September 2015
School of Education hosts computer workshops for community members, students
Using certain computer programs can be intimidating for a begginer, but the School of Education is hoping to make the process easier for some people by hosting tutorial workshops. The School puts on workshops every week for faculty, students and the community to utilize. The workshops educate people in the use of Photoshop, Excel, Computer […]
Dakota Days not an excuse to drive drunk
Dakota Days, otherwise known as D-Days, has had a long tradition of being the week in which partying and drinking becomes second nature to most USD students. While this can be a fun time for those of age – and I’m sure for others as well – D-Days should not be seen as an excuse […]
New marketing plan seeks to boost attendance, fan hype at sporting events
A new marketing plan to keep students at sporting events is underway. Joe Thuente, assistant athletic director of marketing and promotions at USD, is in charge of the plan. Thuente said he began working on it at the end of March, after basketball season ended. “I was finally able to write the plan that I […]
Bus Stop an ‘American-type story’
Cue the lights. The audience hushes and the lights reveal the scene of a local diner in Kansas City, Mo. There’s a mid-March snowstorm outside that causes a routine bus to stop and allow its passengers to catch some warmth while the interstate clears. Here, the audience meets a troupe of characters – from the […]
Coyote football promises to make this D-Days game ‘different’
Head coach Joe Glenn is fired up. After a bye week, his team enters conference play against Youngstown State, and Glenn knows this year needs to be different than the past. “We’ve had three really good games with (Youngstown State),” Glenn said. “It’s time for us to step up. We’re on our home field. It’s […]
New Title IX training wants students to ‘Think About It’
Officials at USD are hoping to raise awareness among students about sexual assault through a mandated online training program. Think About It is a training course that teaches students about sexual assault awareness and prevention, as well as how bystanders should intervene if they see signs of abuse. The university is required to offer the […]
Roy Griak comes as a learning experience for cross country team
On Saturday, the USD cross country team tied up their laces and headed to the start line in Minneapolis — some as big-race virgins and others as experienced veterans. The cross country teams were competing at the Roy Griak Invitational, one of the largest collegiate cross country competitions in the Midwest over the weekend. “That […]
USD student debt, default rate lower than national average
With an average of $26,000 worth of debt per student upon undergraduate graduation, USD is a less costly education when it comes to the national average, according to new data released by the Department of Education. Earlier this month, the department released their College Scorecard website, which compiles data on more than 7,000 higher education institutions […]
Large organizations benifit from GAF increase while small organizations struggle for funding
Funding for student orgnaizations at USD is unveven and little justification for the denial of funds is being given to the organizations. Last semester, students voted to increase the General Activity Fee by $4.50. This fee will continue to rise for the next three years until the overall increase is capped at $13.50. Although this […]
Blogger hits fitness rut, overcomes laziness
My steady adventure into exercise through Blackout Bingo at the Wellness Center was stalled last week, and I don’t even have a good reason besides laziness. The smell of everyone’s pumpkin lattes in the air made me want to curl up by a fireplace and nap like a cat for the rest of the semester. […]