Tucker, who has been living on […]
Society associates ‘fat’ with ugly
Despite beauty being subjective, there will always be the argument of what is deemed beautiful and what is deemed taboo or ugly. Society has delivered the message numerous times that being fat automatically means that a person is ugly, regardless of any other factors. Although this stereotype is true anywhere, it is especially true in a college setting. […]
Police brutality can’t be overlooked any longer
Martese Johnson, 20, was beaten by police outside Trinity Irish Pub in Charlottesville, Va., March 18. Police officers beat the University of Virginia junior over a suspicion that he was using a fake I.D. to get into the pub. A video shows police after forcing Johnson to the ground and handcuffing him, while Johnson’s head bleeds profusely […]
Midterms after spring break leave students stressed
For many students at the University of South Dakota, midterms were scheduled right after spring break. This defeats the purpose of what the break is for — to relax and cut loose, in whatever way one chooses. My break consisted of going home to be with family and working to earn money. While doing this, I also got […]
USD students experience art culture in New York City
Over spring break, 18 University of South Dakota art graduate and undergraduate students — including myself and another anthropology major — spent 10 days in New York City touring various art exhibits. Sarah Sik, assistant professor of art history, was our adviser, and any student who has taken a class with Sik has had the […]
Studying abroad enhances education, employability
There are lots of reasons not to go abroad. It’s complicated — paperwork, visas; costly — airfare, tuition; and risky — what if you hate it? It’s a commitment, and it’s a leap of faith. You are leaving your friends, your home and everything else that comprises your comfort zone. You can’t drive home on […]
Q&A: SDBOR executive director steps down for retirement
Jack Warner came to South Dakota six years ago to be at the helm of the state’s public university system as executive director and chief executive officer of the South Dakota Board of Regents. He came with degrees from Boston College, Springfield College and the University of Vermont, and arrived in South Dakota in 2009 after serving […]
Civil Air Patrol Conducts Training Exercise In Central SD
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The Civil Air Patrol’s South Dakota Wing is conducting a search and rescue training exercise in Pierre. The training exercise scheduled for Saturday focuses in training aircrews, ground search teams and the command staff to react to a simulated emergency situation. The incident command post for the training exercise has been […]
SD Woman Ordered To Repay Nearly $44K In Federal Theft Case
SPEARFISH, S.D. (AP) — A western South Dakota woman has been ordered to pay nearly $44,000 in restitution stemming from a federal theft case. Chief Judge Jeffrey Viken has also ordered 67-year-old Linda Anderson to one year of unsupervised probation. The Spearfish woman earlier pleaded guilty to one count of theft of public money. Prosecutors […]
Art Exhibit Featuring SD Baby Boomers Opens Saturday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — An art exhibit featuring baby boomers from Sioux Falls is set to open Saturday at the Washington Pavilion. KELO-TV ( ) reports that the exhibit showcases portraits of various Sioux Falls residents who were born between 1946 and 1964. It’s inspired by a national boomer list put together by the […]