September 16, 2015
COLUMN: Cost of attendance scholarships changes college sports across the nation
The wheels of big business college sports are churning and we’re moving into a new era of how student-athletes are treated across the country. This January, the schools in the “power five” conferences of the NCAA – the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac 10 and ACC – voted 79-1 in favor of providing scholarships […]
Limited funds for maintenance/repair projects to campus buildings poses dilemma
With 274 acres of space and 153 years of history, USD’s campus is home to a collection of buildings varying in size, age, appearance and purpose. Most of these buildings are worthy of pride. A few, however, are a source of concern. A number of buildings on campus are the subject of increasing uneasiness regarding […]
‘David Inside Out’ book a lovable, inspiring tale of coming of age
As a writer, I get most of my inspiration from fellow authors. For me to fully enjoy a book, however, the story must be wonderful and the story must make me feel either a single emotion, or a mixture of many. And this is the reason why I’m picky with my reading choices. But one […]
Biology Club returns to campus, aims to find wildlife niche
Years after it phased out because of lack of student leadership, USD’s Biology Club is back, and working to find its niche on campus. With about 30 regular members, the new organization is working on member recruitment, event planning and community outreach. Club President Kalie Leonard started the organization last semester as a way to […]
Anonymous speech encourages free-flowing ideas
Anonymous speech, or speech published without the author’s name attached, is frequently used as a tool to allow ideas to be viewed objectively rather than subjectively. Whether it be the Federalist Papers, which were published under the pseudonym Publius, or someone looking for a party on Yik-Yak, anonymous speech is everywhere. Anonymous speech has its […]
Final plans for Vermillion pool near completion
City officials say plans for a new pool in Prentis Park are almost ready to be made into reality. All finalized designs will be completed before Thanksgiving, Vermillion Parks and Recreation Director Jim Goblirsch said. Goblirsch said he’ll be getting bids on the pool’s play features this week, while bids for the pool construction as […]
New coding club gets funding, looks to compete
New to USD’s campus this year is the Coding Club – a student organization looking to improve its knowledge in the computer science field. The club recently gained funding from the Student Government Association to help pay for upcoming competitions, in which the club designs and solves programming-based problems. Working to recruit members, the new […]
Tinder promotes lust, lacks substance
There was once a time when men had to court women and chivalry was nowhere near dead. There was once a time when men had to court women and chivalry was nowhere near dead. I realize this was in the 18th century, and change is a natural occurrence. However, time has changed too much to where […]
Politics class offers ‘platonic buffet of knowledge’ through alternative learning methods
In Marshall Damgaard’s South Dakota Politics course, there are no tests, quizzes or lectures. Class meets just once a week, and students aren’t required to attend. But the classroom is always full with students ready to learn something new. Damgaard said that’s because students have been learning in classrooms since they were very young, and […]
Students use social media to sell beauty products
By now, students may have seen the ItWorks or Jamberry nails products while scrolling through their Facebook feed. This new way of selling products is catching on quick. Distributors are trying new ways to sell their wraps and body applicators through social media such as Facebook and Instagram. One of these companies is ItWorks. ItWorks […]