September 2015
Professionals, students adapt to handle addiction
As drug addiction continually evolves, so too does the classes USD medical students take. Associate Dean of Basic Biomedical Sciences Steve Waller has been teaching physician assistants and medical school students about substance abuse in a required pharmacology class since 1983, and said the issue has been evolving. “It’s been interesting watching it evolve because […]
Verbatim- September 23, 2015
On today’s episode of Verbatim, we discuss Lady Gaga’s sexual assault awareness video. We also take a look at the student organization that brings school spirit to a whole new level. We also talk about the Vermillion mural restoration. Producer – Krystal Schoenbauer Video Editor- Sydney Mook Editor in Chief- Trent Opstedahl Anchors – Trent […]
Flex, meal plans give students variety of food options
From first-years to graduate students, everyone has to eat. At USD, students are given a variety of options for food. There are ten different meal plans for students to choose from. Based on preference, the number of meals a semester varies from 10 – 120 meals. The amount of flex dollars also varies based on […]
USD begins ALICE training for staff, faculty
The tragic events of Sandy Hook, Columbine and Virginia Tech all remind UPD Lt. Jef Rice that the work he does is important. That’s why he’s working to help train faculty and staff at USD – so the university can avoid a similar fate. This year, Cpl. Rick Johnson and Rice will be training staff, […]
USD to be first South Dakota public university to host TEDx event
USD is in the early stages of planning a TEDx event, the first public university in the state to do so. TEDx is an individually-run TED talk that provides students, staff and faculty with an opportunity to listen to community members speak on important, globally-relevant issues. TED is a nonprofit organization that produces educational content for many different topics […]
Restoration underway for historic downtown mural
Patty Armstrong isn’t an artist by trade and she isn’t a painter, but she’s picking up a brush to help restore one of downtown Vermillion’s historic landmarks. Armstrong is one of many volunteers this week who’s helping to bring life and color back to “Missouri Weave” – a nearly 40-year-old mural stretching across the exterior […]
Coyote soccer looks to start off conference play strong on home turf
The USD women’s soccer team enters Summit League play with high hopes after finishing 2-4-2 in conference play a year ago. “We want to put it together and fire on all cylinders,” head coach Mandy Green said. “If we play our best and be competitive, we can compete with anyone.” The Coyotes start with Oral […]
Coyotes cruise into conference play, first home matches after big weekend at Purdue
After four weekends of traveling across the country, the USD women’s volleyball team is coming home. Or, they’re at least competing at home. Finally, they can sleep in their own beds the night before games and once again, the Coyotes will serve in the presence of their home fans. And after closing tournament play with […]
With restructure and boost in funding, CAB aims for ‘showcase’ year
The Campus Activities Board is hoping a restructure of its organization, along with a boost in funding from the Student Government Association, will make this year a “showcase year.” This semester, CAB went from having one vice president to having three vice presidents. Each vice president is in charge of a specific area of the […]
Student section turnout needs to keep its momentum
Saturday’s first home game of the season brought a welcome change – student fans. The past several years, student-fan attendance has been fairly low. So, what changed this year? The Athletics Department and Student Services have come together to entice students to show up. A semester’s worth of books, laundry bags and free sweatshirts were […]